Locals strut their stuff at Turkey Trot

It was 33 degrees at 9 a.m. when the airhorn blast was the starting signal for the Turkey Trot 5K run/walk from the parking lot of the Mineral County Food Bank.

Plains Day festivities action packed

Plains was the go-to place for entertainment, excitement, food and a host of vendors this past Saturday.

Halloween activities a treat for Plains children

Witches, ghouls, ghosts and vampires haunted the streets of Plains on Halloween.

Plains superintendent contract focus of public comments

The January Plains School Board meeting drew a large crowd, with attendees expecting a discussion about Superintendent Kathleen Walsh's contract and performance.

Sanders County schools put in extra safety measures

The rural nature of schools in Sanders County means emergency management planning becomes much more important because of the distance and time for emergency responders to be on scene.

The legislative process

We have completed week three of the legislative session with bills on the move in both houses.

Fair commission renews demolition derby contract

The Sanders County Fair Commission addressed several key issues at its first meeting of 2025.

Program explores youth in the digital age

Do you ever wonder if all that time on the tablet is harmful to your 8-year-old? Or has your pre-teen become withdrawn and depressed since joining the land of social media? What about constant struggles with your highschooler in simply getting them to engage in a meaningful face-to-face conversation?

Fair Board holds May meeting at fairgrounds

PLAINS – The Sanders County Fair Board met for their regular May meeting last week at the county’s fairgrounds pavilion.

Kids become everyday heroes

SUPERIOR – A group of kids recently took on the goal of improving the Superior community by providing a positive experience to anyone who is interested.

Hot Springs holds clean-up day

HOT SPRINGS – Couches, coffee tables, mattresses and washing machines were all gathered up in Hot Springs last week as the town completed its second Community Clean-Up Day of the summer season.

Forests in bad shape - an update from Senator Fielder

As Montana’s study of federal lands kicked off this summer, we began by surveying counties across the state to identify significant problems and concerns associated with federal land management. We have heard from quite a few resource specialists, federal employees, and citizens too. This is a big issue that affects all Montanans in one way or another – from the air we breathe, to the water we drink, to the power that keeps our lights on, to the way we use and enjoy public lands, and so much more.

Woods reappointed as chair of Fair Commission

A special meeting of the Sanders County Fair Board Commission was held last week to address several important issues that had been tabled during their previous regular meeting.

Superior graduate leads her new team to a title

Last weekend, the Saco-Whitewater girls’ basketball team won their first state basketball championship in the history of either school, as a co-op team in Class C. And though the team isn’t from Mineral County and probably isn’t even familiar with the area, the team’s coach, Amber Erickson, is.

Three fly free in northern Idaho

Birds of Prey Northwest releases eagle, hawk, osprey on the same day

The Veltkamps also set a red-tailed hawk free to fly above a rolling hay field that had just been mowed off Voeller Road near Worley, and then drove to Heyburn State Park to release an osprey.

Head-on collision closes Highway 200 in Plains

Matt Unrau

Wife, ex-wife take stand

Calm, collected and cheerful, Nicole Guill spent almost six hours on the witness stand Monday, testifying on behalf of her husband in the case where he is charged with felony counts of sexual assault, sexual assault without consent and incest.

Honoring local veterans

Danielle Switalski

Judge-elect resigns after drug charges filed

Lake County's newly elected District Court judge has resigned after being accused of attempting to purchase and distribute drugs following a months-long investigation by state detectives.

Classroom lesson spreads the spirit of giving

Following are comments from students in Mrs. Stacy Crabb's fourth-grade class at Superior Elementary about this year's Christmas shopping trip to benefit local families in need.