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Mineral County Sheriff's Office report

Mineral County Sheriff's Office report

Donald Trump Jr. rallies Republican support for Montana candidates

Former president Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., rallied on Sunday for leading Republican candidates in Montana, urging support for a conservative agenda that he said will help win races up and down ballots in November.

Glacier National Park plows less than a mile from Logan Pass

Glacier National Park Going-to-the-Sun Road snowplow crews are knocking on the door of Logan Pass. This week they reached the point just below Rim Rocks on the west side and plan to start plowing that area on Monday.

Energy Keepers offers weekly “Range of Forecast”

Energy Keepers Inc., the owner and operator of Salish Ksanka Qlispe (SKQ) Dam, began posting a new graphic last week that shows the possible lake level ranges this summer.

Superior tennis notches more wins

If tennis is your sport, Superior High is a good place to be.

Seeley-Swan meet draws top teams

It would be a massive understatement to say the sports teams at Loyola Sacred Heart in Missoula are having a good year.

Trotters softball shows fight against Eureka

Despite what the scoreboard read at the end of the game, this was maybe the sign the Plains Trotters softball team has been waiting for.

Plains and T-Falls athletes shine at local track meet

This may as well have been a preview of next month’s Montana high school track and field postseason as a pair of local teams strutted their stuff at the Thompson Falls Invitational meet this past Tuesday.

Noxon-Thompson Falls baseball co-op posts 13-2 win over Troy

Move over win column number, you’ve got company.

COLUMN: Steeplechase

As comedian Jerry Seinfeld used to always say, “what is the deal with….?”. In this case, insert the word steeplechase at the end of that inquiry.

Voting for the 406 guy

Voting for the 406 guy

Bible school's taco sales are legendary among locals

The Northwest Indian Bible School used to have six taco sales per school year, but cut it down to four.

Legals for April, 24 2024

Lady Hawks softball scores two big victories

There is a saying in softball/baseball circles that chicks dig the long ball, a reference to fondness for home runs.

Thompson Falls hosts Gary Thompson Invite

It was, as Thompson Falls head golf coach Doree Thiilmony said, “lots of golf.”

Tax Assistance Program

With discussions with the Governor, the filing application deadline for the property tax assistance program has been extended until June 1, 2024.

American Legion and VFW award Superior students

Last week, a special awards ceremony was held in Mrs. Nytes’ eighth-grade class at Superior School.

St. Regis Senior Citizens Center becomes host of commodities program

“It’s going great!” beamed Dave Hannah, president of the St. Regis Senior Citizens Center. “These volunteers know what to do and they jump right in and do it. You can’t ask for better people.”

Local horologist's clock business keeps on ticking

Anderson is a local horologist. But at face value, the average glance at your smartphone digital clock kind of person probably wouldn’t admit to knowing what that is. He and his wife Mia came together like sort of like clockwork to run their small business, Saint Regis Clocks and Collectibles. They are a registered business with the state, servicing and selling antique and vintage clocks from all over the world.

Plains School District seeks approval for levy

An informational public meeting was held Thursday evening in the Plains school library concerning the school district's proposed $100,000 levy request.

Edward Thompson

Edward Thompson

Bruce Moats: An introduction

“The boy is finally home.” That is what my nephew wrote in a text when my wife, son and I moved back to my childhood home, Superior, a few months ago.

Veto override push on long-debated marijuana money bill falls short

A veto override effort on a much-debated marijuana revenue bill that initially passed the Montana Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support last year has failed, according to poll results released Friday afternoon.

Lincoln County jury finds Montana Highway Patrol trooper's assailant guilty on all counts

A Lincoln County jury found the Eureka man accused of trying to kill Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson in 2023 guilty on all counts Friday afternoon.

Ranchland conserved near National Bison Range

A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement that limits development on the land to protect its conservation values. John Weaver put the first half of his ranch, 159 acres, under an easement in 2015.

Mack Days angler lands, releases bull trout

Spring Mack Days, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, is moving into week number six in the nine-week long event. Entries continue to be taken until 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11.

Noxon-Thompson Falls co-op baseball home opener

This was a scene worthy of an advertisement for America.

Crescent Ridge ramps up for spring produce

From being a fisheries biologist to a commercial farmer, Michael Davidson has enjoyed the journey immensely.

Auction draws bidders and lookers to Superior

At best count, 205 vehicles lined the sides of the Cyr Iron Mountain Road from Quartz Road past the Mineral Country Shooting Sports Associations building about 8 miles east of Superior.

Spring break for a cause: Florida woman organizes clothing drive for Superior thrift

Spring break for college students is typically mid to late March. For the most part, it’s the disreputable week of jet-setting to warm weather locations, for young adults to decompress from their bookwork by engaging in some risky and questionable behavior.

Plains student musicians present upbeat concert

Months of hard work and hours of practicing by Plains students cumulated last week in an incredible performance by the choir, junior high band and concert band.

Amateur radio club collaborates to help during emergencies

Each month a group of dedicated Ham radio operators with the Clark Fork Valley Amateur Radio Club meet at Church on the Move in Plains.

Rintz takes posts as Lolo Forest district ranger

The Lolo National Forest has named Curtis Rintz as the new district ranger for the Plains-Thompson Ranger District. Rintz started at the end of February.

Thompson Falls mayor attempts to rein in public comment

Tensions were high during April’s Thompson Falls City Council meeting from the onset.

Mercer applies to fill judicial vacancy for Lake and Sanders counties

Longtime Polson attorney and former state legislator and Speaker of the House John Mercer has applied to fill the remaining office term of former District Court Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher, who resigned from the bench effective April 5.

Plains bowling scores

Plains bowling scores

Federal funding targets Mineral, Sanders counties

Approximately $15.9 million from the Secure Rural Schools program will go to Montana’s public schools, roads and other municipal services. Mineral and Sanders counties are flagged to haul in $880,834 and $1,633,233, respectively.

Zinke announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition

Congressman Ryan Zinke is inviting high school students in Montana’s 1st Congressional District to participate in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.

What is the right to know, and why should you care?

Did you know that you have a constitutional right to know?

Mack Days anglers lauded as relentless

How to describe those anglers who put in countless hours, dollars, sweat, and a little bit of blood out on Flathead Lake during the Mack Days fishing events? They are the best of the best when it comes to lake trout fishing, a sport that they love.

Road resurfacing project planned for Rock Creek Road

The Lolo National Forest will begin a large road improvement project in July on Rock Creek Road, Forest Road 102.

COLUMN: Iron Mike back in the ring

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the arena, Tyson is being served.

High school soccer coming to Thompson Falls and Plains

The sport, often described as the number one spectator sport in the world based on the number of fans who watch and follow it across the globe, is coming to Sanders County and beyond this fall as a high school sport.

Swope leads Lady Bobcats with medal in javelin

The Superior boys and girls track and field teams are emerging as a Class B Montana high school state contender, early results continue to show.

Trotters finish second at Dave Tripp Memorial

There’s a new player in the local track and field game, new contender that is, as evident by the results of this past weekend’s Dave Tripp Memorial Track meet in Polson.

Local teams post solid results at Libby Invite

Bigfork boys and girls pretty much dominated the Libby Invitational track and field meet this past week at Logger Stadium on a blustery Tuesday afternoon.

Lady Hawks take on top softball teams at Missoula tourney

A couple of things are certain about the Thompson Falls softball team.

Lady Cats tennis back on the court

For tennis fans in Superior and around the area, it was a welcome site indeed.

Trotters softball faces top opponents

It was a tough week for the young Plains Trotters softball team.

St. Regis golfers win Plains Invite

One thing was certain following the 2024 version of the Plains Invitational high school golf tournament this past Friday in Plains: there are some pretty good young golfers in St. Regis and Florence.

Raymond Leo Middleton, 76

Raymond Leo Middleton, 76

Legals for April, 17 2024

Mineral County man found guilty of incest and sexual assault

A Mineral County man was found guilty Thursday of one count of incest and one count of sexual assault on a minor following a jury trial in Mineral County District Court, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced.

Yellow Bay State Park boat ramp to temporarily close

The boat ramp at the Yellow Bay unit of Flathead Lake State Park will be closed for construction April 15-22.

Thompson Falls resident Rod Knutson speaks about his time as a POW

“I’m very proud to be an American and proud of my performance there.” That's how Capt. Rodney (Rod) Knutson (Ret) describes his devotion to his country and those he served with during the seven and half years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam.

Talking Bird Saloon trike races

Talking Bird Saloon trike races

Mr. Fix It: Minson recognized for work at St. Regis school

Rich Minson moved to St. Regis from Columbia Falls four years ago for a change of scenery.

Classical concert planned for Saturday in Superior

For over 33 years, the Piatigorsky Foundation’s commitment to artistic excellence and public outreach has fascinated many avid concert goers as well as curious first timers.

Jane Lucie Wood, 97

Jane Lucie Wood

Forum on public education April 13 at Paradise Center

Forum on public education April 13 at Paradise Center

COLUMN: Give us a break

I sometimes get the feeling Ma Nature is not a big fan of springs sports, the kind played in the great Montana outdoors.

Lady Hawks softball improves to 4-0

Thompson Falls pitching struck out 14 Sandpoint, Idaho batters this past Friday, giving the Lady Hawks a sweep of their two-game road trip and keeping their season record unblemished.

Prep golfers compete at Florence-Darby Invitational

Despite rain and the threat thereof, there was action on the links Thursday for Plains and Thompson Falls high school golfers.

Legals for April, 10 2024

Dale Miller

Dale “Butch” Miller

Yong Park, 85

Yong Park, 85

Plains Council won't support revote on road levy

Plains Town Council at its April meeting unanimously voted to delay a road district ballot levy scheduled for this year.

Spotlight on the Arts: Michael Byrd

“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.

Electric bus charging station OK'd

During the Monday evening Thompson Falls Zoning Committee meeting, Mosher Transportation owner John Mosher requested a zoning variance for a proposed electric bus charging station on his current school bus barn location.

St. Regis Easter egg hunt

St. Regis Easter Egg Hunt

Mineral County Community Foundation awards scholarships

Mineral County Community Foundation awards scholarships

Superior Easter egg hunt

Superior Easter egg hunt

Six elk killed by freight train passing through Mineral County

Six elk were killed early Monday morning, March 25 by a BNSF Railway freight train where Cedar Creek meets Diamond Road.

DeBorgia homeowner warns of rising insurance premiums in wildfire prone areas

A decade ago, Cristy Carriles and her husband moved from Spokane to DeBorgia and bought a nice home in a wooded area less than a half mile from the old DeBorgia School.

Legals for April, 3 2024

Plains cancels baseball season

They are, technically, one for two in baseball’s iconic jargon.

Superior and Noxon impress at Frenchtown meet

It’s the 2024 Montana track and field season in the opening throes, but an interesting trend is potentially developing for Sanders and Mineral county fans of the sport.

Red Devils tally baseball win over St. Ignatius-Arlee

It’s a classic example of what you do when you fall off a horse….if you like horse riding.

Crews to install cable line between Thompson Falls and Plains

Telecommunications service provider Intermountain Infrastructure Group plans to install fiber optic cable between Thompson Falls and Plains.

Superior posts strong results at Corvallis meet

It was a good test for the opening meet of the season for several of the Montana high school track and field teams.

Lady Hawks notch big wins to open softball season

With the necessary spring practices out of the way, the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks softball team got down to the business of the 2024 Class B high school season.

COLUMN: Say it ain’t so, Sho!

The Major League season has just begun.

Richard Michael Johnson, 73

Richard Michael Johnson

Yong Ho Park, 85

Yong Ho Park, 85

Egg hunt draws hundreds to fairgrounds

The Sanders County Fairgrounds was littered with 8,922 Easter eggs just waiting to be found by almost 300 very eager searchers on Sunday.

Rehab work on Cyr Bridge begins this month

Mineral County commuters may not realize how many bridges cross over the Clark Fork River until "work zone" signs are posted.