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Gallatin College MSU launches hospitality program

News from Frankie Beer, MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Nearly 14 million people visited Montana in 2024. They spent $5 billion exploring national parks, riding through dude ranches and sampling menus at mountaintop resorts.   Starting in August, Gallatin College Montana State University will train students to house, guide and feed the state’s tourists and other travelers with a one-year hospitality certificate. The certificate provides baseline knowledge of business communication, culinary arts, hotel management and more, said program manager Meredith Allen.  The program received $1 million in funding from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, which also supporte...


Mission West launches Walkability Plan for Ronan: public input needed

News from MWCD RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners is excited to announce the launch of a new Walkability Plan to help make Ronan a more connected place to live, work, and play. This planning effort will focus on improving paths for pedestrians and bicyclists. The public’s in...


Broadband investment to close digital divide authorized Broadband investment to close digital divide authorized

News from Mountain States Policy Center Public dollars should always be spent wisely and efficiently, especially on infrastructure that touches nearly every home, school, and business. That’s why Montana Governor Gianforte is happy to see President Trump’s move to slash red tape in the Broad...


Polson seniors for July 30, 2025

POLSON — The full moon (Sturgeon) is best viewed on the 8th of August.  During fire season we call it the red moon.  We have opportunities to awaken, supplement, or expand your experiences while serving your Polson Senior Community Center in a leadership position. Nominations for six posit...


St. Ignatius seniors for July 30, 2025

ST. IGNATIUS — This summer has certainly flew by fast. I hope everyone is taking a few moments to stop and just relax.   Activities: Bingo: Saturday, Aug. 9, at 2 pm.   Menu: Friday, Aug. 1: biscuits w/sausage gravy, mixed fruit, banana cream pie Tuesday, Aug. 5: Goulash, green...


National, state records set at local powerlifting event National, state records set at local powerlifting event

POLSON — One national and 12 state powerlifting records were broken during last weekend’s “Take Back the Power” event held at Polson High School. Addison Geroy, in the junior 16-17 division, broke a national record in the bench, deadlift event. “Addi’s a very, very e...


Providence St. Joseph Medical Center announces $31M transformation plans Providence St. Joseph Medical Center announces $31M transformation plans

News from Providence St. Joseph Medical Center POLSON – Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is excited to announce a transformative multi-phase campus expansion project to significantly improve health care access and services in the Flathead and Mission Valleys.  The $31 million project wil...


New law increases bird hunting opportunities for Montanans

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HINSDALE — Governor Greg Gianforte continued his 56 County Tour in Valley County and celebrated a new law that increases upland bird hunting opportunities for Montana residents. “This legislative session, we continued to protect our Montana way o...


Montana maintains near-record low unemployment for four consecutive years

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA ­— Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 2.8% in June, marking the ninth straight month under 3% and four consecutive years of unemployment at or below 3.4%, a new record.  “With ...


Ronan hwy construction update Ronan hwy construction update

News from Sloane Stinson, Montana Department of Transportation RONAN - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Riverside Contracting Inc. continue improving the intersection of U.S. Highway 93 (US 93) with 3rd Avenue and Old US 93. Due to technical issues with the signals, intersection tra...


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