County is part of multi-state outbreak linked to live poultry

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) confirmed last week that 14 Montanans in 11 counties have been diagnosed this spring with salmonella after coming in contact with live poultry.

Local teams brave the cold at Dilly Bar Invite in Ronan

No word on how many ice cream treats were consumed, but it probably wasn’t many less than the number of Bigfork tracksters who finished in the top 10 Saturday at the Dilly Bar Invitational track meet in Ronan.

Lady Hawks dominate Western B/C Invitational

One title and a quarter is not a likely reason for the town council to get out the brushes and paint the town blue.

Mountain West mayhem

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Bigfoot becomes talk of Hot Springs

Bigfoot is real.

Plains girls finish 3rd at ARM track meet

Host Whitefish swept the men’s and women’s team titles at last weekend’s ARM track meet, while the Plains women continued their impressive run in the women’s title chase.

Plains girls claim sixth at state XC meet

If you are a coach at either of Sanders County’s two cross country schools, you may spend some of the next few months shopping for sunglasses.

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Trotters, Horsemen prepare for Districts

The Plains High School girls and boys track teams are approaching the most critical juncture of their season with the MHSA Class C boys, girls’ State scheduled for May 25-26 in Great Falls.

Hot Springs man wants more clean air rules

The Hot Springs man who was against the town council's resolution to provide for a clean and healthful environment now plans to test the council on how devoted they are to cleaning up the air in the town.

Bowhunting instructor honored for service

MINERAL COUNTY – Approximately 20 years ago, John Benda of Superior began volunteering his time to teach people everything from proper bowhunting methods to archer safety for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Group gains support

SUPERIOR – A non-profit group calling itself Open Doors is gaining support for its plan to revitalize parts of Mineral County while some remain cautiously skeptical about the group who has been reluctant to release information about the organization in the past.

St. Regis Senior Center a hub of activity

Keeping the doors open and being an important asset to the community, were Dave Hannah’s intentions of the St. Regis Senior Citizens Center when he took over as president of the board of directors last summer.

Roads concern commissioners

Representatives from the Plum Creek Timber Company and the Forest Service met with the Mineral County Commissioners Wednesday afternoon to discuss concerns that an amendment in road easement language could open Plum Creek land up for development.

Superior holds round-up of future kindergartners

Wednesday morning was the first day of an exciting new career at school for next year's kindergarten class at Superior Elementary School.

Superior soon to be a Superfund site

After months of planning and deliberation, the Superior Town Council finally decided to proceed with the process of making the town of Superior a Superfund site.

Help offered to get Marsy's Law into action

During last year’s election, Montanans voted Yes to CI-116, Marsy’s Law, also known as the victim’s bill of rights. The law also passed in North and South Dakota joining California and Illinois. It gives victims of crime rights equal to those accused and those convicted of a crime. The law goes into effect July 1, 2017.

Zinke representative visits Mineral County

MINERAL COUNTY – A representative from Congressman Ryan Zinke’s office was on hand last Friday at the weekly Mineral County Commissioner’s meeting to listen to the concerns of residents regarding a wide array of issues primarily regarding land management.

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