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Tribal water resources division will move to new building in Ronan
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (632+ words) The state-of-the-art flagship building, as Natural Resources Department head Rich Janssen calls it, will have a teepee motif outside the front entrance. (Emily Messer/Leader) Department head Rich Janssen chats with project manager Trinity Ferguson as they tour the building....
When I loved baseball
10+ hour, 33+ min ago (660+ words) Now that politics and war are paramount in the news, I am grateful for one of the true blessings of my life " baseball. Like most people who have managed to live past their prime, I hold that things were better…...
Spring weather brings out Mack Days competitors
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (951+ words) Tristan Persico and Matt Brazda show off a 35-inch lake trout they released during the fourth weekend of Mack Days. It just needed another inch on the tail to qualify for the largest trout category. (Courtesy CSKT Fisheries) Spring fishing…...
Montana Climate Matters: Just trying to find a place to survive
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (635+ words) Ecologists understand that each species occupies a "niche" in the environment where the right living conditions (defined by temperature and moisture), resources (including food, water and shelter), and lack of competition from other species allow populations to survive and reproduce....
Two Mission Valley cultural institutions receive grants
10+ hour, 33+ min ago (261+ words) The Foundation for Montana History awarded two grants to Mission Valley organizations recently as part of its largest ever grant-making cycle. The foundation is a nonprofit based in Helena that raises private funds and makes grants for community-based history initiatives....
Polson, MAC softball survive weather for high-scoring games
10+ hour, 33+ min ago (929+ words) Polson pitcher Maddie Turner pitches in a game against Lakeland, Idaho, on April 4 at Frenchtown High School. (Max Dupras/Leader) Polson junior Natalie Nash watches for a hit ball in between first and second base in a game against Lakeland…...
Audubon program explores reservation's avian diversity
10+ hour, 33+ min ago (198+ words) Lake County Leader Audubon program explores reservation's avian diversity "Avian biodiversity of the Flathead Nation" is the topic of the Mission Mountain Audubon's next community program, 7 p. m. Thursday, April 16, in the Polson Library. Cara Thompson, a wildlife biologist for the Confederated…...
Lake County track and field teams have successful opening
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (825+ words) Charlo freshman Broke Cahoon leaps over the high jump bar on March 28 at the Blue Devil Invitational in Corvallis. (Max Dupras/Leader) Ronan sophomore Austin Schall jumps over the high jump bar on March 27 at the Blue Devil Invitational in…...
Two Republicans compete to represent Polson in the statehouse
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (1763+ words) Twenty-year-old Finley Warden has filed as a republican candidate for Montana House District 13. (Emily Messer/Leader) Lake County's primary Republican race for House District 13 is between three-term incumbent Linda Reksten and 20-year-old newcomer Finley Warden. " The race has drawn attention…...
Easter Bunny makes the rounds Saturday
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (261+ words) The Easter Bunny is hopping through the Mission Valley Saturday, dispersing eggs and other goodies. He (or is the mighty rabbit a She?) begins the journey at 10 a. m. April 4 at the St. Ignatius High School football and practice fields. The St....