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Dixon seniors for Sept. 8, 2021

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner, breakfast, and/or pinochle. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We are also accepting take-out meal requests for $5 per serving. The menu for the coming week is: —  Monday, Sept. 13: dinner - stew, fry-bread, dessert —  Thursday, Sept. 16: dinner - taco casserole, salad, dessert —  Saturday, September 18: breakfast 9-11 a.m. We are hosting breakfast on the third Saturday of every month f...


COVID cases rise, new bills restrict response measures COVID cases rise, new bills restrict response measures

Two bills passed by the 2021 Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte make it even more challenging for public health officials to address the current upswing in COVID cases, accelerated by the highly contagious Delta variant.  House Bill 257 limits the ability of health boards or schoo...

Preventing human, bear conflicts is life saving Preventing human, bear conflicts is life saving

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Bear sightings are increasing in residential areas on the reservation as hibernation nears and sweet apples and other fruits start to ripen.  On Thursday afternoon, folks in the St. Ignatius area spotted a young black bear meandering through town and went to social media ...

Rodeo contestants travel hundreds of miles for Polson rodeo Rodeo contestants travel hundreds of miles for Polson rodeo

POLSON — Rodeo competitors from across the United States and Canada saddled up and rode into Polson this past weekend for the Flathead River Rodeo.  Competitors were looking to win their share of the more than $5,000 in prize money and an automatic bid into the Indian National Finals Rodeo held...

Polson School District welcomes new superintendent Polson School District welcomes new superintendent

“How do you not fall in love with Polson, Montana?” asks Mike Cutler, the community’s new school superintendent. “To me, it’s one of those jobs, those school districts, those communities – no other can compete.”  Cutler was hired in February to replace interi...

Fundraising campaign kicks off for Finley Point Yellow Bay Fire Department Fundraising campaign kicks off for Finley Point Yellow Bay Fire Department

News from Jacqueline McLean-Jones, fundraiser organizer POLSON — On the evening of July 31, during record heat, a small fire many thought was under control suddenly exploded into a wind-driven inferno. A group of highly-trained firefighters fought for over 72 hours to hold the line in a furious ef...

St. Ignatius seniors for Sept. 1, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — Here’s to a cool and productive September. We have a stock of frozen meals here at the center and if you are interested in purchasing these, please call Irene at 406-745-4462 for pricing and availability. Our menu: —  Wednesday, Sept. 1: dinner – pork ribs...

Dixon seniors for Sept. 1, 2021

DIXON — Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner, breakfast, and/or pinochle. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings at  5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon resi...

County schools prepare for students as COVID cases rise County schools prepare for students as COVID cases rise

As students were released from school in May and June the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to be looking up. Vaccinations had been made available and infection numbers had plummeted.  A mere month ago, educators were incredibly hopeful that this school year might look much closer to normal ...

Skull found in Flathead Lake has long history

FLATHEAD LAKE – An anthropologist has discovered that a skull found in Flathead Lake on June 23 of this year does not belong to a modern human.  The skull was pulled up from the bottom of the lake by people who were out fishing on a gill netting boat. The skull was found inside a net after it w...

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