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LAKE COUNTY — Beef cattle is the state’s leading moneymaker, a fact that holds true at the local level with the county home to many cattle operations – both large and small. According to an MSU Census of Agriculture, more than 67% of land in Lake County is classified as farm land. Montana producers shipped out 1.2 million head of cattle in 2023, according to the Montana Agricultural Report, which is a study done by the USDA. Another study done by Montana State University in 2017 showed that 56% of the agricultural exports from Lake County were cattle. After local ranchers raise cattle, they often rely on a shipping process to move their product to the next step...
News from Friends of the Lake County Fairgrounds LAKE COUNTY — Lake County nonprofit businesses are invited to help create a holiday forest scene inside the Ronan Community Center during the annual Lights Under the Big Sky event. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three decorated trees receivi...
POLSON — The third annual Christmas Community Toy Drive, sponsored by the Finley Point Grill, East Shore Smokehouse and the Lounge, is now underway. Community members can drop off new, unwrapped toys at any of the above three locations through Dec. 21. Donation boxes are located near the entrance of...
By Anne Cantrell, MSU News Service BOZEMAN — A new six-year, $3 million grant-funded project at Montana State University will support dozens of science, technology, engineering and math teachers in rural and underserved areas of Montana as they work toward graduate degrees in science education or ...
News from Dollar General Corporation RONAN — Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 63741 US Highway 93 in Ronan is now open to provide the community with convenient and affordable access to household essentials, including fresh fruits and vegetables. “At Dollar General,...
News from FLIC POLSON — The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) celebrates its 13th winter film festival during the weekend of Feb. 14-16, 2025 at the Showboat Stadium 6. FLIC screens full-length narrative and documentary features, shorts, animation, and student films. FLIC 2025 once ...
News from Polson Scholarship & Education Foundation POLSON — Any student who is currently enrolled as a senior at Polson High School or as a previous PHS graduate are eligible for these scholarships; provided by Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation (PSEF). Fifteen different $1.000 schol...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently unveiled his “Path to Security and Prosperity,” a historic pro-job, pro-family, pro-business budget for the State of Montana for the next biennium. Governor Gianforte’s “Path to Security...
Enjoy Mission Valley Choral Society Christmas Concert weekend News from Mission Valley Choral Society MISSION VALLEY — Save the date for the Mission Valley Choral Society Christmas Concert weekend. Concerts are scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, at the St. Ignatius Mission and 4 p...
News from NRCS BOZEMAN — Last summer, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana went around the entire state to capture success stories between field office staff and landowners, producers, and partners. For two weeks, staff from the NRCS state office and a production crew went out ...
