Editorial
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Officer Manny Quinn may be the silent type ... but she's always on the alert for troublemakers!
Along this summer’s tourist-filled main street of Plains, a silent sentinel stood relentless watch for potential s…
An update from Rep. Schwaderer
Greetings,
An update from Senator Fielder
Justyna's Column: The American Dream
This country was founded on the American Dream - the idea that includes the opportunity for success and prosperity. It’s the idea of coming from nothing and bu…
Chaos staged to sop the vote
In a desperate attempt to keep two ballot referendums from reaching the people of Montana, democrat senators staged unprecedented chaos at the state capitol on…
An update from Representative Pat Ingraham
On Tuesday, March 19, beginning at 8:00 a.m., we began work on House Bill 2, the General Appropriations Act which funds the basic operations of the state for t…
An update from Senator Jennifer Fielder
I am working on many legislative actions to ensure local voices are meaningfully factored into government decisions. Please do your part by staying apprised of…
Colin's Sports Column: gearing up for spring sports
Being the new guy is hard. Being the new guy in a small town is really hard. Being the new guy in a new town at a new job is just plain terrifying. Especially …
Update from Rep. Pat Ingraham
Column: The Power of the Individual
From your State Senate: with Sen. Jennifer Fielder
Stakes to high to rush decision on water
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: