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News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced a $6 million investment to develop Montana’s workforce and equip hardworking Montanans with in-demand skills.   “As our economy grows, so are opportunities to work in a good-paying job right here in Montana,” Governor Gianforte said. “By making smart, targeted investments in rapid training programs, we can equip hardworking Montanans with the skills they need to thrive in today’s workforce and help Montana employers meet their workforce needs.”  The $6 million grant was awarded to Accelerate Montana, a collaborative partnership led by ...

News from the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, a program of Montana State University, has announced the plays the troupe will perform for its 50th season. The season officially kicked off in February with Montana Shakes! performing “Bottom’s Dream” fo...

POLSON — For the last 23 years, Coats for Kids has operated out of the Port Polson Inn. Now, the important community service project needs someone new to take it over.  Started by Port Polson Inn manager Anne Engebretson back in 1999, she and her staff have helped to give away hundreds of coats...

News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services officials announced today a voluntary recall of several specific products for infants and babies has been issued by Abbott, the maker of Similac formulas and other nutritional products, due to a concern over possible contamin...

News from North Lake County          Public Library POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold a workshop on Light & Shadows on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 10 a.m. Looking to put a little light in your life? We will learn all about shadows. What they are, how they...

News from the Montana Historical Society MONTANA — Nominations are being accepted for seventh- through twelfth-grade teachers who have done an exemplary job teaching Montana history during the 2021-2022 school year.  The winner will receive the 33rd Montana Statehood Centennial Bell Award,...

News from Polson School District #23 POLSON — The Polson School Board recently voted unanimously to proceed with bond elections for both the Polson High School and Elementary School Districts in May 2022. The bond proposal for the Polson Elementary School District is approximately $32 million, and...

RONAN — The students of the Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) club at Ronan High School held their first Budget Bites Food Fair for graduating seniors.  Organized by family consumer science teacher Katie Umbriaco, the fair is meant to help kids be financially fit as they’...

LAKE COUNTY — Improvements to a crucial stretch of U.S. Highway 93 near the Ninepipe Reservoir are being revisited as engineers compare past and current studies on the heavily traveled roadway. An informational meeting was held on Feb. 7 by the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and consulti...

 News from the Office of the Governor HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte has launched CareInMontana.com, a website inviting qualified health care providers to move to Montana as part of the state’s innovative health care workforce recruitment program, CARE (Claim Allowance for Relocation ...