Marvin Loren Olson, 58

Marvin Loren Olson, 58, was tragically taken from this life on July 26, 2019 on Highway 44 near Rapid City, South Dakota.

Tee-ing up

St. Regis students are hitting the golf course this spring

Students at St. Regis are stepping out on the greens this week as the second week of golf practice got underway. With Coach Dan Park nearby to offer advice and strategy, students were driving their balls down the fairway, after teeing off, all while trying to avoid the rough to guide their balls to the putting green where with a light tap, or putt, they finally hoped to put the ball in the hole and call it a game.

Plains comes in third place, Thompson Falls girls place second

Matt Unrau

Three place at state for Hot Springs

The three senior stars that have shined all year long on the track all have some hardware to show off proving that they are among the state's best.

Assembly of God looks to help Haiti earthquake victims

Danielle Switalski

Food bank cashes in on frendly rivalry

Football fans took their friendly competition off the sidelines and turned it into a way to help out the food bank in Mineral County last week that led into the showdown between the University of Montana Grizzlies and the Montana State Bobcats on Saturday.

Hot Springs girls win back-to-back

A 52-43 win over Arlee on Friday gave Hot Springs its their first back-to-back wins all season. Although a 36-51 loss to Alberton would stop The Savage Heat’s momentum the following day, they appear to be peaking at the right time as they approach the District 14-C tournament.

Car flips into Clark Fork river

PLAINS - The Sanders County Sheriff's Office received an emergency call early today at 7:16 a.m. from a residence on River Road West stating a car had flipped over and was halfway submerged in the Clark Fork river.

"Through With Chew Week" upcoming

“Through With Chew Week” is an annual event designed to prevent and reduce chew tobacco use.

Trotters struggle on the road versus Eureka

In a pair of road losses, Plains fell to both Mission, on Thursday, and Eureka, on Saturday, in straight sets, to fall to a 1-2 conference mark.

Noxon tops TFalls

Noxon avenged an early season loss over their cross-class, inter-county rival Thompson Falls with a thrilling, 62-59 overtime win on Saturday. Each team is now gearing up for their respective district tournaments as they head into the final weekend of the regular season.

Upcoming Fall harvest Gala and Auction

Danielle Switalski

Flathead Fury

Fresh out of college, and ready to conquer the journalism world, I immediately agreed when Leader editor Bryce Gray offered me the last seat in the boat. I wasn’t scared, mostly.

St. Regis holds off Seeley for 13C title

In the last minute of the boys Western 13C tournament title game between St. Regis and Seeley-Swan, which seemed to take an eternity, the last 1.4 seconds featured a big release of energy.

First time skiing at Lookout offers challenges, rewards

Skijouring guidelines

2013 Whitefish Winter Carnival - World Ski Joring Championships Rules

Lady Hawks cruise to District 7B title

Lady Hawks power their way to 7B crown

Mineral County law roundup

Deputies responded to an assault in St. Regis case is still on going.

Hot Springs boys beat Noxon in consolation final

Coming out of the District 14C postseason tournament, the Hot Springs boys basketball team as the consolation round winner, had to wait until Monday night before they knew if their season was still alive.

Trotters softball opens season Saturday

Last year’s Plains Trotters softball team was like a tale of two teams. They opened the season losing six straight before picking up a win against Troy.