Superior proclaims National Service Recognition Day

SUPERIOR - This week history was made, as one of more than 1,760 mayors in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico united in support of national service. Together, we represent more than 110 million Americans, or one-third of the U.S. population. In Mineral County Tuesday marked the second annual Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service. In Montana 36 Montana mayors participated including Mayor Roni Phillips. RSVP Coordinator for Mineral County Mary Jo Berry, welcomed members of the community and Thanked all the volunteers who are essential to the success and strengthening of countless programs and services in the community.

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Gianforte gets a look at Superior Meats new technology

When Jerry Stroot started Superior Meats in 1996, he estimates that he butchered 50-60 cattle in a mobile unit that year. Today he does that many every week at his processing plant.

Montana on track to triple last year’s fentanyl seizures

Montana is on track to triple last year’s record-setting fentanyl seizures, according to a news release Tuesday from the Attorney General’s Office.

Whiffleball games help get anti-tobacco message to kids

The students at Plains High School are being proactive about reACT.

Mineral County eyes 911 system overhaul

Mineral County eyes 911 system overhaul

Seeds, soils and Starts starts on Saturday

Thompson Falls, MT - Rain or shine, this Saturday features the early season event of the Thompson Falls Market "Seeds, Soil & Starts" from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the west lot of the Falls Motel.

MCH exec appointed to state hospital post

Ron Gleason added another role to his position as Chief Executive Officer for Mineral Community Hospital. In August, he was appointed to the Montana Hospital Association comprised of 17 trustees, delegates, and officers from Montana.

Plains City Fire Department has a new chief

Science exhibit travels to Dixon

DIXON – Students at Dixon Elementary School were in for a treat last Thursday as The University of Montana spectrUM Discovery Area’s Motion exhibit took up residence in the school’s gymnasium for the day.

Students get lesson in poultry

ST. REGIS – A hands on lesson designed to teach St. Regis students the origins of what lands on their dinner tables had them witnessing last week how poultry goes from roosting in the chicken coop to ready to cook.

Grassroots politics

Do you ever get so frustrated with an ongoing situation that you  give up trying to resolve it?   Such a national frustration is being called to attention with great clarity and interest in America as we speak.   This involves Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigning for president on the Democratic ticket.  On July 1, Sen. Sanders drew 10,000 people into the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Madison, Wisconsin. This was the largest crowd drawn by any candidate in 2015.

It’s time for FWP to follow the law on elk management

Montana’s elk population has tripled over the last 40 years. For decades we have exceeded the sustainable objective levels in most hunting districts.

Robust attendance at Clark Fork Valley Hospital health fair

With health care concerns a dominating topic these days, getting information to people is a prime focus for health care providers.

Superior locals attack the courts

The summer heat hasn’t kept local tennis players from hitting the courts.

Walking in a winter wonderland

THOMPSON FALLS – A line of cars cut through a sea of white that climbed higher and higher in elevation. The destination was a winter wonderland scene and the purpose was snowshoeing. Women band together to lace up their gear and embark on a journey through the Ponderosa Pines. The first step atop the fresh powder was invigorating and many followed.

'Better Together' and 'Red Pill' festivals coming to Mineral County

A planned appearance by one group of people in Mineral County has spawned a festival by another on the opposite end of the political spectrum.

Rights in jeopardy

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Water Compact is essential to the future of Montana’s water resources.