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.
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.
Local horologist's clock business keeps on ticking
Anderson is a local horologist. But at face value, the average glance at your smartphone digital clock kind of person probably wouldn’t admit to knowing what that is. He and his wife Mia came together like sort of like clockwork to run their small business, Saint Regis Clocks and Collectibles. They are a registered business with the state, servicing and selling antique and vintage clocks from all over the world.
Spring break for a cause: Florida woman organizes clothing drive for Superior thrift
Spring break for college students is typically mid to late March. For the most part, it’s the disreputable week of jet-setting to warm weather locations, for young adults to decompress from their bookwork by engaging in some risky and questionable behavior.
St. Regis Easter egg hunt
St. Regis Easter Egg Hunt
Local musicians to perform in 'Lamb of God'
This March marks the sixth annual presentation of "Lamb of God." A sacred work created by composer Rob Gardner, it is accomplished by an all-volunteer, interfaith choir, soloists, orchestra and narrators, with seven musicians from Mineral County.
Law enforcement officers earn medals of valor for heroic actions
The county commissioner’s room at the Mineral County Courthouse in Superior was packed last Wednesday evening, full of officers, local first responders, citizens and friends gathering to reflect and honor those who answered the call to protect the community last March during an officer involved shooting.
'Staff Infection' wins dodgeball tourney
The Superior BPA Dodgeball Tournament Champions were the returning teacher's team, "Staff Infection." They took down a high school boys' team called the "Skippers" to take the title. From left to right, Samijo Firestone, Jake McElroy, Byron Quinlan, Christopher Quinlivan, Jeff Schultz, and not pictured, Colin Bishop. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
St. Regis seamstress has lifetime of experience
Since she was knee-high to a grasshopper, or in this case, a Singer Sewer, Gayle Johnston’s remarkable seamstress profession has come together over the years one stitch at a time.
Teams gear up for dodgeball tourney March 14
It’s a day that teachers and students, parents and children eagerly look forward to each year. It’s not Christmas or Halloween, but the annual Superior Business Professionals of America Dodgeball Tournament.
St. Regis hosts Valentine's Day craft fair
Love was definitely in the air, and spread throughout dozens of vendor tables at the Valentine's Day Craft Fair at the St. Regis Community Center last Saturday.
PHOTO: Pool in the Park fundraiser
Angie Hopwood, was the caller for Bingo during last Monday's Pool in the Park Fundraiser at the St. Regis Community Center. Around 30 players gathered to dot bingo their cards and generate funds for a new pool in Superior. Winners had a wonderful variety of prizes and gift baskets to choose from donated by area businesses, and two black out card rounds had even bigger winnings. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.”
Reflecting on 2023: Neighbors helping neighbors in River Road East Fire
In mid-December, it’s hard to remember that only four months ago several areas across western Montana were contending with forest fires.
St. Regis Christmas light display contest
First place winner goes to Trina Lohman with her bright and colorful display on Main Street. Her decorations even included a Tiger with a Santa hat, which was fitting being across from St. Regis School.
St. Regis Winter Festival
St. Regis Winter Festival
Local delivery service makes runs to Missoula
To live in rural Montana and love the quiet life of Mineral County there is the ever-present necessity of traveling for what you need. Whether it’s a monthly trip to Missoula for groceries, doctor visits, or getting snow tires put on, everyone out here knows about the commute.
Larry Bennett is the 'Road Report Guy'
“Hit the road, Jack” … so the beloved 1961 Ray Charles tune goes.
St. Regis local offers mobile mechanic service
When the check engine light is flashing, or you can no longer ignore the unsettling sound coming from under the hood of your car it’s time to get your vehicle into the shop.
October packed with family-friendly activities
October is spooky month, and in Mineral County there are hordes of family-friendly activities to explore. Whether it’s geared toward little goblins and ghouls, or costume-clad teenagers, all along I-90 Halloween festivities are ripe for the picking this fall.
Buck-N-Bull Coffee Company opens in Alberton
It’s not unusual for the hardworking residents of Mineral County to have to drive long distances for one reason or another on a daily basis.
PHOTOS: St. Regis homecoming parade shows off Tiger pride
The St. Regis Homecoming Parade on Saturday morning.
Community garden harvest party in St. Regis
As the days get shorter and temperatures begin to drop, the end of summer gives way to fall, the start of harvest time.
Superior celebrates Homecoming week
Superior celebrates Homecoming week
Superior woman reflects on a century of life
Nyla Prosser, of Superior, is known for having a melodious singing voice, her even sweeter disposition, and an ever-ready willingness to help others.
On the rise: Local woman delivers fresh baked breads
These days, it seems everything can be made to order and deliverable to your front door. Well now in Superior and St. Regis, that can also include homemade baked goods.
Start-up gymnastics program opens in Old Superior Schoolhouse
An exciting new children’s recreational opportunity is coming to Superior starting this fall.
Fresh doughnuts served up at senior center
Whether its travelers headed North to Glacier, or locals stopping in for coffee and morning banter with friends, Johanna Stuart, at the St. Regis Senior Center wants people to drop by and try out her handmade donuts.
Teen drug prevention focus of Superior presentation
Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine and several others.
PHOTOS: St. Regis Fourth of July parade
St. Regis Fourth of July parade
PHOTOS: 'A Boomer's Story' book signing event
'A Boomer's Story' book signing event in Superior.
Superior author details family, community history in "A Boomer's Story"
It took a little over three years for Superior native Kathryn McKinney Verley to accomplish her dream of writing and publishing a biography on her life, her family’s remarkable military history, and her relatives heritage.
Soup of the day: New restaurant opens in old Superior Schoolhouse
For being open less than a one month now, River Side Soups and Sandz
Trail runners take on grueling course at St. Regis
The 2023 Trail Rail Run along the Route of the Olympian from Mullan, Idaho to St. Regis took place on June 17.
Community group hosts baby shower for new moms
New moms and mothers to be from Alberton, Superior and St. Regis gathered at the fairgrounds in Superior on June 10 for the first ever Mineral Community Baby Shower.
St. Regis Memorial Day photos
St. Regis Memorial Day photos
Northwest Montana pickers prowl for wild morels
Nothing motivates people to scour the deep dark woods and examine the forest floors more than the annual hunt for Morel mushrooms.
School buzz: New coffee cart teaches life skills
The sweet aromas of espresso grounds and the whistling of milk frothing will now be permeating the halls of Superior High School.
Speaker at St. Regis fundraising feast discusses pitfalls of addiction
More than 100 guests gathered April 26 in the St. Regis Community Center for a Wild Game Dinner event featuring Matt Kelley from Alabama with Equip Ministries.
St. Regis Beautification Day
St. Regis Beautification Day
Family-owned food truck marks 20 years
When Tou and Pang Lee first opened their food truck, the Golden Chopstick, in 2003 it was born out of a necessity with a little bit of dreaming mixed in.
Talking Bird Saloon Tricycle Races
Talking Bird Saloon Tricycle Races
First responder fundraiser planned in wake of St. Regis hostage incident
Two weeks have passed since a hostage situation and shooting shook the small town of St. Regis, leaving local citizens and Travel Center employees, the Sheriff’s Office, and area first responders to cope with the fallout.
Longtime Superior counselor has touched many lives
Choices for Change Counseling in Superior opened its doors back in February of 2004, led by Nancy Smith.
Strong and scrappy young girls join wrestling club
The sport of Little Guy Wrestling has been gaining in popularity in recent years, most notably among strong and scrappy young girls.
1,356 steps: Lapinski brothers take on firefighter challenge
On the morning of Sunday, March 12, two young men from the small town of Superior competed in Seattle at the 32nd annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb in support of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.