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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, …
Dixon bar still making history
In 1812, David Thompson established a trading post near his namesake town of Thompson Falls and began traveling up the Flathead River exploring and trading fur…
Plains man sentenced to five years in prison for gun charge
A Plains man who admitted to a firearms crime after trying to sell a gun with an obliterated serial number was sentenced Dec. 12 to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. At…
Locals shine in Christmas Concert and Sing Along
Last Friday’s annual Community Christmas Concert and Sing Along highlighted the talents of local residents.
Plains Christmas concerts draw a big audience
After weeks of practice, band and choir members with the Plains Junior High and High School music programs performed to over 200 attendees during Tuesday eveni…
Recruiting bull riders to the fair is getting more difficult
The last Sanders County Fair Board meeting for the year included a full agenda starting with updates on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Conve…
Todd Logan is shifting gears at Rehbein Ford
After nearly 20 years of shifting gears in the automotive world, Todd Logan is ready to park his career at Rehbein Ford.
Thompson Falls teams notch wins as Shelby tourney
The field in Shelby was loaded with top-flight Class B basketball teams from around the state providing a good sneak preview of what may be in store for the season.
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Mineral Moms cookie frosting event builds camaraderie
The third annual Mineral Moms Community Christmas Cookie Frosting.
Rehab work on I-90 bridges near Alberton complete
The Montana Department of Transportation and Frontier West have completed the rehabilitation of four I-90 bridges located east of Alberton.
State Rep. Loge nets a few seconds on hit show 'Yellowstone'
Being an extra on the "Yellowstone" production set can be both interesting and exciting, but one thing the extras, or seconds, agree on is that it also can be …
Emergency services committee reviews hazmat spills
The Mineral County Disaster and Emergency Services aims to build, sustain and improve the ability to prepare, protect against, respond to and recover and mitigate hazards in Mineral County.
PHOTOS Helping Hands Auction
Left to right, Aaron and Sandye Adams along with Glen Babcock worked as ‘greeters’ at the Helping Hands Auction held at the River Edge Resort & Steakhouse in A…
Rediscovering home: Spread a little joy
This column is going to be different.
Banham: No legitimacy to claims against police chief
Plains Mayor Joel Banham stamped out accusations against the town’s police chief after his creditability was questioned at Monday’s Town Council meeting.