RZ Feeds opens in Superior

There’s a new feed store in Superior called RZ Feeds. Local owners Pete Ratzlaff and Doug Hutchins opened the doors a few weeks ago and offer a variety of bird and animal feed.

Letters to the Editor; The math doesn't add up in Governor Bullock's energy plan

Isn’t it amazing that the Keystone XL pipeline has been being “studied” by federal agencies for over six years, yet the EPA is giving Americans only 180 days to look at the impacts of their overhaul of our entire national energy system?

Facts to know about social security

Jim Elliott

You're never too old to learn a new skill

HOT SPRINGS - You are never too old to learn something new, whether it is a craft, a new skill or perhaps a field of study and Donald Safford of Hot Springs has proven that to be true. At the age of 75, Safford not only has invested himself in the art of flint knapping, but also in the throwing of atlatl darts. All of this was done because of an interest in digging in dirt.

Chamber of Commerce elects joint presidents

SUPERIOR – The monthly meeting of the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce brought updates on events and projects in 2014 as well as the election of the new chamber presidents.

Dinosaurs set free from Piccadilly Park

PLAINS – Piccadilly Park was once the recreation destination of a small town. People would come to enjoy the miniature golf course, the go-carts and the dinosaurs. Owner Les Wood remembers countless summer picnics under the wooden awning. Now the race track is cracked and crumbling. The putt-putt holes are consumed with weeds…and the dinosaurs are gone.

Fair Board and Stand Down discuss funds

PLAINS – The Tri-State Stand Down may have moved to Trout Creek but unfinished business plagued the Sanders County Fair Board meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Preparations plans for upcoming county fair

SUPERIOR – With the fair right around the corner, the Mineral County Fair Board has begun addressing maintenance preparations and concerns about the grounds for this year’s event.

Grateful citizens honor area veterans

Thompson Falls, MT – “God and Country” was the theme as grateful citizens honored area veterans during a Patriotic Picnic in Thompson Falls last Sunday.

Spreading the Christmas spirit - Justyna's Christmas column

There is no better time than the holidays to reflect on what you are thankful for and I have a lot to give thanks for.

Not your average thrift store

Little Bitterroot is finding creative ways to keep their clients employed and funds in their pocket this year while simultaneously helping those in the community. 

St. Patrick's Day celebration raises money

With leprechauns dancing about, shillelaghs for sale and pots of gold and green decorations hanging about, St. Patrick’s Day was in full swing at the DeBorgia schoolhouse.

New deli offer more than food

Danielle Switalski

'Mariah's Challenge' to speak in Superior

Underage drinking is a factor in a host of serious problems including homicide, suicide, traumatic injury, violent and property crime, alcohol poisoning and need for treatment for alcohol abuse and dependence to name a few.

Art show held in Plains, Hot Springs

Artists and art lovers from all over Sanders County made their way to the Clark Fork Valley Hospital for the Art on the Walls Exhibit, which was installed Friday, Oct. 1. The reception held there honored the work of the 10 local artists who were featured in the show, and also recognized supporters of the arts within the community.

Chamber takes on project

The Mineral County Chamber of Commerce is undertaking a new project.

Heather's Country Kitchen opens

Heather Worrall saw an opportunity to make her dream come true and she wasn’t about to let it go.

A look at the new mayor's first full day

Danielle Switalski

Chamber golf tournament to be held

Golfers who were planning on playing in the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce golf tournament this Saturday, June 26, will have a few more weeks to practice and perfect their swing. At the meeting last Tuesday, chamber members discussed changing the date because of a conflicting tournament taking place on the same day.

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