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Irrigation water prevails despite mild winter and lack of staffing
As the irrigation season nears its end, most reservoirs remain in “pretty good shape,” said Nick Belcourt, the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project operator.
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Polson woman admits to assault with baseball bat
Talyn Shiloh Bird of Polson admitted to charges stemming from two separate cases against her.
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Flathead Lake Monsters host first and successful Queens Bay open swim event
The Flathead Lake Monsters welcomed swimmers from around western Montana to Polson this weekend for the Queens Bay Lake Monsters …
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S&K Gaming recently installed license plate reader cameras amid public scrutiny
S&K Gaming recently installed Artificial Intelligence-powered automated license plate readers — a technology that has faced nationwide scrutiny — at …
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Jake Baumann named to Forbes Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors list
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jake Baumann of Polson was named to the 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, a list …
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Kiwanis donates $5,000 to Polson Police Foundation children’s cybersecurity education
The Polson Police Foundation announced in a press release on Monday, Aug. 17 that it received a $5,000 donation from …
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Governor visits Irvine Flats ranchers to honor their sustainable practices
On his sixth annual 56-county tour, Governor Greg Gianforte stopped by the G&G Livestock ranch in Irvine Flats on Thursday, …
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Former Ronan mayor appointed county commissioner
Former Ronan Mayor Chris Adler has had his eye on serving as county commissioner for the past few years. On …
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Polson City Commission approves $11 million budget for upcoming fiscal year
The Polson City Commission adopted the city’s fiscal year 2026-2027 budget during Monday night’s meeting on Aug. 17, which includes …
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Fire danger lowered to high on Reservation
The Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire announced in a press release on Tuesday, Aug. 18, that fire danger …
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Much Ado About Shakespeare: Traveling troupe performs in Polson, Charlo
As the sun began its westward slant, a crowd of about 400 people gathered on the hillside above the Flathead …
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Developer withdraws permit application for Bigfork Bay marina
The developers behind a proposed 97-slip marina in Flathead Lake’s Bigfork Bay have withdrawn their 310-permit application with the Flathead …
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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 …
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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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