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![Sanders County Fair Board reopens bids for demo derby](
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Sanders County Fair Board reopens bids for demo derby
During Monday’s regular Sanders County Fair Commission meeting, commission members voted to reopen, yet again, bidding for the 2025 fair’s demolition derby event.
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Spotlight on the Arts: Ava Bouquet
“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.
Superior spelling bee in photos
Superior schools annual spelling bee.
Winter storytelling series continues at Travelers’ Rest State Park
Travelers’ Rest State Park near Lolo will continue its Winter Storytelling Series this Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. with a presentation from Hasan Davis about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, told from the perspective of the journey's enslaved man, York.
![Tribes, wildlife officials oppose proposed hunting bill for Flathead Indian Reservation](
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Tribes, wildlife officials oppose proposed hunting bill for Flathead Indian Reservation
Tribal advocates argued during a Tuesday evening hearing in Helena that a proposed hunting bill could jeopardize tribal-state relations and result in years of costly litigation.
Tribal leaders call for reinstatement of health department position
In a recent legislative hearing to help shape the state health department’s budget, tribal leaders traveled from across Montana to tell lawmakers they wanted to reinstate a tribal relations manager position that proponents say once provided valuable communication with the state Department of Public Health and Human Services.
![Plains man pleads not guilty to distributing meth](
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Plains man pleads not guilty to distributing meth
A Plains man is accused of attempting to distribute drugs in Lake County. Leon Charles Hendry, 55, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson Jan. 15 to criminal possession with intent to distribute.
![New bill promises harsher fines for boaters ignoring efforts to halt spread of invasive species in Montana](
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New bill promises harsher fines for boaters ignoring efforts to halt spread of invasive species in Montana
State wildlife officials examine over 100,000 boats annually at roadside inspection stations, searching for signs of hitchhiking critters that could harm local lakes, rivers and streams.
Savage Horsemen wrestlers earn hardware at Buzz Lucy
In what was a smaller-than-average turnout for a normally big wrestling event, the Plains-Hot Springs boys’ wrestlers finished fourth in a five-team field despite bringing a scaled-down number of wrestlers to the Buzz Lucy meet this past weekend in Eureka.
![Thompson Falls splits with St. Ignatius](
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Thompson Falls splits with St. Ignatius
In boxing parlance, the pair of games this past week between St. Ignatius and Thompson Falls basketball teams was a split decision.
St. Regis boys improve to 14-0
Running the gauntlet of the old 14C conference was one thing.
Seeley-Swan sweeps Superior
Seeley-Swan is usually considered a welcoming place for folks to visit.
Mineral County man charged in stabbing enters not guilty plea
A man accused of stabbing family members in St. Regis earlier this month entered a not guilty plea Wednesday in Mineral County District Court.
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Rediscovering home: Elk populations
Throughout the 45 years I was away from my hometown, I returned a couple times a year to visit mother. Elk appeared to be more prevalent with each passing year as I visited the various drainages.
The legislative process
We have completed week three of the legislative session with bills on the move in both houses.
![Plains superintendent contract focus of public comments](
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Plains superintendent contract focus of public comments
The January Plains School Board meeting drew a large crowd, with attendees expecting a discussion about Superintendent Kathleen Walsh's contract and performance.
![Fair board reaches deal with derby promoter](
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Fair board reaches deal with derby promoter
The Sanders County Fair Commission held a special evening meeting to review a proposed demolition derby contract submitted by 406 Promotions, based in Three Forks.
![Plains-Hot Springs wins Ted Kato Memorial](
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Plains-Hot Springs wins Ted Kato Memorial
The annual Ted Kato Memorial wrestling tournament in Thompson Falls had a decidedly Plains-Hot Springs look to it this year.
![Plains hoopers drop two home games](
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Plains hoopers drop two home games
It was a tough week for the Plains boys’ and girls’ basketball teams as both lost home games to St. Ignatius (Mission) Thursday night and Eureka this past Saturday.
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Bobcats get conference win at St. Ignatius
The Superior Bobcats and Lady Bobcats split a pair of road games against St. Ignatius on Friday night, with the boys pulling out a 52-44 Western 13C conference victory over the Bulldogs.