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News from Mission Valley Aquatics and Fitness POLSON — Mission Valley Aquatics and Fitness will hold open try-outs on Monday, Sept. 16, from 4-6 p.m. for the Lake Monsters swim teams. The minimum skill requirement to join a team is the ability to swim the length (25 yards) in both freestyle and backstroke. Once your child makes the swim team, there is a free 2-week trial to make sure it is a good fit. Group one (under 10 years) costs $85 per month and has a yearly one-time registration fee of $30. Practices are held Mondays-Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. Group two costs $95 per month, has a yearly one-time registration fee of $30 and holds practices Mondays-...
BOZEMAN — An edible blue honeysuckle berry called the haskap has emerged in recent years as a potential new superfood, but little scientific research has been done to investigate how the berries contribute to human health. Now, a research partnership at Montana State University aims to learn more about...
RONAN — Sophie Jo Markus was born on Aug. 22, 2024, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 8 pounds, 12 ounces and 21 inches long. Parents are Jerry and Daphne Markus of Polson.
News from Montana Historical Society HELENA — The Montana Historical Society’s popular Fall Lecture Series is back with a wide range of topics for September. The programs begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, with author Ian Wilson giving a book talk on “Catastrophe at Custer Cre...
News from the MT Dept. of Labor and Industry HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced that Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 3.1% in July, while the national rate rose to 4.3%, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Montana Department of Lab...
ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Senior Center will hold bingo on Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. Cards are .25 cents each and we have a special blackout prize. We are looking for a Site Manager to work eight to 12 hours a week. If interested, please call and leave a message. School has started so remember if the &...
RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. Any age is welcome to come enjoy our meals and you don’t have to be a senior citizen.We are open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: — Sept. 4: ...
POLSON — Patriot Day is Sept. 11. If you love your country, and support its authority under law, and your country’s interests, then this is your day. That’s what it means to be patriotic. Not just this day, but every day. Vote. It’s the easiest and most patriotic thing you can do for ...
By Emily Senkosky, UM News Service MISSOULA – According to naturalist and author John Muir, between every two pines is the doorway to a new world. In Noxon, Montana, at a base camp for wildlife biologists nestled deep in the pines, camera traps and other measuring instruments are capturing forensi...
News from the Polson Police Dept. POLSON — The Polson Police Department is proud to announce the recognition of two of its dedicated officers for their exemplary service to the community. Sergeant Kyle Cooper and Officer Michael Wharton were honored at last night’s city commission m...
