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News from Dana Grant LAKE COUNTY — Heroes in the movies often appear larger than life. They have special abilities and wear some outrageous outfits. Not to mention teleportation, mind melding, and all the rest. Local heroes might not have the same fashion sense or unusual skills, but they do share a dedication to helping others have a better life.   In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, SAFE Harbor, the victim services agency for the Flathead Reservation and Lake County recognized individuals making a difference for those dealing with violence. The 2022 NDVAM Community Honorees include Polson Police Officer Aaron Sutton, SAFE Harbor advocate Jolene...

News from the Legislative Branch ZOOM — The Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission will meet on Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. in a videoconference meeting to discuss possible legislation for the 2023 legislative session.  The draft bills under consideration relate to: —  the da...

MONTANA — The 2022 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8, and as absentee ballots have already gone out, odds are that scores of Montanans are already busy filling in their votes. If you’re not registered yet, are planning to vote at the polls, or are still confused about what election laws may or ...

News from Upper Seven Law  HELENA — On Thursday, Oct. 27, the Commissioner of Political Practices dismissed three complaints that Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen filed against nonprofit organizations that had recently prevailed in a voting rights lawsuit against her Office. The complaints...

News and Photo from the Montana Historical Society  The experiences of veterans throughout the years, the strength and leadership of Native women, and a modern Indigenous teenager’s journey to understand and appreciate her family’s rich heritage will be explored during the Montana Histo...

News from MT Fish, Wildlife and Parks HELENA — Applications for the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) will be accepted from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31. RTP is a federally funded grant program administered through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks that awards approximately $1.5 million annually. Eligible a...

News from the Office of the Governor HELENA — In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Governor Greg Gianforte recently joined the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) to highlight an apprentice in Montana&...

News from  St. Luke Community Healthcare RONAN — St. Luke Community Hospital was recognized with the Stroke Recognition Award at the Montana Hospital Association’s annual meeting last month. The Stroke Recognition Award is sponsored by the Cardiovascular Health Program within the state ...

News from USDA WASHINGTON — Dairy producers can now enroll for 2023 coverage through the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program, an important safety net program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that helps producers manage changes in milk and feed prices. 

Claradelle Madman RONAN — Claradelle Jade Rockwell Madman was born on Oct. 15, 2022, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces. Parents are George Madman and Adeleene Rockwell of St. Ignatius. Paternal grandparents are William Little Plume and...