Letters to the Editor
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The Mansfield Way: Unwavering belief in the American people
“Before all else, the people have a right to an electoral system free of shenanigans and capable of yielding hones…
Mission Valley Aquatic Center shines during state championships
Friday, Feb. 24, I went to the beautifully built Mission Valley Aquatic Center to watch the best swimmers from all over Montana compete for state titles in their respective age levels and stroke disciplines. There …
Swimmers thank community
We are writing to express our appreciation for the wonderful Montana State Swimming Short Course State Championship that Polson hosted February 24, 25 and 26. We realize what a huge undertaking this was, and the to…
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Remember Dan Rather? Well, his hour long AXS TV “Immigration Report” last week was epic. He shed a great light on why Trump was elected POTUS.
U.S. Attorney thanks state after sudden ousting
It has been my privilege and the highest honor of my professional career to serve as Montana’s United States Attorney since 2009. Over eight years ago, Senator Tester and then Senator Baucus placed their trust in m…
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Attention irrigators of division one or more commonly known as the Moiese division.
Trump cabinet picks threaten democracy
Let’s put party politics aside for just a few minutes. Democracy is at stake. Some glaring facts. This involves our new administration’s people of influence. Here are four outstanding examples.
Livestock grazing renaissance emerging
Intensive grazing, also referred to as mob grazing, incorporates a simple strategy to reduce actual input costs while maximizing conservation values. What is intensive grazing? In the case of small or large scale r…
Polson center hosting Bingo, meals
“Vegetarian” is an old Indian word meaning “bad hunter.” I’m a second-hand vegetarian; cows eat grass, I eat cows.
Questions surround irrigation board water claims
The Flathead Joint Board of Control holds 146 water right claims on irrigation project water that were filed in 1982 at the Montana Department of Natural Resources in accordance with Montana water rights adjudicati…
County clerks: mail ballot elections are secure, practical
Many letters and opinions have been written about running the upcoming May 25 Special Congressional Election by mail. I have been running elections for our county for going on 19 years now. When I first started, el…
Federal act could provide irrigation funding
As a Flathead and Mission landowner of irrigated lands, I became very interested upon hearing about a Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nations Act of 2016 (WIIN Act). I personally attended the public meeti…
Tribes announce support for U.S. Supreme Court nominee
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are pleased to see that President Trump has nominated a judge who understands Indian law and the needs of Indian Country.
Library looking forward to eventful March
March has definitely come in like a lion this year. One way or another spring will be here on March 20 and marks the end of winter and the end of our Winter Reading Program. You have through March 19 to keep readin…
Unity key to leader's success
Xenophobic and narcissistic behaviors have consequences. And when these traits are present in a world leader these consequences can be serious indeed.
Election comments enrage GOP officials
On the evening before a critical committee vote in the senate, Republican Party Chairman and Billings Representative Jeff Essmann issued an “Emergency Chairman’s Report” assailing SB 305 – the mail ballot bill for …