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Blood pressure kits available for check out
The State Library has distributed blood pressure kits to libraries across Montana, and the Mineral County Public L…
Spotlight on the Arts: Ava Bouquet
“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they recei…
Superior spelling bee in photos
Superior schools annual spelling bee.
Winter storytelling series continues at Travelers’ Rest State Park
Travelers’ Rest State Park near Lolo will continue its Winter Storytelling Series this Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. with a presentation from Hasan Davis about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, told from the perspectiv…
Tribes, wildlife officials oppose proposed hunting bill for Flathead Indian Reservation
Tribal advocates argued during a Tuesday evening hearing in Helena that a proposed hunting bill could jeopardize tribal-state relations and result in years of …
Tribal leaders call for reinstatement of health department position
In a recent legislative hearing to help shape the state health department’s budget, tribal leaders traveled from across Montana to tell lawmakers they wanted to reinstate a tribal relations manager position that pr…
Measure to increase wolf hunts advances
One bill aiming to create an unlimited wolf hunting quota met its end on the House floor Thursday.
Bill to allow cigar bars in Montana spurs debate
If Montana allows cigar bars, residents and tourists will be able to enjoy a “premium, hand rolled cigar” on their visits, one proponent argued.
Mineral County man charged in stabbing enters not guilty plea
A man accused of stabbing family members in St. Regis earlier this month entered a not guilty plea Wednesday in Mineral County District Court.
Rediscovering home: Elk populations
Throughout the 45 years I was away from my hometown, I returned a couple times a year to visit mother. Elk appeared to be more prevalent with each passing year…
Amateur radio hobbyists tune in at winter field day
Amateur radio, or ham radio, has been a popular hobby throughout the years as well as an important service that brings people, electronics and communication to…
Amateur radio hobbyists tune in at winter field day
Amateur radio, or ham radio, has been a popular hobby throughout the years as well as an important service that brings people, electronics and communication to…
Hazardous waste refresher class planned in March
The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard is a set of guidelines produced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure the safety of workers dealing with haz…
Paradise presentation looks at Montana’s historic Chinese communities
Sunday afternoon, The Paradise Center hosted another “Conversations with …” which is an ongoing series that brings authors, experts and notable people to both inform residents and engage them in a dialog regarding …
Fee on snowmobile rentals would fund trail maintenance
A bill introduced to the Montana Legislature this week would add a small fee to snowmobile rentals to fund maintenance and grooming operations on Montana’s mor…
Plains superintendent contract focus of public comments
The January Plains School Board meeting drew a large crowd, with attendees expecting a discussion about Superintendent Kathleen Walsh's contract and performanc…