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Heroics from St. Regis firefighters
I want to call attention to the actions of volunteer firefighter Clint Wolff with the St. Regis Fire Department.
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.
Letters to the editor - Feb. 6, 2013
Keeping in touch with Rep. Pat Ingraham
Last week, the House Select Committee on Redistricting that I served on had their last meeting and took executive action on House Resolution 2. This bill will …
From your State Senate: with Sen. Jennifer Fielder
Reducing Wildlife Conflicts and Strengthening Local Input:
Keeping in touch with Rep. Pat Ingraham
Our Speaker of the House, Mark Blasdel, began this 63rd Legislative Session by saying he wanted to make the session more about work, and less about political g…
Justyna's Column: First time snowmobiling
Growing up in Colorado, one would think I would have had ample chances to romp through the snow on a snowmobile. However, that not being the case, I finally go…
Keeping in touch with Rep. Pat Ingraham
On Monday, January 28th, State Administration will be hearing House Bill (HB) 214. This bill will require that the POW/MIA Flag be displayed with the flag of …
Letters to the editor - Jan. 23, 2013
Why does it seem that every taxing body in this County needs a ‘keeper’? At a time when the very nation is in crisis mode about money, why are there even Preliminary plans for another giant boondoggle here? Do we …
Column: Coming face to face with the past and learning
While covering the St. Regis Tiger basketball team go up against Two Eagle River I came face to face with my past. With my brief history in Mineral County.
Stay safe; get your flu shot
Influenza has the potential to cause life-threatening illness and complications — especially in the young, the elderly and people with weak immune systems.
Keeping in touch with Rep. Pat Ingraham
On Monday, January 7, 2013 the 63rd Legislature convened at noon in both the House and Senate Chambers for the Swearing-in Ceremony for Legislators. A moment …
From your State Senate: with Sen. Jennifer Fielder
It was quite an honor to be sworn into office at the state capitol on January 7. I do not take the responsibility lightly. I’m in Helena now, working 6 days a …