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News from the MT Democratic Party HELENA — Saying that democracy means listening to people, Montana Democrats recently completed a series of well-publicized, open public meetings in 13 different towns and rural communities across Montana to receive input directly from citizens about how their government can better serve them and help create opportunities for their families and businesses. “Montanans deserve the chance to meet their legislators face-to-face to discuss issues important to them, their families, and their communities,” said Representative Mary Caferro, D-Helena. “We’ll take what we heard—about property taxes, continuing expanded Medic...
Jessi Castañeda of Animal Wonders Inc. introduces her animal ambassadors to attendees of a July 25 program at the North Lake County Public Library. Castañeda holds a red-footed tortoise named Titus, left, and allows children to touch a Patagonian cavy, right. According to their website, “...
News form MT State Legislature PABLO — The State-Tribal Relations Committee will meet on Aug. 7 in Browning (Blackfeet) and on Aug. 8 in Pablo (Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes). Zoom will not be available since these meetings will be off-site, but the committee always accepts wr...
News from the Polson Police Dept. POLSON — On July 19, at approximately 5:20 p.m., a crash with property damage occurred on US Hwy 93 North near the intersection of First Street West. A commercial semi-trailer hauling oversized freight was headed northbound on US Hwy 93 when the freight caught an ...
Fourth generation of family dentists carries on Windauer legacy in PolsonA family legacy of dentistry now extends to a fourth generation as Jacob and Emma Windauer join the Windauer Family Dentistry practice in Polson. The family history includes not only dentistry but a longstanding tradition of service to...
News from the Arlee CDC ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation recently debuted a new art exhibit featuring works by Native artists Aspen and Cameron Decker, and Jeneese Hilton. Their works explore themes of myth, tradition and culture expressed in a variety of creative media. Jene...
News from Montana Shakespeare in the Parks POLSON — After a 30-year hiatus, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks returns to Polson with a free performance of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” on Aug. 20. “Hamlet” tells the story of the young prince of Denmark who returns h...
News from HandMade Montana Explore the rich history of cherries and indulge in a delightful shopping experience featuring a carefully curated selection of talented artists, unique vendors, and freshly baked treats. Relax, cool down under the tent by the food court, and take it all in. Stroll down the st...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced an investment of up to $6.5 million in one-time grants to Tribal nations and Urban Indian Health Organizations (UIHOs) to support and improve behavioral health services provided in Native American ...
News from Polson School District No. 23 POLSON — Polson School District will be hosting two public forums to discuss grade realignment starting the 2025-26 school year. The realignment to be discussed is moving the fifth grade down to Linderman and the second grade to Cherry Valley as well as keep...
