Plains
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Fairfield Sun Times
Forstag rallied supporters in Bozeman as District 1 race tightened
BOZEMAN, Mont. — As President Trump visited Kalispell to campaign for Republican Congressional District 1 nominee Aaron Flint, Democratic nominee Sam Forstag spent the evening hosting a counter rally at the Filling Station in Bozeman,. Forstag said his focus is on issues he said matter to Montanans, including housing...
Whitefish Pilot
Photos: Whitefish Oktoberfest caps with record breaking attendance
The second weekend of the Great Northwest Oktoberfest kept Depot Park lively. Attendance records were an all time high for the event held by the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce from Oct. 1-3 and 8-10. The winner of a round of women's steinholding at Whitefish's Oktoberfest on Thursday, Oct. 8. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) The winner of a round of men's steinholding at Whitefish's Oktoberfest on Thursday, Oct. 8. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) The new hop queen was selected at Oktoberfest on Thursday, Oct. 8. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) Hop queens and hop queen contenstants have a round of steinholding at the Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Depot Park on Thursday, Oct. 8. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) A round of men's steinholding at Whitefish's Oktoberfest on Thursday, Oct. 8. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) Dancing at the Great Northwest Oktoberfest on Thursday, Oct. 8. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Lake County Leader
Incumbent Republican Mark Noland faces Democrat Patrick Fitzpatrick in Senate District 6 race
Two Bigfork residents, Incumbent Republican Mark Noland and Democrat Patrick Fitzpatrick, will compete for Senate District 6, which encompasses much of the east and west shores of Flathead Lake. Mark Noland Noland did not respond to the Lake County Leader’s election questionnaire. According to Noland's website, he's a Montana-born businessman, community leader and devoted family man who has spent decades serving the Flathead Valley. He graduated from Whitefish High School, and he and his wife have been married for over 45 years. For over 40 years, he's owned and operated a business in the Flathead Valley while remaining actively involved in his church and other local organizations. He's served four terms in the Montana House. Patrick Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick is 63 years old, a retired U.S. Navy Captain, and a registered nurse. He currently lives in Bigfork with his wife, Janet. His Montana roots go back to 1974. He worked as a cabinetmaker and yacht trim carpenter before joining the U.S. Navy Reserves as an enlisted Seabee in 1992. He earned his nursing degree from Montana State University and his master’s in emergency and trauma nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center. Over his 32-year career, he worked in
Lake County Leader
Polson City Commission hesitantly approves preliminary plat application for 90-lot Southern Slope Subdivision
Citizens filled the City of Polson Commission Chambers on Monday, Oct. 5, to express their opposition to the proposed 90-lot single-family subdivision off Skyview Lane. Monday night events kicked off with a public hearing where Community Development Director Rob Edington presented the item to the commission. The 56-acre development is owned by Tracy Yost and Park Schara. According to Edington, the development is the remainder of the Loves Mission View subdivision and is planned in three phases.
Hungry Horse News
montanarightnow.com
Forstag rallied supporters in Bozeman as District 1 race tightened
BOZEMAN, Mont. — As President Trump visited Kalispell to campaign for Republican Congressional District 1 nominee Aaron Flint, Democratic nominee Sam Forstag spent the evening hosting a counter rally at the Filling Station in Bozeman,. Forstag said his focus is on issues he said matter to Montanans, including housing...
Whitefish Pilot
MDT hustling to complete U.S. 93 West of Whitefish construction before snow flies
The Montana Department of Transportation is hustling to complete the majority of the U.S. Highway 93 construction project West of Whitefish before winter comes. Activities the week of Oct. 12 include pouring concrete curb and gutter throughout the project area, according to the project's website. Pilot cars continue to guide one-way traffic during active construction. The project, contracted with Knife River, is between Livermore Flats and Mountainside Drive. It started in early spring 2025 with the aim of enhancing the safety of the three-mile stretch. The project includes resurfacing, guard rail work, widening the shoulders, updating signage and building a shared use path that is ADA compliant. “As they have been working on the new driving surface, there’s been some challenges," said Becca MacLean, a communicator on behalf of the Montana Department of Transportation. "There’s groundwater that’s been unexpected that essentially causes them to take more time to make sure that the surface is cleared out effectively and dry in order to move forward." Even with these challenges, MacLean affirms that the project is moving according to schedule. Some citizens and community members have voiced concerns about the delays and safety issues throughout the entirety of this project. MacLean said
Whitefish Pilot
NBCMontana
Kalispell neurologist wins Montana Medical Association award of merit
KALISPELL, Mont. — After three decades of caring for patients in Montana, Kalispell neurologist Bret Lindsay has been selected for a statewide honor recognizing service and leadership in health care. Lindsay has been named the Montana Medical Association’s 2026 Healthcare Honors Award of Merit. The award recognizes people who...