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Energy Keepers to adjust dam operations to help raise Flathead Lake water level
The Interior department on Friday approved a request by Energy Keepers, Inc. to raise the water level in Flathead …
Motor Vehicle Division closed during registration overhaul
The Mineral County Treasurer’s Office and Montana Motor Vehicle Division are preparing to launch a new vehicle services system, which will overhaul the vehicle titling and registration process, on Monday, March 17.
Fire department puts out call for new volunteers
The evening began with Frank Magee, chief of the Westend Volunteer Fire Department, thanking those who filled the old DeBorgia Schoolhouse for attending.
Air Force veteran joins emergency planning committee
The Mineral County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. in the County Commissioners Conference Room and is open …
Dentist provides free screenings for students
On Thursday, Dr. Blake Sherwood, owner of MTWest Dentist, partnered with Sealants for Smiles to conduct dental screenings for over 60 Plains Elementary School …
Spring Mack Days begins March 13
Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake begin next Thursday, March 13, and continued through May 10 with nine weeks of lake trout fishing on one of the northwest’s m…
Monthly business journal Insights to launch in April
A new journal focusing on the economic and entrepreneurial trends that shape Northwest Montana's business communities will make its debut next month.
From the ashes: The day Noxon burned down
Jim Byler can’t remember off the top of his head when the first call came in.
Rediscovering home: Superior's connection to Gideon Bibles
Superior is certainly a central character in the drama that led to the first among literally billions of Gideon Bibles found in hotels and other establishments…
St. Patrick’s Day Family Festival moves to fairgrounds
When Drew Hanson and the newly organized Mineral County Rec Club held their St. Patrick’s Day Family Festival three years ago, it was immediately a big deal.
Ferlan repeats as Sanders County Spelling Bee champ
Plains Middle School 8th grader Talon Ferlan claimed top honors at the 38th Annual Sanders County Spelling Bee last Friday, marking his second consecutive vict…
Mineral County Crime Report Feb. 16-22
Mineral County Crime Report
Paradise Center performs 'The Fallen Star'
This past Saturday and Sunday, the Paradise Center hosted a captivating one-person play written and performed by Kathleen Hubka.
Spotlight on the Arts: Zander Strack
“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they recei…
Bingo fundraiser to support new shooting range
The earliest forms of Bingo date back to 1530 in Italy which was played with beans and called Lo Giuoco del Lotto D’Italia.
February snowfall boosts mountain snowpack
Mountain snowpack numbers have improved this month following a slow start to winter.