GOP candidates meet at Lincoln-Reagan dinner
The Mineral County Republican Central Committee held their annual Lincoln-Reagan dinner at the St. Regis Community Center with over 100 people attending.
Construction begins on I-90 near Montana-Idaho border
A section of I-90 near the Montana-Idaho line will be undergoing an all-summer project.
St. Regis senior Connolly earns Gaylord Green Scholarship
Gaylord Green lived in Haugan and graduated from St. Regis High School in 1958. He received an appointment to the Air Force Academy where he graduated with a degree in engineering science, followed by a master’s in aeronautics/astronautics at Stanford.
'Star Wars' themed Galactic Gala benefits PEAK Foundation
"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away" is how the 1977 "Star Wars" movie opened.
PHOTOS: Alberton High School prom
Alberton High School prom
PHOTO: Fire safety meeting
Dave Brink and Cindy Peterson held a class in the old DeBorgia School on creating defensible space around your home before the fire season begins.
St. Regis Senior Citizens Center becomes host of commodities program
“It’s going great!” beamed Dave Hannah, president of the St. Regis Senior Citizens Center. “These volunteers know what to do and they jump right in and do it. You can’t ask for better people.”
American Legion and VFW award Superior students
Last week, a special awards ceremony was held in Mrs. Nytes’ eighth-grade class at Superior School.
Bible school's taco sales are legendary among locals
The Northwest Indian Bible School used to have six taco sales per school year, but cut it down to four.
Auction draws bidders and lookers to Superior
At best count, 205 vehicles lined the sides of the Cyr Iron Mountain Road from Quartz Road past the Mineral Country Shooting Sports Associations building about 8 miles east of Superior.
Crescent Ridge ramps up for spring produce
From being a fisheries biologist to a commercial farmer, Michael Davidson has enjoyed the journey immensely.
Mr. Fix It: Minson recognized for work at St. Regis school
Rich Minson moved to St. Regis from Columbia Falls four years ago for a change of scenery.
Classical concert planned for Saturday in Superior
For over 33 years, the Piatigorsky Foundation’s commitment to artistic excellence and public outreach has fascinated many avid concert goers as well as curious first timers.
DeBorgia homeowner warns of rising insurance premiums in wildfire prone areas
A decade ago, Cristy Carriles and her husband moved from Spokane to DeBorgia and bought a nice home in a wooded area less than a half mile from the old DeBorgia School.
Six elk killed by freight train passing through Mineral County
Six elk were killed early Monday morning, March 25 by a BNSF Railway freight train where Cedar Creek meets Diamond Road.
Mineral County Community Foundation awards scholarships
Mineral County Community Foundation awards scholarships
Rehab work on Cyr Bridge begins this month
Mineral County commuters may not realize how many bridges cross over the Clark Fork River until "work zone" signs are posted.
Apothecary in Superior offers natural remedies
The healing power of plants and the study of herbal medicine has become more popular in recent years at many people opt for Mother Nature’s pharmaceutical drug store that has been used for thousands of years by civilizations and tribes.
I-90 bridge work resumes at Alberton
Once again people will need to add a smidgen of time traveling into Missoula as the bridge construction around Alberton has fired back up.
St. Regis sidewalk work begins April 1
St. Regis residents will remember last year that there was discussion of extending the sidewalk for safer travel to the Community Park.
Longtime Clark Fork Coalition leader retiring
The Clark Fork Coalition is headquartered in Missoula, but their entire mission is dedicated to protecting and restoring the Clark Fork River basin. That includes Mineral County and Sanders County to where the river joins the Flathead River at Paradise.
Supplemental property tax bills to arrive this spring
The Montana Supreme Court determined that the Department of Revenue has the authority to direct counties to levy above the current mill levy calculation limitation each year if reserved mills are determined to be available.
PHOTOS: St. Patrick's Day at Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse
St. Patrick's Day at Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse
Senior Citizens Center has new kitchen manager
The St. Regis Senior Citizens Center has been open since 2009, and in that time, they have had growing pains, as businesses do, ranging from lines outside waiting for their meals to almost closing the doors.
Youth Conservation Corps recruits summer workers
Last call for teens between 15 and 18 to apply for quite possibly the coolest summer job they'll ever have.
Producer Partnership looks to work with ranchers in Western Montana
The idea started in 2020. The demand for beef was very high and the availability of processing could not keep up.
Crews respond to Tarko field fire
A field fire in the Tarkio area got loose Saturday and burned a little over 30 acres. Jake Fallis with the 9-Mile USFS supervised a small crew on Sunday as it was still a threat with the wind. Nathan Tomascak, with the same unit is below working the hot spots. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Resource coalition discusses upcoming aerial survey
The Mineral County Resource Coalition is a diverse group of citizens who meet regularly to find resolutions to the complex issues facing natural resource management on public lands in Mineral County and other areas in western Montana.
Theatrical couple open Montana tour in Superior
Over 50 attendees enjoyed dinner and dancing from Nic & Desi on Thursday evening in the multipurpose room of Superior High School.
St. Regis' Daisy Sansom wins county bee
At the start of the competition to determine which student would represent Mineral County in the state spelling bee, about three dozen students sat nervously in the Superior High School gymnasium last Thursday evening.
Blue birding season begins in Mineral County
The calendar and Mother Nature can sometimes oppose one another. But no matter what, longer days in any weather condition will trigger migrating birds to return north, and some of the first to arrive are the bluebirds.
Deputy Hureau takes post as DUI Task Force coordinator
The Mineral County DUI Task Force at a recent special meeting welcomed its new coordinator, Matthew ‘Matt’ Hurteau, who is a patrol deputy with the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office.
Public chimes in on proposed Lolo Forest plan
Nearly 40 people came as far as Deer Lodge, Polson, Seeley Lake along with Thompson Falls and Missoula to the St. Regis Community Center last week. Everyone was interested, concerned, or already involved in the Lolo National Forest Revision that is creeping along.
Lenten lunches return to Superior Senior Center
Tammy Wieweck has been a member of the United Methodist Church in Superior for 11 years, joining after her first visit.
Bake sale, craft fair at senior center
The lip-smackin’ treats and desserts of every texture and flavor filled tables on Saturday at the Superior Senior Center. The bake sale was accompanied with a raffle of terrific prizes as many customers were attending this event and the craft fair in St. Regis to make a full day of shopping locally. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Mineral County contingent at Missoula Ag Banquet
A strong contingent from Mineral County attend the Missoula Chamber of Commerce’s 52 Annual Ag Banquet at the Holiday Inn last Thursday. From left, Harvey Mead, Willy Peck, Roman Zylawy, Curtis Cochran, Sean Heyer, Kevin Donally and Denley Loge. This event is a salute to the people in western Montana who ‘get their hands dirty’ producing the Number 1 staple of life. And love doing it! (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Mineral Chamber elects new leadership
With an enthusiastic group of around 60 people, with 50 voting members, the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce held its first election Wednesday evening in the St. Regis Community Center.
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.
Tester's field rep hears from local residents
Last Tuesday, the Superior Volunteer Fire Department training room became the mobile office for two of Sen. Jon Tester’s couriers saving a trip to Missoula for Mineral and Sanders counties constituents to share information, opinions, and ideas.
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."
Library offers educational kits for kids and adults
Public libraries were almost handed a death sentence when the internet came to be, but they adapted, expanded with innovative ideas, and remain a vital service in communities.
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.
Superior High School receives a grant for recycling program
The Zeller Family Foundation and nonprofit organization Recycle Montana teamed up to award schools funding for the purchase of a trailer to be utilized for recycling.
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
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.
Grant funds new electric buses for local schools
Schools in Mineral and Sanders counties will be among six districts in the state to receive new electric buses under the federal Clean School Bus Program.
Canadian duo to perform concert in Superior
Bridge & Wolak are a globe-trotting duo from Canada who create life-affirming concerts full of beauty, virtuosity and humor.
New president brings some changes to Superior Senior Center
Tamara ‘Tammy” Wieweck is the new president of the Superior Senior Center, best known for its Wednesday evening meals starting at 4:30 p.m.
Speed limit changed for Highway 135
It’s been two years since the speed limit on Highway 135 was adjusted for safety reasons near Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort, and it’s about to change again.
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.