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News from the Montana Department of Revenue MONTANA — The Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) will soon be distributing its second round of property tax rebates to eligible Montana taxpayers as part of a property tax relief package signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte in 2023.   The property tax rebate is a rebate of up to $675 of property taxes paid on a principal residence. To qualify, you must have owned and lived in a Montana residence for at least seven months of 2023 and paid the property taxes on that residence. Properties owned by an entity and irrevocable trusts are not eligible for the rebate. For a complete list of qualifications, please visit getmyreb...

News from the GPCF Beautification Committee POLSON — On July 20, Mary Jensen, Jane Larson, Agnes Rinehart and Becky Ashcraft who are members of the Polson Beautification Committee of the Greater Polson Foundation, searched the Polson area to find the most beautiful gardens. Here is what they found...

News from the  MT Secretary of State HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is once again waiving fees for Montana businesses. Secretary Jacobsen announced that the 2025 Annual Report filing fees will be waived for all Montana businesses, resulting in millions of dollars in s...

News from MT Governor's Housing Task Force MONTANA — The Housing Task Force will meet with the Governor on Aug. 21, 2024, from 1-2 p.m. in-person and online. The final report and meeting agenda will be posted to the Housing Task Force webpage prior to the meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to...

Ronan Fitness Center now open News from CSKT Tribal Health RONAN — CSKT Tribal Health is excited to remind the public that the Ronan Fitness Center, 430 Mary McLeod Lane, is now open. The Ronan Fitness Center is open daily with limited hours from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tribal Health is currently l...

News from the Port Polson Players POLSON — Port Polson Players continue their 49th season with music and humor of the Baby Boomer era. Those Boomer Boys plays Aug. 15 through Sept. 1 at Polson’s beautiful theatre on the lake, with curtain times at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and Sund...

News from the office of Senator Tester  BIG SANDY — As a direct result of his bipartisan infrastructure law, U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured $3,429,372 for Missoula Airport. This funding will go towards construction of the new 145,000 square foot terminal to reduce delays and accommodate more...

POLSON — I know that there always seems to be a “day” celebrating something or someone. Well, the official “Senior Citizens’ Day” is Aug. 21 of this year. Celebrate it by being kind to a senior citizen every day of the year. We’ll pass it on.  Free Oral Healt...

ST. IGNATIUS — Advise from a Sunflower - know your roots and spread seeds of happiness. Saturday bingo was fun and enjoyed the snacks that were provided.   Thank you to Ninepipes Lodge for the donation they sent us. We really appreciate your support. We still have an Area VI Agency on Agi...

RONAN — Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. Any age is welcome to come enjoy our meals. You don’t have to be a senior citizen. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: —  Aug. 14: burgers, ...