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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…
Reinstalled sign draws visitors to Paradise Legion club
Like the phoenix rising from the ashes in literary lore, a piece of Paradise has returned to its perch, symbolically and literally rising from the ashes of pas…
Pat's Knob Lookout reopened for fire season
Forest Service crew members Wesley Buchanan, AJ Jermyn and Tanner Ovitt made the long drive to the top of Pat’s Knob to open the historic Patrick’s Knob Lookou…
Zinke endorses political newcomer Sheehy for Senate
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke on Wednesday threw his support behind Navy SEAL veteran and businessman turned U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy, joining other prominent Montana conservatives in endorsing the Bridger Aerospace…
Fugitive recaptured after manhunt in Plains
A fugitive who reportedly slipped out of his handcuffs and escaped custody July 9 in the Plains area was recaptured by local law enforcement officers July 10.
Michigan homicide suspect escapes custody in Sanders County
A Michigan man wanted for a 2011 homicide escaped from custody Sunday morning in the Plains area.
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PHOTOS: 'A Boomer's Story' book signing event
'A Boomer's Story' book signing event in Superior.
PHOTO: Electric vehicle charging station in St. Regis
Electric vehicle charging station in St. Regis
State wants comments on new elk management plan
Elk hunters who are interested in how the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks manage elk have the opportunity to weigh in on the new draft elk manag…
Legislative districts modified for state elections
As the dust continues to settle on the last legislative session, boundaries that affect Mineral and Sanders counties have had some modifications.
PHOTO: Mineral County Rodeo Royalty
Mineral County Rodeo Royalty
Residents get sticker-shock from property appraisal notices
The sticker-shock of estimated property taxes to residents of Mineral County hit a nerve when assessments arrived in mailboxes Friday or Saturday.
New fitness gym takes shape in Plains
It could be said the “Warrior” spirit is being infused into the site of what will be the Warrior Fitness gym in Plains.
New K-12 private school to open near Thompson Falls
It’s not just parents who are dissatisfied with public education these days. There are also teachers who want a better way for their students to learn.
Firefighters knock down garage fire in Plains
Fire crews from Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District and Plains Fire Department were on scene for a garage fire late Friday afternoon.