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Tester's attacks on veteran-run business are shameful
Bridger Aerospace started with four veterans in a barn in Montana. Our next mission became using battlefield techn…
Melanie's farewell column: Relations matter most
Ninety-seven issues. That’s my number here at Valley Press – Mineral Independent. It may even be 98, but that very first issue in April of 2011 when I started …
Keeping in touch with Rep. Pat Ingraham
While the Legislature has been in full swing and is headed to complete its transmittal date this Thursday, February 28th, there is another rather important, th…
Justyna's Sports Column: my new-found love for sports
Covering sports has been a blessing in disguise. With the weekly duties of filing the paper and covering events, it has become a beloved weekly getaway from th…
Column: Behind the backboard
It happened during a Superior Bobcat boy’s basketball game. I was in my normal spot, which is always as close to behind the backboard as the referee’s allowed.
Update from the state capitol
Legislative Update from the Capitol:
Letter to the Editor - Feb. 27
No amnesty for invaders of any of our 50 sovereign Republics, whose oath you swore you would defend when you said you would protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.
From your State Senate: with Sen. Jennifer Fielder
With so much discussion about the Constitution lately I thought it timely to mention a few related topics being debated in our Montana legislature.
Melanie's (sports) column: Supportive community helps sports
High school sports are important to the community that supports them, this newspaper included. They are also important to the participating students, as it is …
Keeping in touch with Rep. Pat Ingraham
As legislators, we have had some long days and short nights as we head to the midway point of the session, the transmittal deadline for all non-revenue bills. …
Column: Playing with the heart of a champion
Playoff basketball. Every team comes in undefeated. There are triumphs, tribulations and tragedies. Teams leave their all out on the court in the hopes of fighting another day.
Letters to the Editor - Feb. 13, 2013
Keeping in touch with Rep. Pat Ingraham
This past week, House Resolution 2 (HR 2) on Redistricting passed the House and was forwarded on to the Redistricting and Reapportionment Commission for their …
From your State Senate: with Sen. Jennifer Fielder
We are working on dozens of important issues in the legislature. My primary focus is on protecting our freedom, reviving our economy, and increasing local inpu…
Dan's Column: Well done, Sheriff
Sheriff Tom Rummel made a strong statement for both the Second Amendment and common sense when he promised not to enforce any post-Sandy Hook gun control regulations arising from the Obama administration.