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ATV riders meet at West End for annual poker ride
July 19, 2023 midnight

ATV riders meet at West End for annual poker ride

The West End ATV Association is an ATV club made up of locals primarily from DeBorgia, Haugan and Saltese.

Plains-Hot Springs misses state by one run
May 24, 2017 4 a.m.

Plains-Hot Springs misses state by one run

The Plains-Hot Springs softball team’s quest to clinch a Class B-C state title bid fell one run short when they lost to Loyola Sacred Heart 12-11 at the Class B-C Western softball Divisional tournament Friday and Saturday at Libby High School.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay
June 6, 2018 12:55 p.m.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

Sunshine and spring rains are making for a great continuation of the warmer weather.

March 2, 2022 midnight

CSKT increases recreation fees, closes areas for tribal use only

Skyward recreation pressures have helped spawn a hike in camping and use fees — and a handful of public closures — on Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribal lands.

Shooters travel to compete nationally
March 17, 2011 10:39 a.m.

Shooters travel to compete nationally

Georgia is on the mind of one Mineral County shooter (and her coaches) ever since shooting a 277 three-position score in the 2010-2011 U.S. Army Junior Open Postal Championship.  Dahkota Hayes shot the postal phase of the National tournament in January along with fifteen other Mineral County junior shooters. 

St. Regis nonagenarian bags an elk
June 23, 2021 midnight

St. Regis nonagenarian bags an elk

It had been a few years, maybe 10, since St. Regis resident John Cochran last killed an elk during hunting season.

September 24, 2008 midnight

County completes budget

The Sanders County budget has been approved after a couple months of wondering whether or not money would from the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act. The federal subsidy pumped $1.5 million into roads and schools, and its expiration this year forced Sanders County to scramble for money.

Panthers return with win
January 12, 2011 3:21 p.m.

Panthers return with win

After a week of practice and no games, the Alberton Panthers stepped back out on the court last week with two games. They played Seeley on Tuesday and won, 34-23, and played Hot Springs on Saturday, but lost, 39-37.

Hot Springs homicide suspect, victim shared residence
November 11, 2020 midnight

Hot Springs homicide suspect, victim shared residence

Hot Springs homicide suspect, victim shared residence

Getting a  glimpse at the great gray owl in its native habitat
June 3, 2020 1 a.m.

Getting a glimpse at the great gray owl in its native habitat

I had my first sighting of a great gray owl last week after finishing a walk near home.

September 21, 2022 midnight

Tranel, Lamb debate in Mineral County

On Wednesday at noon in the county commissioner’s office 2 candidates running for the U.S. House to represent Montana's western congressional district held a debate with about two dozen attendees.

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is great experience
April 27, 2016 7:56 a.m.

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is great experience

Superior resident, Peggy Temple, has been fly fishing for at least 30 years and has guided both men and women on fishing float trips down the Clark Fork River for the past four years with her husband, Steve. They own the fishing guide service, “Clark Fork Trout”, and when Peggy was asked to be a fly fishing instructor for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” program, she jumped at the chance.

June 25, 2010 2:53 p.m.

Public pool a staple in community

It came to my attention in the last couple of weeks that the Plains Pool was being filled late. Being a strong pool supporter for the last 30 years, this bothered me. When we first moved to Plains, the pool was one of the big drawing points for our family. After our four children spent many wonderful years competing on the Plains Swim Team, I knew I had to investigate the late pool opening.

March 19, 2020 10:04 a.m.

Coast-to-coast rail trail would pass through county

Spanning more than 3,700 miles between Washington state and Washington, D.C., the Great American Rail Trail’s proposed route runs right through Mineral County.

Mineral County Airport Board begins FAA grant process
February 13, 2013 12:56 p.m.

Mineral County Airport Board begins FAA grant process

The Mineral County Airport Board was present at the Friday meeting of the Mineral County Commissioners meeting to receive approval on an engineering firm.

Plains artist Williams to be featured in documentary
June 23, 2021 midnight

Plains artist Williams to be featured in documentary

Dave Williams served in the U.S. Navy from 1980-1984 and will tell you that where he is today is not what he wanted, but it’s where he is meant to be.

Panthers step boldly into the future
May 22, 2013 12:38 p.m.

Panthers step boldly into the future

Even by Alberton standards the 2013 graduating class of six seniors was small – but what they lacked in numbers they made up for in academic excellence and school spirit.

April 2, 2020 11:26 a.m.

Clark Fork Hospital CEO gives COVID-19 update

By GREGORY HANSON

July 9, 2008 midnight

Smear campaigns, trust and the public good

The election season in Montana is off to a pretty rocky start, at least if civility matters to anyone. First the Montana primary election saw the “conservative” wing of the Republican Party defeat the “socialist” wing in a smear campaign pretty much unprecedented in my experience; then Republican State Representative John Sinrud took a shot at “environmental radicals and their pet politicians”, meaning Democrats. At least Sinrud was targeting the political opposition. I don’t recall reading of the Democrats eating their own, but just because it didn’t make the news doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.