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Superior students celebrate Veterans Day
November 17, 2010 2:26 p.m.

Superior students celebrate Veterans Day

American flags hung from businesses and the expanse of the memorial bridge in Superior was lined with red, white and blue ribbons. A sign placed by Wells Fargo read, “We honor and thank our veterans.”

Supaman flies into local schools with message of hope and respect
May 10, 2017 10:34 a.m.

Supaman flies into local schools with message of hope and respect

There are very few, if any, other people who combine the modern sound of Hip Hop with traditional Native American music.

Superior students excited for European tour
March 16, 2022 midnight

Superior students excited for European tour

One really can’t refer to them as "field trips" when the kids are flying seven time zones from home to Europe.

Student art show opens at hospital
January 18, 2017 4 a.m.

Student art show opens at hospital

Many local students are getting the chance to show off their artistic skills as the Student Art Show reception was held on Jan. 10 at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital near Plains.

Former Paradise Elementary to host holiday show
December 14, 2016 4 a.m.

Former Paradise Elementary to host holiday show

The intrepid explorers have finally reached Paradise.

You're never too old to learn a new skill
July 3, 2015 1:25 p.m.

You're never too old to learn a new skill

HOT SPRINGS - You are never too old to learn something new, whether it is a craft, a new skill or perhaps a field of study and Donald Safford of Hot Springs has proven that to be true. At the age of 75, Safford not only has invested himself in the art of flint knapping, but also in the throwing of atlatl darts. All of this was done because of an interest in digging in dirt.

November 29, 2013 2:02 p.m.

Interim CEOs meet with communities

MINERAL COUNTY – In a series of meetings held across the county, residents were given the opportunity to voice any concerns about Mineral Community Hospital and Mineral Regional Health Center to the interim chief executive officers.

Stakeholders show off possibilities for Fish Creek recreation
June 11, 2025 midnight

Stakeholders show off possibilities for Fish Creek recreation

Within days of the application deadline for Montana residents to be considered for a position on the new Fish Creek Collaborative, a ‘sort of’ VIP field trip took place.

Mineral County Fair parade in photos
August 7, 2024 midnight

Mineral County Fair parade in photos

Mineral County Fair parade in photos

Tigers claim 14C basketball championship
February 21, 2024 midnight

Tigers claim 14C basketball championship

Chaos comes in many forms. It can be horrible or it can, believe it or not, be beneficial.

Superior Bobcats ramp up for hoops season
November 22, 2023 midnight

Superior Bobcats ramp up for hoops season

As is often the case given the cyclical nature of high school athletics, rosters change yearly, sometimes in a major way that launches a rebuilding effort.

Lori Dove Memorial Easter Egg Hunt
April 23, 2025 midnight

Lori Dove Memorial Easter Egg Hunt

The Lori Dove Memorial Easter Egg Hunt at Eva Horning Park in Superior was held last weekend. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)

August 21, 2014 5:14 p.m.

A solution in search of a problem

I see that some Montana Legislators are going to be pushing the “Sheriffs First” legislation again this coming January. It must be close to the umptieth time this anti-federal government idea has been brought to the legislature, but it still hasn’t passed, and with good reason; it’s a bad idea and has little to no support from Montana Sheriffs.

May 6, 2008 midnight

Didn't come up with the same planning board results

I read Ron Olfert’s letter in the May 1st Ledger and, after reading what Ron wrote, decided to read Title 76 of Montana Code Annotated. I find it strange that I did not come away with the same understanding of a growth policy that Ron presented in his letter. For instance, Ron states “… a growth policy must be implemented. The implementation document is the zoning law …”   76.1.601(3)(f) states a growth policy must include an implementation strategy that includes: (i) a timetable for implementing the growth policy; (ii) a list of conditions that will lead to the revision of the growth policy; and (iii) a timetable for reviewing the growth policy at least once every five years and revising the policy if necessary. But 76-1-601(2) states: “The extent to which a growth policy addresses the elements listed in subsection (3) is at the full discretion of the governing body.” This means (3)(f), the implementation strategy, doesn’t have to be considered by the governing body.

PHOTOS: Superior High School prom
March 20, 2024 midnight

PHOTOS: Superior High School prom

Students dazzle at the Superior High School prom on Saturday night.

Superior Outdoor School marks its 57th year
May 28, 2025 midnight

Superior Outdoor School marks its 57th year

The Savenac Nursery in Haugan has a tremendous history and welcomes visitors, but this year it’s closed.

Life coach offers advice on keeping resolutions for 2023
January 11, 2023 midnight

Life coach offers advice on keeping resolutions for 2023

2023 – A new year, a new you! Or at least that’s the customary motto every January.

Back porch 'saloon' offers escape to the old West
August 21, 2024 midnight

Back porch 'saloon' offers escape to the old West

Plains residents Dan and Pat Johnson were looking for a good way for friends and family to “come over, relax” and forget about everything going on these days.

Even in cold weather, get out and play!
January 18, 2017 9:30 p.m.

Even in cold weather, get out and play!

With frigid temperatures outside, it may be hard to get motivated to bundle up and get some fresh air with your kids. This can result in a bad case of “cabin fever”. Outdoor play is not only essential for healthy brain development in children, it is also fun. But even though many parents believe outdoor play is beneficial, fewer children are spending time outside. Researchers have looked into this and have identified several reasons parents “keep” kids indoors including safety concerns and time constraints.

May 26, 2010 1 p.m.

Danielle's column: Getting active

I have been inexcusably lazy for the past eight months. Last summer when I was unemployed back home I had nothing to do but run. Then when I moved to Plains I dedicated all of my time and energy to reporting, and though it pains me to admit, my couch.