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February 28, 2024 midnight

Biden admin looks to expand data collection on Indian Child Welfare Act cases

In an effort to better understand how Native American children are faring in foster care, the Biden administration’s health department is proposing a rule that would require state child welfare systems to gather more data about child removal cases that are subject to the Indian Child Welfare Act.

St Regis boys finish fourth at divisional
February 28, 2024 midnight

St Regis boys finish fourth at divisional

While watching their likely second round opponent, Manhattan Christian, take apart a solid Drummond team during the Western C Divisional tournament this past weekend in Frenchtown, St. Regis assistant basketball coach Brandon Iverson summed up the task at hand regarding the top-seeded MC Eagles.

Hot Springs teams ends season at divisional
February 28, 2024 midnight

Hot Springs teams ends season at divisional

They can take consolation in the fact they made it to the Divisional playoffs.

Plains Council OKs fees for public documents
February 14, 2024 midnight

Plains Council OKs fees for public documents

Plains Council unanimously passed Freedom of Information Act fees during Monday night's council meeting.

St. Regis students bake Valentine’s cookies for annual fundraiser
February 7, 2024 midnight

St. Regis students bake Valentine’s cookies for annual fundraiser

The cafeteria at St. Regis School on Feb. 3 was filled with the sweet aroma of warm sugar cookies, around 840 of them.

Republican Jeff Stanek greets HD-90 voters
February 7, 2024 midnight

Republican Jeff Stanek greets HD-90 voters

Candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 90, St. Regis resident Jeff Stanek met with voters and community members Feb. 3.

Fifth-grader wins Superior bee with 'rancid'
February 7, 2024 midnight

Fifth-grader wins Superior bee with 'rancid'

Superior School District held its annual spelling bee last Wednesday, and fifth-grader Caleb Durovey took first place with the winning word "rancid."

New pastor settles in at Methodist Parish
February 7, 2024 midnight

New pastor settles in at Methodist Parish

Unless you are a member of the Mineral County United Methodist Parish, with churches in Alberton and Superior, you may not have known that they were without a pastor until last June.

January 31, 2024 midnight

Clean School Bus Program will reduce emissions

Thank you, Sen. Jon Tester, for helping secure funds to purchase 41 clean school buses for Montana’s rural public schools.

January 31, 2024 midnight

Arctic blast wreaks havoc as pipes burst

Montana endured a record-breaking cold snap during the second week of January. Mineral County residents felt the brutal plunge in mercury for roughly a five-day stretch, before thermometers slowly crept back above 32 degrees.

Camaraderie abounds at snowmobile poker ride
January 31, 2024 midnight

Camaraderie abounds at snowmobile poker ride

There may have been 100 fewer participants in the $1,000 Super Poker Ride in Haugan only due to the snow conditions, but the snowmobilers couldn’t tell because they were having way too much fun! The Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club pulls out all the stops and plugs when it comes to this monster extravaganza.

Dixon spelling bee winners
January 31, 2024 midnight

Dixon spelling bee winners

Dixon School students Aly Bigcrane, Madison Vanderburg, Sonny Matt and Sid Boyd will compete in the Sanders County bee on Friday in Thompson Falls.

Hot Springs and St. Regis split meeting
January 31, 2024 midnight

Hot Springs and St. Regis split meeting

It was a mixed bag of basketball for the Hot Springs boys and girls basketball teams this past week.

UM students keep traditions alive ahead of Foresters’ Ball
January 25, 2024 midnight

UM students keep traditions alive ahead of Foresters’ Ball

Kidnapping a mounted moose head comes with challenges. Just ask the students in the University of Montana’s Alexander Blewett III School of Law.

Lorelei Joyce (White) Dove
January 24, 2024 midnight

Lorelei Joyce (White) Dove

Lorelei Joyce (White) Dove, 59, passed away on Jan. 16, 2024 in the comforts of home with family by her side. Lori fought a courageous battle against cancer.

St. Regis students cash in at Stock Market Game
January 17, 2024 midnight

St. Regis students cash in at Stock Market Game

The typical high school student has a limited knowledge of investing, saving, and basic comprehension of the stock market. St. Regis history teacher, Jeff Stanek, has worked for the past several years to help change the trend of financial illiteracy.

Superior's Shawn Smalley oversees troopers in two counties
January 17, 2024 midnight

Superior's Shawn Smalley oversees troopers in two counties

Unfortunately, the origin of the numbers 3-7-77 seen on the flight suits of the Montana Air National Guard and most notably, the shoulder patch on the Montana Highway Patrol uniforms is elusive.

Superior's Shawn Smalley oversees troopers in two counties
January 17, 2024 midnight

Superior's Shawn Smalley oversees troopers in two counties

Unfortunately, the origin of the numbers 3-7-77 seen on the flight suits of the Montana Air National Guard and most notably, the shoulder patch on the Montana Highway Patrol uniforms is elusive.

Mineral Chamber of Commerce to elect new leadership
January 10, 2024 midnight

Mineral Chamber of Commerce to elect new leadership

The third meeting of the rebooted Mineral County Chamber of Commerce garnered the largest audience yet, which is an indication that people realize the benefits of the organization.

'Hat bar' trend inspires new local business
January 10, 2024 midnight

'Hat bar' trend inspires new local business

American clothing designer and style icon, Kate Spade, once said, “A woman can conquer the world with the right hat.”