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News from Shore to Shore Communications, Inc. POLSON — Kraus-Anderson (KA) has begun construction on the 400 Horses Casino, formerly West Polson Casino, a new gaming facility north of Polson. The casino will be built on tribal land by S&K Gaming (Salish and Kootenai). Designed by LSE Architects, the project features a 34,227-square-foot, family-friendly casino with 300 gaming machines and a space for future expansion. The casino will include a restaurant and 400 parking spaces. Construction is expected to be completed in the summer of 2026. For over 40 years, KA has partnered with Native American communities to build gaming, resort and hospitality destinations; as we...

Randy Holmes speaks with fellow Rock Point Road residents about traffic impacts from the new casino being built north of Polson. About 30 citizens gathered for the May 15 meeting held at the Masumola Club. Making a lefthand turn onto US Hwy. 93 toward Polson is already difficult to do, and even more so durin...

News from the Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts POLSON - This year, the Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts takes great pleasure in announcing that four deserving students were recently awarded scholarships ranging from $500 to $3000. Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ha...

News from Dana Grant RONAN - History connects people with their families, friends, culture, politics and most of all to the bonds that run between generations of society, no matter where or when one might live. Whether in a small rural town or a large urban city, people share certain pieces of history. ...

News from SKC Executive Assistant, Loni Grant PABLO - Salish Kootenai College will hold a ceremony naming the Vallee Building on May 30, at 11 a.m. The building houses SKC’s health sciences programs, including nursing, dental assisting, medical assisting, and health promotion practices. The 25,00...

HELENA — Recently legislation brought by Montana Democrats to help young students stay on track for math proficiency was signed into law. Sponsored by educator and House Minority Whip Rep. Melissa Romano (D-Helena) and backed by lawmakers from both parties, HB 338 will offer Montana parents the choice ...

News from Carroll College HELENA — On Saturday, May 10, 2025, Carroll College conferred degrees on 290 graduates of the class of 2025 during its 115th commencement ceremony. Below is a list of Montana students who were candidates for graduation from Carroll College for 2025. Indicated on this l...

Haddy Torgerson  POLSON - Haddy Jayne Torgerson was born April 28, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. She was 19.75 inches long and weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce. Haddy’s parents are Danielle and Holden Torgerson of Hot Springs. Haddy’s maternal grandparent...

News from Southern New Hampshire University MANCHESTER, New Hampshire -  It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May. -  Kaleig...