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FVCC announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List

News from Flathead Valley Community College KALISPELL — Flathead Valley Community College officials have announced the names of students who made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. The following students are listed in alphabetical order by their home communities and completed at least 12 credits last semester in courses numbered 100 or above and earned a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.5:  Charlo: Bennan P. Andersen, Wesley S. Anderson  Plains: Abigail A. Wessely,  Polson: Mallory J. Hilmo, Layne K. Zimmerman  Rollins: Heather A. Ross  St. Ignatius: Patricia Goulding   


Conservation leases gaining steam in Montana Conservation leases gaining steam in Montana

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks HELENA - When the Habitat Conservation Lease Program started two years ago, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks set a goal of conserving 500,000 acres within five years. With the recent completion of 13 leases and the potential for 33 proposed leases now under c...


Briefs for Feb. 12, 2025

Page Turners Youth Book Club meets POLSON - The North Lake County Public Library’s Page Turners Youth Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 4– 5 p.m. This month’s selection is “Rascal” by Sterling North. We’ll want to hear your thoughts at the meeting. We ha...


Polson seniors for Feb. 12, 2025

POLSON -  AARP Tax Preparation Assistance registration begins now. You must make a reservation. Available appointment times begin at 10 a.m. and go until 3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays only. A full-time or part-time Executive Assistant/Nutrition Director is wanted at the Polson Senior Center. Apply at ...


Hot Springs residents brighten grey days with annual parade Hot Springs residents brighten grey days with  annual parade

HOT SPRINGS — Canon fire heralded the start of the 13th annual Lunar New Year parade held last Saturday in Hot Springs. Also known as the Chinese New Year, the Lunar New Year officially began on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Saturday’s parade participants dressed in brightly colored animal costumes repr...


UM lands $500,000 grant for democracy studies program UM lands $500,000 grant for democracy studies program

By Skylar Rispens, UM News Service MISSOULA — The University of Montana received a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to support a new Democracy Studies Program. Led by history professors Claire Arcenas, Kyle Volk, and Jeff Wiltse, the grant seeks to foster democratic values and revitalize ...


New report details impact of Medicaid expansion in Native American communities

News from the Montana Healthcare Foundation MONTANA — On Jan. 16 the Montana Healthcare Foundation released a report that analyzes the impact Montana’s Medicaid expansion has had on the health and economies of Native American communities in Montana. The analysis shows that the HELP Act &ndas...


Montana Public Radio plans 60th anniversary celebration

News from UM News Service MISSOULA - Montana Public Radio will celebrate 60 years of trusted news, inspiring stories and exceptional music programming on Friday, Feb. 7.  The MTPR 60th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Union Bar and Grill, located at 208 E. Main St...


Homeowner Assistance Fund Home Repairs Program discontinued

News from Montana Department of Commerce HELENA - The Montana Department of Commerce announced recently that it will not reopen applications for the Homeowner Assistance Fund Home Repairs Program. This temporary program was established to assist in home repairs of low-income households. Funding will be ...


Adopt-A-Book returns

News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON - In honor of February being “I Love to Read” Month,” each year we hold our “Adopt-A-Book” program. For a $15 donation, you can choose from our new selection of children’s books and have a personalized message plac...


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