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Passenger rail conversation comes to rural Montana Passenger rail conversation comes to rural Montana

RONAN — The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA) held a series of six community engagement meetings throughout rural Montana last week, including one at the Ronan Boys and Girls Club. Community members gave their input on the possibility of the restoration of passenger rail service through southern...


US 93 rumble strip installation completed

ews from Big Sky Public Relations RONAN — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) in partnership with HighMark Traffic Services Inc. announces completion of the roadwork project on US Highway 93 (US 93) between the Interstate 90 (I 90) Wye Interchange and Big Arm. Rumble strips were added to ...


Governor negates months of work with PL 280 funding veto Governor negates months of work with PL 280 funding veto

LAKE COUNTY — HB 479 would have provided $5 million over two years from the Montana Department of Justice to Lake County for reimbursement of a portion of the costs of Public Law 280. Additionally, the bill would have created a task force that would recommend a permanent solution to funding of PL 280 t...


Local high school tennis players compete well at state tournament

Girls Singles Round 1:  Clara Todd (Polson) def. Kinzee Brimmer (Custer County) 6-0, 6-0 Consolation Round 1: Piper Hoxie (Polson) def. Amber Stevenson (East Helena) 6-2, 6-3 Quarterfinals:  Clara Todd (Polson) def. Debra Don’t Mix (Hardin) 6-0, 6-1 Girls Doubles Round 1: &...


Polson seniors for May 31, 2023

POLSON — June 5 is the Strawberry full moon … in Texas. Here it is in mid-July … maybe. Country Pasta of Polson is continuing their long-time support for our food program. Those fresh noodles enhance our pasta recipes. Thanks to all our local business who provide goods and services in ...


St. Ignatius seniors for June 31, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — It is nice to get the rain to nourish the plants and to settle the forest fire smoke. Sending positive thoughts to our neighbors to the north. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a meal with us on any of the following days: Menu:  —  Friday, May 26: lunch - Asi...


Ronan seniors for May 31, 2023

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu is:  —  Wednesday, May 31: spaghetti, salad, dessert  —  Friday, June 2: pork chops, salad, de...


Women 4 Wellness health fair returns Women 4 Wellness health fair returns

PABLO — The Women 4 Wellness event returned last Thursday to the Salish Kootenai College for the first time since the start of COVID-19 and saw great attendance from vendors and visitors alike.  With 83 tables set up in the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center, the one-day event provided nume...


Tester discusses issues impacting Montanans

MONTANA — Senator Jon Tester held a rural press phone call recently, opening up discussion about concerns such as the national debt, bank failures, and the continued influx of fentanyl into Montana communities.  Tester began by addressing “the elephant in the room,” the possibility ...


Judge blocks enforcement of 15-week abortion restriction

HELENA — A Helena district court judge on Thursday blocked Montana from enforcing a new law that bans the most common abortion procedure after roughly 15 weeks of pregnancy.  The Republican-sponsored House Bill 721 was signed by Gov. Greg Gianforte Tuesday and took effect immediately — a ...


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