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Burlesque, drag bring self-expression to Mission Valley

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 Passion LLC, the pride event primarily organized by Kayla Ridgley of Violet Passion, aimed to bring the burlesque and drag scene to the Flathead Reservation. “My goal is to help bring that out front here, because Missoula has a pretty good drag scene and Kalispell is nice and budding,” Ridgley explained.  Ridgely took the lead in production of the event, doing the fro...


Flathead River Rodeo qualifies national competitors Flathead River Rodeo qualifies national competitors

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...

Monkeypox arrives in Lake County Monkeypox arrives in Lake County

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...

West Nile Virus confirmed in mosquito samples, horse in two Montana counties West Nile Virus confirmed in mosquito samples, horse in two Montana counties

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...

SKC offers 50% reduced tuition, installs new ‘health’ message board SKC offers 50% reduced tuition, installs new ‘health’ message board

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...

$15M invested in climate-smart agriculture, community agriculture, invasive species

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 seniors for Aug. 31, 2022

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 seniors for April 31, 2022

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, ...

Day of Hope makes back to school easy Day of Hope makes back to school easy

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...

Officials warn of advanced phone scam

News from the City of Polson POLSON — Officers investigated an attempted fraud call for service over the weekend. An individual reported having been contacted by Yellowstone County. They reported that the caller used names of actual detectives and a captain with the Yellowstone County Sheriff&rsqu...

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