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Auction supports Plains-Paradise Rural Fire
On an overcast day with a light rain falling in the Plains area, a group of hearty volunteers and an equally hea...
Plains woman inspired to author children's book
Rescuing an abandoned, mistreated dog changed Karen Olson’s life.
Flat Rock Fire does little damage after swift response
An impressive and swift response by area fire crews on the afternoon of Sept. 8 kept the Flat Rock Fire north of St. Regis from spreading and getting out of ...
Mineral County law roundup
Deputies responded to an attempt of someone breaking into a fifth wheel. Case still on going.
Victorian-style bed & breakfast opens in Plains
Amid the proliferation of bed and breakfast establishments sweeping the nation, it would be hard to find one more intriguing than the J&J Bed & Breakfast now...
St. Regis principal happy to see students again
The laughter and chatter of students fill the St Regis Schools halls and classrooms once again, even if muffled by masks and face shields. Having children back in school warms the heart.
Red Cross schedules blood donor events in Northwest Montana
The American Red Cross needs people of all races and ethnicities to give blood to help ensure a blood supply as diverse as the patients who depend on it.
Reimagining Rural events set for Thompson Falls
Reimagining Rural sprung from an idea and desire to help create a vibrant future for Montana’s rural communities.
MSU webinars for estate planning, wills
Montana State University Extension will collaborate with AARP Montana for a three-part webinar estate planning series in September.
Covid is ruining my sports world
This past week was one for which I had been waiting many agonizing months. Sports, live sports, lay before me.
Plastic keeps St. Regis band making beautiful music
Sometimes you’ve just gotta’ roll with it. Such as rolls of plastic, or in this case hordes of plastic table cloth coverings.
Food for Thought: How will you impact someone's life today?
As coronavirus cases continue to increase in Montana many people are becoming impatient, less tolerant, unkind, and in some times rude. For the most part this is due to their overwhelming frustration, a change in...
Second Amendment alive and well in Plains
The Second Amendment to the Constitution is alive and well in Plains, Montana. That was evident by the packed Veterans of Foreign Wars hall Saturday as more ...
Paradise man has other plan for sewer system
Hello America! I just had to sit down and write a few lines to relieve a little pressure!
Daines effort keeps program alive to help rural firefighters
When Bruce Charles of De Borgia took over as the West End Volunteer Fire Chief in 2005, the department had a 1962 fire engine in a tiny red building.
Sheriff works to put department in better shape
New Sheriff Mike Toth was appointed by the Mineral County Commissioners and sworn into office Aug. 3 and he has been hoofing it since then.