Mineral County Relay for Life begins June 28

Mineral County’s 2013 Relay For Life event takes place Friday evening to Saturday morning, June 28-29, at the Superior High School Track. The Opening Ceremony for the over-night event begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. New this year, a Flame of Hope will be lit during the Opening Ceremony and light the night throughout the event.

Preparing the garden for recovery

On Saturday county residents gathered at the Recovery Garden in Superior to participate in the annual garden planting party.

An update from Rep. Ingraham

When the legislature adjourns it does not just go home and wait for the next election, legislators continue to serve their constituents on a personal level, attend meetings and for many of them, serve on interim committees.

Senator Fielder reaches number two spot in state GOP

Bozeman, MT – With a massive groundswell of support, Northwest Montana’s freshman Senator, Jennifer Fielder (R) Thompson Falls, was elevated to the number two spot in the Montana Republican Party during the state convention June 7-8 in Bozeman.

Fresh faces add depth to Lady Tigers

The St. Regis Lady Tiger basketball team began summer practices last week with larger numbers than the squad has seen in recent history.

MHSA accepts Alberton/St. Regis football co-op

They are going to be the only Timberwolves in Montana next year.

Annual ATV Poker Run surpasses lat year's numbers

TROUT CREEK – The Cabinet Ridge Riders held their 9th annual ATV Poker Run Saturday and saw more numbers than last year.

Plains Day deemed a great success

PLAINS – The streets of Plains were flooded with people for the 51st annual Plains Day event, an event that offers family-friendly fun to all those in attendance.

Pro-life supporters rally in St. Regis

In March Mineral County resident Joan Carol attended a Pro-Life Rally in Kalispell featuring a series of guest speakers as well as a “Walk of Remembrance” where balloons were held and then released by attendees.

Japanese dolls showcased in Plains

PLAINS - The Methodist Church in Plains played host to one of the leading experts in a unique art form on Friday. Alan Pate of St. Ignatius has been studying and working with ningyo or Japanese dolls for the better part of two decades.

Ninth annual ATV Poker Run to be held in Trout Creek

TROUT CREEK – The Cabinet Ridge Riders will be having their 9th annual ATV Poker Run this Saturday. The rally will start at the Lakeside Motel and will offer participants plenty of opportunity to discover Montana’s wilderness and wildlife.

FWP plans to release grizzlies into the Cabinets

THOMPSON FALLS – Members of the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks met with county commissioners on Wednesday to discuss the transportation of grizzly bears into the Cabinets in Lincoln County, just north of the Sanders County border.

Soaring to a state championship

It’s been over a week since their history making state track and field championship and for Superior Bobcats Nicole Stroot, Kinzie Cooper and Geneva Plakke the victory still hasn’t sunk in.

Kay and company make a splash at All-Star game

Adam Kay doesn’t want another quarterback. But then again why would he after a championship season were the receiver was found time and time again by Billy Smith.

MDT seeks public comment on proposed signage improvements

MDT proposes an Interstate wrong-way signing upgrade project that is slated for four counties within the MDT Missoula District.

FWP advises to leave young animals alone

As spring turns to summer, Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks (FWP) receives a large number of calls regarding deer fawns and other young wildlife. FWP urges the public not to pick-up deer fawns, even if they appear sick or in need of help. Often, the adult deer is close by, or will be returning to its fawn soon. Left alone, a fawn might have a chance in the wild; but once it is picked up and picks up human scent, it is more likely to be abandoned.

Starting and maintaining a neighborhood watch program

Starting a Neighborhood Watch

Mineral County Commissioners Briefs

Bluehawks golf team takes third at state

THOMPSON FALLS – The boy’s Bluehawks golf lived up to their expectations at the state tournament in Bigfork, bringing home the third place prize.

FWP reminds everyone to "Inspect. Clean. Dry."

This spring and summer remember to inspect, clean and dry your boats, trailers and fishing gear to stop aquatic hitchhikers from taking hold in Montana.