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Sen. Tester condemns anti-Semitism in Montana

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate — In response to the recent white nationalist demonstration outside of Har Shalom synagogue in Missoula, U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently called on the Biden Administration to provide additional resources to strengthen security for rural synagogues and reiterated that anti-Semitism has no place in Montana. Writing to the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Tester expressed that he has spoken directly with Jewish leaders in Montana who made it clear that rural synagogues need additional resources to enhance security: “I want to make very clear to you that this threat is not isolated to...


Tester reintroduces Act to protect 384 miles of Montana rivers

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate – On Nov. 16, U.S. Senator Jon Tester re-introduced his Montana Headwaters Legacy Act, legislation that will protect 384 miles of Montana rivers — the most significant wild and scenic designation in nearly 45 years. “Protecting publ...


PBS episode examines how Montana cities are managing growing homeless populations PBS episode examines how Montana cities are managing growing homeless populations

From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — A new episode of “Montana PBS Reports: IMPACT” examining urban camping and a new model of helping victims of domestic violence aired last week on Montana PBS. The episode examines how Montana cities are managing growing homeless populations under a pa...


Library news: Give your opinion, take community survey

News from Mallory Witham, Asst. Director Lake County Public Library District POLSON — Help us, help you. Please take our Community Survey to help us make our newly renovated library better for you. We’d love to hear your opinions. To take the survey, use this link: https://forms.gle/ViM9SY6v...


National Domestic Violence Awareness month honorees announced

News from Dana Grant,  SAFE Harbor POLSON — Kind words, caring guidance, and a sense of hope are simple ways a person can support those dealing with violence. Each October, as part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, SAFE Harbor honors local heroes who have positively impacted othe...


Tickets on sale now for spring TF3 concert Tickets on sale now for spring TF3 concert

News from Wacholz College Center KALISPELL — Time For Three, the renowned Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble, is set to captivate audiences at the Wachholz College Center on March 17, 2024, at 7 p.m. Defying musical conventions, TF3 seamlessly blends classical, Americana, and singer-songwriter style...


Montana State researcher envisions living building materials that function like bone Montana State researcher envisions living building materials that function like bone

BOZEMAN — Microbes and bacteria and biofilms – oh my! Though most of us go about our daily business without thinking much of the invisible lifeforms that exist all around us, Montana State University assistant professor Chelsea Heveran is looking for ways to use them to meet sustainability challe...


Tester presses SEC to require corporations disclose lobbying expenditures

U.S SENATE — To remove the corrosive influence of corporations and dark money on our democracy, U.S. Senator Jon Tester sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pressing the agency to take immediate action to require corporations to disclose their lobbying expenditures. Writing ...


DPHHS urges providers to monitor for lead poisoning in children

News from DPHHS MONTANA — Federal, state, and local officials are urging medical providers to lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children after at least 22 toddlers in 14 states were sickened as of Nov. 7, 2023, by lead linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce....


Fall Mack Days final results announced Fall Mack Days final results announced

News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE — The 2023 Fall Mack Days Fishing event on Flathead Lake sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes is in the books. A total of 17,502 lake trout entries were received. It was the second largest event total since the 2019 Fall event, which had 18,214 entr...


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