Public-lands users and advocates share information in Thompson Falls

What do horsemen and hikers, educators and counselors, hunters and berry-pickers, loggers and home brewers have in common that brings them together? An appreciation for the wild public-lands legacy and recreational and economic opportunities our nation has gifted to us in this area, and to future generations.

Students showcase projects in Superior

Tech Night is reborn

On Wednesday, April 27, the Superior School District is hosting a Superior School Showcase Night. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and run until 7:30 p.m. Students from the elementary, junior high and high school classes will be showcasing their work.

Wildfire at Perma bridge burns into evening

PERMA - A wildfire spanning a reported 160 acres began late afternoon Aug. 19 near what Sanders County locals call the Perma bridge and burned well into the evening.

Robert William Pemble

This past week the amazing Bob Pemble, husband of 48 years, brother to six, father of five, grandfather of 12, set sail.

Some Sanders County parks will be tobacco-free zones

Sanders County high school students “vape” even more than Montana teens on the average.

Plains preliminary budget reviewed

The Plains preliminary budget was the topic of Monday evening’s two public meetings at City Hall.

House fire leaves Plains couple hospitalized

A house fire in Plains Sunday night has left a married couple hospitalized.

COLUMN: Play ball!

In our young minds, we were pioneers, the original “boys of summer”.

People need burn permits starting May 1

Homeowners can still burn yard debris and logging slash, but a permit is now required for burning anywhere in Sanders County.

Blackfoot offering more bandwidth and lower rates in Mineral County

Blackfoot Telecommun-ications is now offering better internet services at lower prices to Mineral County customers.

Plains Hospital achieves baby-friendly designation

Clark Fork Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it has achieved the highly prestigious international baby-friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States.

EPA Superfun nears completion

SUPERIOR – The Environmental Protection Agency presented a final update to the County Commissioners on the Superfund cleanup of mine waste in Superior.

Open burn season closed June 1

The U.S. Forest Service, rural and city fire departments and Mineral County Fire Warden would like to remind its residents that as of June 1, 2020, the open burning season will close.

Mervyn Allan Witt

Mervyn Allan Witt, formerly of St. Regis, moved to his heavenly home on Sept. 22, 2021 from Springfield, Oregon.

Bison Range opening day draws wildlife watchers

Friday, May 12, marked the opening day for the CSKT Bison Range, with over 125 visitors.

March for Life held in Thompson Falls

In conjunction with the National Right to Life March in Washington D.C., residents of Sanders County participated and marched along Thompson Falls' Main Street.

Craft show helps those in crisis

The Mineral County Help Line held their annual craft show on Saturday, Oct. 7, in the 4-H building in Superior. The Help Line is a 24 hour crisis line with an emphasis on women who are victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Candidate registration opens for 2014 elections

MINERAL COUNTY – The Elections Office officially opened earlier this month to allow candidates to register for the June election.

Shift in legal authority of government

Observations and Analysis of Shifts in Government:

Tester staff launches Veterans' Choice Outreach Tour to rural communities

Senator Jon Tester is sending his staff to 28 rural Montana communities to hear directly from veterans about the issues they are experiencing with the Veterans’ Choice Program.