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The Montana Department of Transportation is planning a paving project on U.S. 2 in the Happy's Inn area. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

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Judge rules for developer, county in Chain of Lakes suit
March 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Judge rules for developer, county in Chain of Lakes suit

Parks Family Real Estate and Happy’s RV Park wants to build a 21-acre park which would include 69 recreational vehicle sites and 20 tent sites. The park would be located just north of U.S. 2 across from Happy’s Inn.

Battle between citizens, county and Happy’s Inn developers reaches court
December 8, 2023 7 a.m.

Battle between citizens, county and Happy’s Inn developers reaches court

District Judge Matt Cuffe heard arguments from attorneys from both sides as the Thompson Chain of Lakes Stewardship Coalition seeks a summary judgement against the county in its hope to stop the construction of a RV park in Happy’s Inn.

State says no speed limit change needed in Happy's Inn area
May 9, 2023 7 a.m.

State says no speed limit change needed in Happy's Inn area

Concerns from residents prompted county officials to ask the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) to conduct speed studies on Montana 37 and U.S. 2 in the Happy’s Inn area.

State plans paving on US 2 near Happy's Inn
March 3, 2023 7 a.m.

State plans paving on US 2 near Happy's Inn

The project begins at the bridge over McKillip Road and extends east for approximately seven miles, ending one mile east of the ACM Road intersection.

Commissioners approve Happy's RV park subdivision
September 23, 2022 7 a.m.

Commissioners approve Happy's RV park subdivision

The state Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Natural Resources Conservation will also have to approve the subdivision application.

County will hold another public hearing on proposed RV park
September 9, 2022 7 a.m.

County will hold another public hearing on proposed RV park

The developers of a proposed RV park at Happy’s Inn and those opposed to it are sharing more information that they believe is relevant to the project.

Vote postponed on Happy's RV Park subdivision
August 26, 2022 7 a.m.

Vote postponed on Happy's RV Park subdivision

The development was apparently that a property owner with land adjacent to the proposed subdivision didn’t receive a letter until a day after the Aug. 10 hearing.

Chain of Lakes residents speak against Happy's RV subdivision
August 16, 2022 7 a.m.

Chain of Lakes residents speak against Happy's RV subdivision

The meeting room in the Lincoln County Courthouse is typically lucky to see more than a few residents, but at the Wednesday, Aug. 10 hearing, there weren’t enough chairs for those who shared their thoughts on the plan.