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Ranchers hope this is the last cleanup effort for tumbleweeds

The Speckert family, ranchers who approached the Polson City Commission on April 6 about the havoc-causing tumble mustard weeds coming from a nearby property, hope this is the last massive pile they have to burn so they can get back to ranching.

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Polson city manager asks again for agreement with county

On his last official week of work, Polson City Manager Ed Meece brought his honesty and frustration to the Lake …

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Cracks & Dips: What’s next for 13th Avenue's ‘construction failure’?

While Lake County and the City of Polson are at odds over which entity is responsible for fixing the paving …

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Sheriff's department seeks reimbursement from Ronan for services

The Lake County Sheriff’s Department is seeking reimbursement for some of the services officers provide to the community.

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The ducks have arrived: Young Polson resident changes city ordinance

Little yellow peeping Puddles, Biscuit, Sunny, Waddles and Donald arrived at their permanent home recently.

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Longtime Ronan clerk receives Lifetime Achievement Award

City clerk Kaylene Melton got a surprise at last Wednesday night’s Ronan City Council meeting – the good kind.

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Community clinic makes acupuncture more accessible

Sonja Hargrove says there’s a phrase that’s common among teachers and students at the Oregon College of Community Acupuncture. They …

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Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley

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Flathead Lake already within a foot of full pool

Looking for a breathtaking view? Head down the stone steps to the overlook above Séliš Ksanka Ql̓ispé Dam southwest of …

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Local Memorial Day events honor fallen veterans

While many Americans perceive Memorial Day as a welcome three-day weekend, for veterans it’s a day rife with meaning and …

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Two Mission Valley cultural institutions receive grants

The Foundation for Montana History awarded two grants to Mission Valley organizations recently as part of its largest ever grant-making …

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Flathead basin posts above normal precipitation

While snowpack conditions across much of the western United States remain uniformly poor, the snowpack across Montana watersheds paints a …

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Ronan man accused of damaging house, car

Scott Walker Cameron, 46, of Ronan, is accused of damaging the inside of a residence and a Subaru during a …

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Oregon man accused of driving truck into occupied house

An Oregon man is accused of driving his truck into an occupied house in Ronan while he was impaired.

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Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley.

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City Commission sets lower weight limits for market tents

At many recent Polson City Commission meetings, the new weight requirements for temporary tents, such as those used by craft …

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Tribal project restores portion of Jocko River to natural flow

The Jocko River, where it flows alongside the Bison Range boundary west of Ravalli, is getting a major makeover, thanks …

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New 400 Horses casino: "More than entertainment"

400 Horses, the brand-new casino venture by S&K Gaming LLC, opened last Tuesday, May 5, calling attention to the day …

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Mission fire chief named firefighter of the year

St. Ignatius Fire Chief Paul Adams was recognized at the most recent council meeting, Tuesday, May 5, for being selected …

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Pearlapalooza celebrates transformation of historic Ronan theater

“It’s always been a pearl,” Howard Pickerill said last week of the newly named Pearl Theater in Ronan. Built in …

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