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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.

Feds look at proposed North Coast Hiawatha rail route
A Chicago-to-Seattle passenger rail route that passes through some of Montana’s most populous counties has been included in a list of 15 long-distance routes tapped for restoration by the federal government.

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.
Biden admin looks to expand data collection on Indian Child Welfare Act cases
In an effort to better understand how Native American children are faring in foster care, the Biden administration’s health department is proposing a rule that would require state child welfare systems to gather more data about child removal cases that are subject to the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Physical therapist opens doors in Thompson Falls
Lured by the mountains and fishing in Montana, and after being offered a position as a physical therapist with Thompson Falls Rehab, a division of Clark Fork Valley Hospital, Connor Gillig has hung his shingle up in the old Subway sandwich shop in Thompson Falls.
St. Regis hosts Valentine's Day craft fair
Love was definitely in the air, and spread throughout dozens of vendor tables at the Valentine's Day Craft Fair at the St. Regis Community Center last Saturday.
PHOTO: Pool in the Park fundraiser
Angie Hopwood, was the caller for Bingo during last Monday's Pool in the Park Fundraiser at the St. Regis Community Center. Around 30 players gathered to dot bingo their cards and generate funds for a new pool in Superior. Winners had a wonderful variety of prizes and gift baskets to choose from donated by area businesses, and two black out card rounds had even bigger winnings. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
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.
Trout Creek man dies in ice fishing accident
But after Sanders County Search and Rescue and the Flathead County Sheriff Office Specialized Divers teams got involved, Chambers was recovered from the river.
Lenten lunches return to Superior Senior Center
Tammy Wieweck has been a member of the United Methodist Church in Superior for 11 years, joining after her first visit.

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

Thompson Falls wrestler Hannum medals at state
It was probably the best match of the state wrestling tournament last weekend in Billings.
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
It was probably the best match of the state wrestling tournament last weekend in Billings.
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.
Republican Jeff Stanek greets HD-90 voters
Candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 90, St. Regis resident Jeff Stanek met with voters and community members Feb. 3.
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.
New pastor settles in at Methodist Parish
Unless you are a member of the Mineral County United Methodist Parish, with churches in Alberton and Superior, you may not have known that they were without a pastor until last June.
Clean School Bus Program will reduce emissions
Thank you, Sen. Jon Tester, for helping secure funds to purchase 41 clean school buses for Montana’s rural public schools.