The flames are hot and tall from the tumble mustard weeds, which is why the Speckert’s asked the City of Polson Fire Department to help ensure the fire doesn’t spread. (Emily Messer/Leader)
May 12, 2026
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Lake County ranching family hopes this is their last cleanup effort for tumbleweeds
The Speckert family, ranchers who approached the Polson City Commission on April 6 about the havoc-causing tumble mustard weeds coming from a nearby property, hope this is the last massive pile they have to burn so they can get back to ranching.