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Plains youth perform "Red Riding Hood"
March 27, 2013 9:44 a.m.

Plains youth perform "Red Riding Hood"

Around 150 residents of Plains came out to support the performance of “Red Riding Hood” put on by children ranging from six to 17 years of age. Organized by the Missoula Children’s Theatre and locally sponsored by the Plains Woman’s Club, the play featured about 60 kids from Plains schools, directed by MCT members Allie Kauling and Steven Thomas and accompanied by Sydne Connolly. Assistant director Mykenzi Blood helped coordinate behind the scenes activity.

Thompson Falls thespians entertain with Red Riding Hood
April 17, 2013 2 p.m.

Thompson Falls thespians entertain with Red Riding Hood

THOMPSON FALLS- Around 200 residents of Thompson Falls came out to support the performance of “Red Riding Hood” put on by children ranging in age from six years to 17 years of age. Organized by the Missoula Children’s Theatre, the play featured about 60 kids from Thompson Falls schools, directed by MCT members Allie Kauling and Steven Thomas and accompanied by Rebecca Haag. Assistant directors Asher Evans, Whitney Micklon and Zack Bloom helped coordinate behind the scenes activity.

West End Fire Dept. learns 'Tennessee Twist'
July 17, 2019 12:47 p.m.

West End Fire Dept. learns 'Tennessee Twist'

The West End Volunteer Fire and Rescue members practiced old and new methods of extricating an injured person from a crashed SUV recently at the Saltese Station.

Groups band together to help reforest Sunrise burn area
June 19, 2018 9:20 p.m.

Groups band together to help reforest Sunrise burn area

Looking over the terrain of Sunrise Mountain swaths of black tree stands are a stark reminder of the wildfire that ravaged the area last summer. The fire chewed through 27,000 acres which was primarily Lolo National Forest Land. The area is a mix of conifer forest on steep mountainous terrain and affected a number of drainages including Trout, Cougar, Verde, Sunrise, Meadow, and Quartz Creeks.

Cabinet Ridge Riders host poker run
June 24, 2015 9:03 p.m.

Cabinet Ridge Riders host poker run

TROUT CREEK – Anyone passing through Trout Creek in the sunny afternoon hours of last Saturday may have caught a glimpse of horses making their way around the edges of town.

November 26, 2008 midnight

Fire puts family of six out in the cold

Jamie Doran

November 28, 2018 12:44 p.m.

Community Notes

A Holiday Fair will be held in the Old School House Gym in Superior at 100 River St. on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Shop local small businesses and learn about Mineral County non-profit organizations. Contact Whipped Up at 406-272-5874 for details.

Firefighters knock down garage fire in Plains
July 5, 2023 midnight

Firefighters knock down garage fire in Plains

Fire crews from Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District and Plains Fire Department were on scene for a garage fire late Friday afternoon.

Plains Vacation Bible School 'Roars' for local youth
August 10, 2019 8:04 p.m.

Plains Vacation Bible School 'Roars' for local youth

The Plains community is well known for supporting its members, and the churches are no exception.

Superior girl aims for success
August 13, 2008 midnight

Superior girl aims for success

A local 4H Club Member got the opportunity to make Montana proud and go to a national air rifle competition and compete with youngsters from all of the United States last month.

Locals gather along I-90 to support Freedom Convoy
March 9, 2022 midnight

Locals gather along I-90 to support Freedom Convoy

“I’m here in support of the truckers, as well as for America,” said Frank Magee of DeBorgia. “After hearing [President] Biden’s [State of the Union] speech last night, we have to have solidarity and bring everybody together.”

Area legislators talk about pending bills
March 10, 2021 midnight

Area legislators talk about pending bills

Three state legislators spoke with about 20 constituents...

September 1, 2021 midnight

Fire restrictions eased across Northwest Montana

Debris burning will remain prohibited until Oct. 1.

St. Regis School works kinks out of new 'Summit Basecamp' teaching platform
April 25, 2017 1:44 p.m.

St. Regis School works kinks out of new 'Summit Basecamp' teaching platform

Outside of Superintendent Joe Steele’s window is a pen full of chickens, “It’s part of the FFA program,” he explains, “we used to have a rooster, boy he was a noisy thing.”

November 3, 2010 3:45 p.m.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

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Sanders County schools prepare for worst-case scenarios
February 5, 2025 midnight

Sanders County schools prepare for worst-case scenarios

Emergencies in Sanders County school can take many forms varying in severity and impacting students in different ways – from natural disasters and threats of violence to medical issues.

Plains-Paradise Rural District earns grant
January 31, 2018 5:14 p.m.

Plains-Paradise Rural District earns grant

Just like the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office, the Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Phillips 66.

April 30, 2014 1:05 p.m.

Rural Fire Department and Hospital Election canceled

SANDERS COUNTY – Due to a limited amount of nominations, the Rural Fire and Hospital Election that would have been held on May 6 has been canceled.

April 24, 2014 3:06 p.m.

Rural Fire Department and Hospital Election canceled

SANDERS COUNTY – Due to a limited amount of nominations, the Rural Fire and Hospital Election that would have been held on May 6 has been canceled.

August 21, 2013 12:38 p.m.

Keith's Column: Storylines to look for this fall sports season

This week the halls of the three Mineral County Schools will fill with students and teachers as the 2013-2014 school year begins. Along with the beginning of school comes the beginning of fall sports and this year is set to be an exciting one for football and volleyball in the county.