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Local veterans help wrap up history unit
November 13, 2013 11:30 a.m.

Local veterans help wrap up history unit

PLAINS – Just in time for Veterans Day, two junior high classes at Plains Public Schools dedicated their time to learn more about local veterans in the area.

Meeting set June 25 to discuss detention center future
June 19, 2019 12:17 p.m.

Meeting set June 25 to discuss detention center future

After the Mineral County Detention Center closed six months ago due to a staff shortage, county commissioners will meet again with the CEO of a private prison organization to potentially form a deal and reopen the facility.

Commission discusses fair security, concert proposal
February 19, 2025 midnight

Commission discusses fair security, concert proposal

The Sanders County Fair Commission has approved the creation of a seasonal administrative position, which is set to begin in April. Advertising for the position will start in March.

April 5, 2017 10:36 a.m.

Legislative update: Week 13

A very controversial bill came on March 31. It was a blast motion to get SB 305, changing our present voting system to mail-in ballots for this special election, on to the House floor for debate and a vote. It was brought by a blast motion which requires 60 votes to bring it out of committee. It failed to receive the votes. There was much discussion on the floor debate. Counties were in favor of the bill due to a cost savings in mail ballots. The reservation populations were very much against the bill due to the fact that the voter mailing lists are not accurate.

Alberton event raises 4-H funds
April 9, 2015 8:21 p.m.

Alberton event raises 4-H funds

ALBERTON – A fundraiser last weekend in Alberton to raise money for the local 4-H chapter all depended upon a four-legged participant and her ability to “perform” on demand.

Garden digs into planting season
June 13, 2014 2:49 p.m.

Garden digs into planting season

PLAINS – Gardeners flocked to the Plains Community Garden on Monday, June 2 for a kick-off to the season.

January 15, 2025 midnight

St. Regis boys stay unbeaten

For the St. Regis boys’ basketball team, it was another week on the job, as they took care of business with a pair of victories that kept the unbeaten season record intact at 8-0.

Savage Heat track boats solid core of underclassmen
March 22, 2023 midnight

Savage Heat track boats solid core of underclassmen

How do you replace two of the best athletes to don Hot Springs uniforms in recent memory? With a talented and eager group of youngsters.

April 30, 2025 midnight

Kvelve's Comments: Out of this world

Maybe it’s a case of I’ve maxed out on sports, or maybe it is a simple matter of curiosity, but the other day I was cruising along in Big Red, my legendary Dodge Ram, and I began wondering what outer space aliens may think of some of these events we Earthlings call sports.

Savage Hawks softball post mixed results
April 23, 2025 midnight

Savage Hawks softball post mixed results

It was a mixed bag for the Thompson Falls-Noxon varsity fastpitch softball team this past week as the team routed Eureka 14-1 Tuesday on the Lady Lions’ home field, their third straight win.

October 15, 2008 midnight

HD 13 candidates face off in debate

Two of the candidates for Montana House District 13 participated in a Lincoln Douglas style debate. Jim Elliott, the Democratic candidate and Renn Bodecker, the Constitutionalist candidate participated. The incumbent Republican candidate Pat Ingraham was invited but did not attend.

Daniel Ward Noonan
November 9, 2022 midnight

Daniel Ward Noonan

Daniel Ward Noonan

Floyd Merlin Hermes
June 15, 2022 midnight

Floyd Merlin Hermes

Floyd Merlin Hermes

June 6, 2014 12:51 p.m.

Bison Range to undergo chip sealing operations

MOIESE - Be prepared for chip sealing of the paved roads at the National Bison Range during the week of June 1. The paved roads accessing the Visitor Center and the Day Use Area will be affected as well as the parking area at the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center and Red Sleep Mountain Drive will remain open throughout but visitors will need to follow the detour signs. The Day Use Area may also have restrictions during this time.

Shine Intergalactic draws crowd to Haugan
September 25, 2013 11:45 a.m.

Shine Intergalactic draws crowd to Haugan

They came, they glowed and they danced in Haugan this weekend at the two-day long Shine Intergalactic festival.

Heathers
November 25, 2015 2:13 p.m.

Heathers

Over the edge and 30 feet down
August 13, 2008 midnight

Over the edge and 30 feet down

There are a lot of questions that go through your mind when you are paddling the last three feet toward the edge of a 30-foot waterfall in an 8-foot, 6-inch-long kayak.

December 9, 2020 3:15 a.m.

Mineral County lobbies against business shutdowns

The Mineral County Economic Development Corporation’s purpose is assisting...

Thompson Falls holds off Plains, 2-1, in Western B-C playoffs
May 26, 2021 midnight

Thompson Falls holds off Plains, 2-1, in Western B-C playoffs

The Thompson Falls Lady Hawks softball team extended its season last Tuesday with a 2-1 win over county rival Plains.

Getting to the point is goal of Plainly Speaking Toastmasters
November 10, 2021 midnight

Getting to the point is goal of Plainly Speaking Toastmasters

Each Tuesday evening, save for holiday weeks, the group gathers in the Plains Alliance Church Library.