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Ian Farris from St. Regis wins county spelling bee
February 29, 2016 9:10 p.m.

Ian Farris from St. Regis wins county spelling bee

Ian Farris, an eighth-grader at St. Regis, won County Spelling Bee held at St. Regis school on Feb 24.

Decker Milender wins Superior spelling bee
February 29, 2016 8:39 p.m.

Decker Milender wins Superior spelling bee

On a cold, wet day in Superior, Montana, a spelling bee was about to begin. All of the 17 contestants were very nervous to start spelling in front of the whole school. The contestants consisted of fifth-, sixth-, and seventh-graders.

Odell wins Alberton spelling bee then earns second place in county competition
February 29, 2016 8:33 p.m.

Odell wins Alberton spelling bee then earns second place in county competition

Photo courtesy Zelma Kromrey

Final Five
February 24, 2016 11:32 a.m.

Final Five

Participants
February 24, 2016 11:29 a.m.

Participants

Rosli
February 24, 2016 11:29 a.m.

Rosli

Valentine's Day
February 9, 2016 11:10 a.m.

Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day, a day of hearts, candy, and flowers. When couples express their undying love for one another. When a friend tells a friend that they care, or a child tell their parents they love them. A day full of sentiment and expressions of caring. One of the most popular ways to show those emotions are with flowers, roses to be exact. According to aboutflowers.com, 250 million roses will be bought on Valentine’s Day. Americans will spend $2.1 billion on flowers. It’s the number one holiday for florist.

January 29, 2016 11:51 a.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. honored in Mineral County schools

Mineral County students honored Martin Luther King, Jr. over the past couple of weeks with projects and reports. Not just to honor his memory, but also to honor the principles for which he was an advocate. January 18 was MLK Day, and Alberton and St. Regis schools took it as a holiday, although Superior held classes.

December 24, 2015 11:21 a.m.

Blood Drive at Alberton School

December 24, 2015 11:20 a.m.

New federal policy supplants No Child Left Behind

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock supports the new federal education initiative called the Every Student Succeeds Act and says it is a much-needed policy update that will allow Montana schools flexibility to support innovation in schools and student achievement

December 24, 2015 11:18 a.m.

Alberton Children Love New Hats

For over 30 years, Rae Deschamps has knitted hats and mittens for the grade-school children at Alberton School. Monday, Dec. 14, was no exception. Armed with a basket full of colorfully knitted apparel, Rae visited kindergarten, and grades one through three.

December 3, 2015 5:05 p.m.

26th annual Alberton craft fair

December 3, 2015 5:03 p.m.

Diet tips for holiday parties

It’s the Holiday Season, and for people watching their weight, it can be the season of dread.  Office parties, family gatherings, and other events, offer plates of cookies, candy, appetizers, and drinks.  Things that can tempt even the most rigorous dieter. 

November 25, 2015 2:24 p.m.

Montana still in severe drought

September 16, 2015 6:04 p.m.

Mineral County 4-H results

MINERAL COUNTY - Mineral County Fair goers were treated with many different exhibits ranging from large animals, small animals, poultry, culinary, crafts, photography, art, sewing, home décor, woodworking, flowers, shooting sports, fishing, and several other exhibits.

September 16, 2015 6 p.m.

Confusing candidacy

A couple of thoughts about our present politics which seem so unusual, chaotic and even confusing compared to what we usually think of as a campaign for our presidency. When do Americas needs and problems get addressed?