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Polson Middle School launches after-school cooking club Polson Middle School launches after-school cooking club

News from Brittany Simonich, Family Education Coordinator in Lake County  POLSON — Polson Middle School has partnered with Families First and the Montana State University (MSU) SNAP Education Program to launch a new after-school cooking club called “Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness.” The initiative aims to give students unique opportunities to learn culinary skills and promote healthy eating habits. The program is supported by grant funds from the Mission Valley Youth Foundation. The after-school cooking club will meet once a week for six weeks in the Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) kitchen. This well-equipped kitchen ensures that students have access...


Democratic legislators want to hear from you

News from the Lake County Democrats RONAN — Come meet with Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers and Senate Minority Whip, Susan Webber at the Lake County stop of the Legislative Listening Tour scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. This public event will take place at the Mission Valley Senior C...


Middle schoolers to compete in cardboard boat challenge

News from Polson Middle School POLSON — Polson Middle School’s 492 students are sailing into the second semester-literally. Mission Valley Aquatic Center will be hosting the second ever PMS Duck Boat Dynasty Challenge. This fun team-building activity offers students the opportunity to showca...


Governor Gianforte launches property tax task force

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today launched a property tax task force to provide recommendations to reform the property tax system and reduce the burden on property taxpayers. “Property taxes are too high. Our $1,350 property tax rebate helpe...


Governor, First Lady announce purchase of historic Helena home Governor, First Lady  announce purchase of  historic Helena home

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte today announced their private purchase of the historic Samuel T. Hauser House, which they will donate to the State of Montana. The home will serve as their primary residence in Helena. &ld...


Polson’s 12th annual FLIC film festival is Feb. 16-18 Polson’s 12th annual FLIC film festival is Feb. 16-18

News from FLIC POLSON — Now in its 12th year, the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) screens full-length narrative and documentary features, shorts, animation, and student films. FLIC 2024 once again offers a diverse selection of domestic and international films, featuring entries from ...


Polson School District breaks ground on construction projects Polson School District breaks ground on construction projects

News from Polson School District No. 23 POLSON — Dec. 14, 2023 was a big day for the Polson School District. The District is proud of the work that has been done to get us to this stage. The planning has covered nearly five years, and we are finally at a point to realize significant improvements t...


100 candidates file for office

News from the office of Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA — Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen says more than 100 candidates filed for office on the opening day of the 2024 Montana candidate filing period.  “Congratulations to each of the candidates who filed on the opening...


CSKT Tribal Council executive team selected

  PABLO — On Jan. 5, 2024, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council selected Michael Dolson (Hot Springs District), to be the new Tribal Chairman for the Tribes. Tom McDonald (At-Large District) was selected to be Vice Chairman; Martin Charlo (Pablo District) was selected to con...


MSU assistant professor Eric Sproles was interviewed on Jan. 2 by CBS News about the “snow drought” in the western U.S. MSU assistant professor Eric Sproles was interviewed on Jan. 2 by CBS News about the “snow drought” in the western U.S.

News from the Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation Service BOZEMAN — “Warm temperatures and lack of precipitation over the last couple months have resulted in a bleak start to the seasonal snowpack in Montana and northern Wyoming river basins,” said Eric Larson, USDA Natural Res...


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