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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 that discovery and its significance, as well as his work in advancing the chemical sciences, Mosquera has been named one of 19 U.S. Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award winners for 2025 by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation. Awardees are chosen for the independent body of scholarship they attain in the early years of their academic appointments and for their demonstrated commitment...


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...


Polson seniors for May 28, 2025

POLSON - The Polson Senior Community mourns the death of our longtime volunteer Harvey Kinitzer. He was a reliable asset for us in many capacities, including our transportation program.   Trish Campbell approached a member of the Montana Repertory Dance Touring Company to lead the ladies in their reg...


MT producers encouraged to enroll in USDA CRP

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Montana producers have a timely opportunity to enhance their land and wildlife habitat through the USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), with additional incentives offered through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Upland Game...


Governor highlights $2.25M investment in wildlife conflict prevention

News from the office of Governor Gianforte SHERIDAN - Joining Heart of the Rockies Initiative, Governor Greg Gianforte and Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks (FWP) Director Christy Clark recently visited the Barnosky Ranch in Madison County to highlight local efforts to prevent wildlife conflict, prote...


$100M to raise starting teacher pay through STARS Act

News from the Office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — On May 8, Governor Greg Gianforte secured historic funding to raise starting teacher pay, signing into law the STARS Act to continue incentivizing school districts to increase to baseline teacher pay. The STARS Act, or Student and Teacher Adva...


West Shore Library begins Summer Reading program

News from Carol Cory LAKESIDE — The West Shore Community Library is excited to offer the 2025 Summer Reading Program for children ages 3 - 13. “Color Our World” is this year’s theme and will include drawing, painting, fiber arts and 3-D forms. These activities will be offered thr...


Surprise Black Belt promotion, seminar held at Rolling Waters Jiu Jitsu Surprise Black Belt promotion, seminar held at Rolling Waters Jiu Jitsu

Story and photos by Jesse Vargas for the Valley Journal On Saturday, May 17, students at Rolling Waters Jiu Jitsu in Polson organized a surprise event to honor their coach, Owen Garcia, with a visit from a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend — Professor Egan Inoue.  The event, kept secret from Coac...


Environmental stewardship tour held on award winning Polson ranch Environmental stewardship tour held on award winning Polson ranch

News from the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) hosted its annual Raising the Steaks Environmental Stewardship Ranch Tour on May 12, at G&G Livestock and Cathey Cattle Company in Polson. The ranch is owned and operated by Greg and Lynn Gardner, daughter, Britt...


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