Loge, French vie to be House District 14 legislator

House District 14 in Montana encompasses a gigantic chunk of real estate, from from Eastern Plains to Lookout Pass. Then, St. Regis to Western Missoula. Evaro Hill to Valley Creek onward to Dixon. Then Camas Prairie to Hot Springs and Lone Pine.

Sanders County sports gear up for Fall season

SANDERS COUNTY - Monday was the kick-off date for all schools in the county, as Plains, Thompson Falls, Noxon and Hot Springs began their first official practices for fall sports such as football, volleyball, and cross country

Legals for May, 7 2025

Syrian refugees are not welcome in Sanders County

THOMPSON FALLS — The message is clear from the Sanders County Board of Commissioners: We do not want Syrian refugees on our land, “draining” resources, “impacting” the tax base, and possibly putting everyone in harm’s way. In an official letter addressing the issue, the commissioners cite a vetting process that is “foolproof”—meaning, one that cannot fail. Ever. And so, they have heard many voices ranging from Syrians are automatically terrorists to anti-Muslim attitudes—because according to many people, being a Muslim is proof of an egregious slight against the laws of God and nature.

Legals for May, 14 2025

Mineral County Community Calendar

Thompson Falls rejects skate park proposal

The Thompson Falls Council chambers were packed for the April city council meeting, with standing room only as around 30 residents showed up to weigh in on the proposed skate park.

Plains School Board renews superintendent contract

The Plains School Board met on March 24 to address a single agenda item — one that had been quickly tabled from an earlier meeting.

Students explore their future

'Hat bar' trend inspires new local business

American clothing designer and style icon, Kate Spade, once said, “A woman can conquer the world with the right hat.”

Local delivery service makes runs to Missoula

To live in rural Montana and love the quiet life of Mineral County there is the ever-present necessity of traveling for what you need. Whether it’s a monthly trip to Missoula for groceries, doctor visits, or getting snow tires put on, everyone out here knows about the commute.

Classroom lesson spreads the spirit of giving

Following are comments from students in Mrs. Stacy Crabb's fourth-grade class at Superior Elementary about this year's Christmas shopping trip to benefit local families in need.

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.