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When the 67th session of the Montana Legislature convenes this week, in the midst of a pandemic and with anticipated revenue shortfalls, legislators will have plenty on their plates. They’ll also have a new governor following Greg Gianforte’s inauguration Jan. 4. For most, the session marks their first time serving with a Republican governor in 15 years. “We’re kind of looking forward to that,” said Republican Senator Dan Salomon. “I think the whole process is going to be different.” The Ronan dairy farmer was elected to his second term in the Senate after serving six years in the House of Representatives. For the current sessio...
It should come as no surprise to Lake County residents that housing and property sales are booming in these parts. Just scan the for-sale signs or notice the out-of-state plates on vehicles that aren’t just passing through. According to Trudy Samuelson of Mission Valley Properties in St. Ignat...
POLSON — Clara M. Sipe was awarded Montana 2020 Driver Safety Instructor by AARP. She volunteered as an instructor to over 55 drivers for 37 years. Completion of the course improves drivers’ awareness of safety issues and also frequently results in decreased insurance rates. She has been active a...
News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Mobile Hotspots are now available for check out. You can check out these mobile hotspots for seven days at a time. You can connect any device (smartphone, laptop, computer) and access the internet wherever there is cell service. You mus...
News from the Drum Brothers In January, Matthew Marsolek and Tracy Topp of Drum Brothers will be offering a five-week online hand drumming series to students of all ages around the region. This special online hand-drumming course is for new drummers and will start from the ground up and cover all the ba...
News from Senator Steve Daines MONTANA — U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester celebrated their bipartisan bill, the “Montana Water Rights Protection Act,” being signed into law by President Trump on Sunday, Dec. 27. Several Montana leaders issued statements in suppo...
News from St. Joseph Medical Center POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center began vaccinating its caregivers with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, Dec. 28. St. Joe’s director of nursing Erin Rumelhart said: “Our caregivers are excited about receiving the vac...
News from St. Luke Community Healthcare RONAN — The birth of a child symbolizes hope and new beginnings, which we could all use this year. At 10:10 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2021, Aniya Skye Walker Harpine was born to parents, Scott Harpine and Danielle Pierre. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. and stretching 20 inche...
News from St. Luke LAKE COUNTY – St. Luke Community Healthcare recently received COVID-19 vaccines to protect healthcare workers and nursing home residents. Further information will be shared as the vaccine becomes available to the public. “We were able to administer the vaccine to ...
News from the office of Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Patrick Leahy announced that their bipartisan bill promoting access to affordable health care by increasing transparency and enhancing consumer protections in health insurance passed the U.S. Senate and will be hea...
