Polson Seniors: Programs under scrutiny

The continued funding of these senior programs is under scrutiny for reduction and/or abolition. MSNBC has reported on the President Trump’s plan to dismantle the Meals on Wheels nutrition program for Seniors. Contact your state and federal elected officials.

MDT hosts open house at Ninepipes on two highway projects

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and project partners host an open house May 1 to discuss design and construction plans for both the U.S. Highway 93 Ninepipe-Eagle Pass Trail and Post Creek Hill projects.

This land is your land

One thing of great value, that every American citizen owns, is public lands. National parks and monuments, Forest Service lands, Bureau of Land Management lands, rivers. They are where we hike, sightsee, fish, hunt and camp. Public lands are at risk of being sold.

Legals for May, 7 2025

Ronan City Council tutored on SIDs

Local bankers Jamie Buhr and Brennin Grainey attended the April 9 Ronan City Council meeting to present facts on Special Improvement Districts. Mark Drinkwater, developer of Mission Valley Homesites, had approached the council regarding an SID for the first phase of a 221-lot subdivision on the southeast edge of Ronan.

Legals for April, 24 2025

Cowboy Ball’s big tent brings big fun to Polson

Sunshine and blue skies welcomed guests to the 33rd Annual Cowboy Ball at the Polson Fairgrounds on April 25. Evening dress was boots, hats, and lots of turquoise.

Legals for May, 14 2025

Legals for May, 8 2025

Legals for April, 17 2025

Mission Valley Calendar

Upcoming events and meetings in the Mission Valley

Gregg Doerfler, 70

Gregg Allen Doerfler, age 70, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at his residence in Polson. There are no services planned at this time for Gregg.

Tariff flip-flop only benefits inside traders

Everyone in the know about President Trump's plans to flip-flop decisions about tariffs is suspect for insider trading. Staff economic advisors, favored businesses, Trump's family, and Trump himself.

Tribes break ground on new 400 Horses Casino

Last Wednesday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new 400 Horses Casino on the outskirts of Polson opened to the steady pulse of two drums, Yamncut and Chief Cliff, as Gene Sorrell – attired in an eagle-feather headdress – blessed the drummers and the celebration.

Face time at the City Hall Open House

Despite the senses and weather saying summer it is still spring. However, that didn’t stop the City Hall Open House event from being a fun time for everyone involved.

Legals for May, 1 2025

Casino construction gets underway

Kraus-Anderson (KA) recently began construction on 400 Horses Casino, located west of Polson on tribal land and managed by S&K Gaming for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

Reservation fish and wildlife board meets April 23

The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board meets Wednesday, April 23, at the North Lake County Library in Polson. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Legals for April, 30 2025

Justus (sic) is being served

At 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, the United States Supreme Court issued an extraordinary emergency order barring the federal government from removing people detained under the Federal Enemies Act to El Salvador pending further rulings from the Court.