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Join FLBS for annual open house

Biological Station YELLOW BAY — The FLBS Open House is free, family-friendly, and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 8. It provides members of the media and local communities excellent opportunities to meet and engage FLBS scientists and educators regarding all aspects of their research and work. You’ll be able to talk with scientists who are working to prevent the spread of invasive mussels, investigating the impacts of snow algae on the rates of snowmelt in high elevations, working to stop pollution from Canadian mining from reaching Montana’s waters, expanding the reach of our community engagement Monitoring Montana Waters and Pesticide Stewardship Par...


St. Ignatius seniors for Aug. 6, 2025

ST. IGNATIUS -  According to the CDC, every year, one in four older adults report falling and it is estimated 41,000 elderly die because of a fall. Foot problems are usually associated with falls: Increased foot pain, reduced flexibility in the ankle joint, reduced muscle strength, reduced sensation, bu...


Polson seniors for Aug. 6, 2025

POLSON - We have five drivers delivering up to 14 meals per driver, with routes up to 10 miles. We are doing what we can to deliver meals in a timely fashion, as always. Medical appointments are always our priority for taxi services if 24-hour notice in advance of your appointment is requested. We only have ...


Births for Aug. 6, 2025

Daisy Cochran  POLSON - Daisy Catherine Cochran was born July 15, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. She was 20.5 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces. Daisy’s parents are Kimberly and Tyler Cohran of Polson. Daisy joins siblings Talen, Taryn, and Emma....


Typical Montana home value up 66% in four years Typical Montana home value up 66% in four years

Montana’s typical home value has increased by two-thirds in four years, according to new valuations published this month by the Montana Department of Revenue. The department estimates that the median residential property in Montana was worth $378,000 as of the beginning of last year. Four years prev...


2025 Cherry Festival 2025 Cherry Festival


Montana WWAMI medical student embarks on transformative journey Montana WWAMI medical student embarks on transformative journey

News from Laura Tanis University of Washington Dept. of Education RONAN - Dillon Demontiney, a dedicated medical student in the University of Washington School of Medicine’s (UWSOM’s) Montana WWAMI program, is immersing himself in the heart of Ronan from July 27 to Aug. 28, 2025, as part of ...


Ninepipes Museum receives ‘Spark Good’ local grant Ninepipes Museum receives ‘Spark Good’ local grant

NINEPIPES — Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana would like to thank Polson Walmart and manager Dave Tolley for awarding a $2000 “Spark Good” local grant to the museum at their grand re-opening on July 18.  The grant will help fund cross-cultural sharing and cultivate community connect...


Ninepipes Museum receives ‘Spark Good’ local grant Ninepipes Museum receives ‘Spark Good’ local grant

NINEPIPES — Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana would like to thank Polson Walmart and manager Dave Tolley for awarding a $2000 “Spark Good” local grant to the museum at their grand re-opening on July 18.  The grant will help fund cross-cultural sharing and cultivate community connect...


his year’s wildfire season has been chill so far. Why?

The fire season in Montana this year was supposed to be intense. At the governor’s 2025 fire season briefing in early June, a predictive meteorologist cautioned that the state’s multi-year drought, expected hot temperatures and anticipated dry conditions could paint a grim picture for fires this ...


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