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Man arrested in alleged knife assault in St. Regis
A former member of Montana State University’s Native American Studies program was recently accused of threatening two men with a knife in Mineral County.
Packages aim to spread cheer to Trout Creek
TROUT CREEK – Members of the Trout Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church came together right before the holidays to ensure those less fortunate also got a surprise on Christmas.
Phone records allegedly link Wood to homicide
State investigators probing the 2018 shooting death of Thompson Falls resident Matt LaFriniere allege cellphone records link...
Thanksgiving and turkey tips from local chef
With Thanksgiving mere moments away, turkey is guaranteed to be in the back of everyone’s mind. Of course, every family has their own holiday traditions, but trained chef of Benji’s Restaurant in Plains, Ben Geitan has offered some helpful tips to make those traditions even better.
Deep snow doesn't stop Poker Run
The only bad thing that happened at the 17th Annual Cabinet Ridge Riders Poker Run was that they ran out of chili at one of the card stations, said Jim Morkert, one of the coordinators of the event and president of the Cabinet Ridge Riders.
Plains volunteers create Merry Christmas for young and old
There, inside the old Plains school house on Montana 200, was a sight to behold, especially for the young at heart...
Ghost walk planned for Halloween in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS – With Halloween falling on a Friday this year the town of Hot Springs is gearing up for a busy ghost walk in downtown Hot Springs on the evening of October 31.
Red Devils romp in six-man season opener
When it rains it pours is a well-worn adage that implies when things start rolling, look out.
Knitter makes good on special request
Some puzzles require a bit of unraveling. That was the case when tracking down a young lad who had requested a special-colored hat during a Halloween giveaway in October
Plains man makes quilt for wounded soldiers
One Sanders County man has decided to use his artistic skills to help wounded soldiers returning from the war in the Middle East.
Plains-Paradise Players set to present annual Christmas show
If you’re looking for fun, variety, and the meaning of Christmas, then you’ll have no farther to go than the old brick school house on top of the hill in Paradise.
St. Regis woman creates Christian-based grief support group
For anyone who has ever lost a loved one, they understand that grief isn’t something that truly goes away, it only changes.
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Teresa Knoll, 56
Teresa Knoll, 56, of Glendive, Montana passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive.
Health Center reminds of flu season risks
MINERAL COUNTY – With the county in the heart of flu season and with winter weather making colds more common, it is important for people to take steps to protect their health. According to Peggy Stevens, a health nurse with the Mineral County Health Department, there have been a few confirmed cases of influenza in Mineral County this season. She said there have been three strains of the virus identified this year, which are being tracked by the Center for Disease Control. As of Feb. 15, the Montana Department of Health and Human Services said the most common strain in the state was the H1N1 strain of Influenza type A. Shirley Iwata, administrative assistant at the health department, said there were at least two cases of flu, which had the strains tested. She said the Mineral Community Hospital and Mineral Regional Health Center confirmed the cases as Influenza A. The flu, or influenza virus, is most common between October and May. While anyone can catch the virus, it has the most serious impact on children and the elderly. The CDC recommends cases of the flu be watched closely as the disease can lead to pneumonia, dehydration and seizures among other potentially life threatening conditions. Statistics from the CDC say thousands of people in the United States die each year from the flu. Many more are hospitalized with complications. To avoid these problems and getting sick in general, it is important to take steps to avoid catching the flu in the first place. The health department recommends people get a flu vaccine every year. The CDC considers this the best way for people to protect themselves against catching the virus. Mineral Regional Health Center and Mineral County Health Department both offer vaccinations to the public. There are two main vaccinations offered at the health center. One vaccine is inactive and uses dead or dormant samples of the virus to prepare the body against the disease. This is commonly referred to as the flu shot and is administered by needle injection. The other common flu vaccine is an active vaccine. This is commonly given in a nasal spray and contains live influenza, which has been rendered harmless. Stevens also had a few recommendations for how to avoid catching the flu. She said keeping the hands washed is a good way to avoid the virus. She also recommended not touching the eyes or around the mouth as these areas can help the virus get into the body. “We recommend people…do universal precautions as far as preventing getting sick,” Stevens said. One of the best ways to keep the number down is to remain vigilant and not let the virus into the body. Another big recommendation Stevens gave was for people who are sick to stay home. Because the flu is airborne, the best way to avoid spreading it is to not expose others. Staying home will also be helpful in a person’s fight against the virus and their recovery. For more information about the flu, or flu vaccinations, contact the Mineral County Health Department at 822-3564. Information can also be found online at cdc.gov/flu and dphhs.mt.gov/influenza.
Superior's Goss makes quick return from heart surgery
On April 12, Superior resident Jim Goss accomplished his first substantial trek of the year.
A nice piece of pie is all a person needs
The wonderful smell of apple pies baking in the oven is what greeted people as they stepped into the Old School House in DeBorgia over this past week. Members of the DeBorgia Historic School House Foundation were working as slick as a well-oiled machine, churning out nearly 300 pies for this annual sale.
Kick Butts Day in Dixon
DIXON - Friday was, “Kick Butts Day,” at the Dixon Elementary School and it was a day was dedicated to giving tobacco the kick.
Helping generate a new generation of pilots
Pilots and car enthusiasts landed in Plains this past Saturday to share their gleaming vehicles of air and road with over 300 admiring fans of all ages. The event also drew a crowd for a pancake breakfast that was a fundraiser supporting a $500 scholarship given annually to a student wishing to pursue a career in aviation—as a pilot or mechanic. That scholarship, sponsored by the Sanders County Hanger group of the Montana Pilots Association and overseen by Dan Lilja, awarded this year’s scholarship to Cuahtemoc Rivera of Heron, Mont. who wants to pilot long range, hauling airplanes.
'Tis the season for wild game processing
Pickup trucks have drivers and passengers wearing fashionable fall orange and it’s only going to increase over the next few weeks.