Local businessman recognized

ST. REGIS – One local business was recently recognized by a national trade magazine as one of the most experienced of its kind in the country.

Mineral County to turn 100 years old

MINERAL COUNTY – As Mineral County gets set to celebrate its 100th anniversary, centennial event organizers are hoping more people will show up to participate in the event scheduled for the afternoon of Aug. 3.

2014 jump starts with Fun Run and Polar Plunge

THOMPSON FALLS – The annual Fun Run and Polar Plunge took place Wednesday with 127 participants.

First meet sees strong victories for Alberton

Fire danger raised to high in Mineral County

MINERAL COUNTY - The U.S. Forest Service upgraded the fire danger in Mineral County from moderate to high last Friday in response to a combination of factors that lead officials to make the change.

Relay For Life raises money for cancer research

SUPERIOR - Area residents gathered at the Superior High School track Friday night to honor lives lost in the fight against cancer and those who have survived or are currently fighting the battle.

Funds returned to MCH

SUPERIOR - The Mineral Community Hospital is at it again, this time receiving a return of funds from a company the hospital has a working relationship with.

Spaghetti served for shooters

SUPERIOR – Two Superior 4-H shooters have been granted the chance to go to the National Rifle Association National Championship. As part of preparations, a spaghetti feed, bake sale and auction was held to raise money for the trip.

Thompson Falls to host countywide fair

THOMPSON FALLS – Sanders County students will be encouraged to plan their future in a smart way as Thompson Falls High School hosts a county-wide career education day.

Plains Woman's Club exceeds expectations

PLAINS – Breakfast and rummage typically wouldn’t mix well, but the Plains Woman’s Club did just that at their annual fundraiser and it was a success.

Preparing the garden for recovery

On Saturday county residents gathered at the Recovery Garden in Superior to participate in the annual garden planting party.

Mineral County budget faces obstacles

With the ever-diminishing nature of Secure Rural and PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) funding received every year by Mineral County comes a unique challenge for the county commission – keeping the already stretched county departments running.

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.

Blackfoot representatives speak at Chamber meeting

SUPERIOR – The possibility of bringing higher speed internet to more parts of Mineral County was a major topic of discussion during the Chamber of Commerce meeting last week.

Northwest Indian Bible School's tacos a big hit in Alberton

On the south side of the Clark Fork River directly across Interstate 90 from Alberton is a little-known campus that has been in existence since 1969.

Tigers stay unbeaten with two lopsided triumphs

It was an impressive performance to say the least for the unbeaten St. Regis Tigers boys basketball team this past weekend.

Hot Springs hosts Homecoming

It was a beautiful Friday for a Hot Springs homecoming. The sun shone, the birds chirped and the young men donned dresses for a beauty pageant. Yes, it was definitely homecoming in Hot Springs.

Hot Springs dealt first regular season loss in three years

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Public forum addresses library levy

"We want voters to understand that we know money is short. But we need everyone's support. We are not asking for all we need, just enough to get by. We will not be adding hours or services; we just want to be able to continue to provide services at the present level," said Plains Public Library volunteer Cheri Seli in a plea to the public Thursday evening to increase the current mill levy from four to five in order to get more money in to the library system.

Coping choices: loneliness-normal or not?

Coping Choices – Loneliness – Normal or Not