Legals for July, 31 2024

Rediscovering home: Superior Ranger District

Ranchers carefully select their herds for the best genetics. Who knew that the Forest Service does much the same with trees.

Mineral County DUI Task Force provides rides at fair

The Mineral County DUI Task Force has contracted with Superior Taxi to provide free rides home from the fair on Friday and Saturday nights for adults who have had too much to drink.

Superior recycling program races funding shortfall

There is a danger of the recycling program in Superior of shutting down due to the lack of adequate donations to cover the costs for the bin pulls.

Food bank seeks donations for new building

This weekend is possibly the time when more people come to County 54 with the Mineral County Fair taking place.

Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Mineral County

Rumbles of thunder were an unwelcoming sound throughout Mineral County around 3 a.m. on July 18.

Volunteer group holds back-to-school drive

In just a few short weeks the lazy carefree days of summer will transition into back-to-school preparations. Families buying new clothes and gym shoes, backpacks and binders, pencils and pens. But for some Mineral County students it can be a financial strain acquiring all they need as they enter those hallways once again.

Volunteers take on Heart Lake trail maintenance

One of the more popular hikes in Lolo National Forest follows the South Fork Trout Creek to Heart Lake and then Pearl Lake in a cirque basin.

Clark Fork Trout guide shop has a new owner

Steve and Peggy Temple purchased Clark Fork Trout from Brooks Sanford about 10 years ago. They grew the business into a highly respected fishing guide service predicated on customer service with amazing fishing experiences.

Local basketball teams wrap up summer play

One thing is clear as the summer local high school basketball season winds down: there will be some improved teams as several long-anticipated, talented classes enter their junior and senior seasons.

Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Sanders County

Rumbles of thunder were an unwelcoming sound throughout Mineral County around 3 a.m. on July 18. Going on a three-week stretch of 90-plus degree temperatures and no precipitation, Thursday mornings early hour lightning strikes sparked several fires around the mountains of St. Regis and Superior.

Rediscovering home: St. Regis Resort District

The rivalry in Mineral County was a real cat fight. The Tigers, Panthers and Bobcats hated to lose to each other. It was like brothers, and now sisters, going at each other in the backyard.

Legals for July, 24 2024

Berneking is Grand Marshal, Duncan is Fair Lady

This is really a real honor and a privilege to be the grand marshal,” said Herman Berneking. “They had a lot of people to choose from and I’m humbled they chose me.”

High temperatures trigger widespread fishing restrictions

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has implemented fishing restrictions on 13 western Montana rivers that are exceeding temperature thresholds following an underwhelming snowpack and a heat spell last week that broke records in some parts of the state.

Remembering Rebekah Barsotti

As we mark the third anniversary of the disappearance of Rebekah Barsotti and her beloved Belgian Malinois, Cerberus, we reflect on a journey of courage, resilience, and the unwavering pursuit of justice.

Locals reflect on the beginnings of the fair and rodeo

The Mineral County Fair and Rodeo has been the premier three days of socializing for at least 50 years, with this year's edition set for Aug. 1-3.

Superior Cemetery gets upgrades

The land for the Superior Cemetery up Flat Creek was donated by A.P. Johnson, who is considered the "father" of Superior by many residents.

Church celebrates local couple's long marriage

They met at the Missoula Mercantile in 1955.

Gail Lewis selected as featured quilter

“I saw it on Pinterest,” is often heard as Gail Lewis displays her colorful pieces of art at the of the Mineral County Cabin Fever Quilters Guild monthly meetings.