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News from the Office of Governor Gianforte MONTANA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced Montana’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percent in July to 3.6 percent, while the unemployment rate for the U.S. was 5.4 percent for the month. The labor force also had strong growth over the month. “Montana continues to attract workers back into our labor force, helping to alleviate pressure on employers who are looking to hire,” Governor Greg Gianforte said. “This report is good news for Montana businesses in the midst of the summer travel season and good news for workers who are enjoying higher wages as our economy makes a comeback from the COVID-19 pandemic.&...

POLSON — As the school year nears,  Polson School District officials continue to monitor the situation with COVID-19 in our country and specifically within Lake County.  We are committed to full-time, in-person instruction, activity participation, and parent engagement in our schools. We look...

News from CSKT  FLATHEAD LAKE – Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake will be held Thursday, Sept. 16 to Sunday, Nov. 14.  The event is sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and is used as a management tool to reduce the numbers of non-native lake trout in Flathead Lake. ...

POLSON — After missing out last year, Day of Hope back-to-school wellness fair, a major community event to help prepare students and families for the new school year, returned to the downtown streets of Polson on Saturday. New Life Church, along with various local faith and community-based organizat...

News from Ninepipes Museum  CHARLO — Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana invites the public to save Sept. 9 on the calendar to celebrate A Slice of Summer – A Slice of History Museum Benefit.   This fundraiser for the museum will be at Sky Ridge Ranch, located a few minutes out of...

News from DPHHS  MONTANA — Montana healthcare providers can now offer third doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to certain immunocompromised individuals following new recently announced federal recommendations.   “This is great news because we know the impact COVID-...

News from USDA MONTANA — Physical loss loans can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings, fixtures to real est...

RONAN — Alexander Jackson Hoel was born on Aug. 12, 2021, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces. Parents are Justin and Meagan Hoel of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Drew and Beth Hoel of Polson. Maternal grandparents are Bruce Carpenter and Tamara Carpenter Lewi...

HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced the scores and ranking of the first round of applications for water and sewer investments. “Montana is helping lead the nation in investing federal funds toward critical water and sewer upgrades,” Governor Gianforte said.   Ranking was c...

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center serves meals on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from noon until one. Our menu: —  Friday, Aug. 27: our famous roast beef dinner with all the trimmings —  Monday, Aug. 30: brunch - biscuits and gravy, hash browns  — &nbs...