Hunter numbers up of big game season-opener

The 2023 Montana big game general hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 21, and hunters in the west-central part of the state found warm fall weather and a few less animals than in recent years.

DNRC rep visits county commissioners

SUPERIOR - A representative with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation met with county commissioners last Friday to have them approve the updated fire management plan for Mineral County.

I work for you - an update from Senator Fielder

I believe one of the most important aspects of public service is listening to the people I serve and understanding what is important to you. American government derives its just powers from the consent of the governed. At least it is supposed to.

Food for thought: Can you recognize emotional abuse?

This is a two part series on emotional abuse.  Today I will examine how to recognize emotional abuse.  Next week I will discuss the symptoms in men and women who abuse and how to stop it.

Locals save woman stuck on train tracks at Plains

Plains locals came to the aid of a woman who had her walker stuck in the railroad tracks in the nick of time, pushing her out of the way of an oncoming train last Wednesday.

Legals for June, 12 2024

State on pace to collect record number of CWD samples

CWD is a contagious neurological disease that infects deer, elk and moose. It is always fatal and there is no known cure. It was first found in Montana in 2017.

Legals for April, 16 2025

St. Regis cancels July 4 events

COVID-19 concerns have prompted the cancelation of organized July 4 festivities in St. Regis this summer.

Searching for huckleberry utopia

I have a habit of jumping blindly into misadventures in the wilderness with vague directions and equally vague goals.

Hunter ed students get hands-on training at field course

To purchase or apply for a Montana hunting license, anyone born after Jan. 1, 1985, must complete a hunter education course issued by Montana, any other state, or any Canadian province.

Show of support

Shelby DeMars

Unacceptable, absurd and ridiculous

Perhaps the governor should look in a mirror. He is, in his words, acting and speaking as if he and his words are “unacceptable, absurd and ridiculous.” Look at his statements on the wolf issue alone.

Thompson Falls teams roll over Troy

Two games, two relatively easy wins.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

Another glorious week in Montana, and still hard to believe that I now call this place home.

Reporters Notebook: Historic tour of Cedar Creek a real Montana treat

One of the items on my bucket list is to hike into as many of the lakes in Mineral County as possible. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, but wasn’t sure where they were located, or how hard it would be to hike into them. When the Mineral Community Hospital offered free hikes with Jim Cyr as the guide, I jumped at the chance.

Tigers learn how to play like a family

Although the St. Regis Tiger basketball team’s tournament ended in just two games, first year Head Coach Byron Quinlan has a lot to look forward to.

The dream of flying

PLAINS - Over the skies just west of Plains in the early mornings, a small dot in the sky may often be visible for anyone looking up. A longtime Plains resident has found a hobby that doesn’t only help provide fun, but hits him deep within his core.

Superior student wins art contest

The winning drawing by Gia Beaudoin will grace the front of thank you cards sent by Energy Share to donors all around the state next year.

Mineral County budget faces obstacles

With the ever-diminishing nature of Secure Rural and PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) funding received every year by Mineral County comes a unique challenge for the county commission – keeping the already stretched county departments running.