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Sanders County students take part in 4-H Congress
July 31, 2024 midnight

Sanders County students take part in 4-H Congress

More than 190 4-H members from across the state visited Montana State University last week for the Montana 4-H Congress, an annual event offering competitive events, workshops, entertainment and social events.

UM center blazes trail with course about living with fire
July 26, 2024 midnight

UM center blazes trail with course about living with fire

With extreme wildfires doubling in the past 20 years, many residents in the Western U.S. have smoldering concerns for their future safety and wellbeing. To help take wildfire management to the next level in the era of climate change, the FireCenter at the University of Montana has piloted a course to provide solutions for living alongside this growing threat.

Postal Service abruptly ended negotiations with Alpine Air in Montana
July 25, 2024 9 a.m.

Postal Service abruptly ended negotiations with Alpine Air in Montana

The U.S. Postal Service abruptly stopped air service in Montana this week even after Alpine Air, its air cargo contractor in the state, offered a roughly $3 million reduction in its contract, according to the company CEO.

Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Mineral County
July 24, 2024 midnight

Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Mineral County

Rumbles of thunder were an unwelcoming sound throughout Mineral County around 3 a.m. on July 18.

July 24, 2024 midnight

Volunteer group holds back-to-school drive

In just a few short weeks the lazy carefree days of summer will transition into back-to-school preparations. Families buying new clothes and gym shoes, backpacks and binders, pencils and pens. But for some Mineral County students it can be a financial strain acquiring all they need as they enter those hallways once again.

Volunteers take on Heart Lake trail maintenance
July 24, 2024 midnight

Volunteers take on Heart Lake trail maintenance

One of the more popular hikes in Lolo National Forest follows the South Fork Trout Creek to Heart Lake and then Pearl Lake in a cirque basin.

Clark Fork Trout guide shop has a new owner
July 24, 2024 midnight

Clark Fork Trout guide shop has a new owner

Steve and Peggy Temple purchased Clark Fork Trout from Brooks Sanford about 10 years ago. They grew the business into a highly respected fishing guide service predicated on customer service with amazing fishing experiences.

PHOTOS: Alberton Railroad Days
July 24, 2024 midnight

PHOTOS: Alberton Railroad Days

PHOTOS: Alberton Railroad Days

Local basketball teams wrap up summer play
July 24, 2024 midnight

Local basketball teams wrap up summer play

One thing is clear as the summer local high school basketball season winds down: there will be some improved teams as several long-anticipated, talented classes enter their junior and senior seasons.

Plains VFW getting a makeover
July 24, 2024 midnight

Plains VFW getting a makeover

It is a building that in one way or another has been serving the Plains community for several decades.

Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Sanders County
July 24, 2024 midnight

Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Sanders County

Rumbles of thunder were an unwelcoming sound throughout Mineral County around 3 a.m. on July 18. Going on a three-week stretch of 90-plus degree temperatures and no precipitation, Thursday mornings early hour lightning strikes sparked several fires around the mountains of St. Regis and Superior.

Berneking is Grand Marshal, Duncan is Fair Lady
July 24, 2024 midnight

Berneking is Grand Marshal, Duncan is Fair Lady

This is really a real honor and a privilege to be the grand marshal,” said Herman Berneking. “They had a lot of people to choose from and I’m humbled they chose me.”

July 17, 2024 midnight

Remembering Rebekah Barsotti

As we mark the third anniversary of the disappearance of Rebekah Barsotti and her beloved Belgian Malinois, Cerberus, we reflect on a journey of courage, resilience, and the unwavering pursuit of justice.

Locals reflect on the beginnings of the fair and rodeo
July 17, 2024 midnight

Locals reflect on the beginnings of the fair and rodeo

The Mineral County Fair and Rodeo has been the premier three days of socializing for at least 50 years, with this year's edition set for Aug. 1-3.

Thompson Falls Council reviews zoning law and dog kennel request
July 17, 2024 midnight

Thompson Falls Council reviews zoning law and dog kennel request

Thompson Falls monthly council meeting saw tensions rise after the second reading of a new zoning ordinance, with other discussions centering on whether dog kennels should be allowed in city limits.

Cool Summer Nights car show draws classic fleet to Trout Creek
July 17, 2024 midnight

Cool Summer Nights car show draws classic fleet to Trout Creek

Like all of the owners in the field of polished classic cars, Connie Leech could not resist.

July 17, 2024 midnight

Mineral County Sheriff's Office report July 7-14, 2024

Mineral County Sheriff's Office report July 7-14, 2024

Heat wave brings more fishing restrictions in Montana
July 17, 2024 midnight

Heat wave brings more fishing restrictions in Montana

Angling restrictions on several rivers in Montana went into effect July 12 due to warming temperatures and low flows. Hoot-owl restrictions prohibit fishing from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. These closures and restrictions will stay in effect until conditions improve.

Red Devils use off-season for strength and conditioning
July 17, 2024 midnight

Red Devils use off-season for strength and conditioning

Brian Risch looked up from the weight lifting bench, several pounds of metal weights in his hands.

Hot Springs bulks up for return to gridiron
July 17, 2024 midnight

Hot Springs bulks up for return to gridiron

Players and coaches at Hot Springs High are looking for a rebound season after they went 8-1 last year.