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Polson Chamber announces key changes for 2025

News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — As we enter 2025, the Polson Chamber of Commerce is excited to unveil a series of updates and initiatives designed to strengthen our local business community. These changes aim to provide greater opportunities for growth, networking, and education while aligning with the needs of our members and residents. Replacing the traditional monthly luncheons and SPLASH events, the Chamber will now host a quarterly “Business Pulse” gathering. This innovative format addresses busy schedules by combining networking, learning, and social engagement into a convenient two-hour program. The first “Business Pulse” eve...


Births for Jan. 22, 2025 Births for Jan. 22, 2025

  Dylan Panzetanga RONAN - Dylan Nature Panzetanga was born on Jan. 5, 2025, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 8 pounds, 12 ounces and 20 inches long. Parents are Perry Panzetanga and Gina Linsebigler of St. Ignatius. Paternal grandparents are Justin Panzetanga and Reanel...


Dr. Raymond Ansotegui Overeducated Cowboy Scholarship announced

News from Montana Stockgrowers Foundation  HELENA — The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is now accepting applications for the Dr. Raymond Ansotegui Overeducated Cowboy Scholarship. After his passing in 2023, the Ansotegui family established a memorial fund through MSF to honor Ray&rsquo...


Big Sky Fit Kids registration open

News from Big Sky Games MONTANA — Registration is open for Big Sky Fit Kids (BSFK) Tracking Challenge, a program of the Big Sky State Games. The BSFK Tracking Challenge is a free youth team physical activity and nutrition program where students track physical activity and fruit and vegetable consu...


MSU receives grant to host geospatial skills camp for high schoolers MSU receives grant to host geospatial skills camp for high schoolers

From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — High school students in five rural Montana communities will have the opportunity to attend a weeklong camp this summer focused on developing geospatial skills. The camp is being made possible thanks to a $430,000, three-year grant awarded to Montana State University...


Community invited to Fifth Friday Dinner

POLSON - Polson Community’s Fifth Friday Dinner will be held at the Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E, on Friday, Jan. 31, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.  The menu includes soup, roast pork, potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls and of course a multitude of desserts.  All are welcome. ...


Polson seniors for Jan. 22, 2025

POLSON - We continue to provide weekday lunches for seniors and the needy in our community. This year our meals served per week continues to grow in unprecedented numbers. We thank our employees and volunteers for their hard work and dedication. We thank all our members, our community and government agencies...


Winners of the 2024 Youth Hunting Story contest announced Winners of the 2024 Youth Hunting Story contest announced

News from the office of Governor Gianforte  HELENA -  Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest. “Hunting is a vital part of Montana’s legacy, connecting generations through respect for the land and wildlife,&...


Montana’s agricultural tax rules slash bills for thousands of million-dollar homes Montana’s agricultural tax rules slash bills for  thousands of million-dollar homes

On the banks of the Flathead River, along an oxbow southeast of Kalispell, a pair of million-dollar homes sit adjacent to each other on large lots. At a glance, they appear quite similar, each the sort of rural dream house that has become an inescapable part of Montana’s landscape. A look at their t...


Snowpack rebounds after slow start to winter season Snowpack rebounds after slow start to winter season

News from USDA BOZEMAN — Water year 2025 got off to a dry start in the mountains of Montana and northern Wyoming with minimal precipitation recorded across the region for the first half of October. Moisture arrived in mid-October, but abnormally warm temperatures meant it fell primarily as rain or...


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