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St. Regis hosts all-school fun run
At 9:48 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, all runners gathered on the playground to hear what was expected of them as parti…
Gianforte meets with Sanders County lavender farm on statewide tour
Gov. Greg Gianforte stopped in Plains last week to meet with one of Sanders County's small businesses.
Prescribed burns planned along Montana 200
The Kootenai National Forest is planning to conduct fall prescribed fire projects along Montana 200 when weather, fuel conditions and air quality become favora…
Crews control small fires in Sanders County
Crews were able to contain the Bemish Fire in the Swamp Creek area west of Plains last week.
Anglers hauling in good numbers at Fall Mack Days
The lake trout anglers fishing 2024 Fall Mack Days are reeling in good numbers.
Poet Laureate Chris La Tray visits Superior library
Montana’s Poet Laureate Chris La Tray reads from his newest book "Becoming Little Shell," on Tuesday afternoon at the Mineral County Library in Superior. He al…
Superior standoff suspect taken into custody
Local law enforcement apprehended a suspect following a standoff Sept. 4 in Superior.
Pew: Late summer is skunk season in Montana
Yes, there are more skunks killed on roads in late summer than any other time of year. It’s not your imagination.
Superior home destroyed in fire
The home of David and Gala Rice on Riverbend Road in Superior was destroyed by fire early Saturday afternoon. The Superior Volunteer Fire Department and Lolo N…
First phase of 1,000-yard range in Mineral County underway
The Mineral County Shooting Sports Association recently received $80.000 from the Montana FWP Shooting Range Development Grant Program for Phase 1 of its 1,000…
Foust steps down as Plains councilor
Plains Town Council members last week said goodbye to longtime council member Connie Foust, who will be leaving for warmer climates in the Southwest.
Plains refuse site closed Sept. 11-15
The refuse site in Plains will be closed for renovations starting Sept. 11 through Sept. 15.
Tester seeks funding for Noxon Bridge replacement
U.S. Senator Jon Tester last week sent a letter the Biden administration asking for assistance in replacing the Noxon Bridge and fully restoring access to Noxo…
Trio is suspicious fires start near Ninemile
Firefighters from the Ninemile Ranger District on the Lolo National Forest and Frenchtown Rural Fire Department responded to three fires last weekend within the same vicinity. The fires were all located approximate…
Thompson Falls felon admits to gun charges
A Thompson Falls man with two prior federal felony convictions today admitted to illegally possessing a firearm and to possessing a shortened rifle after law enforcement found numerous guns at his residence, U.S. A…
Independent candidate Elena Evans cleared to run for PSC
Political newcomer Elena Evans of Missoula has qualified to appear on the November ballot as an independent candidate for the Public Service Commission, which …