Chilly weather not necessary for tasting great chili
Tomatoes, cumin, meat, and peppers were in most of the recipes, but each of the 14 entrants in the 15th annual Polson Rotary for Youth Chili Cook Off had their own secret ingredients and secret combinations. Each team of contestants hoped they would ‘wow’ the taste buds of the chili …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Thousands Swarm to Courthouse Lawn for Art Festival
Tents of various sizes were interspersed among the huge shady trees on the courthouse lawn and within the tents were the artistic fruits of labor of a wide array of artists. Painters, photographers, glass workers, wood workers, sculptors, pottery makers and other artisans gathered at the 48th Annual Sandpiper Art …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Classic cars cruise into Polson
If you were out cruising on Hwy 93 or Hwy 35 this weekend, you may very well have been treated to seeing one or more beautifully refurbished vehicles from decades past rolling down the road. If you were on Polson’s main street on Saturday, you definitely had the opportunity to …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Rodeo is Ridin', Ropin', and Racin'
What will fill grandstands in Ronan on a Summer Friday or Saturday night—or a Sunday afternoon? Rodeo!
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Pioneer Days 'Big Parade'
Newcomers and visitors to Ronan may not know why the Pioneer Days parade that makes its way from St. Luke’s Hospital down main street is referred to as the ‘Big Parade’ and why, unlike the parades in many other towns, it is held on Sunday instead of Saturday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Daily work becomes crowd entertainment
Many of the ranchers in the valley still work their cattle the ‘old fashioned’ way — using horses, dogs, and human strength and skill to wrangle the meaty beasts. When a critter out in the field needs to be doctored, for example, it is often separated from the others, roped …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Standing Arrow Powwow fills Elmo with music and dance
The sounds of drumming and singing came from the North end of the reservation this past weekend as the Standing Arrow Powwow celebration filled the powwow grounds in Elmo.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bobcat Pride spotted in Boettcher Park
The 18th annual Bobcat Scholarship fundraiser put on by the Polson Bobcat Club was held Friday night at Boetcher Park.
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Fair full of fun and furry critters
It started with a whinny and a bang as the 4-H Fair Horse Show the weekend of July 20-21.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Lake County Fair's 2019 Greatest Showman
The Overall Grand Champion Large Animal Showman and the Overall Grand Champion Small Animal Showman at the Lake County Fair this year was the same person — Kyia Hendrickson of Charlo.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
2019 Lake County 4-H Fair begins with horse show
When you attend the Lake County Fair this week you won’t see horses until the Round Robin Showmanship events and the Ranch Rodeo on Saturday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Suds needed after run in the mud
The Polson Fairgrounds were transformed into a muddy, messy 5k obstacle course for the 6th Annual Polson Mud Run.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Standing Arrow Powwow Celebration fills Elmo with Tribal Music and Dance
The sounds of drumming and singing came from the North end of the reservation this past weekend as the Standing Arrow Powwow celebration filled the powwow grounds in Elmo. It was another occasion for tribal members from many tribal nations to come together to socialize and enjoy the spiritual essence …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Cherry fans flood Polson's Main Street
The entirety of Main Street as well as several intersecting streets were filled with vendors and activities as people from Kalispell to Missoula and beyond made their way to Polson to enjoy the 20th Annual Flathead Cherry Festival.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
The Fair is Coming; The Fair is Coming
With the Lake County Fair set to kick off Saturday, July 20 and continuing through July 27th, 4-Hers from throughout Lake County are busy putting the final touches on their projects.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Everything but snow at the Amish auction
Antiques and collectibles, farm equipment, tools, guns, household items, hay, furniture, quilts, sheds, even a house — just about anything you might need or want could be found at the Mission Valley Consignment Auction held Saturday east of St. Ignatius.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Arlee Powwow celebration draws many from tribal nations
The sound of drumming and singing wafted through the air from the Arlee Powwow grounds.
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Night sky explodes with color in Fourth celebration
A band played as people from around the valley gathered along the east shore of the Flathead River in anticipation of the annual Polson 4th of July Fireworks display.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Montana American Legion celebrates 100th anniversary in Polson
This past weekend Polson had the honor of being the site for the centennial celebration of the American Legion.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Arlee VFD raises funds with Pancakes
At 11:00 a.m. Saturday, when the annual AVFD Pancake Breakfast was scheduled to wrap up, customers were still lined up out the door and down the street while the tables inside were filled to capacity.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Ninepipes draws artists and art lovers to Fair
Unfortunately, extreme heat probably kept a lot of people from stopping in to enjoy the arts and crafts displayed for viewing and sale at the second-annual Cultural Arts Fair held Saturday at Ninepipes. Despite the heat, several vendors found shade under the large trees and enjoyed chatting with the visitors …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
St. Ignatius hosts annual Amish School Auction
This year’s Mission Valley Consignment Auction was greeted by a bright, sunny day. Despite the near record temperature, somewhere in the 90’s, auction lovers from all over the valley as well as from other states swarmed to St. Ignatius for the 15th annual auction held Saturday, July 8. The annual …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Annual MMQG Quilt Show Set for July 28-29
Shortly after the Gulf War started in August of 1990, a group of ladies in Ronan, Jessie Merwin, Pat Anderson and Peggy Olson, got together to create a quilt of flags to honor those fighting in Desert Storm. As it turned out, the war was over in early 1991 before …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Hot days speeding cherry ripening along Flathead
As you drive along the east shore of Flathead Lake in the summer, you can’t help but enjoy row after row of cherry trees in orchard after orchard blanketing both sides of Hwy 35. There are orchards on the West Shore as well and some trees in Polson, but it …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Cherry growing a legacy of love for Bowman family
The Flathead cherry orchards surrounding the lake are, by and large, family owned and operated businesses. Many of the families have lived here and grown cherries for generations. One of those families is the Bowman family and their legacy of cherry growing is truly a legacy of love.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Art display opening showcases local talent
Works of art created by both youth and adult artists are featured in the current show, “Single, Double, Triple” at the Sandpiper Art Gallery on Polson’s Main Street.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Relocation a possibility for Montana Co-op
Just as the Montana Co-op is hitting the active phase of its Heart and Soul program, just as the kitchen for the Kid’s Co-op has become certified with Lake County Sanitation and passed the City of Polson inspection so that they can prepare and sell food and just as they …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Missoula Lowe's provides new ramp for Ronan VFW
Hungry community members who showed up at the Ronan VFW for the monthly pancake breakfast Saturday morning were greeted by a new wheelchair ramp and several new and beautiful cabinets donated and built by Lowe’s Heroes of Missoula.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Body recovered from Flathead River
According to a press release issued by Lake County Sheriff Don Bell Wednesday, a body believed to be that of 23-year-old, Richard Mitchell of Minatare, Nebraska was recovered from the Flathead River about 10 miles downriver from Buffalo Bridge. The body was discovered by a fisherman around 4 p.m. on …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Finley Point Fire collecting cash in cool boots
The Finley Point/Yellow Bay Volunteer Firefighters temporarily repurposed some of their firefighter boots this past Saturday to collect cash donations to support the department. This annual “Fill the Boot” drive and open house has been an annual event in Finley point for more than 16 years. Although many drivers chose …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Weekend auction raises money for St. Ignatius FD
The 23rd annual St. Ignatius Fireman’s Auction held at the St. Ignatius Old Town Field this past Saturday was a great success according to the event’s primary organizer, Joe Mitchell. Bouncy houses kept the kids entertained as the adults made their bids in both the silent and live auctions. At …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
