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Dixon seniors for March 3, 2021

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. We have opened the doors for eating in so our friends and neighbors can spend some time visiting with each other. We continue to follow social distancing precautions. We are also accepting take-out meal requests. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request.  The menu for the coming week: —  Monday, March 8: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable, rolls, dessert —  Thursday, March 11: burritos, salad, dessert  Feel welcome to place a...


St. Ignatius seniors for March 3, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — Here we are in March, the month of wind, changing weather and daylight savings on March 14. Remember to turn your clocks forward. Also, we will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at the center with a corned beef and cabbage evening meal.  We hope more folks will come join us ...


Hunting, fishing regulations posted on website

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks MONTANA — In anticipation of the new license year, which opened March 1, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks posted regulations for dear, elk, antelope as well as moose, sheep and goat online at fwp.mt.gov/hunt. The deadline to apply for deer and elk per...


Feeding wildlife has negative consequences for animals and humans Feeding wildlife has negative consequences for animals and humans

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks MONTANA — With the extreme cold and snow across much of Montana recently, it’s easy to take pity on wildlife and put out some food. “Feeding wildlife is often undertaken with good intentions,” said Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks...


USDA grants available to spur innovation technologies

News from USDA  BOZEMAN — USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for grants until April 23, 2021, to fund Montana projects that could stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Conservation Innovation G...


Births for March 3, 2021 Births for March 3, 2021

Declan Stunden RONAN — Declan Anthony Stunden was born on Feb. 16, 2021, at St. Luke Healthcare’s New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Parents are Katherine Harner and Ryan Stunden of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Nina and Brian Trawick of Polson. Declan joins sibl...


Bill to restore hi-line Amtrack services

News from the office Senator Tester MONTANA – U.S. Senator Jon Tester escalated his aggressive push to restore Amtrak service to Montana’s Hi-Line communities by introducing legislation to reinstate furloughed Amtrak employees and return complete long-distance service to routes like the Empi...


Mask mandate continues in Lake County with 30 day review Mask mandate continues in Lake County with 30 day review

LAKE COUNTY – To wear or not to wear a mask? That was the question before the Lake County Board of Health during a public hearing Feb. 16, as board members crafted a response to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s repeal of his predecessor’s statewide mask mandate.  In a four-to-one decision, the...


Children support other children with caring messages Children support other children with caring messages

A local Girl Scout troop worked on a project to recognize another group of children with messages of love.  Children in the troop, who are under age 10 and members of Polson Girl Scout Troop 3335, sat down with markers, glue and glitter to create dozens of Valentine’s Day cards to be delivered ...


Montana FFA celebrates 2021 National FFA Week, Feb. 20-27

News from FFA MONTANA — The local FFA Chapters in Montana will celebrate National FFA Week, Feb. 20-27. This National FFA Week embraces more than 93 years of FFA traditions while looking forward to the organization’s future.  More than 760,000 members will participate in National FFA...


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