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Knowles Fire expands to more than 1,800 acres
The wildfire is burning in steep, rocky terrain in the Knowles Creek drainage and the ridges above Knowles Creek, …
PHOTOS: Santa joins Superior Lions for donation delivery
The loading dock at Darlow’s Quality Foods was the last stop for a team of Santa’s helpers (Superior LIONS) before delivering food and toys to families in Mine…
Mineral County Library gets shelving upgrades
Replacing the shelves that books are displayed on in the Mineral County Library may not be exciting, unless you work there and can see the upcoming benefits.
Operation in Superior results in drug seizures and multiple arrests
Montana Highway Patrol troopers in Superior conducted an interdiction operation from Dec. 2-6 to get illicit drugs, firearms used in drug trafficking crimes, and fugitives off the streets, according to the Montana …
PHOTOS: St. Regis Winter Festival
St. Regis Winter Festival in photos.
Clark Fork Valley Press and Mineral Independent celebrate the retirement of Cheri Minemyer and Lisa Larson
The Clark Fork Valley Press and Mineral Independent announce the retirement of two highly regarded longtime employees, Cheri Minemyer and Lisa Larson.
Plains School Board discusses grants, appoints new coaches
The Plains School Board convened a special meeting earlier this month to address an end-of-year requirement as a participating school that receives funding thr…
Plains students join robot battle
Plains eighth graders showcased their critical thinking, problem-solving, engineering design and basic coding skills during the 2024 Robotics competition.
Christmas choir fills Plains with joy
An evening of Christmas music filled the air at Fred Young Park this past Wednesday, thanks to the Plains School Choir and a talented group of alumni.
PHOTO Dance Xplosion performances at the Rex
Dance Xplosion performances at the Rex
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…