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April 22, 2020 7:29 p.m.

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
April 22, 2020 7:28 p.m.

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
April 22, 2020 7:27 p.m.

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
April 22, 2020 7:22 p.m.

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
April 22, 2020 7:20 p.m.

Dance workout proves popular

Oula is a high energy dance workout class that is choreographed to current chart-topping music hits.

April 22, 2020 7:17 p.m.

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
April 15, 2020 5:07 p.m.

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!

April 15, 2020 5:06 p.m.

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
April 15, 2020 5:05 p.m.

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.

April 15, 2020 5 p.m.

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
April 15, 2020 4:59 p.m.

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
April 15, 2020 4:53 p.m.

Candidates for 3-year term on Plains School Board

NAME: Rose Wagoner

April 15, 2020 4:50 p.m.

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.

April 15, 2020 4:49 p.m.

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?

April 2, 2020 11:26 a.m.

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.

April 2, 2020 11:26 a.m.

Clark Fork Hospital CEO gives COVID-19 update

By GREGORY HANSON

Church leaders adjust to needs of congregations
April 2, 2020 11:25 a.m.

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.

April 2, 2020 11:24 a.m.

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.

March 26, 2020 9:39 a.m.

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.

March 26, 2020 9:37 a.m.

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.