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Trick or treating around Plains
A host of Halloween activities were available around Plains, keeping both adults and children busy during this yea…
Superior trails manager gives district update
Rachel Ryan, trails manager for the Superior District of the Lolo National Forest, shared that the hiking trials in her district are open.
Slope stability project on Montana 135 at St. Regis
The Montana Department of Transportation and Thompson Contracting, Inc. will begin work to stabilize the rock slope on Montana 135 about 14 miles north of St. Regis this week.
NW Montana Fair and Rodeo opens Aug. 17
The 2022 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo opens Aug. 17 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell and will feature a performance by country star Lee Brice, three nights of Ram PRCA Rodeo, a Big Air Bash motorcy…
Series looks at strategies for non-lethal predator management
BOZEMAN — Montana State University will partner with area organizations to host a free webinar series focused on techniques to mitigate predator-livestock conflicts.
Lake Mary Ronan reopens as Elmo Fire withers
Lake Mary Ronan State Park and its access road reopened to traffic Aug. 10 as crews expanded containment of the Elmo 2 Fire.
Huckleberry Festival: Full bellies, fun times
Judging of huckleberry jams and jellies, as well as a huckleberry Dessert Contest were the main attractions on Sunday at the Huckleberry Festival.
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Seaplanes take a break at Lake Mary Ronan
More than a dozen float planes of various size and makes were on display Saturday morning at Lake Mary Ronan, much to the delight of the group of spectators.
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Plains' Mikiah Cook leads state 4-H Ambassador Team
Mikiah Cook is not your average “politician.”
Church expels Paradise sewer board over gun incident
In a story that already has nearly as many twists and turns as the Idaho side of Lolo Pass, add a new hairpin corner to the Paradise Sewer saga.
Mineral County Sheriff's Office logs
Mineral County Sheriff's Office logs
Allard honored for rescuing 2 people from house fire
Local residents were rescued after a passerby noticed smoke coming from their residence, investigated and extricated the two occupants.
Mineral County Health Department explains monkeypox after Montana reports first case
On Aug. 5, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services announced that Montana's first case of monkeypox was detected in Flathead County.
PHOTOS: Mineral County Fair Parade
Scenes from the Mineral County Fair Parade. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)