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News from Providence St. Patrick Hospital MISSOULA — Providence St. Patrick Hospital announces its participation as one of only five global sites in the groundbreaking APOLLO research trial, studying the safety and efficacy of an investigative device called the 29 French IntrepidTM transcatheter mitral valve replacement system. The device is a heart valve designed to help alleviate mitral regurgitation so that blood can flow through the heart in the intended direction. This revolutionary system promises a less invasive approach to mitral valve replacement, significantly reducing complications and expediting patient recovery. The selection of St. Patrick Hospital underscores...

News from Home Ranch Bottoms POLEBRIDGE — The Home Ranch Bottoms in Polebridge, announced summer season music events at their beer garden stage. They will be serving breakfast and have expanded camping options for 2024. Memorial Day weekend, Paul Lee Kupfer will take the beer garden stage for a fe...

News from Sandpiper Art Gallery MISSION VALLEY — “Small Art for Big Art” is our innovative fundraising initiative supporting the development of our new Polson community public art outreach. Here’s how it works: visit the Gallery to pick up a special brown bag containing a 5x5 bla...

News from MSU News Service BOZEMAN — A Montana PBS documentary recounting the harrowing experiences of smokejumpers who survived a 1961 wildfire and another documentary by Montana PBS and 4:08 Productions that looks at the life and work of famed Montana author Ivan Doig are among the nominees for ...

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare RONAN — St. Luke Community Healthcare is thrilled to share its recent recognition as a 2024 Top Hospital for Fair Share Spending, an honor shared with only the top 20% of hospitals nationwide who meet or exceed their obligations for community investment. Thi...

News from Glacier Bank KALISPELL – Glacier Bank and partner, Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) have awarded $190,000 to 17 nonprofit organizations in western Montana through the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund grant program. In addition to Glacier Bank’s participation...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte MISSOULA — On March 27 in Missoula, Governor Greg Gianforte cut the ribbon on the first Amazon facility in Montana. Representing Amazon’s first major investment in the state, the new delivery station created more than 100 jobs. “Montana is ...

News from Energy Keepers Inc. POLSON — Energy Keepers Inc has hired a communications director to focus on media relations, public relations, and wider communication efforts. Robert McDonald had worked as the Communications Director for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes for 15 years be...

News from Montana State Fund HELENA — In a move that spells savings for businesses across the state, Montana’s largest workers’ comp insurer has announced a significant 10% reduction in rates, following a successful 5% reduction in 2023. This marks a remarkable milestone, with rates ha...

News from Ronan Cooperative Brewery RONAN — The Ronan Cooperative Brewery won two medals at the inaugural Montana Beer Awards. They included a gold for their Swartz Lake Schwarzbier and a bronze for the Mud Lake Dunkles Bock. They hope to do even better next year. The Ronan Co-op Brewery Board hol...