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January 22, 2025 midnight

Loge stands ground on rules debate

Greetings from Helena. While being new to the Senate, I am a more senior legislator. I've spent my life clearing paths, literally plowing snow on our highways, mending fences on the ranch, logging and attending important community meetings.

January 22, 2025 midnight

The case for prescribed fire

As forest research shows, the Rocky Mountain region’s natural history reveals a pattern of fire occurrence extending from time immemorial, meaning before human memory, with drastic curtailment in the early 1900s when wildfires began to be suppressed.

Superior senior leads Junior Firefighting Program
January 22, 2025 midnight

Superior senior leads Junior Firefighting Program

While others flee, firefighters run toward the danger. Being a first responder requires courage and selflessness, but when you also add in labels like “junior” and “volunteer” it takes this brave act of service to a whole other level.

Kerby James Smith, 63
January 22, 2025 midnight

Kerby James Smith, 63

Kerby James Smith

New growth at local greenhouse business
January 15, 2025 midnight

New growth at local greenhouse business

Originally from Pennsylvania, Milton Pearce and his wife worked for 18 years at the Northwest Indian Bible School in Alberton before moving to their current location in St. Regis 22 years ago.

Rediscovering home: Community spirit
January 8, 2025 midnight

Rediscovering home: Community spirit

The leadership shown by local residents jumps out from the pages of the Mineral County Historical Society file on the construction of the two swimming pools in Superior.

Knitter makes good on special request
January 8, 2025 midnight

Knitter makes good on special request

Some puzzles require a bit of unraveling. That was the case when tracking down a young lad who had requested a special-colored hat during a Halloween giveaway in October

January 8, 2025 midnight

Thompson Falls felon sentenced for illegal possession of firearms

A Thompson Falls man with two prior federal felony convictions and other state felonies was sentenced Jan. 3 to five years and 10 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for admitting to firearms crimes after law enforcement found numerous guns at his residence, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.

Steven Temple, 72
January 8, 2025 midnight

Steven Temple, 72

Steven Temple, 72

James (Jim) Marvin Harris, 87
January 8, 2025 midnight

James (Jim) Marvin Harris, 87

James (Jim) Marvin Harris, 87

Irwin Donald Bangen, 92
January 8, 2025 midnight

Irwin Donald Bangen, 92

Irwin Donald Bangen

January 7, 2025 8 a.m.

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.

Mercer to seek appointment to open 20th District Court judge seat
January 3, 2025 midnight

Mercer to seek appointment to open 20th District Court judge seat

The abrupt resignation of judge-elect Britt Cotter last week reopened a seat in the 20th District Court that had already been plagued with turmoil.

January 2, 2025 midnight

I’m honored to serve; here’s my mission

Montana, earning the chance to serve you as your next U.S. Senator is truly the greatest honor of my life. To those who voted for me, thank you. To those who did not, I’m ready to serve you too. In the military, I took an oath to serve all Americans, and on January 3rd, I’ll take an oath to serve all Montanans.

Judge-elect resigns after drug charges filed
January 1, 2025 midnight

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
January 1, 2025 midnight

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.

Seidel family takes over Jackies Flowers
January 1, 2025 midnight

Seidel family takes over Jackies Flowers

A local family has purchased Jackies Flowers, Gifts and Espresso in the old Superior School.

January 1, 2025 midnight

Thanks to all who have supported MCCF

First, I’d like to thank the many volunteers and donors to an organization I’ve been involved in for over thirty years, the Mineral County Community Foundation (MCCF).

Spotlight on the Arts: Tony Susic
January 1, 2025 midnight

Spotlight on the Arts: Tony Susic

“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.

June Augusta Anderson, 99
January 1, 2025 midnight

June Augusta Anderson, 99

June Augusta Anderson