Montana Republicans expanded access to affordable health care

The United States’s health care system is a mess of complex regulations and layers of bureaucracy. It’s also expensive. But Republicans in the Montana Legislature have made great strides in recent years to address what problems we can at the state level.

Divisive rhetoric drives Montanans apart

Newspapers recently ran a column written by right-wing Montana politician, Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson, hitting the standard left/right divisive talking points about “woke” politics and tying any Montanan further left than Rep. Matt Rosendale to liberal philosophies

Local vendors, shoppers meet at Superior farmers market

Overcast skies with a tinge of humidity after a downpour the prior evening greeted vendors and looky-loos for the first farmers market Saturday on the lawn of the old Superior School.

Western Montana Specialty Foods founder greets Gianforte

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte made a special trip to Mineral, Sanders and Lincoln counties Thursday with stops to chat with residents, present an award and visit small businesses.

Gianforte touts successes, gathers feedback at Plains stop

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte kicked off his 56 county tour last week in Western Montana, stopping in Plains on Thursday at the Butcher’s Nook.

'Spa City' celebrates its roots at Homesteader Days

If the 2023 version of Homesteader Days, the annual celebration of Hot Springs, its history and the surrounding area, is any indication, it would be fair to say those homesteaders knew how to kick up their heels and have a good time.

Rodeo action delights Homesteader Days crowd

The rodeo announcer perhaps said it best from his press box perch above Hot Springs Rodeo Grounds on Sunday as another young cowboy fell from his mount and landed in dirt, surrounded by crazy hooves.

Thompson Falls event gets kids ready for summer biking

No one would likely have anything bad to say about a government-hosted event that actually benefits children in a really good way.

COLUMN: A real American sport

I had an interesting “discussion” with a friend a few months ago.

Community group hosts baby shower for new moms

New moms and mothers to be from Alberton, Superior and St. Regis gathered at the fairgrounds in Superior on June 10 for the first ever Mineral Community Baby Shower.

Legals for June, 14 2023

Legals for June, 7 2023

Mason Edward Henderson, 91

Mason Edward Henderson, 91

Mule trainer brings expertise to local clinic

In 1981, Steve Edwards got thrown by a mule named Casper, and the owner said, “Well, I guess you don’t want to buy this mule.”

Chisholm retiring as Plains superintendent

It would be tempting to say this is the end of the Chisholm trail.

COLUMN: The world of turtle racing

The field lays before them, chalked and ready to go.

Plains Day: An old-fashioned Montana celebration

The ominous clouds that circled the perimeter of the Wild Horse Plains were kept at bay.

Blue Hawks' Hayden Hanks signs with Boise State

Combine a weight room fanatic with a massive frame and a laser-focused determination and what do you get?

Superior fifth-grader honored for law enforcement appreciation artwork

In February, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen opened submissions for the Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest to all Montana elementary school students.

Group gathers input on proposed passenger rail route

Through a grant made possible by the Montana Healthcare Foundation, The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority has been hosting a series of meetings in rural communities across southern Montana.