About Ronan, MT
Ronan is a city in Lake County on the Flathead Indian Reservation, home of two Salish-speaking tribes. In the shadow of the Mission Mountains, the city is 12 miles south of Flathead Lake in the northwestern part of the state. Major employers include the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Jore Corporation, and St. Luke Healthcare. Students attend the Ronan-Pablo School District 30. A local attraction, the National Bison Range, is home to more than 300 buffalo as well as elk, bighorn sheep, and even black bears. This national wildlife refuge holds an annual International Migratory Bird Day, featuring a full slate of talks and guided walks. Rick Jore, a member of the Montana House of Representatives, is a famous resident.