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News from the office of Governor Gianforte  HELENA — The State of Montana announced that it is requesting qualifications for a professional engineer, licensed in the State of Montana, to assist with carrying out ConnectMT Program’s mission of deploying broadband throughout Montana. The selected professional engineer will assist in assessing project infrastructure proposals to achieve the purposes of Senate Bill 297, “ConnectMT Act.” The Montana Department of Administration has published a Requestion for Qualifications and developed a Statement of Requirements at: bit.ly/3GwvSFO. Any vendor interested in responding must register in the electronic Monta...

Affordable housing is definitely in short supply on the Flathead Reservation. Just ask anyone who has tried to rent or purchase a home in the past few years. But how big is the gap and how many homes and apartments are needed to fill it?  A housing needs assessment and homelessness study, spearheaded...

News from the office of the Governor HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today launched a $7.5 million Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program to invest in value-added agricultural products across the state and strengthen the industry.  “Agriculture is Montana’s number one indust...

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare RONAN — Employees of St. Luke Community Healthcare came together to collect and donate $500 and 2,020 pounds of non-perishable food to the food banks in Ronan, St. Ignatius and Polson, with a focus on holiday-related food items. The donation marks the cul...

 News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Mondays mean Mother Goose so join us at 9:15 a.m. Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents and caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time. The doors open at 9 a...

RONAN — On Saturday, Dec. 11, “Lights Under the Big Sky” will provide fun and entertainment for residents of the Mission Valley at the Ronan Fairgrounds from 5-9 p.m. There will be holiday lights displays; family activities and Santa.  

News from Daughters of the American Revolution, Kuilix Chapter POLSON — Kuilix Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution awarded a $500 grant from the DAR’s Helen Pouch Memorial Fund Classroom Grant program to high school social studies teacher Katrina Holmes in Polson, Montana, for the 2...

MONTANA — Water supply forecasts are important for any crop year. But for farmers, ranchers, foresters, and water managers in the West facing extreme and debilitating drought conditions, those forecasts have never been more critical to their operations and livelihoods. Since the Dust Bowl of the 193...

News from The Montana History Foundation MONTANA — The Montana History Foundation will award $160,000 in preservation grants throughout the state during its upcoming 2022 grant cycle, which is now accepting applications. This year, the Foundation looks to reach a goal of funding projects in every ...

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy.  All are invited to come enjoy dinner and/or pinochle. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents u...