Preparation, storage of morels likely cause of illnesses at Bozeman restaurant

An investigation into what killed two people and left more than 50 others sick who ate at Dave’s Sushi in Bozeman earlier this year found morel mushrooms, and possibly their storage and preparation, were the likely causes of the illnesses, according to a report released Wednesday.

Flathead Lake's low water level prompts disaster declaration request

Flathead County commissioners asked Gov. Greg Gianforte on Monday to issue a disaster declaration for Flathead and Lake counties owing to the repercussions of Flathead Lake’s diminished water level.

Patriot Front members jailed, banned from downtown Cd'A

A Kootenai County judge sent five members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front to jail Friday and banned them from the city's downtown area for a year, following their conviction for conspiracy to riot, a misdemeanor.

Teen drug prevention focus of Superior presentation

Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine and several others.

Passport in Time, YCC volunteers visit Savenac Nursery

Keeping the Savenac Nursery in Haugan in pristine condition comes mostly from volunteers, with the bulk of help from Passport in Time.

Alberton celebrates its history at Railroad Days

At an elevation of 3,055 feet, Alberton sits on I-90 at the southern tip of Mineral County with a rich history of railroads.

ATV riders meet at West End for annual poker ride

The West End ATV Association is an ATV club made up of locals primarily from DeBorgia, Haugan and Saltese.

PHOTO: Pioneer celebration dinner at Plains

The community is invited to a free dinner that will be taking place at Plains Fred Young Park, July 22, from 5:30 – 8:30, in celebration of our pioneer heritage.

Sanders County Fair Board finalizes details

Sanders County Fair Board was busy at last Wednesday’s meeting making final preparations for the fair, carnival and rodeo.

Paradise Legion Club in need of new septic

During the well-publicized Paradise sewer project battle, the American Legion Club, one of two businesses in the town and the largest producer of sewage, had to walk a fine line.

Pickleball craze hits Montana courts

The dude in the pickle costume marching in the Plains Day parade might have been a harbinger of things to come.

Montana adds protections for kids in private residential treatment programs

As a teenager attending Chrysalis Therapeutic Boarding School for Girls, a private, alternative therapeutic program in Eureka, Montana, from 2001 to 2004, Meg Appelgate was subjected to emotional abuse and not given medical care for injuries from physical labor such as baling hay, chopping wood, and moving rocks, she said.

Bill aims to ease path to homeownership for volunteer firefighters

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester recently introduced a bill aimed at increasing affordable housing for volunteer firefighters and other first responders to bolster recruitment and retention.

Legals for July, 12 2023

Legals for July, 12 2023

First responders hone skills in active-shooter drill

With increasing social instability creeping through the nation, more doors are being locked, car keys are no longer left dangling from the ignition, and security cameras are being installed nearly everywhere.

Noxon fireworks trailer destroyed in post-Fourth blaze

You can see it in his eyes, even though he tries to suppress the hurt.

Fugitive recaptured after manhunt in Plains

A fugitive who reportedly slipped out of his handcuffs and escaped custody July 9 in the Plains area was recaptured by local law enforcement officers July 10.

G Joan "Joanne" Gregory, 81

G Joan "Joanne" Gregory, 81

Legislative districts modified for state elections

As the dust continues to settle on the last legislative session, boundaries that affect Mineral and Sanders counties have had some modifications.