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Plains' veterans honored at school assembly
Sanders County veterans were honored last week by Plains students.
Sanders County Fair Board looks for new fair manager
November’s Sanders County Fair Board meeting saw a larger than normal attendance in anticipation of finding a new fair manager.
Officials tout progress with new statewide election software
After putting Montana’s new election management software through the paces in a series of local elections this year, state officials appeared confident Thursda…
For mountain goats, snow proves solace from bugs
A big snowfield in Glacier National Park might look like a great place to cool off in the heat of summer, and plenty of mountain goats are drawn to them.
Halloween activities a treat for Plains children
Witches, ghouls, ghosts and vampires haunted the streets of Plains on Halloween.
Nutrition program a critical component of Plains schools
The Plains School Nutrition Program is a sometimes-overlooked part of the Plains school system, yet an especially important part of each student's day. For som…
Chili cookoff draws support for West End fire department
With so many activities going on in St. Regis and at the taverns in Saltese and DeBorgia last Saturday, West End Volunteer Department Fire Chief Frank Magee wa…
Popular Alberton watering hole reopens under new ownership
The business news in the county travels at record speed or at the pace of a glacier — but the Sportsman’s Bar in Alberton has sold.
LifeFlight drops in to DeBorgia for training day
LifeFlight from Missoula made a flight to DeBorgia for the West End Volunteer Fire Department and St. Regis Volunteer Fire Department to train first-responders…
Mineral County Chamber reboots with first meeting
About 24 business owners, community members, retired residents and a few new faces attended a recent meeting of the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce, which i…
States reconsider religious exemptions for vaccinations in child care
More than half the children who attend Munchkin Land Daycare near Billings, Montana, have special needs or compromised immune systems. The kids, who range in age from 4 months to 9 years, have conditions that inclu…
Myers leads Mack Days heading into final weekend
One week remains in the 2023 Fall Mack Days fishing event on Flathead Lake.
Region 1 deer and elk harvest lags behind 2022 season
The percent of hunters with game continues to lag behind last season’s average two weeks into Northwest Montana’s general rifle season.
St. Regis local offers mobile mechanic service
When the check engine light is flashing, or you can no longer ignore the unsettling sound coming from under the hood of your car it’s time to get your vehicle …
St. Regis celebrates the season with Fall Festival
St. Regis celebrates the season with Fall Festival