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Cool, wet conditions improve snowpack

News from NRCS BOZEMAN — April marked the start of a major weather pattern change which brought much needed precipitation to Montana, and while April was a wet month, May was even wetter in certain areas.  Mountain precipitation was lowest in parts of Central Montana, the Flathead Lake area, and the Upper Clark Fork region where totals ranged from about two to five inches in May, which compared to normal is about 70% to 100% for those regions.  “This weather pattern change was just in time as snowpack conditions were looking grim on April 1 in all locations except northwest Montana and the northern Rocky Mountain Front,” said USDA Natural Resources Con...


Polson seniors for June 15, 2022

POLSON — Friday June 17 is Father’s Day at the Polson Senior Center so treat your dad with lunch at our senior center.  Call us at 406-883-4735, email us at: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us at 504 Third Ave. E. We are open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 1...


Ronan seniors for June 15, 2022

RONAN — For a wonderful meal and great company, come join us at the Mission Valley Senior Center in Ronan. Lunch is served Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at noon. A brunch/lunch is served the second Sunday of each month. The “Birthday Lunch” will take place on June 24, celebrating all thos...


St. Ignatius seniors for June 15, 2022

ST. IGNATIUS — Our monthly bingo game will be on Saturday, June 18 this month.  Please join us from 2-4 p.m. for a fun afternoon. Menu for the next two weeks:   —  Wednesday, June 15: dinner at 5:30 p.m. - meatloaf, mashed potatoes, salad, fruit, pineapple sheet cake &mdas...


Dixon seniors for June 15, 2022

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We are also a...


Tribes, county reach historic agreement

News from CSKT Public Affairs & Communications POLSON — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council and the Lake County Commission announced a historic agreement to reduce the financial impact on local taxpayers and improve the delivery of services in Lake County and on the Flathead Re...


New district court judge selected New district court judge selected

LAKE COUNTY — When Molly Owen takes her oath of office June 20, her appointment as judge for the 20th Judicial District represents a generational shift. At 35, she’ll be one of the youngest judges ever appointed to the bench in Montana – a career move she describes as humbling, challenging,...


Cherry Valley students visit Bison Range, learn about animals Cherry Valley students visit Bison Range, learn about animals


Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Frequently Asked Questions

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks  What is avian influenza virus?  Avian Influenza (AI) virus is a naturally occurring virus of birds. AI viruses are classified into two groups, based on the severity of disease they cause in infected poultry. Low pathogenic Avian Influenza viruse...


Food Pantry volunteers needed

News from Heidi Riddle, Food Pantry ST. IGNATIUS — Summer is here and various volunteers are traveling so we need more volunteers. If you can work at least four hours a month please call Heidi Riddle at 406-745-0057. We are open Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and the last Saturday of the...


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