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Matt Unrau
The perfect conditions
MINERAL/SANDERS COUNTY – The damage caused by wildfires burning across the state of Montana and several other states in the region have provided a graphic picture of the state of area forests and the threat posed to nearby communities according to officials and experts familiar with the situation.

Nature photography basic tips and tricks
When living in a such a beautiful place as Northwestern Montana it is hard to resist the urge to try to take some of it with you to show your friends.

Alberton Student Spotlight: Jordan Taapken
Name: Jordan Taapken

Arrowleaf balsmroot a sure sign of spring in Western Montana
Is this year a bumper crop of arrowleaf balsmroot as it appears more abundant, brighter, and in more places?

Small lady hawks team look to capitalize on agility
The Thompson Falls ladies’ volleyball team isn’t going to let a short roster stop them from having another great season.
Legals for May, 14 2025

Be bear aware in Mineral County
SUPERIOR – Students at one Mineral County school have a better idea of what to do in case of a bear encounter after a presentation last week with an expert in the field taught them some essential knowledge on the subject.
Lady Bobcats improve on court
SUPERIOR – The Lady Bobcats recently passed their halfway mark in their summer league basketball season and have reaped in an ample amount of experience.
Noxon competes at districts
NOXON – The Red Devils went to the District 14-C meet in Polson on Thursday pulling in a third place win for their boys with a team score of 76.
My first muley: Persevering and pushing onward
For the last three rifle seasons, I’ve set out to harvest my first mule deer buck.
Keeping in touch: News from committees
On Friday, January 21st, the Health and Human Services Committee which I serve on held a hearing on House Bill 68. HB 68 is “an Act Revising the Medical Marijuana Act to Create a Licensing and Regulatory System for People Who Grow, Manufacture, Distribute or Sell Medical Marijuana; Requiring Montana Residency to Obtain a Registry Identification Card or a License; Clarifying Requirements for Physicians Who Provide Written Certification; Providing Local Government Authority to Regulate Medical Marijuana Licensees; Establishing Prohibitions on the Medical Use of Marijuana by People; Expanding the Limitations on the Medical Use of Marijuana; Providing Definitions; Providing Rulemaking Authority; Creating a Special Revenue Account; and, Appropriating Funds.”
Candidates talk jobs and stimulation
The West End commissioner seat is up for election this November and residents had the chance to listen to the two candidates at a forum last week.
Former Horsemen to pass down basketball knowledge at upcoming summer camp
Former Plains Horsemen basketball players Andy Swanson and Royce Johnston are hoping to help aid in carrying on the basketball tradition that is well-established in Plains.
Hanley wins gold for Alberton Track at state
ALBERTON – Delani Hanley cruised her way to a state title winning the discus event for the Alberton Track team at Great Falls.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay
Sunshine and spring rains are making for a great continuation of the warmer weather.

Huckleberry girls shine at Miss Huckleberry pageant
Not every 14-year-old can win a pageant, much less organize one.
Elroy Allan (Riley) Owens
Elroy Allan (Riley) Owens, 61, of Plains, Montana, passed away Saturday, May 8.
Wrestlers prepare for divisional tournament
SANDERS COUNTY – With the divisional tournament right around the corner, Sanders County wrestling teams are hitting the mats hard in preparation of the competition.

Clark Fork volleyball team beats St. Regis
After running into the buzzsaw that is the Seeley-Swan volleyball crew, the Clark Fork Lady Mountain Cats made amends two days later.