Old Superior Schoolhouse changes ownership

People in the area know that George and Liz Gupton have carried a heavy load as the owners of the Old Superior School on River Street.

Drew Hanson to lead chamber of commerce resurrection

A chamber of commerce is a nonprofit association of businesses organized to promote and protect the interests of its membership.

Dr. Steward begins practice in hometown

Clark Fork Valley Hospital's newest physician Barbara Steward has returned home to care for the community where she grew up.

Water loss, tourism and a new Christmas tree among agenda items at busy council meeting

The October Plains Council meeting was well attended with several important issues being considered.

Ag Days packs fairgrounds with local students

The second annual Ag Days drew third-graders from all corners of Sanders County.

Ensure food security for our community

We want to thank all of our food bank supporters past and present. Your assistance keeps our doors open and our shelves stocked.

FWP chief takes responsibility for toxic culture at wildlife agency

At a Legislative Audit Committee meeting Thursday, lawmakers had their first chance to address a scathing report that showed more than half of Montana’s game, fish and wildlife wardens fear retaliation and believe the culture in the department is bad, while state auditors found a dearth of required personnel records.

Community calendar

Community calendar

Esler Foundation makes donation to support veterans

When your world has been turned upside down and back again, closure and healing are two key words.

Three Alberton students selected for National Honor Society

Three students from Alberton High School on Sept. 25 were inducted into the National Honor Society.

Hydrogen-powered drones could patrol remote stretch of I-90

Imagine a system that could provide public safety, emergency medical services, law enforcement, fire abatement and communications in one small fleet of hydrogen powered UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) that are able to stay in the air up to 13 hours and to be on call day or night in any weather.

Final decision OK'd for Redd Bull Project

The Lolo National Forest last week issued a final decision notice for a portion of the Redd Bull Project, located on the Superior Ranger District south of St. Regis between Interstate 90 and the Montana/Idaho border within the Dry, Cold, Little Joe, Twomile, and Ward Creek drainages in Mineral County.

Community garden harvest party in St. Regis

As the days get shorter and temperatures begin to drop, the end of summer gives way to fall, the start of harvest time.

Mineral County Public Library hosts Montana poet laureates

First of all, what exactly is a Poet Laureate, and what journey was taken to receive this esteemed honor?

Project submission deadline looms for Resource Advisory Committee

The Mineral County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) of the Lolo National Forest works collaboratively to improve working relationships among community members and national forest employees.

Community Calendar

9/23 The 2nd annual Clark Fork River Clean Up. 10:00 am, Sanders County Fairgrounds in Plains. Info: Eastern Sanders County Conservation District, (406) 830-8687, easternsanderscd@macdnet.org

Zinke's fight against drugs

Zinke's fight against drugs

Clearwater Montana Properties makes $13k donation

Giving back to the community is a very real and active concept in Montana.

Legals for September, 20 2023

County encourages residents to enroll in Smart 911

Last year using Covid money, then Mineral County Sheriff Mike Toth purchased Smart 911 (aka Reverse 911) and residents were urged to enroll.