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Arctic blast wreaks havoc as pipes burst
Montana endured a record-breaking cold snap during the second week of January. Mineral County residents felt the brutal plunge in mercury for roughly a five-day stretch, before thermometers slowly crept back above 32 degrees.

Library offers educational kits for kids and adults
Public libraries were almost handed a death sentence when the internet came to be, but they adapted, expanded with innovative ideas, and remain a vital service in communities.

Camaraderie abounds at snowmobile poker ride
There may have been 100 fewer participants in the $1,000 Super Poker Ride in Haugan only due to the snow conditions, but the snowmobilers couldn’t tell because they were having way too much fun! The Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club pulls out all the stops and plugs when it comes to this monster extravaganza.
Young Bobcats fall at Eureka
It was kind of a matter of picking your hardship for the young Superior Bobcats basketball team this past week.

Executive director would like to see United Way expand its services
A single mom who raised seven children while working as a nursing assistant, Jodie Cross knows what it's like to live on a tight budget. She also knows what it’s like to need a little help.

Superior High School receives a grant for recycling program
The Zeller Family Foundation and nonprofit organization Recycle Montana teamed up to award schools funding for the purchase of a trailer to be utilized for recycling.

Henderson patrols Forest Service land in two counties
As the law enforcement officer for the Forest Service covering Mineral and most of Sanders counties, Bobby Henderson is right where he wants to be.

Loge to run for Senate District 45
Rep. Denley Loge of St. Regis will run for Montana's Senate in District 45 in the next election.

American Red Cross encourages blood drive sign-ups after holiday season shortage
Officials with the American Red Cross are reporting the lowest number of blood donors nationwide in 20 years following a 7,000-unit shortfall in blood donations between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Cold snap fuels Montana’s coal power debate
The record-breaking cold snap Montana saw this month brought days of below-zero temperatures across the state — and with them what major Montana utility NorthWestern Energy said was record-high electric demand from its customers.

Lorelei Joyce (White) Dove
Lorelei Joyce (White) Dove, 59, passed away on Jan. 16, 2024 in the comforts of home with family by her side. Lori fought a courageous battle against cancer.
Lady Tigers even record at 3-3
It was a tough way to start a week for the St. Regis girls basketball team, which was whacked by Charlo, 60-19 last Tuesday night in Charlo.
Scrappy Alberton Panthers keep battling
When you are in the lobby of a skyscraper, the thought of climbing the stairs required to get to the penthouse may be daunting indeed. But to get there, no matter the level of “daunt”, you must put one foot forward and repeat that process.

Local grapplers earn hardware at Ted Kato
Local wrestlers continued their impressive, winning ways at yet another area wrestling event.

Plains stays in mix at top of 7B
Two games against two largely different opponents and a split of those two games.
Lady Savage Heat scratch out win over Noxon
Sometimes when things go sour, it’s hard to sweeten them up. Such is the state of Hot Springs basketball, with both teams struggling to get on the winning track.
COLUMN: Hologram all-stars
When it comes to this Artificial Intelligence stuff, I’m at the very least a skeptic and at best a “show me” before I come to a conclusion.

Fair board considers new carnival vendor
New Sanders County Fair Manager Kristy Sheehan, a resident of Plains since 2001, attended her first board meeting after having been hired for the position just six days prior to the meeting.
St. Regis students cash in at Stock Market Game
The typical high school student has a limited knowledge of investing, saving, and basic comprehension of the stock market. St. Regis history teacher, Jeff Stanek, has worked for the past several years to help change the trend of financial illiteracy.
Grant funds new electric buses for local schools
Schools in Mineral and Sanders counties will be among six districts in the state to receive new electric buses under the federal Clean School Bus Program.