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September 29, 2021 midnight

Zinke: "I never have - and never will - sell your public lands"

As Montanans, hunting, fishing and access to public lands is part of who we are.

Superior hosts open house
October 29, 2008 midnight

Superior hosts open house

Parents and students visited Superior Elementary School last Tuesday evening for an opportunity to check out what is going on in the school’s classrooms.

Paradise: Water District resolution seeks to recoup funds
July 20, 2022 midnight

Paradise: Water District resolution seeks to recoup funds

Saddle up friends and foes, dudes and dudettes, there’s more riding to do and some potentially hazardous trails to head down.

December 10, 2010 12:44 p.m.

Silent auction ends well

The Thompson Falls Library Silent Auction came to a close on last Saturday, Dec. 4, after a very successful run, according to event organizer Karen Harlan.

Tour highlights local timber sales
June 19, 2024 midnight

Tour highlights local timber sales

Each year, the federal government sells millions of dollars of timber from federal forests. In 2020, contractors cut and sold $183 million worth of timber from national forests.

Trapper education field day is July 8
June 28, 2023 midnight

Trapper education field day is July 8

If one was looking to purchase tanned hides from furbearers that live in the area, the prices vary all over the board.

June 21, 2017 2:08 p.m.

Woman's Club thankful for help restoring schoolhouse

The Plains Woman’s Club wishes to thank the community at large for support of our project of re-shingling the first log school built in the area. Letters of Support for a Montana History Foundation grant application were written by the Thompson Falls Historical Society, Gregg Eitelberg, Mayor of Plains, Lori Rehbein, 4th grade Plains School Teacher and the Plains Business Community.

August 27, 2014 3:44 p.m.

Parenting class to be offered in Thompson Falls

THOMPSON FALLS - The Sunburst Community Service Foundation is a nonprofit organization providing a range of services and classes in eight communities in western Montana. The organization recently received a renewal grant from the Montana Children’s Trust Fund that will allow the organization to continue to offer courses for parents.

July 19, 2023 midnight

Paradise Legion Club in need of new septic

During the well-publicized Paradise sewer project battle, the American Legion Club, one of two businesses in the town and the largest producer of sewage, had to walk a fine line.

July 31, 2014 12:44 p.m.

Commissioners start work on budget

MINERAL COUNTY - The arduous task of deciding how much money Mineral County will have in the next fiscal year and how the money will be spent began last Friday during the county commissioner’s meeting in Superior.

July 31, 2015 4:23 p.m.

National Forests in danger

U.S. Senator Steve Daines

February 12, 2025 midnight

Charlo residents warned about elevated manganese in water

Charlo residents in northwestern Montana have been advised that infants, the elderly and those with liver issues should not drink the town’s tap water after elevated levels of manganese were discovered.

Bluehawks softball focuses on rebuilding after hiatus
March 28, 2018 4 a.m.

Bluehawks softball focuses on rebuilding after hiatus

The Thompson Falls softball team will have to modify its expectations as they reenter competition after a year’s hiatus.

November 13, 2013 11:26 a.m.

Sheriff's plan has impact in Sanders County

THOMPSON FALLS – Having a plan of action in place is important for any job a person takes. If you want to start a business, a campaign, or even run a countywide department you need a plan in place.

December 9, 2009 midnight

Trout Creek bridge open for use

Danielle Switalski

St. Regis man carves passion for woodworking
January 26, 2022 midnight

St. Regis man carves passion for woodworking

According to Proverbs 16:27, idle hands are the devil’s workshop. In Keith Morris’s quaint wood working shed outside his home in St. Regis, his hands aren’t idle, and the things he creates are simply meant for sharing with others.

Locals head to 4-H Congress
July 18, 2014 5:46 p.m.

Locals head to 4-H Congress

SANDERS COUNTY – The next generation of leaders had an opportunity to show off their skills as they attended the Montana 4-H Congress in Bozeman.

April 13, 2017 12:29 p.m.

Montana aims to join FirstNet emergency network

When disaster strikes, communication is key for emergency responders. However, communication devices and coordination continues to be a challenge, especially in rural areas like Mineral County. Currently, George Gupton chairs the Mineral County Local Emergency Planning Council and Bryce Nordgren chairs the Emergency Communications subcommittee and is the Amateur Radio Emergency Service coordinator, and these are the topics regularly addressed at their monthly meetings.

August 14, 2024 midnight

Clark Fork Valley Hospital receives Heart Association award

Clark Fork Valley Hospital received an American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement award for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

October 22, 2008 midnight

Judy Stang drops out, endorses Clark

After a considerable amount of thought I have decided to withdraw my name from consideration for election to the Montana Senate and endorse Paul Clark for Senate District 7. I would like to thank the people and organizations that supported me over the last few months.