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Denley Loge: An engaged leader
As Montanans adapt to modified daily routines, the COVID-19 pandemic is justifiably front and center. However, the immediate crisis will end, and we need to start thinking about how we rebuild our economy in the aftermath.

Veteran artist finishes second Plains horse sculpture
Long-time artist Kenton Pies’ love for creating art and sewing the seeds in others hasn’t diminished with the passage of time.

Plains VFW Post 3596 gets a new, improved look
When patrons of the Plains Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3596 venture inside, hopefully soon, they’ll be in for a pleasant surprise.

Scotchman Peaks Wilderness program coordinator retires
Sandy Compton finds sacred ground in stone cathedrals carved by glaciers, in landscapes of cirques and tarns and scree. Hymns in this wild country rely on prolonged notes of silence punctuated by birdsong, by the gurgle of clear-running streams and, in season, by the bugling of bull elk.

Dance workout proves popular
Oula is a high energy dance workout class that is choreographed to current chart-topping music hits.
Food for Thought: Homework Battles
With school closures many parents and children are struggling with the frustration of homework. Indeed, this time often becomes a war zone where there is begging, pleading, bargaining and demanding between parent and child.

Locals provide hand sanitizer for first responders
What do you get when you cross a butterfly and a bottle of hooch? Hand sanitizer, of course, and lots of it!
Mineral County residents share quake recollections
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Reporter Monte Turner spoke with a number of county residents about their feelings on last week’s earthquake in Idaho that shook the ground here in Montana.)

Mountain Goats hiking club is on the move
For the fifth summer in a row, a dedicated group of nature lovers and hikers have organized an incredible bevy of excursions into the mountains right outside our back door.
Superior mayor declares state of emergency
Superior Mayor Roni Phillips declared a state of emergency in the town Thursday, April 9, due to the COVID-19 virus.

Superior graduate sees first-hand the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on elderly
Depression and isolation can often go hand-in-hand. That is an unfortunate correlation Sammi Rae Francis is seeing more and more in her nursing home residents each day the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Candidates for 3-year term on Plains School Board
NAME: Rose Wagoner
Town Pump provides $1 million to its food-bank partners
Responding to the severe strain on the state’s food banks during the coronavirus pandemic, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation is providing $1 million in immediate grants to its food bank partners, including Community Food Bank of Mineral County and Community Food Pantry.
Food for Thought: Secrets of Inner Strength
Ever notice how some people manage to stay on track despite suffering a serious illness, financial setbacks or other problems that would derail other people?
United Way has relief fund for victims
The Northwest Montana United Way is helping victims through a COVID-19 relief fund, but it needs help from the community, too.
Clark Fork Hospital CEO gives COVID-19 update
By GREGORY HANSON

Church leaders adjust to needs of congregations
As Pastor Morris Hill stood on the small stage alongside New Day Fellowship’s worship team, his wife Barbara tapped the record button on her iPhone and before the morning welcome was finished comments started popping up.
Clark Fork River Bridge work to begin soon
The Montana Department of Transportation will begin construction in early April to fix and replace the Clark Fork River Bridge on Montana 200.
Facebook page started to help those in need locally
The community of Plains is working to help those in need during the COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic.
Mack Days fishing event kicks off with good fishing
The 2020 Spring Mack Days fishing event on Flathead Lake kicked off March 20, and a familiar face is at the top of the leaderboard.