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New healing center opens in Polson New healing center opens in Polson

POLSON — Ladies Night in Polson’s downtown also saw a ribbon cutting event for a unique new business in town: the Satori Holistic Healing Center. “It went really well. I bought way too much food, but it was really good,” laughed owner Brianna Seidel, as she spoke of the grand opening. Around 200 people came by to learn about the business, which Seidel said she’s been working towards opening for some time.  “A healing center has been a dream of mine forever,” Seidel explained. “I started about a year and a half ago really getting serious and looking for a space because I’d become a yoga instructor.”  Seidel, a lic...


USDA to aid organic dairy producers

News from the USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces assistance for dairy producers with the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). ODMAP is established to help mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply...


Senate Bill 109 redefines PSC District boundaries Senate Bill 109 redefines PSC District boundaries

News from the Montana Public Service Commission HELENA — Following the passage and signing of SB 109, the Montana Public Service Commission announces the creation of new boundaries for the five PSC districts. SB 109, carried by Senator Keith Regier and signed into law by Gov. Gianforte, uses th...


Valley Views

As the Montana Insurance Commissioner, I am often asked about high premiums in certain lines of insurance. One example is rising premiums in wildfire risk areas. This makes intuitive sense − if the risk of fire and loss is higher, the premium increases to ensure the insurance company can cover their po...


Governor negates months of work with PL 280 funding veto Governor negates months of work with PL 280 funding veto

LAKE COUNTY — HB 479 would have provided $5 million over two years from the Montana Department of Justice to Lake County for reimbursement of a portion of the costs of Public Law 280. Additionally, the bill would have created a task force that would recommend a permanent solution to funding of PL 280 t...


GNP vehicle reservation system begins

News from Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER — Glacier National Park reminds visitors that vehicle reservations are required May 26 through September 10 for those entering the park by vehicle or motorcycle from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. at west side entrances including the North Fork, Camas and West entran...


Celebrate National Trails Day Celebrate National Trails Day

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Do you want to give back to your local trails? Celebrate National Trails Day by volunteering at a pair of local state parks in early June. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a pair of events on Saturday, June 3. Teams will tackle tr...


Creatives Indigenous course to jumpstart Indian businesses in Montana

News from the CSKT PABLO — Creatives Indigenous by Native Max announces a six-week business accelerator program for Salish and Kootenai artists and creatives who want to start a business or expand their businesses.  The accelerator program offers Native entrepreneurs a rigorous exploration...


Rock Skipping Championships return to Polson Rock Skipping Championships return to Polson

POLSON — The Polson Rock Skipping Championships are making their return after a three-year hiatus, coming up on the morning of June 3.  First started in 2015 by Kevin Avison and Mike Lozar, the event aimed at raising funds for the Mission Valley Ice Arena. In its early days the event saw an att...


Rural-focused gathering for policymakers, funders, partners to be held

News from the MSU News Service TOWNSEND — Rural-focused policymakers, funders and partners are invited to participate in a Reimagining Rural gathering on Tuesday, June 13, in Townsend. Reimagining Rural is a program offered through Montana State University Extension that invites community membe...


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