Planting by the heart a Plains tradition

Planting by the heart doesn’t mean to plant according to the heart of a gardener, or any other person. The local Plains area old-timers saying or old wives tale states, “You don’t plant anything until all of the snow is off the heart of Baldy.”

Small town boy big world

PLAINS - Last week, a Plains born and raised son came home for a week to take a break from becoming a well-known creator in the video game, movie and commercial industry.

Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Wayne Cashman

Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Wayne Cashman

State Champs!

The Superior Bobcats football team made good on a threat they've been making all season long Saturday when the traveled to Wibaux and won the Montana State Championship in a tenuous game against the Wibaux Longhorns.

Nurse Sara Nestor earns hospital honor

Sara Nestor, RN and OB Coordinator at Clark Fork Valley Hospital said she was surprised and honored with The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses at a reception that was held for her at the hospital in Plains on Feb. 23. Homemade cinnamon rolls were served to Nestor and her surprise guests of family members and co-workers.

An evening with new business

Nick Ianniello

Candidate forum held at Hot Springs Senior Center

HOT SPRINGS – Hot Springs High School government class hosted a candidate forum Monday October 7 at the senior center. The forum featured mayoral candidates Randy Woods and Karen Evans and Ward II candidates Leslee Smith and Ed Persico. Dick Adams gave up his time to the candidates in contested races.

State approves new wolf hunt, trap regulations

The Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks received more than 26,000 public comments on the proposal.

Lawmakers try to fund K-12 schools

This story is written by a UM School of Journalism student.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital getting orthopedic surgeon

Robert E. Blease planning to begin services in January

Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains has announced that the facility will add a new orthopedic surgeon in January 2019.

MCRAG discusses next step in project negotiations

SUPERIOR – In a meeting with the Mineral County Resource Advisory Group, the Mineral County Commissioners discussed their next course of action in attempts to get the regional forester’s help on various projects.

Montana's elk shoulder season continues

Hunters in Montana still have a few opportunities to get in on the late shoulder season for elk, although they’ll have to head outside Region 1.

Heather's Country Kitchen opens

Heather Worrall saw an opportunity to make her dream come true and she wasn’t about to let it go.

Commissioner race tops the local ballot

Mineral County has three county commissioners each elected to serve a 6-year term. Every two years, its residents vote for retaining the current commissioner (if the commissioner wants to remain) or a changing of the guard.

Hanley reflects on her time in Alberton

ALBERTON - Delani Hanley proved that through hard work anything is possible.

Officials look for answers from U.S. Attorney on Public Law 280

Frustration seemed to be the tenor this week at the Lake County Courthouse as public officials contemplate their withdrawal from Public Law 280, which has given the county felony jurisdiction over tribal members on the Flathead Reservation for nearly 60 years.

Change is a part of life

Helen Mead Johnson

Helen Mead Johnson went to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 7, 2014, of natural causes.

Publisher should stick to facts, not hearsay

I have read the stories that contained some facts, but mostly opinions and hearsay each week about Dan Resler. Against my better judgment, I can't stay quiet any longer. I for one think that we should commend Dan for taking total responsibility for what he has done.

Hawks capture title for 4th year

Taking top honors at the 8-B District Basketball Tournament never gets old, said Thompson Falls head coach Chadd Laws, whose Bluehawks finished in first place Saturday for the fourth consecutive year.