Unique Emporium to close doors for good in April

PLAINS- Raylene Katana loves antiques and she loves Montana. It would seem strange at first then to learn that she is leaving them both behind for the sunny shores of southern California. Raylene is closing her second hand collectible shop, the Unique Emporium in Plains, and is moving to San Diego to be closer to family.

Update from the state capitol

Legislative Update from the Capitol:

Remembering Angie: A light that shown throughout the community

Saturday afternoon I checked my Facebook page and stared in disbelief at the posts on my news feed. Posts that sent love and prayers to the friends and family of Angela Gardner. Posts that expressed the sadness of the entire community for the loss of a key source of brightness in our lives.

Defense Wins Championships

The old adage of “defense wins championships” was alive and well in Superior this week, as the boys basketball team kept the defensive pressure on both Noxon and St. Regis to win two critical games capping off a 31-5 regular season.

Upcoming pesticide training and certification courses

In Montana, the State Department of Agriculture issues private pesticide applicator’s licenses for people interested in purchasing and applying restricted-use pesticides to property they rent, own or lease; or applying general-use pesticides on lands of their immediate neighbors. Pesticide is a collective term including herbicides, insecticides and rodenticides. MSU Extension coordinates the educational component of the licensing process. Commonly applied restricted use products include the herbicide Tordon 22k and strychnine baits used for northern pocket gopher control.

Letters to the Editor - Feb. 13, 2013

Montana State Library releases videos highlighting impact of libraries

(SUPERIOR)--- The Montana State Library and Mineral County Public Library are pleased to announce the release of a series of three videos that highlight the impact libraries have on the lives of Montanans.  The videos feature Montana library users and Montana librarians from around the state.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report - Jan. 23, 2013

Sanders County sheriff’s report 01/13 – 01/19

Skijouring guidelines

2013 Whitefish Winter Carnival - World Ski Joring Championships Rules

Local man to enter World Skijoring Championship

TROUT CREEK – On a brisk Friday afternoon, Jason Helvey takes to his homemade track to condition his two horses, Aspen and Blue in the joys of skijoring.

Water compact opposed by commissioners

Students see the importance of their studies

After studying six of the 10 systems of the human body, the students of Stacy Crabb’s fourth grade class saw the real world applications of their knowledge.

Holiday safety tips

With the holidays fast approaching this might be a good time to review some crime prevention tips that will keep you, your family and property safe this season. Remember that the holidays are a prime time to be victimized by criminals.

Sheriff's Report

Sanders County Sheriff’s Report for 12/2 – 12/8

Man rescued after apparent hunting accident

PLAINS - A 63-year-old male shot himself in the thigh earlier this morning at the top of Henry Creek, which is east of Plains off Montana highway 200.

Plains/Paradise UMC sends second team to South Africa

Mineral County votes against non-partisan election measure

Clerk and recorders office prepares for election day

Bobcat Bombardment

Mineral county Cemetery District #3 prepares for annual meeting