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News from the office of Senator Daines HELENA — On Dec. 13, Senator Daines was presented with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)’s “Friend of Farm Bureau” award recognizing his efforts to support Montana agriculture. “I’m grateful to receive the Friend of Farm Bureau award from the American Farm Bureau Federation,” Daines said. “Ag isn’t only Montana’s number one economic driver, it’s part of our way of life. I will always be an advocate for Montana ag and continue to support hardworking Montana farmers and ranchers who feed not only our great state and nation, but the entire world.” Daines’ award...

News from Montana State Legislature ZOOM — The Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission has changed the format of its Dec. 21 public hearing on the state legislative redistricting plan. The meeting will be held entirely on Zoom. The Zoom hearing starts at 9 a.m. and will be streamed live a...

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley Choral Society (MVCS) rung in the holiday season with a pair of Christmas concerts over the weekend, including one in the notable acoustics of the St. Ignatius Mission.  Begun in the 1960s, the MVCS started to bring in locals to direct the chorus during the &ls...

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate — On Dec. 16 U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced that he had secured $25 million for the City of Kalispell to upgrade and expand transportation infrastructure in order to support economic growth and increase public safety. This funding will come fro...

News from the Polson School District POLSON — At Linderman Elementary, motivating students using positive systems of supports to reach their greatest potential is a top priority. One program that is happening is the Linderman school store.  Students earn pirate tickets for being responsible, ...

News from the office of Senator Daines WHITEFISH — On Wednesday, Dec. 14, Senator Daines released the following statement in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Whitefish Mountain Resort. “For the last 75 years, Big Mountain has helped folks experience the beauty of Montana and enjoy o...

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation is offering a fun holiday craft day for kids age five to ten on Wednesday, Dec. 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids will be making beaded candy canes, Santa faces, paintings, 2023 hand prints, and decorating Christmas tree pine cones for the Arlee CDC’s...

ST. IGNATIUS — Merry Christmas to all the readers. May you have family and friends near and enjoy your time together. If you are traveling, take your time and be safe. Menu: —  Wednesday, Dec. 21: dinner at 5:30 p.m. - ham, scalloped potatoes, candied carrots, Watergate salad, rolls, c...

POLSON — Teachers and community members came together at Polson Middle School recently to celebrate Native American heritage. The school’s seventh annual Native American Heritage Day was held the day before Thanksgiving break. Teacher and organizer Amy Williams explained that days before vacat...

MONTANA — The state’s 2022 midterm election ran accurately and smoothly as determined by the Montana Board of State Canvassers, and election officials across the state agree. Roughly 61% of Montana’s registered voters cast ballots in a midterm election that featured a return to electing ...