Highlighting survivors: Cheri Minemyer

Just like millions around the world, Cheri Minemyer knows first hand the emotions of being told she has breast cancer.

Crock-Pot program helps kids learn to cook at home

Dawn Bauer is helping fight hunger in Mineral County.

'Hamlet' visits the next generation of Shakespeareans in Alberton

To be, or not to be, that is the question,” actor Ty Fanning said in Act 3 of Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet” during a performance at the Alberton School on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Business association moves forward

PLAINS – The Plains Business Association, formerly the Plains Chamber of Commerce, opened up their first meeting of the year with a little brainstorming session.  

OPINION: An update from Rep. Ingraham

On January 31, 2014 I had the opportunity to attend the 39

Alberton High School junior publishes novel

ALBERTON – Alec Managhan, a junior at Alberton High School, recently joined the ranks of published authors as he made his first novel available to the public on Kindle.

Thompson Falls Players return to stage after absence

THOMPSON FALLS – After two years of absence from the stage, the Thompson Falls Players banded together to present the community a theatrical performance of “Maid to Order.”

School Board discusses developments in academic year

PLAINS – The Plains School Board Trustees met on Monday, September 16 to tend to a variety of different issues, varying from the progress of the school expansion to purchasing new iPads for the first grade class.

Keeping in touch with Rep. Pat Ingraham

While the Legislature has been in full swing and is headed to complete its transmittal date this Thursday, February 28th, there is another rather important, though less exciting event going on as well, that of filing income taxes, less of a political event than the Legislature, however just as important. So I thought now would be a good time to share some information that might help you as you begin to file your income taxes.

Letters to the Editor - March 13, 2013

Dear Senators:

Historic Superior received stock of Yellowstone elk

The Great Fire of 1910, also known as the Big Blowup, had a tremendous impact on what would later be known as Mineral County – the towns of De Borgia, Henderson, Taft and Haugan were completely destroyed in what is believed to be the largest fire in United States history.

Indications are good for upcoming rifle season

THOMPSON FALLS – The Sanders County Commissioners held their quarterly wildlife meeting, which provided them with an update on many of the things FWP is currently working on.

Local athlete named All-State First Baseman

PLAINS – After dedicating his entire summer to baseball – living and breathing the sport, a local Plains athlete now has the title to show that his hard work paid off.

St. Regis schools address changing social media risks

Nerd gods knowingly selling an addictive product. Two billion social media users worldwide being “programmed” by tech companies and they don’t even realize it.

Hawks take 6th place at Superior Invitational

Of the 17 Thompson Falls Bluehawks at the Superior Invitational Wrestling Tournament Saturday, only one went undefeated.

Lady Bobcats finish strong at divisionals

Volleyball divisionals flew into Superior last week and the competition heated up on the courts from Thursday through Friday. The home team played against Eureka on Thursday. Fans packed the gym decked out in red, white and blue. The team’s teddy bear even had a seat in the front row.

Slow start for Superior

Low turnout continues at candidate forum

Plains High School gym was once again filled with empty seats for another candidate forum on Saturday, which was meant to give the public an opportunity to question the candidates running for county positions.

Reading day brings out book worms

Nick Ianniello

Coping choices- Signs of discontent

Dear Choices:  How can I be more productive?  I get frustrated every night when I feel I have been overwhelmed with things to do, but never seem to accomplish what I set out to do……Life is hard