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Two political newbies compete to represent Polson in the statehouse (opens the original)
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Democrat Dalton Bradford and Republican Finley Warden will face off this November for Polson’s House District 13 seat. Dalton Bradford, Democratic candidate for House District 13 Finley Warden, Republican candidate for House District 13. Two political newbies, Democrat Dalton Bradford and Republican Finley Warden, will face off this November for Polson’s House District 13 seat. The primary was contentious, drawing widespread attention as Warden faced three-term incumbent Linda Reksten for a slot
Local CEO uses her values to empower young Native students (opens the original)
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Angelique Albert has pushed Native Forward to new milestones, empowering Native students nationwide. (Photo courtesy of Native Forward Scholars Fund) Native Forward Scholars Fund CEO Angelique Albert was recently named on the Forbes' 2026 50 Over 50 list, but Albert explained that she did not receive her education to succeed as an individual; rather, she did it to serve her community and tribal communities on a broader scale. “It’s an honor to be recognized at that level,” Albert said. “More imp
Leader welcomes new intern reporter (opens the original)
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Intern reporter Katie Mihalik has joined the Lake County Leader this fall and is already diving into community news, covering the beloved Ronan Chamber of Commerce Trail of Bales and the annual Harvest Festival. Mihalik has been attending the University of Montana School of Journalism for the past three years and has worked as a designer for the college newspaper, the Montana Kaimin. She is currently completing her senior year. You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan be
Grizzly bears cause havoc in Polson (opens the original)
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A grizzly bear is seen taking a nap on a private dock after taking a swim with its sibling earlier that day. (Payton Adams/CSKT Wildlife Program) Grizzly bears stirred up some chaos in Polson after taking a dive into Flathead Lake on Friday, Sept. 18. (Payton Adams/CSKT Wildlife Program) Some young grizzly bears were caught swimming in Flathead Lake, and one wandered through Boettcher Park, causing chaos as officials worked to keep the public and the bears safe on Friday, Sept. 18. Confederated
Pablo residents raise concern over nearby gravel pit (opens the original)
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Trenton Harding's old ranch property on the corner of Division Street and Montana Avenue is the proposed location of the gravel pit in Pablo. (Emily Messer/Leader) Pablo residents are raising concerns about the many problems a proposed gravel pit in their backyard may cause. Last month, residents received public notice of the opencut mining permit application for the Harding Pit, filed by Mission Valley Concrete Industries. The proposed location is at the corner of Montana Avenue and Division St
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