This week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman spotlights incredible community efforts making a difference in Northwest Montana. Shelbey Blasdel is leading the charge to restore the historic 100-year-old Blasdel Barn, while Assurance Auto in Kalispell is offering reduced-cost car repairs to help residents stay on the road. Plus, Habitat for Humanity’s Flathead chapter has revamped its ReStore space to boost affordable housing efforts. Tune in for these inspiring stories and learn how these projects are shaping the future of the Flathead Valley! 

Read more from this week’s stories: 

Lower Valley landmark: Effort to restore Blasdel Barn comes forward

Auto shop opens in Kalispell with charitable focus on providing affordable repairs

Habitat for Humanity turns toward building prefabricated homes

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Chef focuses on homecooked flavors at grab-n-go shop and pop-up restaurant

New Audubon coordinator cultivates community through birding

Friends, family reflect on the legacy of Flathead Valley conservationist 'Lex' Blood

Whitefish teacher receives kidney from local parent

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