Plains homesteaders share secrets in local tour

The tour kicked off with a cow milking demonstration.

Emotions run high at wolf management meeting

Emotions ran high at a seminar on wolf management in Mineral County Thursday night in Superior.

Two bald eagle chicks relocated

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks worked in close partnership with the Montana Raptor Conservation Center to relocate two orphaned bald eagle chicks last week in southwest Montana.

A new sheriff in town

MINERAL COUNTY – Mineral County Sheriff Tom Bauer may have only been in the top law enforcement position in the county for three short months but that doesn’t mean he and the other officers of the MCSO are taking their time getting used to the transition.

County gets grant to help with timber jobs

Sanders County and Mineral County were amongst the seven counties to receive federal money to assist them in the transition of moving away from the declining timber industry and toward high-growth industries.

CSKT Compact Passage will prevent litigation

CSKT Compact Passage Will Prevent Litigation & Protect Montanans

A most influential mentor

Sex offender gets 99 years in prison

Judge cites seriousness of crime, extreme conduct and attempt at concealment for sentence

Convicted sexual offender Robert Fishbaugh, 54, of Thompson

G.B. Shaw comedy hits the stage in Superior

George Bernard Shaw’s Comedy “You Never Can Tell” came to the stage at the Mineral County Fairgrounds on Wednesday evening. Jim Goss with the Mineral County Performing Arts said they were worried about holding the event outside because of the smoke from area wildfires. However, when show time came at 6 p.m., the afternoon breeze had cleared the air and people brought lawn chairs, blankets and sat on bleachers to enjoy the show.

Roadside fountain closed due to bacteria concerns

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... Paradise II, coming to a theater near you soon.

Hot Springs receives water bids

HOT SPRINGS – The town of Hot Springs received bids on the community’s upcoming water project last week at the town hall.

'Drive 4 Ur Community' to benefit Cancer Network of Sanders County

While you are out having fun at the Sanders County Garage Sale-ing, make a quick stop at Rehbein Ford in Plains on June 24. This is your opportunity to test drive a brand new Ford vehicle and donate to Cancer Network of Sanders County at the same time. Want to know how easy and fun it is to donate that $20? Just show up at Rehbein Ford sometime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., fill in a short survey and take a new Ford car or truck for a test drive. Only one person per address qualifies and you must possess a current driver’s license. Ford Motor Company will send us $20/person for your efforts. They offer up to $6,000 for this event, so we could really use 300 people to do the test drive! Being able to host this event is kind of a big thing, Ford Motor Company does not back this event for just any Ford dealership. Rehbein Ford had to apply for this event months ago. Our past success and enthusiastic participation in the community is one reason why we are able to make this an annual event.

Northwest Montana pickers prowl for wild morels

Nothing motivates people to scour the deep dark woods and examine the forest floors more than the annual hunt for Morel mushrooms.

New Mineral County Sheriff Ryan Funke takes the reins

Some unexpected remodeling was waiting for newly elected Mineral County Sheriff Ryan Funke even before he officially was sworn into the position.

Largest Lady Bobcat team begins winter practice

SUPERIOR – As winter settles into Mineral County, the varsity girls of Superior High School begin preparations for the 2013-14 basketball season.

Unruly behavior at commission meetings

I am deeply concerned about what is happening in our county and more specifically, the behavior that is occurring at our Mineral County Commissioners’ meetings.

Abortion clinics sue state over new restrictions

Montana abortion providers on Friday sued the state health department in an attempt to block a new rule adopted by the Gianforte administration’s health department that restricts how the state will pay for abortions through its Medicaid program.

Stock animals winter at Ninemile Depot and Ranger Station

As the leaves change color and the geese fly south, Forest Service mules and pack horses arrive...

Alberton resident loves working with wood

The Alberton resident has a forestry degree and for several decades he worked at the Superior Ranger District as well as the Thompson Falls Ranger District.

Superior girls begin season

The Superior Lady Cats had a tough opening schedule this weekend, but their Coach Jeff Schultz said last week that he wouldn’t have it any other way.