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County officials consider whether to bill the state for law enforcement on the reservation.

Three Republicans, Wes Baertsch, Max Krantz and Josh Senecal, are vying for the Lake County Commissioner seat currently held by Gale Decker, who is also running for reelection. Since no Democrat filed for that office, the outcome will be decided by those who vote the Republican ticket in the June 4 primary election.

Attorney General Austin Knudsen committed to Lake County Commissioners on Monday he would support legislation to fund law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation and would serve as a mediator between the county and the governor’s office.

Attorney General Austin Knudsen committed to Lake County Commissioners on Monday he would support legislation to fund law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation and would serve as a mediator between the county and the governor’s office. Knudsen said he’s met with the governor’s office on the issue of funding public safety in Lake County, […] The post Attorney General commits to supporting funds for Flathead Reservation law enforcement appeared first on Daily M...

The dispute developed after lake levels reached 30.5 inches below full pool on August 28 last year – a record low point.

The dispute developed after lake levels reached 30.5 inches below full pool on August 28 last year – a record low point.

The dispute developed after lake levels reached 30.5 inches below full pool on August 28 last year – a record low point.

The dispute developed after lake levels reached 30.5 inches below full pool on August 28 last year – a record low point.

The dispute developed after lake levels reached 30.5 inches below full pool on August 28 last year – a record low point.

Officials in Lake County say the clock is ticking for the state to assume felony law enforcement duties on the Flathead Indian Reservation, but so far they’ve heard nothing from Gov. Greg Gianforte.