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January 31, 2024 midnight

Arctic blast wreaks havoc as pipes burst

Montana endured a record-breaking cold snap during the second week of January. Mineral County residents felt the brutal plunge in mercury for roughly a five-day stretch, before thermometers slowly crept back above 32 degrees.

Library offers educational kits for kids and adults
January 31, 2024 midnight

Library offers educational kits for kids and adults

Public libraries were almost handed a death sentence when the internet came to be, but they adapted, expanded with innovative ideas, and remain a vital service in communities.

Mary Jo Gould, 85
January 31, 2024 midnight

Mary Jo Gould, 85

Mary Jo Gould, 85, passed away of natural causes on Jan. 16, 2024, at the Mineral Community Hospital Long Term Care Facility.

Dicken, Crabb appointed to Plains Council
January 31, 2024 midnight

Dicken, Crabb appointed to Plains Council

A special Plains Council meeting convened Monday to appoint two individuals to fill a pair of open seats.

Executive director would like to see United Way expand its services
January 29, 2024 midnight

Executive director would like to see United Way expand its services

A single mom who raised seven children while working as a nursing assistant, Jodie Cross knows what it's like to live on a tight budget. She also knows what it’s like to need a little help.

UM students keep traditions alive ahead of Foresters’ Ball
January 25, 2024 midnight

UM students keep traditions alive ahead of Foresters’ Ball

Kidnapping a mounted moose head comes with challenges. Just ask the students in the University of Montana’s Alexander Blewett III School of Law.

Superior High School receives a grant for recycling program
January 24, 2024 midnight

Superior High School receives a grant for recycling program

The Zeller Family Foundation and nonprofit organization Recycle Montana teamed up to award schools funding for the purchase of a trailer to be utilized for recycling.

American Red Cross encourages blood drive sign-ups after holiday season shortage
January 24, 2024 midnight

American Red Cross encourages blood drive sign-ups after holiday season shortage

Officials with the American Red Cross are reporting the lowest number of blood donors nationwide in 20 years following a 7,000-unit shortfall in blood donations between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Grant funds new electric buses for local schools
January 17, 2024 midnight

Grant funds new electric buses for local schools

Schools in Mineral and Sanders counties will be among six districts in the state to receive new electric buses under the federal Clean School Bus Program.

Superior's Shawn Smalley oversees troopers in two counties
January 17, 2024 midnight

Superior's Shawn Smalley oversees troopers in two counties

Unfortunately, the origin of the numbers 3-7-77 seen on the flight suits of the Montana Air National Guard and most notably, the shoulder patch on the Montana Highway Patrol uniforms is elusive.

Superior's Shawn Smalley oversees troopers in two counties
January 17, 2024 midnight

Superior's Shawn Smalley oversees troopers in two counties

Unfortunately, the origin of the numbers 3-7-77 seen on the flight suits of the Montana Air National Guard and most notably, the shoulder patch on the Montana Highway Patrol uniforms is elusive.

New president brings some changes to Superior Senior Center
January 10, 2024 midnight

New president brings some changes to Superior Senior Center

Tamara ‘Tammy” Wieweck is the new president of the Superior Senior Center, best known for its Wednesday evening meals starting at 4:30 p.m.

'Hat bar' trend inspires new local business
January 10, 2024 midnight

'Hat bar' trend inspires new local business

American clothing designer and style icon, Kate Spade, once said, “A woman can conquer the world with the right hat.”

Redistricting reshapes local House and Senate races
January 10, 2024 midnight

Redistricting reshapes local House and Senate races

Thinking of running for elected office? Filing opens Jan. 11 for a slew of county and state positions.

Disabled American Veterans upgrades vehicle fleet
January 3, 2024 midnight

Disabled American Veterans upgrades vehicle fleet

The need for public transportation in Mineral County is not going to go away. It grows annually, and with it, so do the services as best as they can.

St. Regis-Mullan moving to Montana west division
January 3, 2024 midnight

St. Regis-Mullan moving to Montana west division

Pending final approval by the Montana High School Association executive board in mid January, some significant changes are on the way for 8-Player Football in the state.

Reflecting on 2023: Neighbors helping neighbors in River Road East Fire
December 27, 2023 12:05 a.m.

Reflecting on 2023: Neighbors helping neighbors in River Road East Fire

In mid-December, it’s hard to remember that only four months ago several areas across western Montana were contending with forest fires.

Major federal grant awarded for I-90 repairs
December 27, 2023 midnight

Major federal grant awarded for I-90 repairs

This past summer, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester wrote a letter of support for I-90 repair and bridge funding in Western Montana.

Sheriff Funke recaps first year on the job
December 27, 2023 midnight

Sheriff Funke recaps first year on the job

Mineral County Sheriff Ryan Funke was a keynote speaker at the Mineral County Central Republican Committee meeting last week.

Mysterious morel mushrooms at center of food poisoning outbreak
December 27, 2023 midnight

Mysterious morel mushrooms at center of food poisoning outbreak

A food poisoning outbreak that killed two people and sickened 51, stemming from a Montana restaurant, has highlighted just how little is known about morel mushrooms and the risks in preparing the popular and expensive delicacy.