Thompson Falls gets an urban tree health check

A statewide tree inventory has recently taken place by the Department of Natural Resource Conservation gathering vital information on urban forests, including in Thompson Falls.

Community Hospital CEO steps down

Mineral Community Hospital CEO Ron Gleason turned in his letter of resignation late last week. Gleason has been at the hospital for nearly four years and brought with him over 25 years of experience with small, rural critical access hospitals.

County's Food Commodity Program opens in new quarters

The St. Regis Visitor Center has a new addition — thanks in part to residents, Glenn Koepke and Patti Curtin. The building is used for the Mineral County Food Commodity Program where boxes can be assembled and distributed to those in need.

Hot Springs celebrates Chinese New Year

Community members in Hot Springs celebrated the Chinese New Year with a parade that featured a 30-foot dragon dancing down Main Street on Saturday afternoon, followed by an Asian potluck dinner and family lantern event at Circle Square Park.

Norman Lester Brovold

Norman Lester Brovold

Honors and awards celebrated at annual banquet

St. Regis Business Professional of America (BPA) and Future Farmers of America (FFA) held their annual member, parent and community banquet on May 20 in the St. Regis gym. There were 16 BPA members this year, and 42 FFA members.

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Playground open for business in Thompson Falls

THOMPSON FALLS - In what started as an old playground site, the area at Rose Garden Park is now home to the newest playground in the city. On April 15, members of the community as well as eager kids came to witness the grand opening.

Blackfoot helps schools with remote learning

As part of its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Blackfoot Communications is committed to helping its communities lessen any challenges during this difficult time.

St. Regis sidewalk work begins April 1

St. Regis residents will remember last year that there was discussion of extending the sidewalk for safer travel to the Community Park.

Eva Horning Park to receive equipment upgrade

Long-time Superior resident and park namesake, Eva Horning, would be proud of what the Mineral County Community Foundation (MCCF) is planning to do with the Eva Horning Park. For the first time, the MCCF approved to earmark $5,000 of its annual distribution of funds as seed money to fund a community project to upgrade and expand the playground at the park.

Annual community Christmas program searching for local talent

St. Regis Annual Christmas Bazaar

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Mineral County Democrats potluck will take place Friday, Dec. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Rockin Rodeo in Superior. Contact Denyse Traeder at 822-0771.

Locals welcome return of West End yard sale

Since the mask mandate ended and social distancing was removed, a pattern has emerged.

Thompson Falls hosts 27th annual Chicken Jamboree

The annual Chicken Jamboree at Thompson Falls was once again a hit with the local community.

County food drive underway with goals of $10,000 and 5,000 pounds

Mineral Community Hospital’s mission statement is “to improve the health and quality of life of our community” and their annual food drive is a step in that direction according to Monte Turner who helps to organize the annual event.

Allie (Bailey) Adams, 93

Allie Fair Adams, 93, passed away Nov. 5 at the Mineral Community Hospital Long-Term Care Facility. Known locally as the Cat Lady, she cared for the many animals people abandoned on her property. She couldn’t stand to see any animal or person in need and her compassion knew no bounds. Her open and giving nature enabled her to help many in this community either on the job at the Mineral Community Hospital and Nursing Home or in her private life. Yet few knew she was a gifted primitive artist who painted landscapes which she gave away freely. She had wanted to spend her retirement painting, but, instead, she spent it as she had her entire life, caring for others.

Thompson Falls trail project receives substantial RTP grant

THOMPSON FALLS – Montana State Parks recently announced grants to various community projects through its annual Recreational Trails Program.

Mineral Community Hospital looks to the future

SUPERIOR – The new chief executive officer at Mineral Community Hospital may have only been on the job for a few months but he and the rest of the staff are already well into reshaping the facility on numerous fronts.