Fair Board prepares for Aug. 30-Sept. 2 event

The Sanders County Fair Board recently met for its monthly meeting ahead of the 2018 Sanders County Fair, and they are well on their way to make this year’s event bigger and better.

Annual Trail Rail Run ready to go

MINERAL COUNTY – The second annual Trail Rail Run is scheduled to take place and this year more participants will flood the tracks to get their running fixation satisfied.

Co-Gen cleared of fraud

A criminal investigation by the Montana Department of Justice found the former owner of the Thompson River Co-Gen facility provided no false information to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality in order to reduce fines for repeatedly violating air quality standards.

T-Falls Mayor Jerry Lacy steps in to 'keep things rolling'

When Jerry Lacy was appointed in November to fill the mayor’s seat vacated by Mark Sheets, he rejoined a team who had worked well together for years. He also inherited a veritable blizzard of projects to help steward through to their conclusion.

Candidates talk jobs and stimulation

The West End commissioner seat is up for election this November and residents had the chance to listen to the two candidates at a forum last week.

Wolf count in Region 2 is up, but mostly stable

Following Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks 2017 Annual Report release this spring, officials estimate 633 gray wolves reside in Montana, more than the previous five years.

Proposal made to fix business water rates within Plains

Soaring to a state championship

It’s been over a week since their history making state track and field championship and for Superior Bobcats Nicole Stroot, Kinzie Cooper and Geneva Plakke the victory still hasn’t sunk in.

Letter to the Editor: Write him in

In the upcoming primary election and in the general election, my feeling is the people of Mineral County are simply not being given the best candidate for Sheriff.

Superior School gets ready to finalize its fall learning options

On July 30, the Superior School District released a newsletter to students and their families about ongoing preparation to bring children back to campus for the start of the 2020-2021 school year.

Biden admin looks to expand data collection on Indian Child Welfare Act cases

In an effort to better understand how Native American children are faring in foster care, the Biden administration’s health department is proposing a rule that would require state child welfare systems to gather more data about child removal cases that are subject to the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Cafe Orozco opening in Plains

Needful Things, a general store in downtown Plains, is adding a coffee shop and ice cream parlor to its services. 

Mack Days anglers lauded as relentless

How to describe those anglers who put in countless hours, dollars, sweat, and a little bit of blood out on Flathead Lake during the Mack Days fishing events? They are the best of the best when it comes to lake trout fishing, a sport that they love.

Piranhas prepare for start of swim season

The 60-degree temperatures and cloudy skies couldn’t dissuade the Plains Piranhas swim team from getting in the pool last Wednesday as they practiced for their first meet.

Students take part in gun play

The Superior High School Drama Club put on a presentation of the Western play “Wildcat Katie Brown” last week, complete with gun play, a handlebar mustache and a saloon brawl.

Young scientists strut their stuff

According to young scientests Kylie Lucier and Chance Bridgewater, chewing gum and listening to music makes a person smarter and helps them concentrate. These were two conclusions found at a recent St. Regis science fair. The fair involved middle and high school students who competed for bronze, silver, and gold medals. Gold medalists go on to compete at the state science fair, held at the University of Montana on March 27-28.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

Happy February Sanders County readers!

Bobcats battle Florence's height on Saturday

When the Superior Bobcats played the Florence Falcons Saturday night they found themselves battling against the Falcon’s height. Forward Adam Greger stood at 6’ 4”, while Quinn Smith, a junior post, towered every player at 6’ 8” and senior forward Alex Mitchell stood at 6’6”. RJ Fredrickson appeared short at 6’2” up against Quinn at tipoff. Although the crowd was small, they were loud and supportive of their team, as they shouted encouragement from the bleachers. But despite Fredrickson’s best efforts, he nearly had it as he jumped as high as he could, Quinn reached over and grabbed the ball as the game started.

Red ribbon week exposes truth to students about drug abuse

Matt Unrau

St. Regis School gets a facelift

In what has become a year of uncertainty due to the Covid-19 situation, St. Regis schools have found a way to create positive changes.