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May 25, 2022 midnight

Health care reforms benefitting Montanans

The 2021 Montana Legislature passed major health care reforms to empower patients, reduce red tape for doctors, and provide access to more affordable care.

October 13, 2021 midnight

An opportunity to build the workforce Montana needs

If there aren’t Montanans who are trained and ready to get to work on these projects, those good-paying jobs will go to out-of-staters.

March 26, 2020 9:17 a.m.

Food for Thought: COVID-19 is a challenge and an opportunity

The COVID-19 virus is a huge national challenge and every challenge presents opportunity.

Church arson suspect makes bail; allegedly reoffends
March 5, 2020 4:43 p.m.

Church arson suspect makes bail; allegedly reoffends

A woman accused of setting a church on fire in Alberton last month made bail and allegedly continued to terrorize community members in the small village.

April 5, 2023 midnight

Mobile asbestos screening clinic coming to Sanders County

Libby, Montana was home to a vermiculite mine for over seventy years. The mine closed in 1990, but the damage was already done. The vermiculite ore, processed in various plants around the country and sold as insulation, was contaminated with a distinct form of asbestos now known as Libby Amphibole.

Plains spikers sweep Darby
September 27, 2023 midnight

Plains spikers sweep Darby

Sometimes, even if you are not successful to the full extent or your efforts and hopes, you still have to step back as an athlete and say “wow, what a game.”

December 21, 2022 midnight

Turner Mountain plans Dec. 23 opening

Turner Mountain Ski Area is set to open next week.

October 12, 2022 midnight

Charlo Lady Vikings notch another win

The Charlo Lady Vikings are cruising again this year in Western 14C volleyball circles.

Fish Creek check stations stays busy
November 16, 2022 midnight

Fish Creek check stations stays busy

On the eve of the end of the fourth week of the big game season, the Fish Creek game check station had two biologists standing around a fire pit dressed in Arctic clothing and quite happy.

Plains leatherworker finds niche in pistol holsters
February 1, 2023 midnight

Plains leatherworker finds niche in pistol holsters

Tucked in the corner of Dave Wonder’s home, you will find the tools of the leather trade.

Superior choir, band blow audience away
November 26, 2008 midnight

Superior choir, band blow audience away

Parents, friends and family members of the Superior High School Band and Choir packed themselves into the Superior High School Multi-purpose room last Monday evening for the school's annual dinner concert.

Retiring Old Glory
June 18, 2008 midnight

Retiring Old Glory

A pillar of smoke rose up from Mullan Square in St. Regis Saturday evening to commemorate the service of several American flags.

October 15, 2008 midnight

School act passes

Concerns that the Secure Rural Schools Act would not pass and Mineral County would be forced into a tenuous financial situation were alleviated when the act passed as part of the economic bailout plan recently signed by President Bush.

January 25, 2017 4 a.m.

Plains schools seek new football, volleyball coaches

The regular meeting of the Plains School Board was held at 7 p.m. on Jan 16 in the library of Plains High School.

Plains-Hot Springs softball fundraiser a grand slam
April 5, 2018 12:54 p.m.

Plains-Hot Springs softball fundraiser a grand slam

The Plains-Hot Springs High School softball team turned out an All-American styled barbecue dinner for their annual fundraiser last week.

1,500 wildfires have burned over 937 square miles of Montana
September 7, 2017 1:38 p.m.

1,500 wildfires have burned over 937 square miles of Montana

Wildfires continue to plague Montana with several new lightning-caused fires in the Plains and Thompson Falls area on August 31. In Seeley, schools were closed and evacuation orders were made throughout the area as the Rice Ridge Fire has torn through 37,300 acres.

Relief fund packs some Christmas cheer around county
December 27, 2017 4 a.m.

Relief fund packs some Christmas cheer around county

The Sheriff’s annual Relief Fund was kicking into high gear Thursday, Dec. 21 in the basement of the Valley Bank in Thompson Falls.

August 21, 2018 11:42 a.m.

Stage II fire restrictions in effect

Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 10, enforcement of Stage II fire restrictions across west central Montana went into effect. Emergency responders at the city, county, state, tribal and federal levels have been plagued by unattended campfires this fire season. Several wildfires have ignited and spread quickly through cured grass in the last two weeks as the area has come into Very High or Extreme fire danger.

July 26, 2017 1:34 p.m.

Sanders County 4-H begins preparation for County Fair

The Sanders County 4-H club has kicked into high gear with the Fair just around the corner.

November 8, 2017 4 a.m.

County food drive underway with goals of $10,000 and 5,000 pounds

Mineral Community Hospital’s mission statement is “to improve the health and quality of life of our community” and their annual food drive is a step in that direction according to Monte Turner who helps to organize the annual event.