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With fall, swimmers disappear from the increasingly frigid waters of Flathead Lake, and anglers, bundled up on boats or casting from shore, begin to hunt for wily mackinaw or lake trout.  It’s a sport that’s not only sanctioned, but actively encouraged by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, who manage the south end of the lake.  The non-native lake trout were initially introduced to the lake, along with kokanee salmon, as a food source. And for a while at least, they were decent enough neighbors. But when another newcomer, Mysis shrimp, was planted in the Flathead basin by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks staff in the 1980s in hopes of benefitting the kok...

News from CSKT The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Mack Days fishing contest continues daily through Nov. 15 on Flathead Lake. The semiannual fishing derby, which boasts up to $200,000 in cash and prizes, includes lottery drawings, prizes for top anglers and tagged fish worth $100-$10,000...

News from Fieber, Mission Valley Shooting Range A hearty thanks to the community for all the support they gave to our area youth. The Mission Valley Shooting Club youth shoots started out back in 2008 with half a dozen kids and is still going on. Families from all around show up for the monthly shoots t...

RONAN — With COVID-19 concerns still looming on many high school campuses across the state, Ronan High School celebrated their annual homecoming parade a little differently. The students held a reverse parade on Friday afternoon in place of the more traditional parade of marching down Main Street. ...

ST.  IGNATIUS — Our soft opening last Wednesday made for a fun evening. Attendance was good and we followed the social distancing rules, while enjoying our meals and playing bingo. As it stands, we have scheduled Oct. 14 as an in-house evening meal. Missy McLoughlin, our fabulous cook, will be ...

ARLEE — Homecoming festivities were kept to a minimum this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, although the traditional crowing ceremony continued.  Homecoming royalty waved to the crowd during halftime at the football game on Friday night, which included Shannon Haworth, Micah Johnson, Sara Sch...

POLSON — We are open with masks and social distancing. Thanks to everyone who donated garden goodies.  Flu shots will be on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m.-noon.  —  Veterans’ representative on Friday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m.-noon —  Hearing Clinic on Tuesday,...

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community. We are still adhering and following social distancing precautions. We are accepting take-out meal requests only. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5:30 p.m. Meals are $4. The menu for the coming week is: — &n...

News from the Office of the Governor  MONTANA ­— Governor Steve Bullock and Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney applauded a decision by a U.S. District Court to extend the deadline for the 2020 Census to allow more time for a complete count of Montana’s residents and announced additional funding f...

Emerson Ross   POLSON — Emerson Charles Ross was born on Aug. 4, 2020, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting place. He was 20 inches long and weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces. Emerson’s parents are Nicole and Ryan Ross of Polson. Maternal grandparents are Robin and Dave Grif...