Republican candidates win big in Mineral County

Election results came in during the early morning hours Nov. 9 as polls closed across the nation. Republican candidate Donald Trump was named the next president of the United States, defying late polls showing Democrate Hillary Clinton as having the edge.

4-H members win big at Kalispell show

On September 12th five Sanders County 4-H Horse Project members began 3 days of intense competition in the Montana State 4-H Horse Show held at the Majestic Arena in Kalispell.  105 top winning 4-H riders from 23 counties from across Montana traveled to Kalispell for this highly competitive event.   This is the second consecutive year the event has been held in Kalispell.  Four of our county riders, Mahala Sweet, Marsada Sweet, Tanner Ovitt and Dariyan Sheehan are returning competitors from last year’s event.  As a new comer, Gabriella Pallister and her horse Whisper had lots of help from the more experienced (one year under their belt) members.  Stabling is provided on site.  Michele McGuigan, a Sanders County 4-H horse Leader and member of the State Horse Committee, provided transportation for some of the members and horses along will helpful assistance with show preparation.  

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Mineral, Sanders county track and field athletes qualify for state

Boys and girls athletes from Mineral and Sanders counties dealt with snow, rain and wind at last week’s Western Class C divisional in Missoula to qualify for...

Paradise Sewer Board claims funds mismanaged

Call it, “Sewer Wars” 2.0: the Board strikes back.

Local artist specializes in barn quilts

Unless you came from an agricultural community in the northeast, hearing the term “barn quilt” would be a little confusing.

Two Superior wrestlers headed to state tourney

This past weekend, the Superior Bobcat wrestling team traveled to Florence for the Class BC Western Divisional tournament. After it was all said and done, two Superior wrestlers advanced to the state tournament in Billings this weekend. Bridger LaPierre had a great tournament and finished it off with a first place finish in the 160 weight class by pinning his opponent from Bigfork. Jack Mitchell will also be headed to Billings thanks to a fourth place finish in the 120 weight class. He was defeated by Cole Gilleard of Mission/Charlo for third place.

BPA State brings wins

New evidence surfaces in St. Regis principal case

Great rebound

Whatever the Plains Horsemen discussed in their Monday meeting after the District Tournament worked wonders.

The hunt for the right expansion opportunity

Mineral County currently has an unemployment rate of over 10 percent. New businesses coming into its towns are rare and the workforce is largely forced to seek opportunities outside of the county for employment.

Chamber plans to amp up tourism around the county

THOMPSON FALLS – The Chamber of Commerce hosted three different speakers on Friday, covering a variety of different topics that affect the local community.

Prosecutors present evidence in Wood murder trial

A writing in the margin of a religious study book found inside a murder suspect’s vehicle...

State approves new wolf hunt, trap regulations

The Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks received more than 26,000 public comments on the proposal.

Hot Springs track has strong core

A solid core of experienced athletes will be counted on to lead the way for the Hot Springs High Savage Heat track and field team as the upcoming 2022 season is nearly at hand.

Lady Hawks earn No. 2 seed at state

It was only fitting and proper, one might say, that the two teams who met in the Western B Girls Divisional final were Bigfork and Thompson Falls.

Local athletes leave mark at Class C championships

It’s not an easy thing to win a state championship. But in the end, that’s one of the things that make a team or individual championship such a coveted achievement.

Lady Hawks punch ticket to state

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