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Democrats, led by President Biden, Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders and Nancy Pelosi, are rushing a reckless $3.5 trillion tax and spending spree bill through Congress that would reshape the very foundation of America and push the U.S. down the path of socialism. The Democrats’ massive bill is the largest spending bill in our nation’s history and will create all sorts of new entitlement programs. To pay for it, Democrats plan to hike taxes across the board, making this bill the largest tax increase in over 50 years. In fact, according to the Tax Foundation, it would reduce take home pay for low and middle-income Montanans. To make matters worse, the Democrats’ effort co...


SKQ Overlook to close for the winter SKQ Overlook to close  for the winter

News from CSKT, Energy Keepers MISSION VALLEY — As we welcome the changing of the seasons, we would like to remind you that the SKQ Overlook will be closing for the winter on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at sunset. For more information, please feel free to contact the Se’lis Ksanka Qlispe’ P...


Polson filmmaker to screen first feature documentary Polson filmmaker to screen first feature documentary

News from Want and Able Arts Consulting TORONTO — Polson filmmaker Brooke Pepion Swaney will be screening her film Daughter of a Lost Bird virtually at the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival on Sunday, Oct. 24. The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, based in Toronto, Ontario, is the w...


Free pet vaccination day, mutt strut planned for Oct. 23

News from Mission Valley Animal Shelter MISSION VALLEY — As Part of Petco Love’s initiative to provide 1 million free pet vaccines, Mission Valley Animal Shelter will distribute free pet vaccines on Oct. 23 in Polson. Mission Valley Animal Shelter will provide free vaccinations for Missio...


USDA unveils new climate partnership initiative, requests public input

News from the USDA BOZEMAN —  The U.S. Department of Agriculture is committed to partnering with agriculture, forestry and rural communities to develop climate solutions that strengthen rural America. The Department has outlined and requested public comments on a new climate partnership initi...


Montana Crunch Time set for 2 p.m. Oct. 20

From MSU News Service MONTANA — Individuals across Montana are invited to participate in Montana Crunch Time, a celebration of local food and National Farm to School Month, set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20. Montana Crunch Time is a statewide event where participants crunch into locally and reg...


Ronan School District recognized for Farm to School excellence

News from USDA RONAN — Just prior to October’s Farm to School month, Ronan Schools were recognized by USDA Regional Administrator Cheryl Kennedy for their leadership with the program. In a letter to Superintendent Mark Johnston, Kennedy writes “I want to thank you and everyone at Ro...


Going-to-the-Sun Road closes early for season Going-to-the-Sun Road closes early for season

News from Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER — Due to continued winter weather, the alpine sections of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park will remain closed for the season. Currently, visitors can drive 15.5 miles from the west entrance to Avalanche Creek, and 13.5 miles from the S...


$10,000 tagged Mack Days fish caught $10,000 tagged Mack Days fish caught

News from CSKT Natural Resources FLATHEAD LAKE — Congratulations to Terry Krogstad and Julie Perkins. At the end of the day on Oct. 6, “Freddy Mack,” the $10,000 tagged lake trout, was in Terry Krogstad’s cooler. Krogstad and Perkins are two of the hardest working anglers in our ...


$5M+ to help with COVID-19  

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate — $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding is headed to Montana to help protect patients and health care workers from COVID-19. The funding—administered by the Center for Disease Control—will help strengthen and equip state an...


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