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Polson Police Dept. receives donation for less lethal response training Polson Police Dept. receives donation for less lethal response training

News from the Polson Police Department  POLSON — The Polson Police Department works daily to inspire confidence in all to make Polson a safe and pleasant place to live, work, learn and play.   “To optimize our concept for success, we partner with members and guests of our community,” said Polson Police Department Sergeant George Simpson. “That is why it is with great pleasure that we announce a generous donation from the Polson Shooters Association.”   The Polson Shooters Association graciously donated $900. “This donation will be used to advance our officer’s training in less lethal response and will improve upon our agenc...


‘Not Invisible Act’ to combat murdered, missing indigenous persons crisis

News from the office of Senator Tester  U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Jon Tester released the following statement after the Department of Interior announced it would begin implementation of his “Not Invisible Act,” which was signed into law last year and will increase coordination wi...


Polson senior wins academic scholarship

News from Lake County Job Service Employer Committee LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Job Service Employer Committee is excited to announce the winner of the 2021 Ken Rohrenbach Scholarship as Victor Perez Carrillo.  Victor is a senior at Polson High School as well as a participant in the SKC...


'This Crisis Must End:' Governor signs MMIP Bill 'This Crisis Must End:' Governor signs MMIP Bill

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Beside members of the American Indian Caucus, the governor’s Director of the Office Indian Affairs Misty Kuhl, and Cheryl Horn, Selena Not Afraid’s aunt, Governor Greg Gianforte today signed a third bill to help address the crisis of ...


St. Ignatius seniors for April 28, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — Our grand reopening was wonderful.  Forty-six people enjoyed a delicious meal of ribs with all the fixings, and a rousing game of bingo. We hope to see lots of folks for our lunches and dinners. Menu for the next week:   —  Friday, April 30: taco salad, sides, ...


Largest competition lake trout holds at 40 inches Largest competition lake trout holds at 40 inches

News from CSKT  FLATHEAD LAKE — Five weeks of Flathead Lake fishing entries just concluded with a total of 17,234 lake trout entered. There are four weeks left in the spring Mack Days event. Entries continue to be taken until May 16. Mack Days events are sponsored by the Confederated Salis...


Births for April 28, 2021 Births for April 28, 2021

Avery Fryslie RONAN — Avery Sue Fryslie was born on April 15, 2021, at St. Luke Community Healthcare’s New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Parents are Ethan and Ashley Fryslie of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Alan Fryslie and Connie Bergman of Ronan. Maternal gr...


SDA sets May 21 funding cutoff date  

News from USDA BOZEMAN — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Montana has set a May 21, 2021, application cutoff for agricultural operators to be considered for the next conservation program funding cycle. The cutoff date applies to the Prairie Pothole Water Quality and Wildlife Prog...


Settlement agreement ends FWP bison plan

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced a settlement agreement that ends litigation between the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks and United Property Owners of Montana. “Under the previous administration, FWP didn’t do rig...


Expansion project to double skate park size underway Expansion project to double skate park size underway

On Polson Skatepark’s Facebook page, a 6-year-old girl in a helmet, kneepads and a pink princess dress, plunges fearlessly into a 12-foot bowl on her skateboard, effortlessly skimming side to side.  It’s a scene that captures the whimsy and finesse of skateboard culture – a sport th...


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