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RONAN — The 2021 Lake County Fair, themed “Yee Haw Mardi Gras,” got underway earlier this week and will continue through the weekend at the fairgrounds in Ronan. On Wednesday, July 21, a family-style dinner is on tap at 5 p.m., followed by the market livestock weigh-in and open-class judging. Among the events taking place on Thursday are market swine and showmanship; sheep showmanship and breeding; market beef judging; a cat show and fashion show. The day closes out with a small-fry stock show at 5 p.m. and market livestock sale at 7 p.m. Fair action continues on Friday with poultry judging and showmanship, as well as a horse show and rabbit judging and show...
ST. IGNATIUS — Planes and pancakes were back at the St. Ignatius Fly-In on Sunday morning after the pandemic put a hold on the event last year. The event has been held annually for 14 years, not including last year, as a way to end the Good Old Days weekend and bring people out to the airport...
MONTANA — In recent years, the effect of trauma on students’ educations has become more widely recognized, but Montana State University researcher Christine Stanton says an important question remains: How can education research help when education itself is traumatic for many students? Stanton...
News from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry and Montana Department of Justice MONTANA — The Montana Department of Labor and Industry and Montana Department of Justice are warning residents of fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the state. The agencies are aware of at least four...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte MONTANA — Governor Greg Gianforte issued an executive order declaring a statewide wildland fire emergency in Montana. “Montana faces critical fire conditions that pose significant threats to our communities, infrastructure, first responders, and way...
Valley Journal POLSON — Glacier Brewing Company has made its way around the state to different brewing competitions this summer. At the Montana Brewfest, held in Great Falls on June 12, Glacier Brewing Company won the silver medal for the Cow in a Coalmine and their Snow Pack Huckle-Beary Seltzer ...
News from the offices of Governor Gianforte, U.S. Senators Daines & Tester and Rep. Rosendale HELENA — Following requests from Governor Greg Gianforte, U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester, and U.S. Representative Matt Rosendale, the U.S. Department of Agriculture authorized th...
News from FFA MONTANA — This year, Montana FFA Foundation awarded $7,500 to six Montana FFA Chapters that are showing their commitment to their community and investing in service projects locally. Miles City, Victor, Park City, Big Timber, Mission Valley, and Missoula will all receive funding from...
News from the office of Senator Tester BIG SANDY — Following his direct appeal to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack last month urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make investments in new meat processing facilities, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today celebrated the USDA announcement that it wou...
News from DPHHS HELENA — With rising summertime temperatures, Montanans are expected to take advantage of the many water sport activities the state offers. DPHHS and the American Academy of Pediatricians provide tips to help keep children safe when around water and layers of protection against dro...
