Governor-appointed board caters to a foreign mining company

When a Canadian mining company successfully lobbied a Montana board appointed by Gov. Greg Gianforte to let them add more pollution to Montana’s water, it’s time to take a step back and figure out how we got here.

Tester discusses infrastructure during recent stop in Superior

While eating breakfast at a hotel last week in Kalispell, Montana U.S. Sen. Jon Tester looked up from his bowl of cereal and saw one of his ads on the lobby TV.

David Thompson Search & Rescue celebrates 50 years

David Thompson Search and Rescue is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and the group is hosting an open house Friday at Riverfront Park to commemorate the milestone.

Sanders County Search and Rescue does so much, but now needs your help

There are many outdoor activities that bring people to Sanders County from hiking to fishing and kayaking to hunting along with so much more. With so many ways to get out into the woods there are equality numerous ways to become, lost, hurt or standard. This is where the members of the Sanders County Search and Rescue (SAR) come in. They are a professionally trained group of volunteers that come from all walks of life to ensure the safety of the many who explore the county.

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St. Regis bank makes changes to services

ST. REGIS – The Family of Banks would like to formally announce an important change which will affect Mullan Trail Bank in St. Regis and Superior. As of February 1, 2014, Mullan Trail Banks in St. Regis will close its lobby and begin operating through the drive- up window, accepting deposits and cashing checks.

Telemedicine brings specialists to Mineral County care

Bringing quality specialists to rural communities is difficult when dealing with the high costs that are found in some areas of medicine such as psychiatry and cardiology and strokes.

Program to update homes in Mineral

A program under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development could help residents in Mineral County become homeowners.

First-graders decorate Valentine's tree at TrailWest Bank

The Valentine's Tree in the TrailWest Bank lobby was strung up with red heart garland and covered with dozens of specially made valentines from the first-grade students at Superior Elementary. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan

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Mineral County Democrats potluck will take place Friday, Dec. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Rockin Rodeo in Superior. Contact Denyse Traeder at 822-0771.

Veterans Honored

Christopher Rosler of Hot springs raises the standard of the United States Coast Guard on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Rosler and other members of Boy Scout Troop #1957 were on hand to honor area veterans during the ceremony at the cemetery in Plains.

Hospital spearheads active living programs

Walking, running, dancing, anything that gets a person moving, is a good thing. Whether it’s moderate or vigorous exercise, people need to stay active in order to stay healthy. The Mineral Community Hospital Wellness Committee has set up programs to help area residents become a little healthier. They’ve set up a six-week program with participants walking 150 minutes per week.

Post honors veterans

PLAINS – The true meaning of Memorial Day was on display on both Saturday, May 24 and Friday, May 30 as the VFW Post #3596 spent two days honoring those fallen before them.

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'Be a Hero and not a Zero': Red Ribbon Week message

Students from all three Mineral County schools got together last Tuesday, Oct. 24 to listen to a motivational speaker as part of the drug awareness Red Ribbon Week. The Superior High School bleachers were full as a few students from all three schools started the afternoon with a little skit put together by Kris Minard from Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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Trout Creek riding club has been riding the Cabinets and serving the community for 19 years

North Face’s motto is “never stop exploring.” One club in Trout Creek, Montana has lived out that motto for the last twenty years.

Scrappy Alberton Panthers keep battling

When you are in the lobby of a skyscraper, the thought of climbing the stairs required to get to the penthouse may be daunting indeed. But to get there, no matter the level of “daunt”, you must put one foot forward and repeat that process.

Vets honored on Armed Forces Day

Patriotism versus Nationalism was a poignant point made by Sargent Chuck Lewis during the Armed Forces Recognition Ceremony held in Superior on May 19. Lewis spoke to a group of veterans and community members in the Superior High School Gym about what it’s like to serve in the military.