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News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – The deadline for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks new Migratory Bird Stamp art contest is now Jan. 31. The Wetlands Protection Advisory Council will select the winning piece of art in February. The winning artist will receive a $2,000 cash prize and be featured on promotional materials throughout 2024. In addition to the extended deadline, some changes have been made to contest rules, including artwork previously used in production or entered into any state or federal stamp competition can be submitted. Details on contest rules and entry information can be found here. The winning artwork will be on display in the Capitol in...
Farmers can enroll for 2024 crop year News from USDA WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that agricultural producers can enroll in the Farm Service Agency’s Governor Gianforte appoints locals News from the office of Go...
ST IGNATIUS — Wishing all a Happy New Year. May 2024 be kind to you and yours and hope the New Year started off gently for each of you. We invite anyone to come and enjoy one of our meals or call for a take-out meal. Call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday and by 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Meal...
RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu is: Wednesday, Jan. 3: taco bar, salad, dessert Friday. Jan. 5: stew, cinnamon rolls, salad Monday, Jan. 8: ham-bea...
POLSON — It was good to see lots of smiles being shared in this joyous time of year. I’ll try to keep that Christmas spirit alive throughout the year. I have made another resolution to not make resolutions. That is the one I can keep. Off we go into the New Year! The days are getting lon...

News from DPHHS HELENA — Together with Department of Public Health and Human Services’ Director Charlie Brereton, Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced $3 million in incentives to boost Montana’s childcare workforce. “Montana’s childcare providers support our hard-w...
News from the office of Senator Jon Tester U.S. SENATE — The U.S. Senate unanimously passed Senator Jon Tester’s bipartisan legislation to bring manufacturing jobs back to America and keep the American economy competitive with foreign adversaries by making it easier to attract international ...

POLSON — One local business collected four truckloads of toys and $900 for the Lake County Toys for Tots program on Wednesday, Dec. 20, just in time to provide Christmas gifts for children in need. Lake View Dining and Spirits, otherwise known as The Shoe, put together the fundraiser. Scott Biggs...
Public safety forums to continue in new year by George Simpson, Polson Chief of Police POLSON — Last Summer while I was Interim Chief of Police, I began our Public Safety Forums to to address public safety issues in the community. I believe that the community defines our criteria for success. I...
HELENA — Government transparency is getting another watchdog in Montana with the creation and launch of the Montana Transparency Project (MTP), a non-profit, nonpartisan initiative dedicated to helping organizations and individuals prepare and keep track of public information requests, educating local ...