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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…
Snowmobile club adds to annual event
The Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club is well known for the $1,000 Super Poker Ride the last weekend in January. Up to 400 sledders have partaken in this sig…
The Wardens to perform in Superior
Three Canadian wardens are making a special trip to Superior on Jan. 23.
PHOTO Fire department pay tribute to former chief Steve Temple
The Superior Volunteer Fire Department had the Town of Superior Public works employees hang a display of banners in honor of Steve Temple, the former fire chie…
Knitter makes good on special request
Some puzzles require a bit of unraveling. That was the case when tracking down a young lad who had requested a special-colored hat during a Halloween giveaway …
Thompson Falls felon sentenced for illegal possession of firearms
A Thompson Falls man with two prior federal felony convictions and other state felonies was sentenced Jan. 3 to five years and 10 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for admitting…
Spotlight on the Arts: Sonny Brown
Spotlight on the Arts by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive…
New Year's celebration lights up Quinn's
The year 2024 came to a spectacular close, marked by a vibrant display of fireworks and a jubilant crowd at Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort near Paradise.
Rediscovering home: Community spirit
The leadership shown by local residents jumps out from the pages of the Mineral County Historical Society file on the construction of the two swimming pools in…
Suspect arrested after three stabbed in St. Regis
A suspect is in custody after three people were stabbed in St. Regis on Monday, authorities report.
Effort to rename Libby bridge after fallen soldier headed to Legislature
When the state Legislature convenes next Monday in Helena, Sen. Mike Cuffe, R-Eureka, will introduce a bill to rename the Montana 37 bridge over the Kootenai River as it exits Libby in memory of former resident Art…
Mercer to seek appointment to open 20th District Court judge seat
The abrupt resignation of judge-elect Britt Cotter last week reopened a seat in the 20th District Court that had already been plagued with turmoil.
PHOTO St. Regis Mail drop-box damaged
The St. Regis mail drop-off box is going to be out of commission for a few weeks. It's either been bumped by a vehicle or started the New Years celebration ear…
Judge-elect resigns after drug charges filed
Lake County's newly elected District Court judge has resigned after being accused of attempting to purchase and distribute drugs following a months-long invest…
Smalley takes oath as new commissioner
Shawn Smalley retired earlier this year after 20 years with Montana Highway Patrol. He attained the rank of sergeant and was the supervisor for Mineral and San…
Seidel family takes over Jackies Flowers
A local family has purchased Jackies Flowers, Gifts and Espresso in the old Superior School.