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Deputy Hureau takes post as DUI Task Force coordinator
February 28, 2024 midnight

Deputy Hureau takes post as DUI Task Force coordinator

The Mineral County DUI Task Force at a recent special meeting welcomed its new coordinator, Matthew ‘Matt’ Hurteau, who is a patrol deputy with the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office.

Searching the wilds of Montana for the elusive winged raptor
February 28, 2024 midnight

Searching the wilds of Montana for the elusive winged raptor

On a brisk Saturday morning wildlife biologist Brian Baxter and a group of avid bird watchers assembled at Beagle’s Bakery & Expresso in Thompson Falls.

Group discusses daycare dilemma in Sanders County
February 28, 2024 midnight

Group discusses daycare dilemma in Sanders County

Similar to many other regions of Montana, Sanders County suffers from a lack of childcare facilities within its boundaries.

Patricia I. Nakasone, 69
February 28, 2024 midnight

Patricia I. Nakasone, 69

Patricia I. Nakasone

February 28, 2024 midnight

COLUMN: Basketball recap

In many ways, it was awesome to watch the Class C and B Divisional tournaments this past weekend in Pablo and Frenchtown.

St Regis boys finish fourth at divisional
February 28, 2024 midnight

St Regis boys finish fourth at divisional

While watching their likely second round opponent, Manhattan Christian, take apart a solid Drummond team during the Western C Divisional tournament this past weekend in Frenchtown, St. Regis assistant basketball coach Brandon Iverson summed up the task at hand regarding the top-seeded MC Eagles.

February 21, 2024 midnight

Public chimes in on proposed Lolo Forest plan

Nearly 40 people came as far as Deer Lodge, Polson, Seeley Lake along with Thompson Falls and Missoula to the St. Regis Community Center last week. Everyone was interested, concerned, or already involved in the Lolo National Forest Revision that is creeping along.

February 21, 2024 midnight

COLUMN: Cornhole scholarships?

It’s hard to get me to say “I can’t believe that” in today’s world.

Tigers claim 14C basketball championship
February 21, 2024 midnight

Tigers claim 14C basketball championship

Chaos comes in many forms. It can be horrible or it can, believe it or not, be beneficial.

Mineral Chamber elects new leadership
February 14, 2024 midnight

Mineral Chamber elects new leadership

With an enthusiastic group of around 60 people, with 50 voting members, the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce held its first election Wednesday evening in the St. Regis Community Center.

Plains Council OKs fees for public documents
February 14, 2024 midnight

Plains Council OKs fees for public documents

Plains Council unanimously passed Freedom of Information Act fees during Monday night's council meeting.

February 14, 2024 midnight

A rube arrives in Trout Creek

I had been eyeballing a piece of property in Trout Creek for about a year. It was cheap enough, I had the money, why not? So, I bought it.

Thompson Falls wrestler Hannum medals at state
February 14, 2024 midnight

Thompson Falls wrestler Hannum medals at state

It was probably the best match of the state wrestling tournament last weekend in Billings.

February 14, 2024 midnight

St. Regis boys No. 1 seed for 14C tourney

The results are in, and the St. Regis boys are the basketball winners.

Blue Hawks primed with wins over Troy, Superior
February 14, 2024 midnight

Blue Hawks primed with wins over Troy, Superior

Hitting your stride when the playoffs come to town is always a good thing.

February 14, 2024 midnight

Rosendale launches Senate campaign; Trump endorses Sheehy

Eastern Montana’s Republican Congressman Matt Rosendale ended months of teasing a possible bid for U.S. Senate on Friday by officially declaring his candidacy for the race, kicking off what is sure to be a heated Republican primary.

Local wrestlers bring home hardware from state
February 14, 2024 midnight

Local wrestlers bring home hardware from state

It was probably the best match of the state wrestling tournament last weekend in Billings.

Trotters can't snap slide in tough loss to Eureka
February 14, 2024 midnight

Trotters can't snap slide in tough loss to Eureka

The meat of the Western 7B conference schedule has not been good for the Plains Trotters.

St. Regis students bake Valentine’s cookies for annual fundraiser
February 7, 2024 midnight

St. Regis students bake Valentine’s cookies for annual fundraiser

The cafeteria at St. Regis School on Feb. 3 was filled with the sweet aroma of warm sugar cookies, around 840 of them.

Tester's field rep hears from local residents
February 7, 2024 midnight

Tester's field rep hears from local residents

Last Tuesday, the Superior Volunteer Fire Department training room became the mobile office for two of Sen. Jon Tester’s couriers saving a trip to Missoula for Mineral and Sanders counties constituents to share information, opinions, and ideas.