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Heading into 2021 with goals and sense of optimism

Regardless of how you feel the last year went, we are here together now, ready for 2021

Valkyries swim strong at Cat/Dog Invitational

Vikings basketball paused due to COVID-19, Valkyries busy with make-up games

Rising Mountains staff, residents receive COVID-19 vaccine

“It felt it a little more than the flu shot, but other than that, no big deal.”

Friends of Bigfork Fire receives $8,500 safety grant

Funds will be used to purchase new helmets, safety vests and LED flares

Small town attracts young entrepreneurs

“I love that I’m able to wear my boots from the ranch to the gas station and not be looked at sideways."

Senior transfer looks to make a splash on Bigfork swim team

Senior Shelby Thompson has been swimming competitively since the second grade

Vikes, Vals stomach home losses while wrestlers win big

The Vikings basketball squad dropped a tough game to Thompson Falls Tuesday

Focusing on rich history helps buoy the present

The story of our watershed is 1.6 billion years in the making, and it continues today as a story about us.

School board discusses teacher standby list for vaccine

Bigfork Schools may permit educators to leave campus on short notice to obtain COVID-19 vaccine

Freezin’ for a reason

Special Olympics Penguin Plunge goes virtual

Many still without power as restoration efforts continue

Flathead Electric crews worked through the night to restore power

Gym use down 20-25%, but costs and cleaning are up

The MAC has taken cleanliness seriously — Mahlum estimates that the gym has spent more than $20,000 in air sanitation alone.

Stimulus checks hit Bigfork bank accounts

Residents' stimulus spending plans don't include local merchants

Vikings dominate Troy at home

It was all Vikings Thursday evening as Bigfork cruised past visiting Troy, 69-17.

Firearms sales set new records

“We’ve seen shortages before, but never anything quite this widespread."

Conservation groups oppose clear cuts proposed near Bigfork

The Bug Creek’s timber sales proposed action lists openings that are 326, 321, 126 and 106 acres, which exceeds the Forest Plan’s suggestion that openings be limited to 40 acres.

COVID vaccines to be given by appointment only for time being

The health department is gearing up to transition from Phase 1A to Phase 1B of Gov. Greg Gianforte’s statewide vaccine distribution plan.

Local CrossFit gym under new ownership

CrossFit Bigfork becomes Iron Hawk CrossFit Bigfork

“It’s really exciting to see what the human body is capable of.”

Bigfork trumps Anaconda in first dual of the season

Bigfork earned a 56-14 victory over Anaconda before falling to Whitehall 43-30.

Caring for creatures

Veterinarian reflects on three decades of animal care

Montana Legislature begins 2021 session

The top priority for many lawmakers will be fixing an economy ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kimberly Sue Mitchell, 50

Kim was born on July 30, 1970, to Russell and Barbara Presley at Ramsey AFB in Puerto Rico.

Basketball teams open season with wins over Stillwater Christian

Valkyries dominate 52-30 at home