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Cozy Nostalgia Cozy Nostalgia

Famous biscuits served alongside local history    On Thursday morning when slick roads slowed most people to 40 miles per hour on the highway and a fresh layer of snow was accumulating on already packed snow, Judy Morton was inside pouring coffee at the Biscuit for a few locals brave enough t...

Willard’s comes under new ownership Willard’s comes under new ownership

RONAN – After three and a half decades, 9,017 free six packs, and building a fortress for family, friends, and community to gather, Julie and Willard Moore handed over the keys of their business to new ownership at the end of November.  When the bright-eyed young couple decided to move to Ronan...

New downtown retailer repurposes aging items New downtown retailer repurposes aging items

POLSON — Savvy power tool skills can help repurpose aging pieces into useful items — just ask Tasha Avison. “Shop was my favorite class in high school,” she said. Avison’s new store in Polson, called Perfectly Imperfect and located at 305 Main Street, speaks to her passion...

Martial arts center to open soon Martial arts center to open soon

For those not in martial arts, the idea of jiu-jitsu might bring to mind the image of broken boards and karate style hand chops – that’s not it.  “It’s more like wrestling,” said Justin DuMontier, jiu-jitsu instructor and owner of the Cross Collar Academy. “It&rsqu...

‘Doughnut central’ at Windmill Village offers pies, other goodies for holidays ‘Doughnut central’ at Windmill Village offers pies, other goodies for holidays

People regularly stop in at the Windmill Village Bakery for a warm glazed doughnut. Each one looks slightly different and is made from an old family recipe the owners keep secret, but are willing to say mashed potatoes are in the dough. “They are so soft and chewy,” said Staci Beaver from Miss...

Cozy Vintage Vida offers sentimental gifts Cozy Vintage Vida offers sentimental gifts

POLSON — The building housing Vintage Vida Antiques and Gifts, 3 Fourth Ave. E, was constructed in 1890 on railroad ties, according to LaNita Fitzpatrick, owner. It was Polson’s first boot and saddle shop, but now it’s full of “pieces of everybody’s past,” Fitzpatrick said...

Black Mountain Software grows hair, awareness Black Mountain Software grows hair, awareness

News from Black Mountain Software POLSON — The arrival of winter weather and the proliferation of men’s facial hair growth have long been correlated. But in recent years moustache and beard growth during the month of November has taken on a meaning beyond warmth. The cultural phenomena known a...

Tribes to build $27.4 million casino in Evaro Tribes to build $27.4 million casino in Evaro

News from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes POLSON — S&K Gaming LLC will build a $27.4 million casino in Evaro that will become the new Gray Wolf Peak Casino and Hotel. Another $4.6 million will be used to renovate the KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino in Polson. Construction will begin in 2...

Polson Health Clinic nears completion Polson Health Clinic nears completion

POLSON — Polson residents have been watching construction on the Polson Health Clinic and its Outreach Clinic near the Mission Valley Aquatic Center for months.  Questions abound about the new clinic: Is it going to be another hospital? Will there be a surgical clinic? Are they going to be hiri...

CenturyLink’s service quality to be investigated

News from the Public Service Commission HELENA — The Public Service Commission invites CenturyLink customers who are experiencing chronic problems with their landline telephone service to tell the PSC about them by submitting comments in a PSC investigation proceeding. After an informal investiga...


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