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News from the Montana Department of Transportation POLSON — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will be conducting an inspection of the Polson Bridge on US Highway 93 (US 93). The bridge crosses the Flathead River in the heart of Polson. The inspection is scheduled to occur the week of April 1, weather permitting, and is anticipated to take approximately one day to complete.  A standard inspection is required by federal rule every two years. MDT will have an Under Bridge Inspection Vehicle (UBIV) in place to conduct the inspection.  Traffic control will be in place while crews are present. Traffic will be restricted to one lane at times and travelers...

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 CSKT Natural Resources The 2024 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake is sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. The event began Thursday, March 14, and wraps up on May 11, 2024. Mack Days fishing events are a fish conservation ...

News from DPHHS MONTANA — Officials with Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) are raising awareness about tuberculosis prevention tips and treatments that are available for those diagnosed with the disease. “There’s been great progress to reduce tuberculosis diseas...

CHARLO — Governor Greg Gianforte shared a locally sourced meal with farmers and ranchers at the Ninepipes Lodge on Wednesday, March 20, during Agriculture Appreciation Week. Nick Courville with Double Cross Livestock in Charlo organized the event to share the local bounty during the governor’s...

Jack and Susan Lake, lifelong Montanans and area farmers, are being honored for their contributions to agriculture during the 44th annual Ag Appreciation Dinner on March 29.  Both Jack and Susan grew up working in the agricultural business.  Their love of Montana and the Mission Valley kept them...

News from MSGA HELENA — The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is accepting applications for its premier leadership program, the Montana Stockgrowers M Bar Academy. The 18-month leadership program, designed to grow and develop leadership skills for individuals active in Montana’s ranchi...

LAKE COUNTY — Local cattle ranchers have noticed that beef prices are rising. How will changes in the market impact local farmers, ranchers, and consumers? The prices for beef and veal are up by 7.7% as well and uncooked ground beef is up by 5.5% with the rest of beef products being up in price as w...

News from U.S Senate U.S. SENATE — The U.S. Senate recently passed a bipartisan Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution authored by U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) that would overturn the Biden Administration’s decision to lift a long-standing ban on beef import...

News from the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension and the Montana Feed Association will co-host the annual Montana Nutrition Conference and Livestock Forum on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 16 and 17, at the Best Western Plus GranTree Inn in Bozeman, 1325 N. Seventh Ave. ...