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St. Regis Travel Center under new ownership
One of Western Montana’s most iconic roadside destinations is entering a new era.
Superior begins upgrades to sewer system
The town of Superior’s long-awaited sewer system improvement project is officially in motion, with construction that began in March and scheduled for completio…
Construction season begins on I-90 near Exit 5
As a reminder, the bridge construction on I-90 between 9-Mile and Alberton is done, with smooth driving over the two bridges that were rebuilt in the last two …
Rails to Trails spring clean up this Saturday
“When we wrote the Trail Stewardship Grant, we committed to holding an annual cleanup day and this is the first one!” beamed Diane Magone, chairperson of the Mineral County Rails to Trails chapter.
Lori Dove Memorial Easter Egg Hunt
The Lori Dove Memorial Easter Egg Hunt at Eva Horning Park in Superior was held last weekend. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
PHOTOS St. Regis egg hunt
St. Regis hosted its Easter egg hunt last weekend.
Thompson Falls rejects skate park proposal
The Thompson Falls Council chambers were packed for the April city council meeting, with standing room only as around 30 residents showed up to weigh in on the…
Hundreds scramble for prized eggs at annual Easter event
Around 250 Easter egg hunters, baskets in hand, turned out for this year’s combined Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt at the Sanders County Fairgrounds pav…
Mack Days on track to set new record
Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake is on course for a new record of lake trout entries.
Kalispell man found guilty on seven counts related to poaching
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens report that Cody H. Carr, 30, of Kalispell, was found guilty at trial in Flathead County Justice Court for seven criminal counts related to poaching crimes committed in…
Lions Club makes final preparations for Easter egg hunt
Final preparations for this year’s community Easter egg hunt and pancake breakfast were made during the Plains chapter of the Montana Lions Club's April meetin…
Hot Springs FFA find success at state convention
The Hot Springs FFA returned from the state convention with a number to top performances.
Blood pressure kits available for check out
The State Library has distributed blood pressure kits to libraries across Montana, and the Mineral County Public Library is now offering these kits for checkou…
United Methodist Church plans another 'fixer upper'
The story of the United Methodist Church in Superior began in the fall of 1913.
St. Regis to host farmers market this summer
Farmers markets have sprung up in almost every town in Mineral County from Alberton to Haugan, now, this summer, St. Regis will join in the fun.
Senior project looks to improve local park
Each spring, the upcoming graduates of St. Regis High School must accomplish a senior project to receive their diplomas in May.