POLSON — Jen Ruggless got her first taste of serving as a Polson city commissioner last Monday after winning a three-way contest against Jenn Bagley and Scott Biggs for a Ward 1 vacancy. Ruggless had sought the position in 2021 and lost to Jake Holley by 24 votes. She applied to fill a vacancy left by retiring commissioner Jan Howlett and received votes from commissioners Holley, Laura Dever and Brodie Moll. Originally from Texas, she and her husband, Donald, moved to Polson six years ago when she was hired to manage the Walgreens store. She’s been employed by Walgreens for 26 years, moving from assistant manager to store manager, and serving as district photo ...
POLSON — Last weekend, the Diamonds and Heels Burlesque and Drag Show made waves at the KwaTaqNuk, bringing in world renown performers from all over the country to entertain and spread messages of inclusivity, community, and acceptance. Co-sponsored by SAFE Harbor, Spirit of Many Colors, and Violet ...
POLSON — The Flathead River Rodeo lit up Polson Aug. 25-27 with its second largest ever event, 599 entries. This was the seventh rodeo put together by S&K Gaming LLC, a company created in 2006 by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to provide general gaming management oversight. No...
LAKE COUNTY — Public health officials announced last week that a Lake County adult has a probable case of monkeypox – the third diagnosed in Montana. The first case was reported in early August in Flathead County, followed by a second in Gallatin County. As of last Friday, the Centers for Disease...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — State and local public health officials are reporting the season’s first West Nile virus detections in positive mosquito samples in Dawson and Lewis and Clark counties. The first horse infected with WNV this season was also confirmed earlier this week in L...
PABLO — As the Salish Kootenai College (SKC) opens its doors for another school year, a number of developments have been put in place to enhance student education. This year will see the continuance of the 50% tuition reduction for all students, tribal and non-tribal alike, across all levels from ce...
News from USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will invest $15 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic program. Through CIG, grantees work to address our nation’s water quality, water quantity, air quality, soil health and wildl...
POLSON — The Polson Senior Center and the nutrition director wish to thank the Polson Food Pantry and the public for donations of fresh garden fruits and vegetables. We are having the dance floor sanded and sealed on Sept. 1 and 2. Exercise and Bingo are cancelled for Sept. 1. Lunch is available in ...
ST. IGNATIUS — Menu for the week: — Friday, Sept. 2: chili dogs, fries, veggies, fruit, cook’s choice — Tuesday, Sept. 6: breakfast meal with sausage, cook’s choice — Wednesday, Sept. 7: dinner at 5:30 - roast beef, potatoes, gravy, ...
POLSON — The annual back to school block party and health fair, Day of Hope, returned to Polson last weekend, this time with the addition of an entire semitruck load of goods to give away. A combined effort by numerous organizations and nonprofits throughout the valley, including the New Life Church...
