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Frosty's Drive Inn has new owner, new name
March 17, 2021 midnight

Frosty's Drive Inn has new owner, new name

Best known for its burgers, fries, and milkshakes, Frosty’s Drive-in has been a town favorite...

TF volleyball standout signs with University of Great Falls
June 21, 2017 2:12 p.m.

TF volleyball standout signs with University of Great Falls

Thompson Falls volleyball standout Ember Schwindt initially had a difficult adjustment as she entered her senior year.

Rattlesnakes active as temperatures remain high
August 23, 2017 1:03 p.m.

Rattlesnakes active as temperatures remain high

Recently I was walking my dogs along the Point of Rocks trail located west of Alberton, when suddenly two of the dogs stopped and growled. Just ahead of us, a rattlesnake was coiled up next to the trail with its tail shaking violently. Its head was raised as his tongue flickered toward us.

Superior Senior Spotlight: Ed Heppe
November 27, 2019 7:23 p.m.

Superior Senior Spotlight: Ed Heppe

Name: Ed Heppe

August 25, 2020 5:48 p.m.

Remember those good ole’ school days?

School days, school days, good old golden rules days. Reading and Riting and Rithmatic, taught to the tune of a hickory stick!

October 26, 2022 midnight

COLUMN: Sports word search

What’s the word I’m searching for here? Wow? Wacky? Unbelievable?

March 1, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: Winter sports wrap up

I will miss this basketball season and the group of characters who took to the courts from Sanders, Mineral and Lake counties.

Congressman deems federal government untrustworthy on eve of Trump arraignment
August 4, 2023 midnight

Congressman deems federal government untrustworthy on eve of Trump arraignment

On the eve of former President Donald Trump’s arraignment in federal court on charges related to the attempted overturning of the 2020 election, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke told attendees of a Whitefish forum that the government cannot be trusted.

December 30, 2009 midnight

Ready to take on the new year

Danielle Switalski

St. Regis woman creates Christian-based grief support group
July 27, 2022 midnight

St. Regis woman creates Christian-based grief support group

For anyone who has ever lost a loved one, they understand that grief isn’t something that truly goes away, it only changes.

Mountain Cat gridders blank Horsemen, 46-0
October 21, 2020 midnight

Mountain Cat gridders blank Horsemen, 46-0

But for the rained on and in some cases no doubt shivering home fans, it had a warm ending as the Mountain Cats stormed past Plains 46-0.

Taapken's recovery after three years buoys Mountain Cats' perfect season
October 22, 2019 10:59 a.m.

Taapken's recovery after three years buoys Mountain Cats' perfect season

Already big for his age and possessing a love for football, Jordan Taapken was playing hard in preparation for the upcoming season three years ago. He could see from playing with the Alberton Junior High team a year earlier that the team had a promising future.

October 21, 2020 midnight

Voting by mail just not appealing

Since I was 18 back in 1972 and had the wonderful experience of voting for the first time, other than voting for myself as 5th grade class president, I have never missed a general election.

Alberton Senior Spotlight: Dick Darne
November 19, 2019 8:05 p.m.

Alberton Senior Spotlight: Dick Darne

Name: Dick Darne

Jazz, funk and soul: Darby-Duffin to perform in Superior
March 16, 2022 midnight

Jazz, funk and soul: Darby-Duffin to perform in Superior

"Do you know how to tell the difference between an extraordinary singer and one who is mediocre? The “ugly” face. You know, the kind that Patti (LaBelle) and Aretha (Franklin) make when nothing matters in the world except the love affair between the artist and the song. That is Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin."

A reporter's farewell: 'My Swan Song'
April 4, 2019 12:04 p.m.

A reporter's farewell: 'My Swan Song'

This issue of the Mineral Independent will be my “Swan Song.” After this, I will be heading into a new adventure where I will be moving to Conrad with my significant other, Gus Chambers. For those unfamiliar with the small town, it is located one hour north of Great Falls. There we have a nice farm house with 20 acres in the middle of an alfalfa field!

Mineral County Community Foundation awards scholarships
May 11, 2022 midnight

Mineral County Community Foundation awards scholarships

At their April meeting, the board of the Mineral County Community Foundation made decisions on their 2022 scholarship awards.

August 5, 2010 9:37 p.m.

New principal takes office in St. Regis Schools

A new, yet old face has been selected to fill the role of St. Regis principal. Tammy Demien officially began her role as principal of the St. Regis School District this week, replacing Ed Huenemann, and while her face may be new to some, she is certainly not a stranger to the school district.

Ski-Snowboard Club holds talent show
December 15, 2010 3:13 p.m.

Ski-Snowboard Club holds talent show

It was a small show, but it was packed full of talent. The St. Regis Ski-Snowboard Club held a talent show last Saturday for the community to raise funds for a trip that they are planning.

TV show ‘Yellowstone’ generates $750M in spending in Montana
January 25, 2023 midnight

TV show ‘Yellowstone’ generates $750M in spending in Montana

Paramount Network’s popular TV series “Yellowstone,” has sparked the interest of a worldwide audience, bringing an estimated 2.1 million visitors and $730 million in spending to Montana in 2021, according to a new University of Montana study.