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Charlo kicks off school year with excitement and steady enrollment
When Interim Superintendent Jim Baldwin started at Charlo School District last year, many “naysayers” questioned Charlo’s survival and predicted a continued enrollment decline, but Baldwin said they’re really excited for this year and maintaining steady enrollment.
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Polson man charged with vehicular homicide in pedestrian's death
A Polson man is accused of causing a fatal crash while driving impaired in downtown Polson. Thomas Edward Redmond, 21, …
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Driver pleads not guilty to endangerment after high-speed chase
A Lake County man is accused of fleeing law enforcement in a high-speed chase while endangering the public. Thomas Alexander …
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GPCF Beautification Committee lists Polson in Bloom winners
The Greater Polson Community Foundation Beautification Committee recently announced the winners of the 2026 Polson in Bloom Contest. This annual …
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Polson Police Foundation opens office, wellness center
The Polson Police Foundation has opened a new office and First Responder Wellness Center at Lake City Baptist Church, 219 …
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Evolve Fitness plans to cater to everyone this fall
When businessman Eric Huffine ended up with a 9,000-square-foot space in downtown Ronan, he started pondering what the community needed, …
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Mission West’s annual fundraiser surpasses last year’s total
Mission West Community Development Partners' annual Harvest on Main fundraiser in downtown Ronan on Thursday, Aug. 27, drew strong attendance …
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Moiese gallery and gift business celebrates 50 years
A kiddie pool with gently floating ducks in Scottish Highlander costumes, and a big sign over the door that says …
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Ronan City Council hears preliminary water system engineering report
Shari Johnson, Ronan city engineer, and Dom Goble and CR Leisinger, project engineers from Morrison Maierle, presented the water system …
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One Crew, One Ship: Polson High starts year under one roof
The Polson High School theme this year, “One Crew, One Ship,” chosen by the incoming senior class, aptly reflects changes …
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Correction: Sheriff is still coroner
Last week’s Leader story, titled “County officials, employees to receive 4% salary boost,” erroneously claimed that the county had a …
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Polson continues in ‘okay’ tax revenue this budget season due to growth
As Montana’s taxable values have continued to change over the last few years, small cities have felt the impact, leaving …
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City Commission approves intent to dissolve SID, pushes city manager hiring
The Polson City Commission also had a packed agenda on Monday, Aug. 18, beyond approving the annual budget document.
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St. Luke launches new electronic health record system
St. Luke Community Healthcare is preparing to launch a new electronic health record (EHR) system on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
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Six Lake County teachers receive STEM fellowships through MSU
The Noyce Master Teacher Fellowship for Rural and American Indian School Educators as STEM Leaders funded 27 Montana teachers through …
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Polson Seniors: Use your special powers to bring rain
No, tourist season is not over. Fire season is not over. August is almost over. Fall is not in the …
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Mission mayor asks that alleys be cleared ahead of sewer project
The Town of St. Ignatius is moving ahead with a new and much-needed sewer system, thanks in large part to …
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Hemorrhagic disease suspected cause of recent white-tailed deer deaths
Deer deaths have recently increased on the Flathead Reservation, including Hot Springs, Valley View, and multiple areas of Mission Valley. …
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Bison Valley Farms raises lavender, dahlias, sunflowers and so much more
The lavender plants are rounded puffs stirring gently with the breeze. The fragrance is ahead — clean, calming, but not …
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