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Fair Commission embraces Golden Rodeo event
March 19, 2025 midnight

Fair Commission embraces Golden Rodeo event

Sandy Evenson and Leslie Baldwin from Tough Stock Heritage Productions, Inc. appeared before the Sanders County Fair Commission on Wednesday evening to propose adding a new program to this year’s rodeo aimed at supporting young children battling cancer.

Thompson Falls skate park idea gets tepid response
March 19, 2025 midnight

Thompson Falls skate park idea gets tepid response

During the March Thompson Falls City Council meeting, local resident and internationally published writer Sunday Dutro Sauter took the floor to present her proposal for a new skate park within the city limits.

Pep Club to organize local blood drives
March 19, 2025 midnight

Pep Club to organize local blood drives

After organizing blood drives for the American Red Cross for 22 years, Mary Jo Berry is passing the torch as an attempt to catch her breath and possibly slowdown on her community involvement.

Big Sky North Coast Corridor train route moves forward in planning process
March 19, 2025 midnight

Big Sky North Coast Corridor train route moves forward in planning process

Recently, the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority held a webinar to inform government agencies of the progress the organization has made since its inception on May 21, 2021.

Superior grad Isabella Pereira leaps into collegiate track career
March 19, 2025 midnight

Superior grad Isabella Pereira leaps into collegiate track career

Track and field season is getting underway in western Montana, synonymous with spring snow showers and muddy jump pits. But for one former Superior Bobcat track star, the sprinting and jumping didn’t end after graduation; in fact, her track season runs all year round, both indoors and out.

March 19, 2025 midnight

Wildfire Protection Plan open house

Mineral County has taken proactive measures to protect its communities and infrastructure from wildfire hazards developing an updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan for 2025.

Local hoopers make All-Star rosters
March 19, 2025 midnight

Local hoopers make All-Star rosters

The Class C all-state and all-conference basketball teams have been announced, with several players from Sanders and Mineral counties schools represented.

From the ashes: Noxon faces uncertain future
March 12, 2025 12:05 a.m.

From the ashes: Noxon faces uncertain future

Kevin Johnson sidles up to the stretch of countertop by the entrance to his Noxon store and flashes a friendly, but tight smile. He knows what’s coming; he’s heard the questions before about the town's future — from neighbors, customers and friends.

March 12, 2025 midnight

Kvelve's Comments: Spring brings sports renewal

A song has been stuck in my head lately, circulating around the bone dome and weaving in and out of the grey matter.

State B tournament bracket set
March 12, 2025 midnight

State B tournament bracket set

For local (Sanders and Mineral counties) high school basketball fans, it is the only game in town.

Spring Mack Days begins March 13
March 12, 2025 midnight

Spring Mack Days begins March 13

Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake begin next Thursday, March 13, and continued through May 10 with nine weeks of lake trout fishing on one of the northwest’s most beautiful freshwater lakes.

Monthly business journal Insights to launch in April
March 12, 2025 midnight

Monthly business journal Insights to launch in April

A new journal focusing on the economic and entrepreneurial trends that shape Northwest Montana's business communities will make its debut next month.

March 12, 2025 midnight

Motor Vehicle Division closed during registration overhaul

The Mineral County Treasurer’s Office and Montana Motor Vehicle Division are preparing to launch a new vehicle services system, which will overhaul the vehicle titling and registration process, on Monday, March 17.

Fire department puts out call for new volunteers
March 12, 2025 midnight

Fire department puts out call for new volunteers

The evening began with Frank Magee, chief of the Westend Volunteer Fire Department, thanking those who filled the old DeBorgia Schoolhouse for attending.

Air Force veteran joins emergency planning committee
March 12, 2025 midnight

Air Force veteran joins emergency planning committee

The Mineral County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. in the County Commissioners Conference Room and is open to the public.

Big game permits open for Region 1
March 12, 2025 midnight

Big game permits open for Region 1

Hunting in Montana isn’t just limited to the season of fall. It’s an ingrained culture, a way of life, a primal mindset and a state of mind.

From the ashes: The day Noxon burned down
March 5, 2025 12:05 a.m.

From the ashes: The day Noxon burned down

Jim Byler can’t remember off the top of his head when the first call came in.

St. Patrick’s Day Family Festival moves to fairgrounds
March 5, 2025 midnight

St. Patrick’s Day Family Festival moves to fairgrounds

When Drew Hanson and the newly organized Mineral County Rec Club held their St. Patrick’s Day Family Festival three years ago, it was immediately a big deal.

Rediscovering home: Superior's connection to Gideon Bibles
March 5, 2025 midnight

Rediscovering home: Superior's connection to Gideon Bibles

Superior is certainly a central character in the drama that led to the first among literally billions of Gideon Bibles found in hotels and other establishments throughout the world.

Kristy Hanson, 67
March 5, 2025 midnight

Kristy Hanson, 67

Kristy Hanson, 67