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Cameron Decker (Diné) joins Missoula Art Museum Cameron Decker (Diné) joins Missoula Art Museum

News from the Missoula Art Museum MISSOULA – The Missoula Art Museum is proud to announce that Cameron Decker will be the new Educator and Outreach Coordinator. This position supports the educational vision for the museum and is responsible for developing a program of art education that compliments the museum’s mission. The Educator and Outreach Coordinator organizes and implements meaningful interpretation and educational programs both at the museum and across the state via distance learning opportunities while using a cross-disciplinary pedagogical approach to teaching and interpretation with contemporary art.  Cameron Decker is a proud member of the Diné (...


Births for Dec. 8, 2021 Births for Dec. 8, 2021

Garrison Skelton RONAN — Garrison Ryan Laurence Skelton was born on Nov. 30, 2021, at the St. Luke New Be- ginnings Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Mother is Kylee Cheyenne Skelton of Polson. Maternal grandparents are Curtis and Jennifer Skelton of Polson.   Jany...


General hunting season concludes in Montana with improved success General hunting season concludes in Montana with improved success

News from Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — The general hunting season concluded Nov. 28 in Montana. Despite unseasonably warmer conditions, the overall big game harvest remained higher than recent years in northwest Montana, according to preliminary check station results. The four station...


Library announces holiday hours

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed for the Christmas holiday Dec. 23-25 and for the New Year holiday on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. The library would also like to thank South Shore Garden Club for decorating the library Christmas tree these many years. The library board’s ...


Dixon honor roll for second quarter 2021/22 announced

Fourth grade: Abram Boyd, Joey Matt, Alyra Porter, Rachel Posio, Madison Vanderburg Fifth grade: Denzel Howard, Delilah Liberty (4.0), Sonny Matt, Tianna Ross, Sheray Rossbach Sixth grade: Alyson Bigcrane, Melina KickingWoman, Lucy Metcalf Seventh grade: Jordan Boye, Robert Howard, Bryce Rob...


PHS senior receives full-ride to Northwestern PHS senior receives full-ride to Northwestern

POLSON — Brookelyn Slonaker, a senior at Polson High School, was recently awarded a full-ride scholarship to Northwestern University in Illinois. Brookelyn spent over a year qualifying for the scholarship via QuestBridge, a non-profit organization that matches high achieving students from low-income ba...


Mission Parade of Lights returns despite rain Mission Parade of Lights returns despite rain

ST. IGNATIUS — A steady drizzle of rain on Saturday evening couldn’t washout the return of the annual Parade of Lights to the streets of St. Ignatius. Parade-goers kept dry by huddling inside doorways or underneath awnings of local businesses, while others simply watched the holiday merriment ...


Lights, music, magic – annual Parade of Lights returns to Polson Lights, music, magic – annual Parade of Lights returns to Polson

OLSON — Holiday spirit was merry and bright as hundreds of community members lined Main Street in downtown Polson Friday evening to celebrate the 2021 Parade of Lights. Hosted by the Polson Business Community, the parade featured more than 20 colorful and brightly illuminated floats and vehicles fro...


Ronan schools provide Thanksgiving baskets to families Ronan schools provide Thanksgiving baskets to families

RONAN — The Ronan Counseling Department handed out 567 pounds of food to families in need this Thanksgiving.  Turkeys were offered to the district by the Montana Food Bank Network back in October, setting in motion the organization of the Thanksgiving baskets. To determine how many were needed,...


Reach Higher Montana scholarships available

HELENA — Do you know a student who could use $1,000 to help pay for their education? The Reach Higher Montana Scholarship program opened Dec. 1, at www.ReachHigherMontana.org. This year, the Montana-based nonprofit organization will award 81 scholarships – 30 awards for Class of 2022 graduating h...


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