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BUSINESS

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.

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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Agritourism grants awarded to local businesses

Two Lake County businesses will receive grant funding from the Montana Department of Commerce’s Agritourism Grant Program.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Polson NAPA opens second store north of Pablo

The new Mission Valley Auto Parts–NAPA north of Pablo is huge, and it needs to be big to hold the …

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St. Luke Community Healthcare welcomes three providers

This October, St. Luke Community Healthcare added three healthcare providers to its team: Dr. Michael Dolecki, Dr. Jay Perret, and …

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Winter Kissed Farm extends CSA deliveries to Mission Valley

Farmers at Winter Kissed Farm in the Bitterroot Valley are extending their weekly Consumer Supported Agriculture (CSA) deliveries to include …

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St. Luke Healthcare recognized for improvement in postpartum care

St. Luke Community Healthcare was recently awarded the Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement Network’s Quality Improvement Award for their efforts …

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Revitalizing Ronan: $1.25 million grant gives community a big boost

Four decades ago, Ronan’s Main Street was a bustling place, with grocery, clothing, furniture, hardware and drug stores, cafes and …

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