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Polson Seniors for July 23, 2025

POLSON — Hot August nights are near us. Stay cool man, real cool.  AARP Safe Driving Course is July 29, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Early sign-up is required. We have about ten more openings. There’s no testing and it’s a video assisted event with informal discussions. The take-home study guide is yours to keep and the cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. You can get a substantial discount from your insurance company for participation in this course.  We have a great opportunity to awaken, supplement, and expand your experiences by serving the Polson Senior Community Center by serving in a leadership position. Volunteer and be part of seniors ...


Find freedom, adventure with trackchair Find freedom, adventure with trackchair

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Lake Elmo State Park in Billings and Lone Pine State Park in Kalispell each have one Action Trackchair available for the public to use, free of charge. The chairs are designed to empower individuals of all abilities to explore the outdoors and en...


Attorneys: Helena man unlawfully detained due to racial profiling

MISSOULA — Attorneys for a Helena man detained by immigration officers last week argued during a hearing in federal district court Thursday that he should be released because racial profiling led to his arrest.  Helena police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were searching ...


Governor signs bill to protect water users

News from the office of Governor Gianforte  FORT BENTON -  Governor Greg Gianforte recently continued his 56 County Tour in Chouteau County, holding a bill signing ceremony to celebrate a new law that protects water users and improves water administration in Montana. “In Montana, wate...


Local ranchers win Regional Environmental Stewardship Award

News from MT Stockgrowers Association HELENA — The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is honored to announce that its members, G&G Livestock and the Cathey Cattle Company, have been selected as one of six regional honorees of the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). The award, ...


Cuts to SNAP will deepen hunger, hardship across Montan

News from the Montana Food Bank Network MISSOULA — Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) is gravely concerned about the passage of the budget reconciliation bill, which includes the most significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Passed by a narrow margin in Congress and ...


New book: ‘Henry Sieben – A Montana Story’ released

News from The Foundation for Montana History HELENA — The Foundation for Montana History is pleased to announce the release of “Henry Sieben: A Montana Story,” a new biography by author Ciara Ryan. Henry Sieben (1848–1937) came to Montana in 1864 with John Bozeman’s firs...


FWP releases Grizzly Bear Conflict Dashboard

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA - In Montana, grizzly bear populations have expanded in both number and in distribution along both sides of the Continental Divide and in the Greater Yellowstone area. In many instances, grizzly bears are expanding into areas they haven’t been in more...


DPHHS seeks public comment

News from DPHHS MONTANA - The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has opened a 60-day period within which the public may comment on its planned 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver application to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). “Implementing community enga...


Births for July 16 2025

Liam Granger  POLSON - Ryder, Damian, Greyson, and Celia are excited to announce the arrival of little brother, Liam Nathan Granger. Liam was born on July 3, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 20 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces. Liam’s pare...


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