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News from The Foundation for Montana History HELENA — The Foundation for Montana History is pleased to announce the release of “Henry Sieben: A Montana Story,” a new biography by author Ciara Ryan. Henry Sieben (1848–1937) came to Montana in 1864 with John Bozeman’s first wagon train. Just seventeen years old and recently orphaned, he had hopes of striking it rich in Montana’s gold fields. What followed was a life that mirrored the dramatic growth of the territory itself — from freighting and open range to ranching and family businesses, Henry Sieben participated in all the major economic and social developments of Montana. Drawing from newl...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA - In Montana, grizzly bear populations have expanded in both number and in distribution along both sides of the Continental Divide and in the Greater Yellowstone area. In many instances, grizzly bears are expanding into areas they haven’t been in more...
News from DPHHS MONTANA - The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has opened a 60-day period within which the public may comment on its planned 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver application to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). “Implementing community enga...
Liam Granger POLSON - Ryder, Damian, Greyson, and Celia are excited to announce the arrival of little brother, Liam Nathan Granger. Liam was born on July 3, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 20 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces. Liam’s pare...
News from Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER - Three visitors fell into Avalanche Creek on Sunday, July 6. Shortly after 7 p.m. park dispatch received multiple satellite SOS reports stating that individuals had fallen into Avalanche Creek, and that CPR was being performed on two of the individu...
ARLEE — Vendors, youth, and campers of all ages bustled about the powwow grounds, and especially the basketball court, during quieter moments that preceded the traditional song and dance contests of the 125th annual Arlee Celebration Powwow last week. By late Wednesday night and into the early hours...
CHARLO — Cloudy skies lingered over Charlo on July 4, a holdover from prior rain, but by parade day the ground was only damp as Charlo’s annual Independence Day parade marched on. Local families and visitors gathered along Main Street, where tractors, horses, classic cars, and floats paraded u...
A group of tribes in Montana alleges a new election law will disenfranchise Native voters and has moved to join a lawsuit challenging it. On Tuesday, the ACLU of Montana, American Civil Liberties Union nationally and Native American Rights Fund filed a motion to intervene in an existing case on behalf of ...
News from Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts POLSON - Create small art for big art and use art to unite our community. Donate your talent for fundraising to the Sandpiper Art Gallery. Pick up a $2 blank 5X5 canvas at the gallery, 306 Main Street, and create a design. Return your artwork to the gallery fo...
Aurora Farnsworth POLSON - Ariel Farnsworth is excited to announce the arrival of little sister, Aurora Rose Farnsworth. Aurora was born on June 24, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. She was 21 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 2.3 ounces. Aurora’s parents ...
