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Correction: Conservation scholarship
In the story “Polson graduate awarded conservation district scholarship,” published in the July 23 issue of the Leader, Elsie Detert's last name was incorrectly spelled as Detret. Our apologies for this error.
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Former St. Ignatius music teacher joins Arlee as superintendent
Kendal Baldwin, the music teacher at St. Ignatius Middle and High School for the past 21 years, has been selected …
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City of Polson receives $30,000 grant to finalize wayfinding signage project
The City of Polson was awarded a $30,000 tourism grant from the Montana Department of Commerce on Thursday, July 30, …
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Fire danger increases to very high as nearby blazes continue to grow
This summer, the wildfire smoke remains persistent throughout the Mission Valley, with air quality declared as unhealthy for sensitive groups.
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Charlo community nearly raises enough funds for new track at Charlo Schools, but still seeks funds to finalize project
The Charlo Community Outdoor Complex board has almost secured enough funds to replace the old dirt track at Charlo School …
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Sunny yellow canola offers another tool for Mission Valley farmers
The tiny sun-hued flowers that turned fields across the Mission Valley a brilliant shade of yellow in early July are …
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Polson man accused of arson in automotive blaze
A Polson man, Andrew Joseph Bybee, is accused of causing a fire that destroyed or damaged multiple vehicles.
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Brown Trout detected in the Upper Flathead Drainage
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 1 has confirmed the presence of non-native brown trout in Ashley Lake, located within …
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Brown Trout detected in the Upper Flathead Drainage
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 1 has confirmed the presence of non-native brown trout in Ashley Lake, located within …
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Lake County Fair flies by
Stars and Stripes and Summer Nights was the theme of the 2026 Lake County Fair, and there were patriotic swags, …
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Ronan Pioneer Days offers plenty of Horsin' Around
Horsin’ Around was the theme for the 2026 Ronan Pioneer Days, held last weekend. While there were a few horses …
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Big Sky Now: Inside the National Championship hangover with Montana State Bobcats
Host Luke Schmit went to the 2026 Big Sky Conference Football Media Day in Spokane, Washington. Luke got a chance …
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Big Sky Now: Catching up with Montana Grizzlies new head coach, Eli Gilman & Peyton Wing
While at Big Sky Conference's 2026 Media Day in Spokane, host Luke Schmit got a chance to sit down with …
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City Commission approves Push Play splash pad behind skatepark
The Polson City Commission approved Push Play’s request to create a public splash pad behind the Seventh Avenue Skatepark.
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Combination of changes results in Salmon Prairie Elementary’s closure
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, one-room rural schoolhouses formed in vast numbers across western Montana, alongside the isolated …
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Mission Valley Events Roundup
Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley
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City of Polson Fire reports busy weekend with two structure-related fires
The City of Polson Fire Department had a busy weekend, responding to 10 calls for service while also providing staffing …
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Jury convicts Mission man of rape, child sex abuse
A St. Ignatius man is facing a maximum 500 years in prison after being convicted of abusing children.
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