Shepherd Miller, a sixth grader from St. Regis School, clasped his hands together, hoping to see the judge's green sign, signaling a correct spelling. His winning word was prototypes. Contestants from Alberton, Superior, and St. Regis went several rounds Tuesday evening, on March 4, during the Mineral County Spelling Bee. Miller, along with the state's other top spellers, will attend the Treasure State Spelling Bee on campus at Montana State University, slated for March 22. …

March 10, 2025