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Irvine Flats ranchers win state stewardship award
Irvine Flats west of Polson is cow country, with lots of grass, hills and swales. Ranch families are the main resi…
Polson Chamber seeks Community Award nominations
The Polson Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual Community Awards, which recognize the individuals, businesses and organizations making a difference in Polson.
Polson biochemist earns Green Chemistry Award
Polson biochemist Ed Gannon nudges a nondescript gray chunk of rock, and then shakes a pile of round pellets into his hand. Both contain phosphate – a nutrient…
handMADE Montana strengthens arts ecosystem
As 2025 approaches, the Polson-based HandMADE Montana celebrated a banner year of supporting local and regional artists, fostering community engagement, and ma…
Ronan business uses high-tech oven to "cook" wood
About a month ago, a new oven arrived in Ronan that weighs 84,000 pounds. It took two or three cranes to unload the beast and maneuver it into its new home at …
Agritourism grants awarded to local businesses
Two Lake County businesses will receive grant funding from the Montana Department of Commerce’s Agritourism Grant Program.
S&K Gaming seeks name for new casino
S&K Gaming plans to break ground in the spring of 2025 on new gaming facilities located north of the Polson Airport. But first, the new casino needs a name.
Charlo rancher wins contest and new Polaris
Nick Courville, a rancher from Charlo, topped three other competitors to win the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet, and a new Polari…
Hunt for treasures during Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday – Shop Small will be Nov. 30. Shops, stores, and merchants around the Mission Valley are planning displays, discounts, sales, and treat…
Hi-Line Deli: This joint is open
With a red neon sign that states “This Joint Is Open,” the Hi-Line General Store and Deli in Ronan welcomes customers from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The deli, lo…
Country Store thriving in new location
Volunteers Phyllis Dresen and Jan Dybdal were in charge of the Country Store last Friday afternoon at its new location at 5 4th Ave. W. in Polson.
Popular RHS business teacher wins state award
The annual Educators Conference, held Oct. 17-18, saw Ronan High teacher Heather Gray reconnecting with other teachers and career educators across Montana.But …
Glacier Country seeks board applicants
Glacier Country, the official tourism marketing, management and stewardship organization for Western Montana, is seeking applicants for positions on its volunteer board. Applicants must live in Lake, Lincoln, Miner…
Dollar General store opens; Dollar Tree comes next
A Dollar General store opened recently at 63741 Hwy. 93, just south of Valley Bank in Ronan. Meanwhile, a Dollar Tree is under construction at 143 Ridgewater D…
Entrepreneur proposes innovative housing option
At a meeting last Thursday with the Lake County Commissioners, Keith DeVille offered an overview of the “big idea” that he and his partners are planning and wh…