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Fishing restrictions likely with unseasonably warm water
The Clark Fork River is an angler’s delight during the summer months in Montana. It’s known for its diverse fish populations, including several trout species like rainbow trout, brown trout, and the native westslope cutthroat trout. You can also find mountain whitefish, smallmouth bass, and even northern pike in certain sections throughout Mineral County.
Montana Viewpoint: My political hero
Pat Williams has died. He was Montana’s longest serving congressman, serving from 1979 to 1997. He had a sense of justice and values which he defended proudly and vigorously, often in the face of strong and outraged opposition.

New law benefits small timber projects
For landowners, loggers, sawmills and those who manage the state’s natural resources, Montana House Bill 79 is an all-around win. Passed in April, this new bill creates a small timber sale exemption primarily for property owners to clear landings for a homesite, reduce wildfire risk by thinning, or clean up damage after wind events.

Plains Farmers Market opens with big turnout
On a warm, sunny Friday evening, the Plains Farmers Market kicked off its season with a big opening day turnout. Twenty-seven vendors from Plains, Paradise, Hot Springs and Thompson Falls set up under the shade trees at Fred Young Park, displaying a wide array of local products.

Energy Keepers to adjust dam operations to help raise Flathead Lake water level
The Interior department on Friday approved a request by Energy Keepers, Inc. to raise the water level in Flathead Lake this summer by adjusting minimum flows at the SKQ Dam.
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Governor touts effort to streamline small-scale forestry work
A ceremonial signing of HB 79 took place last week at Big Sky Forest Products in St. Regis.
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Kvelve's Comments: Time to saddle up
Yeeee-haaaaw! It’s time, once again, for rodeo season.
Rodeo takes center stage at Homesteader Days
It was in some ways like trying to navigate in a dust storm.
Kvelve's Comments: Summer is for swimming
Water and sunshine mix.

Food bank moves to temporary distribution site
When the Community Food Bank of Mineral County moved to their location of 45 Mullan Road West in Superior a few years ago, they understood that the building needed repairs.

Jasper appointed to Board of Regents
The Board of Regents is charged with supervising, coordinating, managing and controlling the Montana University System.

Crews nearly wrangle Banana Lake Fire
More seasonal weather last week has aided efforts to wrangle the Banana Lake Fire in Sanders County.

Water quality study bridges U.S.-Canada divide
This summer, researchers are slated to begin a new $4.9 million transboundary study aimed at promoting “a common understanding” of longstanding pollution concerns in the Kootenai River system.
Kvelve's Comments: Charlie Hustle and Shoeless Joe
Sometimes, it takes a while to right a wrong.

Fort Connah Rendezvous is a step back in time
A trapper by the name of “Teaspoon” finished first in the annual Trapper’s Run – a contest of grit and physical stamina held during the 24th anniversary of the Fort Connah Rendezvous, June 14-15 at the historic outpost north of St. Ignatius.