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March 2, 2011 11:34 a.m.

Horsemen headed home after a pair of losses

Plains’ Cinderella season came to an end at divisionals, as the Horsemen were eliminated in back to back games by a combined 36 points.

July 24, 2013 11:52 a.m.

An update from Rep. Schwaderer

Over the past week and a half the community overcame a difficult time where a raging fire north of Superior threatened the very homes of many people in our community. Thanks to the hard work of firefighters and various organizations locally and form out of town (at the time of this writing) no structures have been damaged and evacuations in much of Superior have been lifted.

Lady Hawks pick up win over Plains
October 12, 2022 midnight

Lady Hawks pick up win over Plains

Nothing like a pair of wins to make the sun seem brighter and the air crisper.

Softball teams prep for postseason play
May 18, 2022 midnight

Softball teams prep for postseason play

The softball postseason has arrived, with two local teams waiting to learn their fate as far as opponents go, for the upcoming Divisional tournament in Plains this weekend.

Journey of Hope cycles through Sanders County
June 19, 2015 6:41 p.m.

Journey of Hope cycles through Sanders County

THOMPSON FALLS – A group of cyclists made their way through Sanders County for a good cause last week.

August 14, 2014 1:23 p.m.

Insurance concerns grow with fire danger

ST. REGIS - Homeowners in one St. Regis housing development are worried after one of their neighbors was denied renewal of their insurance policy because the provider told them they were in a high wildfire risk area.

Fire crews battle two Sanders County blazes
July 30, 2020 5:55 p.m.

Fire crews battle two Sanders County blazes

Fire crews have been busy battling two wildfires in Sanders County during the last week.

August 30, 2023 midnight

Area fire danger remains 'very high'

With the recent rains and cooler temperatures, a few folks have tossed common sense to the wind by conducting open burning.

Montana State University President Waded Cruzado to retire next year
August 21, 2024 8 a.m.

Montana State University President Waded Cruzado to retire next year

Montana State University President Waded Cruzado announced Monday that the upcoming school year will be her last as the head of the flagship campus in Bozeman. Cruzado will retire effective June 30.

April 27, 2016 7:47 a.m.

Applicants, projects sought for County Resource Advisory Committee

Mineral County and Forest Service officials are soliciting applications from individuals to fill several positions on the Mineral County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). The committee is responsible for making recommendations on projects that provide benefit to Forest Service land within Mineral County. Funding and administration for Mineral County RAC projects are provided under the authority of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act.

Gusty winds on Sunday force ground and air resources to pull back from Beeskove fire
July 31, 2019 1:03 p.m.

Gusty winds on Sunday force ground and air resources to pull back from Beeskove fire

Sunday’s predicted weather materialized with sustained winds of more than 30 miles per hour and air resources battling the Beeskove fire were grounded due to the gusty winds for several hours and crews and aircraft were pulled from the fire line for safety.

June 25, 2010 4:05 p.m.

Burn permits extedned until end of June

Fire Managers are extending all burn permits issued from the Superior Ranger Station through Monday June 28, 2010. "Predictions of precipitation for the next couple weeks should give homeowners more time to get their spring cleaning done," says Jim Ward, AFMO. After June 28th, all burn permits will be voided and no burning will be allowed. Already, this burn season, Volunteer Fire Departments and Forest Service have responded to three burns that escaped the homeowner's control.

Project ASCENT get kids 'in touch with nature'
April 10, 2019 7:36 p.m.

Project ASCENT get kids 'in touch with nature'

Project ASCENT is ascending — like a rocket. The non-profit to help kids learn to enjoy the outdoors seems to have found a sweet spot in the hearts and minds of Sanders County and is surging into action.

Students enjoy outdoor themed camps
July 2, 2014 12:32 p.m.

Students enjoy outdoor themed camps

HOT SPRINGS – Students practiced their casts, worked on making fishing flies and learned about nature in a series of camps held at Hot Springs High School last week.

Hot Springs chief of police completes law enforcement academy training in Helena
December 11, 2007 midnight

Hot Springs chief of police completes law enforcement academy training in Helena

Surrounded by friends doling out congratulations, cake and more than a few good-natured cracks at his expense, it seemed to dawn on Hot Springs Chief of Police Tim Coleman that, for the first time in three months, life was returning to normal.

West End fire crews get hands-on training
November 16, 2022 midnight

West End fire crews get hands-on training

Training exercises can be ho-hum when it’s the same routine or project time after time.

House fire breaks out in Superior
February 1, 2017 10:49 a.m.

House fire breaks out in Superior

The quick action from a member of the Superior Fire Department helped to save a home on Thursday, Jan. 26. Calvin Berry was driving by a home on the east side of Superior near Mineral Community Hospital when he noticed smoke coming from inside.

Horsemen & Trotters run their District 14C win streaks to four
January 17, 2019 12:12 p.m.

Horsemen & Trotters run their District 14C win streaks to four

Plains solidified its third-place spot in the District 14C standings by extending its boys’ basketball league winning streak to four, earning wins over Noxon and Two Eagle River last week.

one down, four to go Pies erects first Wild Horse of Plains prototype
December 19, 2018 11:54 a.m.

one down, four to go Pies erects first Wild Horse of Plains prototype

It’s an ongoing, five-step process for Kenton Pies, whose Wild Horses of Plains project has cleared the first hurdle.

June 17, 2010 2:07 p.m.

Plains-Hot Springs players compete at Class B All-Star Game

Saturday's Class B All-Star game was the perfect ending for two Plains-Hot Springs Savage Horsemen after a great high school career. Brian Green from Plains and Reiley Winebrenner were both selected for the game and helped the Northern squad to a come from behind victory, 13-10.