Hunters are frontline defense against chronic wasting disease

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks needs hunters' help in managing and monitoring Chronic Wasting Disease. CWD is a fatal disease of deer, elk, and moose that was first found in wild deer in Montana in 2017.

Track season off and running this weekend

Spring sports fans, cinch up the Velcro, tighten up your wigs and dust off your running shoes.

Electric filling station debuts in Mineral County

SUPERIOR – The very first electric filling station in the history of Mineral County made its debut last week as the finishing touches were added to the new Tesla Supercharger facility at the S and S Grocery Store in Superior.

Golf teams to compete in Bigfork and Ronan

On what Coach Magera described as a “ugly, cold, rainy day,” the Plains High School golf team got a taste of what it is like to play on a professional course on April 11 in Bigfork.

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Montana appears well down the road to becoming a one party Republican, deeply conservative state, like the states that surround us. Jon Tester’s survival was an anomaly best explained by his personal popularity and his opponent’s weakness.

'Take-Back Day' nets 25 pounds of prescription drugs

Whether accidental, or intentional abuse, opioids are a real health concern.

New growth at local greenhouse business

Originally from Pennsylvania, Milton Pearce and his wife worked for 18 years at the Northwest Indian Bible School in Alberton before moving to their current location in St. Regis 22 years ago.

Decay ordinance questioned by local residents

Plains residents showed their concern for the town’s enforcement of the decay ordinance during this month’s Town Council meeting, which was standing-room only.

Plains Town Council says goodbye to Mayor Rowan

Dan Rowan called the Plains Town Council Meeting to order for the last time Monday evening, as his term as mayor comes to an end.

Long-term care residents enjoy Hawaiian luau

The weather for the Return of the Luau was ideal for the residents and family members of the Long-Term Care Facility of Mineral Community Hospital.

Thompson Falls Market opens up

Baked goods, fresh eggs, crafts, artwork, quilts to kayak tours, the Thompson Falls Market had a bit of everything last Saturday.

Area legislators talk about pending bills

Three state legislators spoke with about 20 constituents...

St. Regis defeats Geraldine/Highwood

GERALDINE – The St. Regis Tigers faced off against the junior varsity team from Geraldine/Highwood last week and came away with a win, beating their opponents 49-26.

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NHS members shovel snow for elderly

When the snow piles up it’s a blessing to have a helping hand, that’s what Superior resident Eva Harrington discovered last Sunday afternoon.

Where are Montana's porcupines?

North American porcupines live up to 18 years and average 30 inches long and 20 pounds in weight. They are the second-largest rodent on the continent.

Superior measures up at Bitterroot track meet

It was the first meet of the season, one which survived the threat of incoming snow and cold temperatures.

MRHC plans health coverage for community

SUPERIOR – In order to bring better medical coverage to people in the community, Mineral Regional Health Center will hold a health coverage fair in Superior on Saturday, February 1.

Tigers basketball starts up for winter season

ST. REGIS – With winter settling over the county, the boys of St. Regis High School’s sports teams go indoors for the basketball season.

Hot Springs Halloween activities take over town for a night of scares

HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs Artist’s Society is holding their annual Halloween events in Hot Springs on Halloween night.