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Fall festival and costume parade held in Thompson Falls
Little goblins and ghouls haunted Ainsworth Park in Thompson Falls this past Saturday during the Fall Festival, wh…
Spring break for a cause: Florida woman organizes clothing drive for Superior thrift
Spring break for college students is typically mid to late March. For the most part, it’s the disreputable week of jet-setting to warm weather locations, for y…
Plains student musicians present upbeat concert
Months of hard work and hours of practicing by Plains students cumulated last week in an incredible performance by the choir, junior high band and concert band.
Amateur radio club collaborates to help during emergencies
Each month a group of dedicated Ham radio operators with the Clark Fork Valley Amateur Radio Club meet at Church on the Move in Plains.
Rintz takes posts as Lolo Forest district ranger
The Lolo National Forest has named Curtis Rintz as the new district ranger for the Plains-Thompson Ranger District. Rintz started at the end of February.
Thompson Falls mayor attempts to rein in public comment
Tensions were high during April’s Thompson Falls City Council meeting from the onset.
Mercer applies to fill judicial vacancy for Lake and Sanders counties
Longtime Polson attorney and former state legislator and Speaker of the House John Mercer has applied to fill the remaining office term of former District Cour…
Federal funding targets Mineral, Sanders counties
Approximately $15.9 million from the Secure Rural Schools program will go to Montana’s public schools, roads and other municipal services. Mineral and Sanders counties are flagged to haul in $880,834 and $1,633,233…
Zinke announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Ryan Zinke is inviting high school students in Montana’s 1st Congressional District to participate in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.
Road resurfacing project planned for Rock Creek Road
The Lolo National Forest will begin a large road improvement project in July on Rock Creek Road, Forest Road 102.
Mineral County man found guilty of incest and sexual assault
A Mineral County man was found guilty Thursday of one count of incest and one count of sexual assault on a minor following a jury trial in Mineral County District Court, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced.
Yellow Bay State Park boat ramp to temporarily close
The boat ramp at the Yellow Bay unit of Flathead Lake State Park will be closed for construction April 15-22.
Classical concert planned for Saturday in Superior
For over 33 years, the Piatigorsky Foundation’s commitment to artistic excellence and public outreach has fascinated many avid concert goers as well as curious…
Mr. Fix It: Minson recognized for work at St. Regis school
Rich Minson moved to St. Regis from Columbia Falls four years ago for a change of scenery.
Talking Bird Saloon trike races
Talking Bird Saloon trike races
Thompson Falls resident Rod Knutson speaks about his time as a POW
“I’m very proud to be an American and proud of my performance there.” That's how Capt. Rodney (Rod) Knutson (Ret) describes his devotion to his country and…