Cats ground game steamrolls Griz in annual Brawl

Tommy Mellott, Montana State’s superb sophomore quarterback out of Butte, is as direct at a postgame press conference as he is hitting the gap on a zone running play.

Plains track does well at Dave Tripp in Polson

The Plains track team entered the 2017 Dave Tripp Memorial track meet Thursday at Polson High School at less than full strength.

Hot Springs' McAllister 'turns it up' at rodeo finals

Jack McAllister is the current 2018 Junior High School Montana State Tie-down Roping Champion. And he is set to step it up at the Junior High School Finals Rodeo in South Dakota.

Preparing our students for the future

The Montana Constitution, specifically Article X Section 8, gives ownership of the state’s publicly funded schools, with the support and engagement of school staff and the community, to each community through the supervision and control by its elected trustees. Section 1 of the same Article requires that the state’s education system to develop the full educational potential of each student a school serves.

Students make good showing at Regional BPA

Business Professionals of America (BPA) held its Regional Leadership Conference at the Missoula College in Missoula on Jan. 8. All three Mineral County High Schools sent teams to the conference with an overall good showing. Top placing students will go to State held in Billings in March.

Plainsman becomes modern day Elite Spartan

Fairboard decides funds for stand down

PLAINS – The Sanders County Fairboard met on Wednesday, March 19 to discuss a variety of issues revolving around money. The board presented a decision on the Sanders County Tri-State Veterans Stand Down funds, discussed the pavilion rehabilitation, talked about a possible new building on the grounds and renewed their fair concessions contract.

Kvelve's Comments: Cats-Griz game is good cause for a party

Good grief it’s that time of year again. Grab some chips and dip, stock up on your favorite beverages, break out the pot luck dishes and Velcro down folks, Velcro down!!

Wrestling under way

It’s that time of year again and winter sports practices are starting up. Each time has a lot to accomplish in the limited time before their first match and Plains-Hot Springs wrestlers are no different.

Town of Plains undergoes lawsuit

PLAINS – The town council met Monday night to discuss a variety of issues on the docket. After approving previous minutes and listening to the different reports, Mayor Brinson brought to the council’s attention that the town is being sued.

Legals for March, 5 2025

Blue Hawk wrestlers gearing up for postseason

With divisional and state tournaments on the horizon, the Thompson Falls Blue Hawks are gearing up for what they hope is a successful postseason.

Mineral County Jail nears re-opening

For a county larger than the state of Rhode Island with 4,200 residents, a law enforcement agency...

Plains female wrestlers will be part of Montana history

But it was the opportunity for his two daughters to wrestle competitively...

Mineral Co. commissioners issue position on forest health

Montana’s elected officials will be expected to focus on economic recovery as soon as COVID-19 loosens its grip on the state.

Affordable housing fuels labor shortage

A commission tasked with distributing part of the $900 million in federal coronavirus relief that Montana received has named affordable housing...

Students excel at 4-H Communication Days

Perhaps among the group of 4-H presenters is a future orator of great skill.

State game wardens patrol miles of terrain

Mineral County is in Region 2 of Montana Department of Fish Wildlife & Parks, an area that contains mountain peaks reaching above 10,000 feet and valley trout streams stretching over 1,500 miles.

Legals for January, 3 2024

COLUMN: Bobcat lacrosse champs

Griz fans, Velcro down. Preferably with your favorite adult beverages clutched in your hand.