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December 3, 2010 12:30 p.m.

Local pilot questions safety of airport due to misuse

Federal Aviation safety requirements are violated at the Mineral County Airport: it is not a safe place to fly an aircraft.

James Jay Dowd, Sr., 76
December 22, 2021 midnight

James Jay Dowd, Sr., 76

James Jay Dowd, Sr., 76

December 1, 2010 2:01 p.m.

Commissioners decide on two projects for FAA money

County commissioners voted last Wednesday to move forward with two projects that would continue to improve the county’s airport. Several projects were discussed, but the commissioners chose to go forward with an AWOS weather system and a revenue generating hanger and to submit them for them for the 2011 Federal Aviation Administration grant money and the state for five percent match money.

February 21, 2013 11:04 a.m.

Commissioners accept airport contract

Steve Temple, of the Mineral County Airport Board, presented the Mineral County Commissioners with a contract from Steling Engineering as part of the next portion of the Federal Aviation Administration grant process.

Flying for flapjacks
June 26, 2008 midnight

Flying for flapjacks

Dozens of pilots from across the region touched down on the Plains Penn Stohr Field’s tarmac in search of some free pancakes Saturday.

May 21, 2014 12:45 p.m.

Letter to the Editor: Free money

There are two types of hangers on the Mineral County Airport; those owned by private individuals and those owned by the county.

January 13, 2010 midnight

Thompson Falls Ladyhawks look to regain their mojo

Matt Unrau

April 1, 2011 3:30 a.m.

Plains Airport grant benefits pilots and local hospital

The Plains Airport recently received a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to update and remodel their runway and grounds allowing a safer area for private pilots and medical helicopters.

Zinke targets Glacier National Park ticketed entry system with legislation
July 22, 2023 4 p.m.

Zinke targets Glacier National Park ticketed entry system with legislation

U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke’s latest attempt to roll back the vehicle reservation system in Glacier National Park is coming in the form of legislation.

McConnell, Neesvig lead T-Falls at state XC meet
October 24, 2018 7:20 p.m.

McConnell, Neesvig lead T-Falls at state XC meet

Thompson Falls Bluehawk nation hosted this year’s Western B/C Divisional cross country meet at the River’s Bend Golf Course on the second Thursday of the month.

David (Dave) Burkhardt
December 27, 2017 1:37 p.m.

David (Dave) Burkhardt

David (Dave) Gilbert Burkhardt was born Feb. 28, 1931, in Grapeview, WA, to August and Helena Burkhart.

April 9, 2011 11:12 a.m.

Mineral County Fly-in upcoming

Last week Members from the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce went before the county commissioners to ask for funding for the Mineral County Fly-in, planned for August 13.

New hangar for Mineral County Airport
March 16, 2022 midnight

New hangar for Mineral County Airport

Mineral County Airport is eligible each year for roughly $150,000 in FAA funding that comes from aviation fuel sales.

Plains man ready to take flight in latest creation
September 16, 2020 midnight

Plains man ready to take flight in latest creation

There are creative, ambitious people in this world. Then there’s Ned Beighey.

April 4, 2018 5:27 p.m.

Soccer youth brave freezing temperatures for season opener

Wildhorse Youth Soccer Association kicked off the competitive spring soccer season last Saturday in Stevensville. Soccer players from Thompson Falls, Plains, St. Regis, Paradise, and Hot Springs braved 20 mile per hour winds and starting temperatures hovering above freezing in a friendly match against Bozeman and a league match against Libby. Only the under-17 aged team saw early season action as the younger teams don’t start the season until April 14th.

January 3, 2018 4 a.m.

Missoula International Airport gains two more direct routes

Sanders and Mineral County residents can get excited as Missoula International Airport is set to pick up two more direct routes.

Blue Hawks falter against Bigfork, Mission
February 16, 2022 midnight

Blue Hawks falter against Bigfork, Mission

When you are getting ready for a conference tournament its always good to know how the boys on top are doing.

Fly-In offers community a look inside airport
August 28, 2013 3:21 p.m.

Fly-In offers community a look inside airport

In an effort to familiarize the community with the Mineral County Airport, the board organized a Fly-In event with festivities throughout the day Saturday.

Bobcats cruise through quarters
November 12, 2008 midnight

Bobcats cruise through quarters

After a stunning 62–12 victory over the Absarokee Huskies Saturday afternoon, Superior Bobcat Tyler Stenberg could be heard saying to his teammates, “Welcome to the mountains, boys.”

December 27, 2017 4 a.m.

Missoula airport gains two more routes

Sanders County residents can get excited as Missoula International Airport is set to pick up two more direct routes.