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Articles with the Tag: COVID-19

Governor establishes Coronavirus Relief Fund Task Force

News from the Office of the Governor   MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock announced the establishment of the Coronavirus Relief Fund Task Force to provide guidance and advice on how to best use $1.25 billion appropriated to Montana through the Federal CARES Act to assist workers, businesses and ...

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks to postpone 2020 season

MSU News Service MONTANA — In consideration of the health and safety of its audiences and artists during the coronavirus pandemic, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has announced it will postpone its 2020 season to 2021. Organizers said that the two plays scheduled for this season, “Cymbel...

A Responsible path to reopening

By Governor Steve Bullock Over the past several weeks, Montanans have faced unprecedented challenges. Our way of life has changed rapidly. Like every corner of our country, our once thriving economy is ailing. We’ve lost family members and friends. As we have aggressively managed the virus ov...

CSKT remains under a shelter-in-place order

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION – While other governments are considering early plans to re-open some businesses and churches, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council remains committed to adhering to the safest standards for our people, especially the elders and our most vulnerable p...

Governor Bullock announces plan to begin phased reopening of Montana

News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today (April 22) announced a gradual and phased reopening of the state beginning Sunday for individuals and extending to businesses on Monday.  “There are very few states in the country that can say they have seen th...

Local farmers markets adapt to coronavirus Local farmers markets adapt to coronavirus

In the summer, the Mission Valley is full of fresh produce and meat made available at farmers markets; however, the current pandemic has imposed an air of uncertainty on plans for this summer’s farmers market season.  Administrators of farmers markets in the area are working to find ways to kee...

Pandemic causes plumbing problems

LAKE COUNTY – The COVID-19 pandemic has left some grocery-store shelves low on toilet paper, so paper towels are being utilized. For cleaning often-touched surfaces, disinfectant wipes are being used regularly. The change has resulted in a spike of these materials being deposited in  public sewer ...

Lake County Health Task Force thanks community

News from the Lake County COVID-19 Health Task Force  LAKE COUNTY – The Lake County Covid-19 Health Task Force is composed of eight local healthcare entities, including: KRMC Polson Health; Saint Joseph Medical Center; St. Luke’s Community Healthcare; CSKT Tribal Health; Polson Health a...

St. Luke prepared for local pandemic impacts St. Luke prepared for local pandemic impacts

RONAN — As of April 20, only two other states (Wyoming and Alaska) had fewer confirmed cases of COVID-19 than Montana.The state's low number, 433 at the time, means the virus isn’t spreading as rampantly as it is in other states. Still, local healthare providers, including St. Luke Community hosp...

Montana Historical Society publishes survey, art challenge for COVID-19 Montana Historical Society publishes survey, art challenge for COVID-19

MONTANA – The current coronavirus pandemic is an undoubtedly historic event, and the Montana Historical Society wants to engage Montanans in both recording our present moment and engaging with the state’s history. “We’re living through history as we speak, so as a historical societ...


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