Mineral County Court Report - May 24-29

Mineral County Court Records from May 24 to May 29

Mineral County says goodbye to long-time clerk of court

It’s been a heck of a ride for Kathleen Brown as Clerk of Court of Mineral County...

Hot Springs boys basketball sit atop 14-C

After two conference encounters, the Hot Springs Savage Heat find themselves atop the Western 14-C Montana boys high school basketball league.

Volunteers spearhead Mineral County 4-H archery

Nakasone has been an archery elk hunter for years but for Parkin, he’d basically never shot a bow before. The two decided to resurrect kids’ archery in 2014.

Veto override push on long-debated marijuana money bill falls short

A veto override effort on a much-debated marijuana revenue bill that initially passed the Montana Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support last year has failed, according to poll results released Friday afternoon.

Talent still plentiful for Thompson Falls Blue Hawks

But state champion wrestler Trae Thilmony who also earned all-state honors as a running back/linebacker last year, returns with a solid, experienced group from the 2020 campaign.

Veteran Superior volleyball squad has high hopes

The three seniors, all of whom have excelled in other sports during their high school years, bring size, quickness and pure athletic ability to the cause as Superior looks to rebound from a mildly disappointing 2020 campaign that was marred by Covid related situations across the state.

Kathleen Brown family thankful for support in her time of need

Kathleen and I are so very blessed to have a community filled with friends and neighbors who are not only supportive in words, prayers and thoughts, they are supportive with help, assistance and appreciated deeds.

Superior Bobcats throttle Troy Trojans, 62-6

The Bobcats got outstanding production from their dynamic passing/receiving duo of junior quarterback Orion Plakke and speedy senior receiver Decker Milender.

Bus safety top of mind as school resumes

Around 400 students returned to schools across Mineral County in the past few weeks.

Basketball returns to action following Christmas break

Velcro down basketball fans, the boys are back from winter break and ready to rumble.

Familiar names vying for Spring Mack Days lead

Montana’s spring weather has finally made it. Anglers were relieved to have some calmer sunny days for fishing on Flathead Lake during the sixth weekend of 2022 Spring Mack Days. All three days of the weekend fishing were warmer and the water was more settled.

Bill looks to exempt outfitters and guides from minimum wage rule

A new bipartisan bill proposed late last month by U.S. Sens. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) hopes to support the outdoor economy by exempting outfitters and guides from what outdoor industry officials say are burdensome overtime requirements.

Expanding rail service will create greater connectivity in Montana

For over a century, passenger rail has been part of Montana’s heritage, culture, and economy. It’s currently a lifeline for Hi-Line communities. And, without a doubt, it is part of Montana’s future.

Hot Springs girls nip the Plains Trotters, 51-50

Good karma begets good karma?

Legals for February, 16 2022

Small farmers, farmer's markets eligible for pandemic relief

If you operate a small farm producing specialty crops whose annual revenue is less than $1 million, run a farmer's market...

Sanders County’s Board of Health officer resigns

Nick Lawyer, a physician assistant at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, made the announcement last Friday on social media.

CSKT donate 5 bison to Chippewa Cree Tribe

Hundreds of Chippewa Cree tribal members clung to a barbed-wire fence, cheering and high-fiving as the community welcomed the return of 11 bison to tribal lands.

Plains residents orchestrate own ‘Spartan Race’ runs as scheduled

The COVID-19 pandemic may have forced the cancellation of countless events in Montana and across the world, but Plains resident Mike Tatum didn’t let it stop him from putting on an abbreviated version of the famed Spartan Race.