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Births for Aug. 6, 2025

Daisy Cochran  POLSON - Daisy Catherine Cochran was born July 15, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. She was 20.5 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces. Daisy’s parents are Kimberly and Tyler Cohran of Polson. Daisy joins siblings Talen, Taryn, and Emma. Daisy’s maternal grandparents are Don and Jill Gravos. Maternal great-grandparents are Dean and Jan Larson. Paternal grandparents are Tadge and Colleen Cochran. Paternal great-grandparents are Dave Graves and Sharron Cochran.    Mabel Oakland  POLSON - Mabel Antoinette Oakland was born on July 21, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nest...


Typical Montana home value up 66% in four years Typical Montana home value up 66% in four years

Montana’s typical home value has increased by two-thirds in four years, according to new valuations published this month by the Montana Department of Revenue. The department estimates that the median residential property in Montana was worth $378,000 as of the beginning of last year. Four years prev...


2025 Cherry Festival 2025 Cherry Festival


Montana WWAMI medical student embarks on transformative journey Montana WWAMI medical student embarks on transformative journey

News from Laura Tanis University of Washington Dept. of Education RONAN - Dillon Demontiney, a dedicated medical student in the University of Washington School of Medicine’s (UWSOM’s) Montana WWAMI program, is immersing himself in the heart of Ronan from July 27 to Aug. 28, 2025, as part of ...


Ninepipes Museum receives ‘Spark Good’ local grant Ninepipes Museum receives ‘Spark Good’ local grant

NINEPIPES — Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana would like to thank Polson Walmart and manager Dave Tolley for awarding a $2000 “Spark Good” local grant to the museum at their grand re-opening on July 18.  The grant will help fund cross-cultural sharing and cultivate community connect...


Ninepipes Museum receives ‘Spark Good’ local grant Ninepipes Museum receives ‘Spark Good’ local grant

NINEPIPES — Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana would like to thank Polson Walmart and manager Dave Tolley for awarding a $2000 “Spark Good” local grant to the museum at their grand re-opening on July 18.  The grant will help fund cross-cultural sharing and cultivate community connect...


his year’s wildfire season has been chill so far. Why?

The fire season in Montana this year was supposed to be intense. At the governor’s 2025 fire season briefing in early June, a predictive meteorologist cautioned that the state’s multi-year drought, expected hot temperatures and anticipated dry conditions could paint a grim picture for fires this ...


Montanans encouraged to support youth at county fairs Montanans encouraged to support youth at county fairs

News from the office of Governor Gianforte EAST HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently visited with Lewis and Clark County 4-H members in East Helena to learn more about the projects of the Last Chance Livestock club that are set to be shown at the county fair later this summer. Meeting with...


Gallatin College MSU launches hospitality program

News from Frankie Beer, MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Nearly 14 million people visited Montana in 2024. They spent $5 billion exploring national parks, riding through dude ranches and sampling menus at mountaintop resorts.   Starting in August, Gallatin College Montana State University will tra...


Mission West launches Walkability Plan for Ronan: public input needed

News from MWCD RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners is excited to announce the launch of a new Walkability Plan to help make Ronan a more connected place to live, work, and play. This planning effort will focus on improving paths for pedestrians and bicyclists. The public’s in...


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