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Tigers stay undefeated with win over Prospectors

It’s not really a surprise that the St. Regis Tigers boys’ basketball team is off to a “good” start to the season, it is almost expected at the Mineral County school.

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Superior hoopers drop pair of games

Sometimes a break in the schedule can be a momentum killer.

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Thompson Falls felon sentenced for illegal possession of firearms

A Thompson Falls man with two prior federal felony convictions and other state felonies was sentenced Jan. 3 to five years and 10 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for admitting to firearms crimes after law enforcement found numerous guns at his residence, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


PHOTO Lookout Pass ski area in prime condition
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PHOTO Lookout Pass ski area in prime condition

Lookout Pass Ski Aera had plenty of snow on New Year's Eve with the Peak 1 quad chair lift packed, but with short lines. The ski area has a 50-inch settled base at the summit. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)

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Mineral County Sheriff's Office report Dec. 22-28

Mineral County Sheriff's Office report Dec. 22-28

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Rediscovering home: Community spirit

The leadership shown by local residents jumps out from the pages of the Mineral County Historical Society file on the construction of the two swimming pools in Superior.


Spotlight on the Arts: Sonny Brown
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Spotlight on the Arts: Sonny Brown

Spotlight on the Arts by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.

New Year's celebration lights up Quinn's
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New Year's celebration lights up Quinn's

The year 2024 came to a spectacular close, marked by a vibrant display of fireworks and a jubilant crowd at Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort near Paradise.

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Kvelve's Comments: Giving it their all

There are a lot of good things in sports, and admittedly some not so good things.


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Blue Hawks lock up Wardens

It was an arresting evening for Thompson Falls boys’ basketball team as they locked up a 69-58 victory in Deer Lodge against the Wardens.

Snowmobile club adds to annual event
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Snowmobile club adds to annual event

The Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club is well known for the $1,000 Super Poker Ride the last weekend in January. Up to 400 sledders have partaken in this signature event held in Haugan for the last 36 years.

Trotters take care of business against Troy
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Trotters take care of business against Troy

Plains wasted no time getting back to work after the Christmas break as the Horsemen and Trotters hosted the boys’ and girls’ teams from Troy Thursday night in a pair of Western 7B conference games at Plains High.


Irwin Donald Bangen, 92
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Irwin Donald Bangen, 92

Irwin Donald Bangen

Gerald (Jerry) Allen Matthew, 75
January 8, 2025 midnight

Gerald (Jerry) Allen Matthew, 75

Gerald (Jerry) Allen Matthew, 75

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Community calendar

Community calendar


PHOTO Fire department pay tribute to former chief Steve Temple
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PHOTO Fire department pay tribute to former chief Steve Temple

The Superior Volunteer Fire Department had the Town of Superior Public works employees hang a display of banners in honor of Steve Temple, the former fire chief, who recently died. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Steven Temple, 72
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Steven Temple, 72

Steven Temple, 72

James (Jim) Marvin Harris, 87
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James (Jim) Marvin Harris, 87

James (Jim) Marvin Harris, 87


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The Wardens to perform in Superior

Three Canadian wardens are making a special trip to Superior on Jan. 23.

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Legals for January, 8 2025