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Suspect arrested after three stabbed in St. Regis
A suspect is in custody after three people were stabbed in St. Regis on Monday, authorities report.
Effort to rename Libby bridge after fallen soldier headed to Legislature
When the state Legislature convenes next Monday in Helena, Sen. Mike Cuffe, R-Eureka, will introduce a bill to rename the Montana 37 bridge over the Kootenai River as it exits Libby in memory of former resident Arthur J. Rambo.

Judge-elect resigns after drug charges filed
Lake County's newly elected District Court judge has resigned after being accused of attempting to purchase and distribute drugs following a months-long investigation by state detectives.
Smalley takes oath as new commissioner
Shawn Smalley retired earlier this year after 20 years with Montana Highway Patrol. He attained the rank of sergeant and was the supervisor for Mineral and Sanders counties while raising his family in Superior for almost 19 of those years.

Paradise Center open house draws a crowd
The Paradise Center opened its doors during the Christmas season to showcase recent improvements to its exhibits.

Classroom lesson spreads the spirit of giving
Following are comments from students in Mrs. Stacy Crabb's fourth-grade class at Superior Elementary about this year's Christmas shopping trip to benefit local families in need.

PHOTOS: Santa joins Superior Lions for donation delivery
The loading dock at Darlow’s Quality Foods was the last stop for a team of Santa’s helpers (Superior LIONS) before delivering food and toys to families in Mineral County. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
PHOTOS: St. Regis Winter Festival
St. Regis Winter Festival in photos.

Plains students join robot battle
Plains eighth graders showcased their critical thinking, problem-solving, engineering design and basic coding skills during the 2024 Robotics competition.

Christmas choir fills Plains with joy
An evening of Christmas music filled the air at Fred Young Park this past Wednesday, thanks to the Plains School Choir and a talented group of alumni.

Plains teams snare wins heading into Christmas break
It was the final “tune-up” of the year for the Plains Horsemen and Trotters, and they will go into the Christmas break with a pair of overwhelming victories under their belts.

Holiday sweep for Thompson Falls hoopers
It was a holiday sweep for the Thompson Falls boys’ and girls’ basketball teams at the expense of Class C Seeley-Swan this past Friday night in T Falls.
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Long-term care residents enjoy Hawaiian luau
The weather for the Return of the Luau was ideal for the residents and family members of the Long-Term Care Facility of Mineral Community Hospital.

Plains school staff tests emergency procedures
Plains School staff members spent last Thursday practicing new emergency procedures.
New ADs take the helm at Plains, Thompson Falls
A pair of home-towners were recently named activities directors at the two biggest schools in Sanders County.
Horseman ramp up for season with scrimmage
Two things from the Plains High School pre-season football scrimmage this past Saturday: The Horsemen are going to be a factor this year, and watch out for mama!
Blue Hawks head into season with confidence
Despite the loss of two college bound players, Thompson Falls head football coach Jared Koskela is optimistic his current group will have the grit to compete in the Western B 11-player conference this season.
'This is our time': Noxon led by groups of seniors
Over the summer, during voluntary weight and conditioning workouts, members of the Noxon High Red Devils six-player football team spent a significant amount of time thinking about the opportunity at hand.
Five seniors lead Lady Hawks volleyball
This could be a very interesting and rewarding season for Thompson Falls volleyball fans. With Plains, Eureka, Florence and Missoula Loyola in the mix, it can’t help but be challenging.