Local deputies honored for response to St. Regis standoff

Law enforcement officers from Mineral and Sanders counties filled the Justice Court room in Thompson Falls last week to honor several officers for their participation in the hostage and officer involved shooting last March in St. Regis.

Legals for January, 22 2025

Plains students perform spring concert

Plains Elementary choir members and musicians performed in their spring concert “Good Vibes” for over 400 attendees last Tuesday evening in the school gymnasium.

Local prodigy performs concert at Paradise Center

The Paradise Center hosted a free recital by homegrown pianist Moses Swedberg.

Mullan Road conference returns to St. Regis

The annual Mullan Road Conference returns to its birthplace as the original gathering was held when the John Mullan statue in St. Regis was rededicated in 1989.

Great Burn Conservation Alliance seeks volunteers

The ‘Trail Ambassador’ program is being conducted with collaboration between the Forest Service and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks as all three entities joined forces to make this work.

Elizabeth L. "Beth" Smith

Raised in Plains, Montana, Beth was a wild child from day one by all accounts.

County touts "Great American Smokeout"

The Great American Smokeout is always held the Thursday before Thanksgiving. This year, the date to mark on the calendar is Thursday, Nov. 18.

John Walter “JW” Marrinan

John Walter “JW” Marrinan was born May 9, 2009, in Polson, Montana.

TV show ‘Yellowstone’ generates $750M in spending in Montana

Paramount Network’s popular TV series “Yellowstone,” has sparked the interest of a worldwide audience, bringing an estimated 2.1 million visitors and $730 million in spending to Montana in 2021, according to a new University of Montana study.

Noxon bridge assessed for repairs

Bridges are divided into three parts. The deck, which is the part driven on. A super-structure, which holds the deck up, and then a sub-structure which takes the load from the super-structure and transfers it into the ground which is the foundation.

Fundraiser set up for injured Highway Patrol trooper

The Montana Highway Patrol trooper who was grievously injured during an incident involving a four-time convicted felon in northern Lincoln County last week has been identified and a fundraiser has been launched to support him and his family.

Community Notes

Are you ready for the Mineral County “Smokin’ Hot” Fair? It is just around the corner!

Better Business Bureau warns: Beware of tax identity theft this season

The Better Business Bureau Northwest & Pacific is warning the public about the dangers of tax identity theft this tax season.

Area to see unhealthy air quality today

Current Situation and Today’s Forecast

Health concerns related to the Flat Creek-Iron Mountain Mine

Citizens need to follow the rules of the road

Big plan revealed at chamber meeting

The Thompson Falls Business Chamber Meeting was held last Friday at Minnie’s Montana Cafe. There was one large topic discussed during the meeting.

Public library expands digitized services

SUPERIOR – The Mineral County Public Library announced that it now offers access to a collection of digitized historic and current Montana state government information through its own library catalog.

Health Clinic construction in final stages

The construction of the new medical clinic in St. Regis is reaching its final stages and the finishing touches should be done by the end of January to early February.