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Montana Republican senators demand revote for party leadership
Members of the Montana Senate denied a chance to vote for state Republican Party leadership at a June convention a…
Plains VFW getting a makeover
It is a building that in one way or another has been serving the Plains community for several decades.
Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Sanders County
Rumbles of thunder were an unwelcoming sound throughout Mineral County around 3 a.m. on July 18. Going on a three-week stretch of 90-plus degree temperatures a…
Mineral County Sheriff's Office report
Mineral County Sheriff's Office report for July 7-13
Rediscovering home: St. Regis Resort District
The rivalry in Mineral County was a real cat fight. The Tigers, Panthers and Bobcats hated to lose to each other. It was like brothers, and now sisters, going …
High temperatures trigger widespread fishing restrictions
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has implemented fishing restrictions on 13 western Montana rivers that are exceeding temperature thresholds following an under…
1 dead in officer-involved shooting in Mineral County
Mineral County law enforcement officers on Sunday shot and killed a suspect who was allegedly involved in a stabbing and kidnapping earlier in the day.
Locals reflect on the beginnings of the fair and rodeo
The Mineral County Fair and Rodeo has been the premier three days of socializing for at least 50 years, with this year's edition set for Aug. 1-3.
West End car show
Michael Stepan and Sue McLees with his 1937 Plymouth and 1967 Shovelhead with a ’57 straight leg frame on the trailer that he and his son restored. This entry …
Superior Cemetery gets upgrades
The land for the Superior Cemetery up Flat Creek was donated by A.P. Johnson, who is considered the "father" of Superior by many residents.
Thompson Falls Council reviews zoning law and dog kennel request
Thompson Falls monthly council meeting saw tensions rise after the second reading of a new zoning ordinance, with other discussions centering on whether dog ke…
Elk Meadows Bridge on Lolo Forest to be replaced this summer
The bridge on the scenic Elk Meadows Road, Lolo National Forest System Road 451, that goes along the Bitterroot Mountains from the Lolo Pass Visitor Center on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests to the Lolo N…
Lee Creek Campground to be closed for water system updates
The Lee Creek Campground and Forest Road 699, Lee Creek Road, on the Lolo National Forest will be closed from July 18 to August 30, 2024, for water system updates.
Cool Summer Nights car show draws classic fleet to Trout Creek
Like all of the owners in the field of polished classic cars, Connie Leech could not resist.
Mineral County Sheriff's Office report July 7-14, 2024
Mineral County Sheriff's Office report July 7-14, 2024
Heat wave brings more fishing restrictions in Montana
Angling restrictions on several rivers in Montana went into effect July 12 due to warming temperatures and low flows. Hoot-owl restrictions prohibit fishing fr…