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Blood pressure kits available for check out
The State Library has distributed blood pressure kits to libraries across Montana, and the Mineral County Public L…
Supreme Court largely sides with State in PL 280 ruling
“Justiciable” was the word floating around the Lake County Courthouse last Tuesday as Lake County officials looked for a ray of hope in the otherwise unfavorab…
Document details investigation of discrimination complaints by former Plains officer
A state investigation regarding claims of discrimination and retaliation against a former Plains Police officer were among the documents submitted by local business owner Matthew Jaramillo to the Plains Town Counci…
PHOTOS DeBorgia Christmas tree lighting
The DeBorgia School hosted the annual Christmas tree lighting Thursday with Santa, refreshments, roasting marshmallows, singing Christmas carols, and fellowshi…
Superior music students compete at band and choir festival
Debbie Merrill’s music class at Superior School District has four students that just competed, or will compete, in the University of Montana All-Star Band or A…
Delivery driver rescued after vehicles gets stuck
Last Friday at approximately 9:20 p.m., the Superior Volunteer Fire Department received a request from the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office to assist with locating a stranded motorist up Verde Creek.
PHOTOS Alberton School Christmas Decorating
Sunday afternoon in the Alberton School cafeteria, families were having a wonderful time making and decorating gram cracker houses while enjoying warm beverage…
Dixon bar still making history
In 1812, David Thompson established a trading post near his namesake town of Thompson Falls and began traveling up the Flathead River exploring and trading fur…
Plains man sentenced to five years in prison for gun charge
A Plains man who admitted to a firearms crime after trying to sell a gun with an obliterated serial number was sentenced Dec. 12 to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. At…
Locals shine in Christmas Concert and Sing Along
Last Friday’s annual Community Christmas Concert and Sing Along highlighted the talents of local residents.
Plains Christmas concerts draw a big audience
After weeks of practice, band and choir members with the Plains Junior High and High School music programs performed to over 200 attendees during Tuesday eveni…
Recruiting bull riders to the fair is getting more difficult
The last Sanders County Fair Board meeting for the year included a full agenda starting with updates on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Conve…
Todd Logan is shifting gears at Rehbein Ford
After nearly 20 years of shifting gears in the automotive world, Todd Logan is ready to park his career at Rehbein Ford.
Thompson Falls teams notch wins as Shelby tourney
The field in Shelby was loaded with top-flight Class B basketball teams from around the state providing a good sneak preview of what may be in store for the season.
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Mineral Moms cookie frosting event builds camaraderie
The third annual Mineral Moms Community Christmas Cookie Frosting.