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A good time at the Go for Gold Rodeo
August 11, 2021 12:50 a.m.

A good time at the Go for Gold Rodeo

Kora Berg is the apple of her father’s eye last Friday at the Mineral County Fair Superior Lions Club “Go for The Gold” Rodeo. Kaehl Berg is the owner of Deer Lodge’s Red Eye Rodeo, which provided the stock and pickup men for last weekend’s rodeo. (Scott Shindledecker/Mineral Independent)

Cabin Fever Quilting Guild supports its community
August 11, 2021 midnight

Cabin Fever Quilting Guild supports its community

The Cabin Fever Quilting Guild has worked hard for two decades to support its communities and last weekend at the in Mineral County Fair the members were able to share the fruits of their labor.

Thorne Creek firefighter threatened; evac notices lifted
August 11, 2021 midnight

Thorne Creek firefighter threatened; evac notices lifted

Thompson Falls Police Chief Chris Nichols addressed the threat as well as the efforts of Montana National Guard members and fire crews.

Mineral County Youth Shooting Sports Cornhole Tournament Aug. 14
August 7, 2021 10:20 p.m.

Mineral County Youth Shooting Sports Cornhole Tournament Aug. 14

The tournament starts at about 11 a.m. and should be finishing up at 6 p.m. They will have burgers, hot dogs, water and Gatorade on site for purchase.

August 4, 2021 midnight

Shakespeare in the Park returns to Mineral County Aug. 26

This summer’s highly anticipated return performance is slated for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, in its customary venue at the Mineral County Fairgrounds.

Celebrating the urban chicken craze
August 4, 2021 midnight

Celebrating the urban chicken craze

While many have just recently hopped onto the backyard chicken bandwagon, others have doing it for decades.

August 4, 2021 midnight

Mineral County law roundup

Mineral County Sheriff’s Office worked in conjunction with other agencies in the continued efforts to locate Rebekah Barsotti and her dog. Sadly, the animal was located deceased.

Missing woman's dog found dead in Clark Fork River
August 4, 2021 midnight

Missing woman's dog found dead in Clark Fork River

In a July 26 social media post, Toth reported the dog had been found dead in the Clark Fork...

Limberlost Brewery open in Thompson Falls
August 4, 2021 midnight

Limberlost Brewery open in Thompson Falls

Two Northwest Pennsylvania natives — Zach and Kate Whipple-Kilmer — learned from a close friend how to brew beer more than a decade ago.

Stella Patricia Beck
August 4, 2021 midnight

Stella Patricia Beck

Stella Patricia Beck, 92, of Superior, passed away Wednesday, July 28.

Mineral County Rodeo Royalty
August 4, 2021 midnight

Mineral County Rodeo Royalty

Here are the members of the Mineral County Rodeo royalty, all students at Superior High School. From left, are Heather Haskins, Mineral County Rodeo Princess. Her horse is Cedar. Sixteen-year-old Darby Haskins, Mineral County Rodeo Queen. Darby was the Princess last year. Her horse is Spirit. Baily Hansen, Mineral County Rodeo Junior Princess. Her horse is Oz. Their tiaras are paid for by the $50,000 Silver Dollar Bar in Haugan each year. They are made by Montana Silversmiths. The Superior Lions Club presented each with a check last Thursday. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)

Mineral Pharmacy is a family business
August 4, 2021 midnight

Mineral Pharmacy is a family business

Andi and Justin Holmes have kinfolk behind the counters in all their locations.

August 4, 2021 midnight

Mineral County Fair Schedule

Rodeo tickets will be sold at NAPA, Ace Hardware, or the Lions Club beer booth.

August 4, 2021 midnight

Community calendar

The Mineral County Talent Contest will be held Saturday, Aug. 7 at the county fair.

July 28, 2021 midnight

Three Mineral Co. residents to be honored at county fair

The honoree will be Mary Jo Berry. She has lived in Mineral County for 27 years.

Red Pill Festival touts need for changes in America
July 28, 2021 midnight

Red Pill Festival touts need for changes in America

The Red Pill Festival in the St. Regis Community Park opened with the singing of the National Anthem followed by a prayer.

Mineral Co. Fair Board honoring Ornelas
July 28, 2021 midnight

Mineral Co. Fair Board honoring Ornelas

A Mineral County resident since 1998, Emily touched the hearts of many in our small community.

Mineral County Treasure: Cabin Fever Quilting Guild
July 28, 2021 midnight

Mineral County Treasure: Cabin Fever Quilting Guild

It’s not that the Cabin Fever Quilting Guild has leisure time to practice their art, but they do it because they are passionate, and they make the time to quilt together.

July 28, 2021 midnight

Mineral County law roundup

Found Animal, Hunter Lane, Superior, Sheriff Office advised unable to remove animal as it is free range territory.

Clifford Leroy Bajumpaa
July 28, 2021 midnight

Clifford Leroy Bajumpaa

Clifford Leroy Bajumpaa, 72, was the kind of friend we would all like to be.