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Stockgrowers work to connect consumers, ranchers through food service industry

News from the Montana Stockgrowers Association HELENA — The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) Cattle Drive program has set out to do something no other cattle organization in the state has done—match Montana born, raised, and fed cattle with local restaurants and retailers. The “Montanans Feeding Montana Initiative” seeks to connect the Montana food service industry to the high-quality beef raised by Montana ranchers. The Cattle Drive program is in its sixth year, with this year launching the value-added focus that intentionally pairs partners together to keep the entire beef supply chain in Montana. One of the program’s goals is to economically inc...


Lottery chances available for trophy bison hunt on Blackfeet Reservation

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have five opportunities to enter the drawing. Chances sold from Oct. 28 to Nov. 16, drawing Nov. 17 Chances sold from Nov. 18 to Dec. ...


$125,000 in scholarship awards available to high school seniors

News from Serve Montana, Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service, Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Compact are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship. This year...


Governor praises firefighters, DNRC for effective 2023 fire season response Governor praises firefighters, DNRC for effective 2023 fire season response

News from the office of  Governor Gianforte HELENA —  Governor Greg Gianforte recently praised wildland firefighters and staff and leadership at the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) for its effective response during the 2023 Fire Season, keeping 96% of fire...


Work continues on Ronan hwy intersection

News from Sloane Stinson, Montana Department of Transportation RONAN — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Riverside Contracting Inc. have completed paving operations from the US Highway 93 intersection with Round Butte Road and Terrace Lake Road, to the intersection with Third...


Polson seniors for Nov. 8, 2023

POLSON — I have barely recovered from that semi-annual time change event. I have enough trouble with the changes of seasons. Jumping an hour forward or backward has a negative effect on the sleep patterns for kids, pets and everyone else. I am ok for about five months then it messes with me all over ag...


St. Ignatius for Nov. 8, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — Now that we are going to get some snow and you need something to keep you busy and in a warm place, come and pick up a book to read or a puzzle to put together. We have many and are willing to share. Thank you to all that came and played bingo on Nov. 11. The St. Ignatius Senior Ce...


Arlee seniors for Nov. 8, 2023

ARLEE — Turn back your clock: fall back - mountain time goes into effect on Sunday Nov. 5. November, the month of falling snow, which means early shoveling - do that easily and watch your heart and health. Make sure you get your flu shots, new Covid boosters and check with your doctor. Then, maybe N...


Governor Gianforte takes trip to strengthen Montana-Taiwan bond Governor Gianforte takes trip to strengthen Montana-Taiwan bond

News from the office of Governor Gianforte TAIPEI — Governor Greg Gianforte recently met with President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan to strengthen Montana’s relationship with its longstanding partner and ally. “Montana and Taiwan share nearly four decades of history as trading partners an...


Dangers of drug use shared during Red Ribbon Week Dangers of drug use shared during Red Ribbon Week

RONAN — Red Ribbon Week activities were held every day last week in Ronan Schools to bring awareness about the dangers of drug use. “It’s never too early to start talking to kids about the dangers and how to be safe when dealing with drugs,” said Ronan teacher Madison Wassam. Re...


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