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Feds vow to ax restrictions on 1 million acres of Northwest Montana forestland

The federal government pledged to peel back protections on more than 1.1 million acres of forestland in Northwest …

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D&T's cowboy fries with jalapeno slaw named best fair food

Visitors flock to the Northwest Montana Fair for many reasons.

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Kalispell superintendent to retire at end of school year

Kalispell Public Schools Superintendent Mark Flatau, who led the school district through a pivotal time of growth during the past several years, will retire at the end of the 2019-20 school year.

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Dogs, subs are newest AIS detection tools

Dogs and submarines took center stage at the Flathead Lake Biological Station open house last week as a large crowd learned more about the station’s efforts to detect and prevent aquatic invasive species from enter…

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Ancient ponderosa pine near Creston torched by lightning

Don Hauth believes the colossal ponderosa pine he once dubbed “the sentinel” was likely alive and growing in 1431 when Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in France.

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4-H showmen know hogs can have a mind of their own

Makenna Woody knew her first time in the swine showmanship ring would be a bit of a wild card.

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Northwest Montana Fair results

Fine Arts – Open CLASS

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FFA student creates successful hog business

By KATE LUFKIN

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The Mann Gulch fire took her brother

Millie Heister of Kalispell experienced two strong reactions when reading the Aug. 5 feature story in the Daily Inter Lake about the 70th anniversary of the Mann Gulch wildfire.

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Fewer trail miles proposed for Whitefish project

The United States Forest Service proposes to drop 12 miles of new trails originally tied to the proposed Taylor Hellroaring Project but would approve construction of trails totaling 28 miles in the Whitefish Face —…

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County Planning Board considers subdivision for church

A request for preliminary plat approval for a subdivision that would span nearly 41 acres for a proposed Saint Herman Orthodox Church tops today’s Flathead County Planning Board agenda.

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Brothers submit 100 entries in race for top exhibitor award

Each August, the Northwest Montana Fair showcases the Flathead’s finest — the best livestock, tastiest jams and jellies, largest vegetables and finest crafts.

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Girl killed by falling rocks in Glacier Park

A 14-year-old girl died Monday from injuries she suffered when falling rocks struck a vehicle on the Going-to-the-Sun Road in which she was a passenger, according to a press release from Glacier National Park.

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New feature provides interactive education area

New this year to the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo, the Discovery Stage is located in the Expo Building and features an interactive educational area designed to teach and showcase the many talents, hobbies and lea…

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Local man pleads guilty to homicide

A Flathead Valley man accused of murdering a Coram resident on Valentine’s Day this year pleaded guilty to the offense Aug. 8, in Flathead County District Court.

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Town Pump eyes zoning change for new facility

A request from Town Pump to rezone its property on the southwest corner of Cemetery Road and U.S. 93 South tops the Kalispell Planning Board agenda at tonight’s meeting. The zone change would allow them to build a …