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St Ignatius seniors for June 4, 2025

ST. IGNATIUS - The Montana Department of Justice is holding a class on “Elder Scam and Exploitation - Self Defense” on Wednesday, June 11, from 1-2:30 p.m., at the First Christian Church of St Ignatius, 217 N Main Street in St Ignatius. Light snacks will be provided. The Elder Justice Prosecutor and Investigator will speak on: Learning how to spot and avoid falling victim to telephone and Internet scams; financial exploitation of Montana’s elders; and what to do if you or someone falls victim to a scam or is exploited. All are welcome to attend. Activities: -  Saturday, June 14: Bingo  Menu: -  Friday, June 6: turkey sandwiches, coleslaw, apricot...


How the new second-home tax could shift your property tax bill

The major property tax relief package signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte this month is set to bring double-digit property tax cuts to many Montana homeowners and landlords by the time it is fully implemented in 2026, according to projections from the Montana Department of Revenue. It will also bring m...


Garden of the Rockies Museum seeks summer volunteers

RONAN — The Garden of the Rockies Museum is looking for volunteers to welcome visitors to the museum during the months of June, July and August. The museum is open between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and by special arrangement on weekends. Please consider sharing some of your time for the musuem. Eve...


Resources available to help combat asthma in Montana

News from DPHHS MONTANA — State health officials are raising awareness about resources available in Montana to combat the health consequences and personal and financial costs associated with asthma during National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May. “Barriers such as high costs, li...


Governor bans lab-grown meat in Montana

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently signed into law a bill to ban the manufacturing and sale of lab-grown meat in Montana. “If you’ve ever had the pleasure of enjoying a cut of Montana beef, you know there is no substitute,” Gov...


Montana ranks third in nation for lowest unemployment

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced Montana has the third lowest unemployment rate in the nation, behind South Dakota and North Dakota. Montana’s unemployment rate remained unchanged and near its record low at 2.7 percent in April...


Pablo man, woman sentenced to 10 years each in prison for drug trafficking

News from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana MISSOULA – A Pablo man and woman who both admitted trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine were sentenced on May 22, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Thomas Joseph Spotted Eagle, 42, was sentenced to 121 months in prison and five yea...


MSU chemist receives award for innovative research

BOZEMAN — Two years ago, a research team led by Montana State University assistant professor Martin Mosquera discovered that photons – the smallest possible units of light – can be controlled with color superposition to interact with and reveal specific information about molecules. For t...


Single-pointed hook restriction expanded

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks FLATHEAD RIVER - Building on a 2020 regulation that restricted anglers to single-pointed hooks on the three forks of the Flathead River upstream of the Teakettle Fishing Access Site, the new rule extends the ban on treble and double hooks to the main stem of th...


St. Ignatius seniors for May 28, 2025

ST. IGNATIUS ­- As we age, balance is important for health and safety.  Decrease in balance can lead to falls, injuries and reduced independence.  One exercise to help improve balance is, while standing at the kitchen sink or counter, stand on one leg using the counter for support, hold for 5-1...


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