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Sheriff makes case for raising deputy wages
August 7, 2024 midnight

Sheriff makes case for raising deputy wages

The cost of living is stretching wallets, but for the men and women doing their best to make public safety a top priority in the county, it is taking a toll.

Fire safety team visits Mineral County
August 7, 2024 midnight

Fire safety team visits Mineral County

Federal, state, tribal and local fire personnel are encouraging residents and visitors to take precaution to prevent human-caused wildfires and to be aware of fire restrictions in place.

Sheehy rallies support at Thompson Falls campaign stop
August 7, 2024 midnight

Sheehy rallies support at Thompson Falls campaign stop

He came to Thompson Falls to meet with a packed hall of energetic voters, telling his supporters the “average” person needs to get involved in the election process.

Gianforte declares disaster after storm wallops Mineral County
August 7, 2024 midnight

Gianforte declares disaster after storm wallops Mineral County

Gov. Greg Gianforte issued an executive order last week declaring a disaster in Missoula and Mineral counties.

Loretta Mae Laursen Porter
August 7, 2024 midnight

Loretta Mae Laursen Porter

Loretta Mae Laursen Porter left this world to be with her parents and siblings on July 23 in Plains.

August 7, 2024 midnight

COLUMN: Olympic bummer

You had one job France: put on an Olympics.

Hot Springs basketball camp teaches the basics
August 7, 2024 midnight

Hot Springs basketball camp teaches the basics

The future of basketball in Hot Springs appears to be in good hands.

Superior rodeo packs the grandstands
August 7, 2024 midnight

Superior rodeo packs the grandstands

It was by summer rodeo standards a grand time.

July 31, 2024 midnight

Montana Viewpoint: Respect

I asked a friend of mine if he had ever known a man named Bat O’Callahan who lived in Trout Creek years ago and was married to my good friend Jessie O’Callahan. Whether that marriage ended because Bat left town or died, I never did know, but since Jessie had remembered him so fondly, I thought he must have been a good man.

July 31, 2024 midnight

COLUMN: Rugby Sevens

The first bit of the 2024 Paris Olympics landed in my living room this past weekend.

Blue Hawks looks to get 'stronger and faster'
July 31, 2024 midnight

Blue Hawks looks to get 'stronger and faster'

If effort coupled with condition and desire are key building blocks of a football team, Thompson Falls appears to be, no pun intended, good shape.

Lady Hawks play in Veterans Memorial tourney
July 31, 2024 midnight

Lady Hawks play in Veterans Memorial tourney

The honors keep rolling in for a pair of Thompson Falls High softball players.

July 31, 2024 midnight

Griz top preseason Big Sky polls, Cats 2nd

SPOKANE, Washington — Coming off a trip to the FCS national championship game in January, Montana was picked to win the Big Sky Conference for a second consecutive season in both the media and coaches preseason polls Sunday.

July 31, 2024 midnight

Possibility of wildlife-to-human crossover heightens concerns about Chronic Wasting Disease

Each fall, millions of hunters across North America make their way into forests and grasslands to kill deer. During the winter, people chow down on the venison steaks, sausage, and burgers made from the animals.

Rediscovering home: Superior Ranger District
July 31, 2024 midnight

Rediscovering home: Superior Ranger District

Ranchers carefully select their herds for the best genetics. Who knew that the Forest Service does much the same with trees.

Superior recycling program races funding shortfall
July 31, 2024 midnight

Superior recycling program races funding shortfall

There is a danger of the recycling program in Superior of shutting down due to the lack of adequate donations to cover the costs for the bin pulls.

Locals get a look at I-90 bridge projects
July 31, 2024 midnight

Locals get a look at I-90 bridge projects

Fall, winter, spring and road construction are Montana’s four seasons, many will tease. But summer is when the big projects must take place, so the rule of thumb is to plan for the commute to take longer.

July 31, 2024 midnight

Food bank seeks donations for new building

This weekend is possibly the time when more people come to County 54 with the Mineral County Fair taking place.

Plains softball coach tearfully resigns
July 31, 2024 midnight

Plains softball coach tearfully resigns

During a special Plains School Board session, longtime softball coach Kati Mitchell tearfully resigned as head softball coach.

Sanders County students take part in 4-H Congress
July 31, 2024 midnight

Sanders County students take part in 4-H Congress

More than 190 4-H members from across the state visited Montana State University last week for the Montana 4-H Congress, an annual event offering competitive events, workshops, entertainment and social events.