Superior native brings nature to life in art work

For Tempe Regan, self-proclaimed nature artist it was while exploring one stone...

County-wide trail system could become reality

In Willy Peck’s ideal world, a continuous trail would run the 77-mile length of Mineral County. It would be a trail that could be used by both all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiler riders as well as hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts.

Noxon School Board negotiates with teachers, plans to replace doors

Scarecrow Row in St. Regis

Scarecrow Row in St. Regis

Bobcats get conference win at St. Ignatius

The Superior Bobcats and Lady Bobcats split a pair of road games against St. Ignatius on Friday night, with the boys pulling out a 52-44 Western 13C conference victory over the Bulldogs.

PHOTOS: Ecumenical Community Concert

Ecumenical Community Concert

Mineral County Relay for Life begins June 28

Mineral County’s 2013 Relay For Life event takes place Friday evening to Saturday morning, June 28-29, at the Superior High School Track. The Opening Ceremony for the over-night event begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. New this year, a Flame of Hope will be lit during the Opening Ceremony and light the night throughout the event.

Speed limit

MINERAL COUNTY – New speed limit signs appeared throughout Mineral County, Thursday, in response to the state legislature passing a bill to change the speed limit on Interstate 90 from 70 to 80 MPH.

Plains high school athlete wins national award

PLAINS - Tiara Thompson from Plains High School has won a National Athleadership Grant sponsored by NCSA Athletic Recruiting and the NFLPA.  Receiving this prestigious award is an honor, one that is only given to a select number of student athletes throughout the country in all sports from football to track.  The Athleadership Grant is awarded to student athletes who qualify based on leadership in their community, academic achievement, athletics and a required essay written by the student athlete.

Missing Ronan man found

A team of search and rescue organizations from throughout northwestern Montana took part in the rescue of Troy Akers. The search began on Sunday, April 26, and concluded Wednesday, April 29 at 4:15 p.m., when Akers was found alive in a dry creek bed.

A range of emotions for 2020 Hot Springs graduates

Hot Springs High School made the most of its outdoor graduation ceremony Sunday, May 24.

Historical society collecting recipes for new publication

The Sanders County Historical Society is publishing a book of traditional recipes and photos, a project members say will explore the unique link between food and history in the region.

Cedar Thom timber project moving forward

MINERAL COUNTY – A timber project nearly a decade in the making entered a new phase recently and while it’s the phase that involves possible objections to aspects of the project, supporters remain confident logging will return to Mineral County.

Buckle Up Montana spreads safety

It’s time to kiss the Blarney Stone!

Sixth grade science project blends many fields of study

PLAINS - Sixth grade students got out of the classroom and into the Plains High School gym lobby to try out their designs for a self-propelled car, a project that combined physics, engineering and structural design.

What happened when a Tesla came to Ekalaka

An “unidentified electric vehicle” — actually a Tesla Model Y — accused of siphoning power from the local electric utility energized the gossip mill in the small eastern Montana town of Ekalaka last week, prompting front page newspaper coverage, a frantic apology and, in the end, much jawboning about the future of transportation in one of the most remote counties in the lower 48 states.

Mineral County Chamber Chatter

‘Volunteer Burn-Out’ (VBO) is rampant right now after this loooong snow packed winter. I’m going through it myself; just when I’m asking chamber members and residents to ramp-up for events. Taking on more than we can handle can be a curse to some, where others thrive with the challenge. My personnel philosophy is if I can do 2 things well, or 5 things semi-well, go with the 2 and keep my fingers crossed that I do indeed, do both of them well. My point is that we need to say “No” when asked which is extremely difficult for many of us as we want to people-please. “Passion” for the subject ought to act as a guiding force when you question if you should or shouldn’t step into the ring of volunteering. All of us have worked with volunteers who drop off the radar and the entire momentum stalls because of that person. When you raise your hand, be committed.

Town looks to cut cost on pool

Plains Mayor Brinson says town is not looking to close down pool

It was an unorthodox swim practice for the Plains piranhas on Tuesday night. Instead of practicing their backstroke in the pool all the swimmers on the team from the oldest to those as young as five years old, walked to Plains town hall where they sat in on the town council meeting.

To those involved in the hitting of our dog

To the gentleman who ran over the dog on Helterline Lane on Tuesday Jan. 19. It was not your fault and we have no idea what you could have done to avoid the accident. Thank you for stopping and getting out of the truck.

Plains Public Library celebrates centennial

The Plains Public Library celebrated its centennial in style last Saturday, Aug. 18 with a book sale, raffle, silent auction and kids’ games just outside the facility on West Railroad Avenue.