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Wolf hunting and trapping down despite added opportunities
February 2, 2022 midnight

Wolf hunting and trapping down despite added opportunities

Following years of record regional harvests, hunters and trappers in the northwestern corner of the state have so far achieved less than a third of total state-sanctioned wolf kills for the season.

St. Regis man carves passion for woodworking
January 26, 2022 midnight

St. Regis man carves passion for woodworking

According to Proverbs 16:27, idle hands are the devil’s workshop. In Keith Morris’s quaint wood working shed outside his home in St. Regis, his hands aren’t idle, and the things he creates are simply meant for sharing with others.

Candidate filing opens for state and local elections
January 26, 2022 midnight

Candidate filing opens for state and local elections

Most filing for state office occurs electronically in Montana, but candidates can file in-person at the Secretary of State Office. More than 60 legislative candidates had filed as of January 13, which was the first day candidates could file.

Woodcarver Henry Larum is Plains' home-grown artist
January 26, 2022 midnight

Woodcarver Henry Larum is Plains' home-grown artist

Mounted on the wall in the Plains high school gymnasium is a large wood carving of a horse. Beside that carving is a plaque dedicated to the memory of Bev Minemyer, a Plains High School student who passed away from a brain tumor at the age of 15 in 1976.

January 26, 2022 midnight

Board resumes talks about Paradise sewer project

Like an anxious Dr. Frankenstein hovering over his “creation” looking for a sign of life, members of he Paradise Sewer Board kept a wary eye on the laboratory table, while at the same time scanning the gathering of upset villagers who are intent on snuffing out the monster sewer project they say is riddled with unfairness and uncertainty.

Kids get hooked at Frenchtown ice fishing day
January 26, 2022 midnight

Kids get hooked at Frenchtown ice fishing day

The weather was perfect with a robin’s egg, blue sky day for kids who went ice fishing at Frenchtown Pond on Saturday — many for their first time. The organizers of the event were happy and helpful as over 150 kiddos registered, some as early as 8 a.m.

St. Regis girls tip Hot Springs
January 26, 2022 midnight

St. Regis girls tip Hot Springs

A win over the Hot Springs girls basketball team was the bright spot in brutal week on the schedule for the St. Regis Lady Tigers this past week.

St. Regis boys remain unbeaten in 14C play
January 26, 2022 midnight

St. Regis boys remain unbeaten in 14C play

When the dust had settled from this past week in the Montana 14C conference only one team stood alone on top.

January 26, 2022 midnight

Thompson Falls wins two of three

As the recently departed Meatloaf sang, “two out of three ain’t bad”.

Local group assists veterans facing homelessness
January 19, 2022 midnight

Local group assists veterans facing homelessness

At a recent meeting in Durango’s, a couple of local veteran organizations found out that honorably discharged veterans that are homeless or struggling with rent have a shoulder waiting for them to lean on.

Sheriff's Office dispatch a rewarding and challenging job
January 19, 2022 midnight

Sheriff's Office dispatch a rewarding and challenging job

Each week the Mineral Independent publishes the Mineral County Sheriff’s Report to help people paint a better picture of what deputies are doing during their shifts.

Dog training service opens in Superior
January 19, 2022 midnight

Dog training service opens in Superior

It’s been said that frustration can be a valuable motivator. For Kayla Papesh, that was certainly the case when she found herself propelled into a new career direction, all thanks to a new pet.

Washington Companies to terminate Montana Rail Link lease
January 19, 2022 midnight

Washington Companies to terminate Montana Rail Link lease

Montana Rail Link, the Missoula-based railroad company owned by billionaire industrialist Dennis Washington, announced Monday that it will terminate a long-term lease of its tracks through southern Montana and return them to owner BNSF Railway.

January 19, 2022 midnight

State approves Big Arm archery range project

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is moving forward with a proposal to develop a public archery range at the Big Arm Unit of Flathead Lake State Park.

Charlo trips Hot Springs in hoops thriller
January 19, 2022 midnight

Charlo trips Hot Springs in hoops thriller

The ball rotated slowly on its way to break dozens of hearts, as if it were part of an old-time movie.

Charlo girls earn victory at Hot Springs
January 19, 2022 midnight

Charlo girls earn victory at Hot Springs

Sometimes, sports are purveyors of “ifs”.

St. Regis and Superior split rivalry games
January 19, 2022 midnight

St. Regis and Superior split rivalry games

Like the freeway nearby, the Interstate 90 rivalry renewal was a split success this year.

January 19, 2022 midnight

Blue Hawks dominate Deer Lodge

By the time the Deer Lodge Wardens rolled into Thompson Falls this past Saturday, the Blue Hawks were anything but welcoming hosts.

Bigfork girls top T-Falls in battle of unbeatens
January 19, 2022 midnight

Bigfork girls top T-Falls in battle of unbeatens

Here in horse country the old saying goes “if you get knocked off the horse, get right back up in the saddle”.

St. Regis picks up wins against 14C foes
January 19, 2022 midnight

St. Regis picks up wins against 14C foes

Even with some of the luster buffed out of tonight’s game with Hot Springs for the Western 14C lead due to a narrow Hot Springs loss to Charlo, the St. Regis Tigers will not take their opponent lightly.