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Kids get hooked at Frenchtown ice fishing day
The weather was perfect with a robin’s egg, blue sky day for kids who went ice fishing at Frenchtown Pond on Saturday — many for their first time. The organizers of the event were happy and helpful as over 150 kiddos registered, some as early as 8 a.m.
Water rights board faces urgent task list
A new water management board for the Flathead Reservation faces a hefty punch list of to-dos ahead of registering scores of pre-existing water rights now under its purview.

Local group assists veterans facing homelessness
At a recent meeting in Durango’s, a couple of local veteran organizations found out that honorably discharged veterans that are homeless or struggling with rent have a shoulder waiting for them to lean on.

Washington Companies to terminate Montana Rail Link lease
Montana Rail Link, the Missoula-based railroad company owned by billionaire industrialist Dennis Washington, announced Monday that it will terminate a long-term lease of its tracks through southern Montana and return them to owner BNSF Railway.

Solid performances at wrestling meets
Covid or not, all three Sanders and Mineral county high school wrestling teams saw tournament action this past weekend in a pair of high quality events in Choteau and Missoula.

Teen swims in the St. Regis River all year long
On a hot summer day, you’d count yourself pretty lucky to drive up to the swimming spot that St. Regis locals refer to as “Scribner’s”, or the Joe, and find no other rigs there.
Mineral County Sheriff's Office log
Mineral County Sheriff's Office log

Winter storm slams Sanders, Mineral counties
A major winter storm slammed into Western Montana last week, causing local school and road closures, and plenty of plowing out.
Longtime seamstress Betty Martel sells business
Her husband ran their North Dakota farm near Bottineau every day of the week. They had a young son with special needs who required 24/7 assistance as well as a few other family members who depended on help.
Mineral County Sheriff's Office report
Mineral County Sheriff's Office report

Michael “Mike” Phelps Prescott Reeder, 66
Michael “Mike” Phelps Prescott Reeder, 66
Partnership Health Center to Close Satellite Clinic in Superior
Partnership Health Center closed its satellite clinic in Superior on Dec. 30.

Red Sleighs Over Montana delivers toys to rural families
It started as a coffee-talk conversation a couple of years ago, and in 10 days, it happened. The Museum of Mountain Flying at the Missoula Montana Airport came up with the volunteers and asked for donations, and the Red Sleighs Over Montana mission to deliver toys to rural families started taking flight.
Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls
Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Longtime commissioner Carol Brooker to retire
Longtime County Commissioner Carol Brooker is retiring at the end of her term in December. Carol is stepping down from the political life to spend time with her husband, Tim, and her young grandson in Missoula after serving the people of Sanders County for the past 27 years. Brooker said, it was time go hiking and fishing and enjoy more "me time."

Superior grad returns home to open salon
Superior graduate and owner of Hello Beautiful Salon, Kaylee Ray, sort of stumbled into a career of being a hair stylist.
St. Regis mother finds comfort in foundation that supports families after the death of a child
“There is nothing that symbolizes loss or grief more than a mother losing a child,” David LaChapelle.

36-lot subdivision planned near Alberton
Locals know it as the Thompson Ranch, and when it went up for sale a few years ago many crossed their fingers that the buyer would keep it the same. But many others could see the handwriting on the wall.

Thompson Falls' Koskela named Coach of the Year
Prior to the start of the season, Thompson Falls football coach Jared Koskela was asked what he would like to see from his 2021 team.
Thompson Falls' Thilmony has strong showing at CMR Holiday Classic
Almost 100 teams of boys and girls wrestlers took to the mats this past Saturday for the annual CMR Holiday Classic in Great Falls and one of the biggest surprises was who did not win.