Kvelve's Comments: A chance to live the dream

One of the things I always wanted to be growing up was a sportswriter.

Kvelve's Comments: Summer is for swimming

Water and sunshine mix.

Kvelve's Comments: Thank you

It is a day you can see coming, especially the closer you get.

State officials to make decision on Bull River boating restrictions

Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission members will decide at its Thursday meeting in Helena on whether to implement changes involving motorized boats on the Bull River.

Voices of the valley: Planning for growth

Summer 2025. The Clark Fork and Flathead Rivers merge near Paradise in the eastern valley where my family lives.

Voices of the valley: Paperwork

Paperwork. My first experience with paperwork beyond the signature line on the page bottom occurred in the Army in 1968 when I unfolded the infamous Standard Form 86.

Summer reading and lunch program kicks off in Superior

Eva Horning Park in Superior has great family attractions with the playground, skate park, picnic tables with plenty of green space to burn off energy for kids. And during the summer it naturally becomes busier, especially with two programs that make the manicured property even more enjoyable.

Local stars take talents to the next level

The youth movement among local (Sanders/Mineral counties) high schools has made an impact on the list of those who have received athletic scholarships to continue their sports careers in college.

Rodeo takes center stage at Homesteader Days

It was in some ways like trying to navigate in a dust storm.

Kvelve's Comments: Time to saddle up

Yeeee-haaaaw! It’s time, once again, for rodeo season.

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.

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.

I-90 flagged as wildlife collision hotspot

Between 2008 and 2020, nearly 30,000 reported collisions involving large animals occurred in Montana, resulting in 54 human fatalities.

Legals for June, 11 2025

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.

Legals for June, 18 2025

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.

CSKT issues fish consumption warning for three rivers

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are advising all tribal members to avoid consuming all species and sizes of fish harvested from the lower Clark Fork River from the Bitterroot River near Missoula to the Flathead River near Paradise.

Standeford heads to next level at Western

College recruiters are not just looking for the best player at the best position.

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.