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POLSON — Shirley Azzopardi kicked off her campaign for the House District 13 seat with a meet-and-greet at the Glacier Brewing Company on Friday, March 1. This is Azzopardi’s second bid as a democratic candidate for Montana’s House of Representatives. “I’m apprehensive about the state of Montana,” she said as to why she’s decided to run for public office. “We need to take back Montana.” The brewery was filled with people ready to hear Azzopardi speak about issues she intends to address if elected. She also listened to the public and answered questions. With 30 years experience as a special education teacher, Azzopardi is p...
News from the Dept. of the Interior RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — On Feb. 26, the Biden-Harris administration announced the release of the 2024 Request for Proposals for the America the Beautiful Challenge, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The program, which was launched...
News from Cheryl Morigeau, TERS PABLO — Two Eagle River School is trying to update their list of graduates from the early years. In those early years a GED/diploma was awarded for those finishing the requirements. Following are the names we have on file for the first few years (1975-1980) but reco...
News from the Greater Polson Community Foundation POLSON — The Greater Polson Community Foundation needs your help in securing financial support to continue the Polson Hanging Flower Baskets for 2024. For over 20 years these beautiful flower baskets that adorn downtown Polson have been a perfect e...

News from Dana Grant RONAN — Green is a sign of spring and for many a vibrant symbol of St. Patrick’s Day. Along with green, this festive day, honoring Ireland’s patron saint, also conjures up visions of shamrocks, leprechauns, and corned beef. Whether one is Irish or not, St. Patrick&...
News from the American Angus Association RONAN — Jacob Dean Koehler of Ronan, Montana, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Junior members of the Association are eligibl...
News from Montana Farm Bureau Federation BOZEMAN — County and state Farm Bureau leaders across the nation are sharing resources that will help farmers and ranchers keep safety top-of-mind through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program. As part of this year’s ASAP commemoration, March 4-8 ...
News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — A seasonal closure starts March 1 along a large portion of the north shore of Flathead Lake between Bigfork and Somers to support migrating and nesting birds. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Flathead Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) spa...

News from the office of the Governor MISSOULA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Feb. 27 the State of Montana reached its annual goal for acres placed under active forest management, the third consecutive year achieving this stewardship milestone. Under the leadership of Director Amanda Kas...
Marriages — Gene Adams and Letitia Louise Kallowat Divorces — Shaun P. King and Wendy C. King — Tristan G. Thingelstad and Charlee B. Cote — Daniel F. Jones Jr. and Closelle A. Jones (Ayson restored) — William T. Park...