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March 3, 2015 8:07 p.m.

Major crime ring busted in Mineral County

MINERAL COUNTY – A crime ring in Mineral County responsible for numerous felonies including theft and illegal drug production is in the process of being dismantled thanks to the efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies including the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office.

October 11, 2015 7:47 p.m.

A show of good faith

ST. REGIS – In a great show of employee relations, Tricon Timber has offered a number of support options to help the 90 employees, who were recently laid off, get protections while they are unemployed.

January 8, 2014 1:15 p.m.

Presence of invasive noxious weed confirmed

SANDERS COUNTY – Scientists at Montana State University have confirmed the presence of the invasive grass medusahead on the Flathead Indian Reservation in southeastern Sanders County, a first for Montana.

April 11, 2014 12:03 p.m.

Rail Head Sporting Goods closes doors suddenly

SUPERIOR- Rail Head Sporting Goods is no more after the owner ordered the manager to close the business down right away.

January 30, 2013 2:05 p.m.

St. Regis School District awarded priority school status in federal program

Federal grant award of $29,978.00 to support career and college readiness during the 2012/2013 school year

May 22, 2013 10:21 a.m.

Runners take to the trail from St. Regis to Paradise

PARADISE/ST. REGIS - Over 300 runners took to a track trail in St. Regis, running almost 11 miles to Paradise through rolling hills on a weaving trail.

Wesley Stearns
June 19, 2013 9:55 a.m.

Wesley Stearns

Wesley died of natural causes on June 6, 2013, at the age of 98. He was born to Clara and Walter Stearns in Stacyville, Iowa on October 7, 1914. He was the first of five children and moved to Montana with his family at the age of four.

February 27, 2013 11:22 a.m.

Treasurer reports on the state of Mineral County finances

During the Feb. 22 meeting of the Mineral County Commissioners, County Treasurer Mary Yarnall was present to field questions about the current state of finances for the county.

March 17, 2020 7:37 p.m.

Montana pulls plug on sports until April 13

All Montana high school spring activities have been cancelled until at least April 13, according to a press release from the Montana High School Association this morning.

Frieda Huberty
June 7, 2019 12:15 p.m.

Frieda Huberty

Frieda Ann Huberty, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 26, 2019.

Wildlife crossing system aims to prevent collisions
January 2, 2020 4:39 p.m.

Wildlife crossing system aims to prevent collisions

The Montana Department of Transportation is using an innovative technology to help prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions on Montana Highway 200 near Thompson Falls.

DAR honors founding with national day of service
October 29, 2019 9:10 p.m.

DAR honors founding with national day of service

The Kuilix Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, honored the anniversary of DAR’s founding Oct. 11, 1890, by participating in the DAR National Day of Service, an annual event in which chapters and individuals are encouraged to engage in meaningful service projects in their communities.

November 11, 2009 midnight

Two defendants in Dixon burglary plead not guilty

Danielle Switalski

June 25, 2010 4:13 p.m.

MI wins state-wide awards

The Mineral Independent was awarded for their journalistic excellence, bringing home a slew of first place awards this past weekend at the annual Montana Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper Contest in Bozeman.