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Busy boating season launches with new protocols Busy boating season launches with new protocols

POLSON — Tourism related businesses like local Flathead Lake recreational watercraft and boat rental shops received some positive news recently. The first day of the state’s move into phase two of the Reopening the Big Sky plan was on Monday, May 25. Gov. Steve Bullock lifted the 14-day travel quarantine for out-of-state travelers and residents arriving from another state or country to Montana.  Now that the weather is becoming more like summer, people are looking for outdoor activities. “Our phone has been ringing off the hook for the past week or so from people who are really eager to get onto the water,” said Julie Kok, co-owner of Flathead Boat Company...


People continue buying homes despite pandemic People continue buying homes despite pandemic

LAKE COUNTY – Homes in the area are selling quickly. Real estate agents are having different experiences, but overall, they are selling homes despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Local real estate broker Ric Smith, owner of Century 21 Big Sky Real Estate, said that’s mostly due to people from the st...

Antibody tests available, not completely reliable Antibody tests available, not completely reliable

POLSON – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some wonder whether they have recovered from the virus, but never got tested, which is where the antibody test comes into play.  The COVID0-19 antibody test analyzes a blood sample to determine whether a person had the virus in the past. The antibody...

Local schools celebrate students accomplishment with banners Local schools celebrate students accomplishment with banners

Schools across Lake County are celebrating 2020 graduating students with banners displayed near their schools. The banners are a way to show support for students who had their final school year cut short and many activities canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In St. Ignatius, the banners are displayed on ...

Ronan graduates celebrate a milestone Ronan graduates celebrate a milestone

RONAN – Ronan High School honored the class of 2020 with a traditional in-person graduation ceremony on the football field with a few differences due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The graduates and staff were spread out across the field, spaced six feet apart. Yellow caution-tape marked off where family...

St. Ignatius seniors for June 3, 2020

ST. IGNATIUS — Although the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, takeout noon meals are available on the first and third Wednesdays of each month and every Tuesday and Friday of the month. Anyone wishing to order lunches are asked to call the center at 406- 7...

Dixon seniors for June 3, 2020

  DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community. We are still adhering to and following social distancing precautions. We are accepting “take-out” meal requests only. Meals will be served on Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5:30 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and a...

Polson seniors for June 3, 2020

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center will probably be closed until Phase 3 of Gov. Bullock’s Reopening Plan. We are still providing delivered lunches Monday-Friday for $5.   The menu is: —  Wed, June 3: lemon chicken, baked potato, peas, Jell-o salad, lemon pudding — &...

Governor announces additional support for destination communities 


News from the Office of the Governor  MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock announced further efforts to protect communities heading into phase two of the Reopening the Big Sky Plan on June 1, including additional resources for community testing and contact tracing in high-visitation communities, an...

Graduation season begins with Arlee ceremony Graduation season begins with Arlee ceremony

ARLEE – The COVID-19 pandemic changed the traditional progression of end-of-year activities for the graduating class of 2020. In Arlee, they didn’t get a prom or a class trip, but the 31 graduating students did get a ceremony. On Sunday, May 24, Arlee seniors took the traditional walk, with or...

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