Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Mineral County

Rumbles of thunder were an unwelcoming sound throughout Mineral County around 3 a.m. on July 18.

Volunteer group holds back-to-school drive

In just a few short weeks the lazy carefree days of summer will transition into back-to-school preparations. Families buying new clothes and gym shoes, backpacks and binders, pencils and pens. But for some Mineral County students it can be a financial strain acquiring all they need as they enter those hallways once again.

Volunteers take on Heart Lake trail maintenance

One of the more popular hikes in Lolo National Forest follows the South Fork Trout Creek to Heart Lake and then Pearl Lake in a cirque basin.

Clark Fork Trout guide shop has a new owner

Steve and Peggy Temple purchased Clark Fork Trout from Brooks Sanford about 10 years ago. They grew the business into a highly respected fishing guide service predicated on customer service with amazing fishing experiences.

PHOTOS: Alberton Railroad Days

PHOTOS: Alberton Railroad Days

Local basketball teams wrap up summer play

One thing is clear as the summer local high school basketball season winds down: there will be some improved teams as several long-anticipated, talented classes enter their junior and senior seasons.

Plains VFW getting a makeover

It is a building that in one way or another has been serving the Plains community for several decades.

COLUMN: Dream Team

One of the sports highlights of my younger days was watching the USA Olympic basketball team take to the court and beat the best of the rest of the world with our top college players.

Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Sanders County

Rumbles of thunder were an unwelcoming sound throughout Mineral County around 3 a.m. on July 18. Going on a three-week stretch of 90-plus degree temperatures and no precipitation, Thursday mornings early hour lightning strikes sparked several fires around the mountains of St. Regis and Superior.

Rediscovering home: St. Regis Resort District

The rivalry in Mineral County was a real cat fight. The Tigers, Panthers and Bobcats hated to lose to each other. It was like brothers, and now sisters, going at each other in the backyard.

Legals for July, 24 2024

Berneking is Grand Marshal, Duncan is Fair Lady

This is really a real honor and a privilege to be the grand marshal,” said Herman Berneking. “They had a lot of people to choose from and I’m humbled they chose me.”

High temperatures trigger widespread fishing restrictions

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has implemented fishing restrictions on 13 western Montana rivers that are exceeding temperature thresholds following an underwhelming snowpack and a heat spell last week that broke records in some parts of the state.

Locals reflect on the beginnings of the fair and rodeo

The Mineral County Fair and Rodeo has been the premier three days of socializing for at least 50 years, with this year's edition set for Aug. 1-3.

Superior Cemetery gets upgrades

The land for the Superior Cemetery up Flat Creek was donated by A.P. Johnson, who is considered the "father" of Superior by many residents.

Cool Summer Nights car show draws classic fleet to Trout Creek

Like all of the owners in the field of polished classic cars, Connie Leech could not resist.

Heat wave brings more fishing restrictions in Montana

Angling restrictions on several rivers in Montana went into effect July 12 due to warming temperatures and low flows. Hoot-owl restrictions prohibit fishing from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. These closures and restrictions will stay in effect until conditions improve.

COLUMN: The weight room

I will never forget the memory, no matter how hard I try or how much “Mental Floss” I use.

Red Devils use off-season for strength and conditioning

Brian Risch looked up from the weight lifting bench, several pounds of metal weights in his hands.

UM Library makes historic aerial photos available online

Some of the state’s earliest known aerial photography now is available online courtesy of the University of Montana Mansfield Library.