Superior's Haskins earns esteemed Gaylord Green scholarship

Gaylord Green is one of the pioneers of the creation, development and operation of GPS (Global Positioning System), whose work on satellites and orbits particularly affected the success of the technology.

Insuring the energy future of the family farm

One of the hardest parts of ranching or farming a multi-generational agricultural entity is the constant knawing sensation that a perfect storm of weather problems and low livestock or crop prices may stress the operation to the point that the bank won’t even offer an operating loan. Rural Montanans know that feeling or know someone who does.

Plains Day to receive new event for next year

Amateur Radio Club hones skills for emergencies during Field Day

The Haugan’s Heroes amateur radio club arrived Friday morning on June 23 at Savenac Historic Nursery with the aim of setting up two stations for the annual American Radio Relay League Field Day. The league is a national association for amateur radio and Field Day is held every year during the fourth weekend in June.

Rediscovering home: Superior school board

Excuse the pride that surged through my chest as Superintendent Logan Labbe led me through the entry to Superior High School gymnasium.

E-cigarette use reported 'on the rise' with area youth

On Sept. 11, members of the Mineral County Healthy Communities Coalition met in Alberton and discussed several issues facing county residents. One of those issues reported by Barb Jasper is the increased use of e-cigarettes by young people.

Election mail bag

Election mail bag

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.

Potting Shed owner escapes wind wreckage

Last week, when high winds toppled two mature pine trees onto Milton Pearce’s greenhouses in St. Regis, it not only took down his garden structures, it knocked him down to the ground as well.

What to know about summer swimmer's itch

Here in Montana, itchy skin has always been an unavoidable consequence when enjoying the great outdoors. From peeling sunburns to mosquito bites, many of the inflamed epidermal threats we experience are widely known and well understood by local residents and out-of-state visitors alike.

Quenching the thirst for adventure

One reporter’s quest for the ultimate test of endurance

Fire lookouts provide a unique perspective

SANDERS COUNTY- When I think of what it takes to have an adventure, I typically imagine an activity that involves a small degree of self-endangerment combined with a touch of recklessness topped off with a sprinkle of disregard for ones personal safety. I might even add a dash of “what the heck am I thinking?” to the recipe.

New K-12 private school to open near Thompson Falls

It’s not just parents who are dissatisfied with public education these days. There are also teachers who want a better way for their students to learn.

Young Bluehawk athletes dominate

BUTTE – The Bluehawks stormed the State B track championship, placing multiple young athletes, while showing promise for upcoming seasons.

Plains 4-H club shooters get ready for tournament

Members of the Southside Sparks 4-H are setting their sights and taking aim at two upcoming shooting tournaments.

Students 'kick butts'

NOXON – In an effort to educate the kindergarten through eighth grade students about the harmful effects of tobacco, Noxon held their 9th annual Kick Butts Day event.

Superior skatepark work underway; pool drive still alive

The success of that skate park may have been the catalyst of the final push for Superior, because over the past three years, there has been a fund-raising effort to build one there.

Rowan sworn in as Plains mayor

Dan Rowan was sworn in Thursday in a fairly hastily arranged ceremony to begin serving a second, four-year-term as Mayor of the Town of Plains.

Candidate reacts to Missoulian article

Superior Cemetery gets upgrades

The land for the Superior Cemetery up Flat Creek was donated by A.P. Johnson, who is considered the "father" of Superior by many residents.