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City Commission approves grant match for a potential road resurfacing machine

The Polson City Commission unanimously approved a 20% match for a Federal Highway Administration grant to fund advanced transportation technology and innovation programs, with the city intending to use the funds for an asphalt reclaimer.

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Polson fire departments respond to garage fire

At approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, both the City of Polson Fire Department and Polson Rural Fire District …

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Fostering Mission Valley Families receives $10,000 grant from Gianforte Family Foundation

Fostering Mission Valley Families announced it received a $10,000 grant from the Gianforte Family Foundation in a press release on …

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Unity Bank donates $5,500 to Polson Police Foundation

The Police Police Foundation announced on Thursday, Aug. 6, that it received a $5,500 donation from Unity Bank.

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‘Remain calm’: The first batch of Dixon Melons is here

Last week, the first picking of the Dixon melon harvest started, and it was quickly dispersed to Charlo and St. …

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Feds approve largest fee increase for Flathead Indian Irrigation Project in recent years

The Bureau of Indian Affairs on July 30 passed its third — and heftiest — fee increase for the Flathead …

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Polson man admits to keying truck, causing $5,000 in damage

A Polson man admitted to vandalizing a vehicle, causing more than $5,000 in damages.

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Kwataqnuk starts family-friendly renovation project

S&K Gaming is starting a large-scale renovation project this week at Kwataqnuk Resort & Casino, with the goal of creating …

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Montana FWP announces fire restrictions for properties in Lake County

Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced in a press release on Monday, Aug. 10, that state parks, fishing …

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Cruisin’ by the Bay brings classic cars to Polson

Smoke veiled the Missions, but it didn’t discourage car buffs from bringing their prized autos to Cruisin’ by the Bay, …

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Dirt flies for the groundbreaking of Mission Valley Ice Arena

The first shovels of soil marked the groundbreaking for the Mission Valley Ice Arena after ten to 12 years of …

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New Ronan superintendent: 'Our best days are still ahead'

Ronan’s new superintendent, Sandra Beal, bounds to her office door like an athlete – or an Alaska fisherman. She’s been …

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Pedestrian killed in crash on Polson's Main Street

A pedestrian was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Main Street in Polson Sunday evening.

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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 …

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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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