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RONAN — Ronan held its ninth Sweet Pride in July celebration on Saturday, gathering in Ronan City Park to enjoy music, food, and community activities. With a Top Chef-style charcuterie board competition, a pavilion full of games, music, and plenty of free food, the family friendly event hosted by SAFE Harbor, SKC Spirit of Many Colors, Mission Mountain Empowerment, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, and Journey to Wellness, drew in plenty of people to enjoy the day. Sweet Pride in July got its start nearly a decade ago because part of SAFE Harbor’s mission is to promote a safe, inclusive, and connected community with healthy, pro-social activities for everyo...
POLSON — The Flathead Lake Festival of Art comes to Polson on July 22 and 23 for the first time in two years due to COVID-19. Held in Sacajawea Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, the eighth annual Flathead Lake Festival of Art is put together by the nonprofit, Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts, br...
News from the Arlee CDC ARLEE — Thunder Road Farm in Arlee is hosting a Raspberry Jam Farm Party on Sunday, July 30 from 5:30 - 9 p.m. The event includes picking fresh raspberries to take home, followed by a farm-to-table dinner made with local ingredients and live music by John Floridis and Jen...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Joining Representative Tom Welch, R-Dillon, Governor Greg Gianforte this week celebrated a new law which provides Montana homeowners up to $1,350 in property tax rebates over the next two years. “Property taxes are too high, which is why...
News from Eiteljorg Indian Market INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — The 31st annual Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market and Festival was celebrated June 24-25, with more than 4,000 guests enjoying performances and shopping for exquisite art from 122 Native artists from 60 cultures across the U.S. and Canad...
MONTANA — Homeowners across Montana received a nasty shock in the mail last month, coming in the form of state property reappraisal notices that generally indicated the 2023 valuations used to calculate property taxes have spiked over the two-year reappraisal cycle. It’s unlikely those valuati...
News from the Port Polson Players POLSON — Hopeless nerd Rick Steadman (Kai McDonald) takes a ride on the wild side as the Port Polson Players continue their 48th season with Larry Shue’s masterpiece, “The Nerd.” But wait – there’s so much more to this riotous upside-...
ST. IGNATIUS — Good Old Days celebration was fun, busy and had a good time visiting with old friends and meeting new friends. Saturday, July 15 was the Senior Citizen Center Pancake Breakfast and bingo. Thanks to all that came and ate breakfast and played bingo. A big thank yo...
POLSON — I volunteered as a driver for a couple of days last week. My greatest reward was when one of my 16 meal delivery clients commented: “This is the greatest part of my day!” I told her it makes my day too. We parted ways with a smile and a giggle. As I drove away, I felt sad for...
USDA fights discrimination News from USDA WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the opening of the financial assistance application process for eligible farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior...

