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Taylor Ross Named to SNHU President’s List

News from Southern New Hampshire University MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE — Taylor Ross of Polson has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Summer 2023 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.7 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer. Learn more about Southern New Hampshire University at: www.snhu.edu.


Safety always in session: back-to-school reminders for motorists

News from Montana Department of Transportation MONTANA — Montana’s schools are back in session, which means many children are walking, bicycling, or riding a school bus to and from their destination. MDT would like to remind motorists to always be attentive and alert while driving, to share ...


$1.3M+ secured for rural MT renewable energy development projects

News from the Office of Senator Tester BIG SANDY — As a result of his Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. Senator Jon Tester this week secured $1,375,897 in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding for 35 renewable energy infrastructure projects in Montana. Tester was the only member of...


Fishing closed on Mission Reservoir

News from CSKT Natural Resources PABLO — On Aug. 28, 2023, the CSKT Natural Resources Department Water Monitoring & Measurement Program observed that water levels at Mission Reservoir had dropped to a point that raised safety concerns for the local fish populations and overall fisheries ecosys...


Grant opportunities available for Tribal business development Grant opportunities available for Tribal business development

News from the Montana Department of Commerce HELENA — The Montana Department of Commerce announced recently that application periods for four grant programs aimed at bolstering tribal business development and strengthen indigenous entrepreneurship in Montana are now open. The grant funding is prov...


Second annual Youth Hunting Story Contest launched

News from the office of Governor Gianforte  HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Aug. 28 the launch of the second annual Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest, open to Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages 10 to 17. “Last year, we received hundreds of submissions ...


Public invited to ‘Living in America,’ a Haitian immigrant presentation

POLSON — Mr. Turnier Esperance will present: “Living in America: An Immigrant Story of Haiti: From Slavery to the 21st Century” on Thursday, September 7 at Polson Senior Center. Turnier is a native Haitian. He emigrated to the United States and eventually became a Pfizer executive. After re...


Former patrolman seeks help finishing home, getting treatment Former patrolman seeks help finishing home, getting treatment

A former Montana Highway Patrolman from Ronan has started a Gofundme to raise money to finish building his family home and to access additional healthcare to deal with trauma stemming from his previous work as a trooper. Zach Miller served as a highway patrolman from February of 2014 until November of 202...


Arlee community garden gets picnic tables, benches Arlee community garden gets picnic tables, benches

News from the Arlee CDC ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation has received picnic tables and benches for its “Garden for Life” community garden. The tables and benches were funded by a Community Challenge Grant from AARP Livable Communities and AARP Montana. The grant pro...


ANTI Drugs Act endorsed by National Sheriffs’ Association

News from the office of Senator Tester BIG SANDY — The National Sheriffs’ Association – a group representing thousands of sheriffs, deputies, and other law enforcement professionals – recently announced their formal support for U.S. Senator Jon Tester’s bipartisan Assisting...


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