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News from the Route of the Hiawatha at Lookout Pass HIAWATHA TRAIL — Summer weather arrived right on cue this year. The sun is shining and the temps are warming up. That makes it time to ride the Hiawatha. Nice weather is expect right thru the weekend. The Hiawatha Trail is open 7-days a week thru Sept. 15. The route of the Hiawatha scenic mountain bike or hike trail is 15 miles long. You go thru nine dark train tunnels and seven sky-high trestles. Most of the trip is downhill with shuttle buses to transport you and your bike back to the top. People of all ages easily enjoy the trail. Bikes, lights, helmets and tag-alongs for kids are all available to rent. Ther...
From the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Two Montana PBS productions received regional Emmy Awards for excellence in media production and a former Montana PBS producer was recognized for public service, mentoring, leadership, and professional accolades during a June 1 event celebrating the 2024 Northwest...
News from MT Dept. of Commerce HELENA — The Montana Department of Commerce announced recently that eight Montana towns, cities and counties will share more than $317,000 of grant funding to help plan significant community development projects. The funding is through Commerce’s Community Deve...
News from USDA WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot projects for fiscal year 2024. The cooperative agreements, using remaining funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, are jointly administered by USDA&...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a competitive auction or lottery for some 2025 licenses. Licenses available for auction include b...
ST. IGNATIUS — Is it difficult for you or a loved one to trim toenails? Call “Nurse on the Go” at 406-253-5114 and schedule your 30-minute foot appointment. The cost is $25 a treatment to have your nails trimmed, callouses and corns buffed smooth. The nurse is licensed and insured. If yo...
POLSON — The great American Experience is still in the works, ever since 1776. We’re still working toward a more perfect Union, dedicated to the proposition that all men and women are created equal. Fire season is here. Be careful with those fireworks. Your neighbors are depending on you. O...
RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: Wednesday, June 26: burger sliders, hot dog wraps, salad, dessert Friday, June 28: birthday dinner – r...
ST. IGNATIUS — History came to life in the Mission Valley last weekend during the annual Fort Connah Rendezvous. Known as the oldest building in Montana, the Fort Connah Trading Post was built in 1846-47 for the Hudson Bay Company Trading by Angus McDonald. With over 1,700 descendants, Angus McDonald&r...
