Thompson Falls' cross country squad boasts plenty of youth

There is definitely a youth movement afoot among local high school cross country teams.

St. Regis Tigers happy to return to Montana football

This year’s St. Regis High School homecoming football game will be at home. That seems like common sense, but for the past several years the Tigers have been part of a co-op arrangement with Mullan, Idaho and have played the majority of their games in the Gem State.

Rediscovering home: The county fair

Nothing has changed during my time away as much as the Mineral County Fair.

Cabin Fever Quilters Guild breaks its own record

While Paris was hosting the 2024 Olympics, records were being broken at the Mineral County Cabin Fever Quilters 23rd Annual Quilt Show.

Lolo Forest rescinds Stage 2 fire rules

Recent storms have brought much-needed rainfall to the Lolo National Forest, prompting officials to rescind Stage 2 fire restrictions last week.

Alpine Air CEO questions Postal Service data for air service in Montana

The U.S. Postal Service said it shifted the majority of mail in Montana that was going through air to ground transport several months ago, but the chief executive of the air transport company said the federal agency relied on bad data to do so.

COLUMN: Out of the darkness

Once again, Father Time has defeated the forces of “darkness.”

Family fun at Trout Creek's Huckleberry Days

If you are a parachutist, being under the chute is a good place to be. If you attended this year’s Huckleberry Festival in Trout Creek, under the parachute was THE place to be.

Bennetts celebrate anniversary

Delbert and Barbara Bennett

Falls sports season gets into gear

For Sanders and Mineral county high school sports fans, the 2024 season is about to kick into gear.

Legals for August, 14 2024

Gianforte, FWP say grizzly translocations shows Montana ready for delisting

After announcing on Friday that two grizzly bears from an ecosystem in northwest Montana had been translocated to Yellowstone National Park and Wyoming, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and several others said at a news conference Monday they believe states have done enough to show the federal government that grizzlies are ready to be delisted from Endangered Species Act protections.

Sheriff makes case for raising deputy wages

The cost of living is stretching wallets, but for the men and women doing their best to make public safety a top priority in the county, it is taking a toll.

Sheehy rallies support at Thompson Falls campaign stop

He came to Thompson Falls to meet with a packed hall of energetic voters, telling his supporters the “average” person needs to get involved in the election process.

Gianforte declares disaster after storm wallops Mineral County

Gov. Greg Gianforte issued an executive order last week declaring a disaster in Missoula and Mineral counties.

Spotlight on the Arts: Melodie Cook

“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.

COLUMN: Olympic bummer

You had one job France: put on an Olympics.

Legals for August, 7 2024

FWP seeks members for Citizen Advisory Committee

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking applicants to fill volunteer positions on the northwest Montana (FWP Region 1) Citizen Advisory Committee.

Blue Hawks looks to get 'stronger and faster'

If effort coupled with condition and desire are key building blocks of a football team, Thompson Falls appears to be, no pun intended, good shape.