Mineral County candidates Q&A

Clark Fork, St. Regis participate in track divisionals

Both the Seeley-Swan boys and girls captured the win with 201 points at the 13C Divisionals at Big Sky High School in Missoula on May 10 and 11. In the 14C Divisional, Charlo won for both the boys and girls with 156 and 208, respectively. The Clark Fork boys placed second in 13C with 118 points, and the girls placed second with 114. The St. Regis boys placed fifth in 14C with 52 points, and the girls were second with 73. Jesse Shaske of Clark Fork won both the 800-meter and 1,600-meter runs with 2:01.73 and 4:53.83, respectively. Ian Farris of St. Regis won both the 100- and 200-meter dash with 11.43 and 24.29. Trey Green of Clark Fork was firt in the shot put with 46-01.50. Carson Callison of Clark Fork won the triple jump with 36-09.00. Andrew Sanford of St. Regis won the high jump with 5-06.00. Cassie Green of Clark Fork was first in the shot put with 30-02.75. Madison Kelly of St. Regis won both the 800 and 1,600 with 2:45.74 and 6:08.19, respectively. Emma Hill of St. Regis won the high jump with 4-08.00.

Lady Savage Heat get a Friday win

HOT SPRINGS - At home Friday night, the Lady Savage Heat got their first win of the regular basketball season over Two Eagle River.

Superior Fire department warns about heating dangers

Heating season is here and the Superior Volunteer Fire Department wants you to have a safe winter. Regardless of the heating fuel you use, there are some simple safety precautions you should take. It is essential that you have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. If you haven’t done so recently, make sure you replace the batteries and test the alarms. These devices save lives.

More than 60 homes threatened as evacuation orders go into effect

Over 60 homes have been threatened by the Sunrise Fire burning east of Superior. Last week several areas including Sunrise Creek, Quartz Flats and Quartz Creek were given Stage 3 evacuation orders. Other areas, including Verde Creek, remained on Stage 2 evacuation warning. While the Rivulet area located northeast of the fire is on Stage 1 Evacuation Alert.

Hot Springs put the heat on Horsemen, Devils

What is the hottest basketball team in Sanders County right now? It would be hard to argue that the Hot Springs boys have raised the temperature of their recent games. They are coming off a 2-0 weekend with impressive victories over county rivals Plains and Noxon.

This date in history

Plains boys pick up two wins

Plains Vs Noxon

Kvelve's Comments: How much technology is too much?

Wow! I thought it may have been a dream from the 1960s, but it was a commercial on the boob tube...

Danielle's column: What to plan for when your mother comes to visit

I seem to have taken a hiatus from column writing the past few weeks, but there have been more important things going on around the county needing press other than my own meandering thoughts.

Residents protest on Roe anniversary

Dozens of protestors gathered in front of the Sanders County Courthouse on Saturday, commemorating the 38th anniversary of the controversial 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which effectively legalized abortion nationwide.

Volunteers, service always needed

I write this in response to Tony Plerini’s previous letter about Mike Bedict. I also have worked many years with Mike and respect him for his years of community service. A service that needs to restructure itself. Tony’s suggestion is one way that service can become better for the people it serves.

Local resident's relatives recount trips - Peace Studies

Four-day journey focuses on unresolved hit-and-run deaths

“Mika Matters,” “Justice for Mena,” “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People,” and “Justice 4 Aiden” signs waved above a group walking from Polson Super 1 to the Lake County Courthouse lawn Friday afternoon – the last stop on a four-day journey that began in Arlee.

Roads opened for firewood gathering on Superior District

The Superior Ranger District has opened several roads for firewood gathering through Sept. 1, with the caveat that a piece of paper is required.

Superior woman takes reins at Superior Mountain Herbs

Seasonal influenza viruses strike year-round in the United States, but most cases of the flu are accounted for during the fall and winter, according to the CDC.

Mind over Matter

Mark Heppe, M.D. of Plains knows what it is to rise up.

Burn season about to begin

The Superior Ranger District has announced that open burning season has begun. The season opened on Tuesday, March 1, and will continue through April 30. During this period, burn permits will not be required for burning that is conducted.

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Ricky Beason

Ricky James Beason passed away on May 25, 2019, while holding Megan’s hand. He left this earth a broken man and is now whole. Rick is healthy, surfing, riding snowmobiles and horses in the playground in the sky.