Superior Fire Department

280 free smoke alarms installed in more than 100 homes

Shirley Mancini had only one smoke alarm in her Superior home.

Sanders County Sheriff's report - Aug. 11-17

Excerpts from the Sanders County Sheriff’s report week of 8/11 to 8/17

COLUMN: Amazing Alberton Panthers

It felt like I just watched a classic John Wayne movie, where he fights to the bitter end and is remembered as a hero.

Lady Bobcats outlast St. Regis in tight match

In what was the first meeting of the 2022 volleyball season this past Wednesday between the two rivals located just 14 miles apart along I-90, and Homecoming for one of them to boot. And both teams had enough energy to be factors in a regional, special format tournament that was held most of Saturday in Superior, St. Regis and Alberton.

Insuring the energy future of the family farm

One of the hardest parts of ranching or farming a multi-generational agricultural entity is the constant knawing sensation that a perfect storm of weather problems and low livestock or crop prices may stress the operation to the point that the bank won’t even offer an operating loan. Rural Montanans know that feeling or know someone who does.

Water compact opposed by commissioners

Woman who set bobcat free at Frazier Fur Farm sentenced

The second of a pair of animal rights activists who terrorized the fur industry during a cross-country rampage in 2013, including setting a bobcat loose at the Frazier Fur Farm in Plains, was sentenced to 21 months in prison last week.

New reporter, photographer joins Clark Fork Valley Press staff

The Clark Fork Valley Press has a new face as Plains native and long-time resident Douglas Wilks has taken over as reporter and photographer.

Destination Imagination challenges St. Regis student

Volunteers help renovate shelter

THOMPSON FALLS – Volunteers came together to give Thompson River Animal Care Shelter a facelift on Saturday, utilizing a $5,000 renovation grant.

Voting and an individual's responsibility

The right to vote is well established in our Constitutions. Article 1, Section 2, Clause 1 of the US Constitution states that members of Congress are to be chosen by the people.

Irwin Donald Bangen, 92

Irwin Donald Bangen

Food for Thought: What is mediation and why do it?

The traditional use of lawsuits for resolving problems is giving way to alternative methods.

Superior Meats expands operations

Jerry Stroot isn’t shy bragging about his crew at Superior Meats.

Kvelve's Comments: String some lights and enjoy the season

I’ve long suspected that if we are recycled souls, I may have been a chicken-soup promoting grandma...

COLUMN: Connection to nature

I miss camping. And as the word “miss” implies, it has been a long time since I headed into the great outdoors to “rough” it, escape humanity, be one with nature.

Suicide rate high in state

MINERAL/SANDERS COUNTY – According to statistics provided by Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Suicide Prevention Coordinator Karl Rosston, Montana consistently has one of the highest rates of suicide per capita in the country.

Mineral, Sanders counties election results

As it was across the country, voters in Sanders and Mineral counties cast their ballots in record numbers.

St. Regis golf draws ample numbers

Last season only two players turned out for the St. Regis High school golf team. The good news is both are back this year along with a bunch of other players.

Ends don't justify means

By Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen