AMY QUINLIVAN
Mineral Independent
Recent Stories
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.
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.
St. Regis Independence Day parade
Photos from the annual Fourth of July parade in St. Regis on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
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St. Regis ignites for Independence Day celebrations
There’s nothing quite like celebrating the Fourth of July in a homegrown, small town, with streets lined with Old Glory, ice cream smiles, fireworks and U.S. pride. If you’re looking for some Yankee Doodle Dandy fun, head on down to St. Regis for Independence Day.
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St. Regis native builds career as Coastie
How does a St. Regis graduate, landlocked by majestic mountains, end up earning sea legs while serving in a maritime branch of the military? For recently promoted Chief Warrant Officer Tyler Goss, from Haugan, it all started with a trip to the Pacific coast and from there it was amplified by his conviction for civic duty.
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West End market pops up for summer
Summer market season has arrived, and now in almost every corner of Mineral County, you can find a collection of growers, artists, crafters and artisans to buy from.
Kudus in order for everyone who responded to alleged kidnapping
I would like to start by saying this is not a traditional news story, but more of a first-hand experience garnered from multiple perspectives of an alleged kidnapping incident that was resolved in St. Regis last week.
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Superior fifth-grader is a beekeeper training
11-year-old Ayla Henderson of Superior has the buzz on bees.
Standout seniors earn DUI Task Force scholarships
Three seniors were invited to the courthouse in Superior on April 30 to be presented with scholarship from the Mineral County DUI Task Force.
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Mineral Community Hospital expands offerings
Scheduling important medical appointments and arranging vital procedures can be a challenge living out in rural Montana. Hospitals and clinics are spread few and far between the mountainous landscape that makes up Mineral County.