Blues fest rocks and rolls

HOT SPRINGS – The smooth sounds of the lower reaches of the Mississippi echoed around Hot Springs over the weekend as several talented blues outfits rolled through town.

Local delivery service makes runs to Missoula

To live in rural Montana and love the quiet life of Mineral County there is the ever-present necessity of traveling for what you need. Whether it’s a monthly trip to Missoula for groceries, doctor visits, or getting snow tires put on, everyone out here knows about the commute.

Quilt show a success

The multipurpose room and the hallways of Superior High School were draped with beautiful pieces of arts. Quilts of all colors, patterns, shapes and designs were hung throughout the school for the Cabin Fever Quilter's Show entitled "A Century of Growth," to commemorate the Fire of 1910.

Spotlight on the arts: Dominic Nelson

“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.

Hot Springs roughs up Gardiner in road win

In sports there is a tried and true saying that it’s never a good idea to look ahead.

Milton speaks to kids about drugs, alcohol, and bullying

Plains High School played host to a special guest on Monday as motivational speaker Milton Creagh made time in his busy schedule to speak to students, parents and teachers about a variety of important and timely subjects. Creagh spoke to students during the day and decided to stay to deliver a message to parents.

Political courage

Courage is a virtue that we Americans value in our culture. An act of courage transcends ideology, it is a personal characteristic that belongs to the individual or group and to call it bravery without thought of personal consequences is as good a definition as any. We award medals for it.

Booby Boutique Relay for Life Fundraiser

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life for Mineral County will take place at the Superior High School track on Friday July 9, 2010. Eighteen relay teams throughout the county are working on fundraising projects to help fight cancer through awareness and donations. One of the new teams this year, Moonwalkers for the Cure, is working on an unusual event that should be fun and benefiting for all who attend. The Moonwalkers are hosting a "Booby Boutique" at the 4-H Building on Friday, May 7 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, May 8 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

West End market pops up for summer

Summer market season has arrived, and now in almost every corner of Mineral County, you can find a collection of growers, artists, crafters and artisans to buy from.

Spotlight on the Arts: Serenity Barrus

“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.

MTGOP supports transfer of public lands

MINERAL COUNTY – A resolution in support of granting federally managed public lands to the state met with overwhelming approval at this year’s MTGOP state convention, June 19-21 in Billings, MT.

Trotters dish up treats

New bill promises harsher fines for boaters ignoring efforts to halt spread of invasive species in Montana

State wildlife officials examine over 100,000 boats annually at roadside inspection stations, searching for signs of hitchhiking critters that could harm local lakes, rivers and streams.

4-H girls receive sewing lessons

It seemed like everybody was calling Mariah Naegeli's name on Thursday at the Plains Methodist Church. The Thompson Falls' senior, known for her community service in 4-H, was doing what she does best. She was helping.

24 seniors graduates with Plains' class of 2024

Twenty-four students from Plains High School received their diplomas Sunday afternoon, including a Vietnam veteran.

Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Mineral County

Rumbles of thunder were an unwelcoming sound throughout Mineral County around 3 a.m. on July 18.

Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Sanders County

Rumbles of thunder were an unwelcoming sound throughout Mineral County around 3 a.m. on July 18. Going on a three-week stretch of 90-plus degree temperatures and no precipitation, Thursday mornings early hour lightning strikes sparked several fires around the mountains of St. Regis and Superior.

Tips for taking care of pets during winter

If it’s one thing that all of Mineral County and much of the state of Montana has in common, it’s we all love our pets

Community picnic brings people out to fairgrounds

PLAINS – The community picnic at the Sanders County Fairgrounds in Plains was not as well attended as organizers were hoping but according to coordinator Ken Jones, those who did come out had a good time. The picnic included elements of the farmers market, horseback rides for the kids, a watermelon eating contest and games.

Politically motivated investigations are nonsense

I was honored to serve as Secretary of the Interior. Indian trust lands, public lands, wildlife management, water, and federal energy, all fall within Interior.