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Operation Mariposa delivers potatoes to those in need
It is a root vegetable native to the Americas, a starchy tuber of the plant Solanum tuberosum, and the plant itself, a perennial in the family Solanaceae.
Alberton High celebrates ‘different’ type of graduation
When it was all said and done, the 2020 Alberton High School graduates weren’t going to let social distancing rules dictate every aspect of their ceremony Sunday afternoon.
Loge, French vie to be House District 14 legislator
House District 14 in Montana encompasses a gigantic chunk of real estate, from from Eastern Plains to Lookout Pass. Then, St. Regis to Western Missoula. Evaro Hill to Valley Creek onward to Dixon. Then Camas Prairie to Hot Springs and Lone Pine.
Three candidates running for Senate District 7 seat
With Montana District 7 State Senator Jenifer Fielder due to term out Jan. 4, 2021, three candidates in Northwest Montana are in the running for the seat.
DUI task force gives aid to H.S. seniors scholarships
As of June 2019, Montana has 35 approved county-level DUI Task Forces serving 40 counties.
Community gets speed limit reduced on Montana 135
How many times have you been entering St. Regis on Montana 135 and as you crest the hill the flashing sign reports you are going 50 or even 60 miles per hour?
Mineral Co. schools plan their next steps
As COVID-19 restrictions are eased, there is a light at the end of the tunnel after several weeks of home-confinement as life is beginning to return to normal. Or, the “new” normal we have been told to expect.
Milder winter means more promise for elk, deer
Just because the 2020 U.S. Census was on ice waiting out the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order doesn’t mean ‘individuals’ are not being counted.
First responders make youth’s birthday very memorable
How do you tell an almost 8-year-old that he will not be able to have a birthday party?
St. Regis School has two levy requests on May 5 ballot
Tuesday, May 5, the St. Regis School District 1 will have two important levies for voters to consider, including the building reserve fund and the general fund.
Alberton School District 2 trustee candidates
Tuesday, May 5, Alberton School District 2 of Mineral County will have a mail-in election for two school board trustee positions. Two candidates and the incumbent were all asked the same questions.
Mineral County Airport gets grant money for new hangar
Steve Temple, Mineral County Airport Manager, announced that the airport is the recipient of $20,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration.
Locals provide hand sanitizer for first responders
What do you get when you cross a butterfly and a bottle of hooch? Hand sanitizer, of course, and lots of it!
Mineral County residents share quake recollections
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Reporter Monte Turner spoke with a number of county residents about their feelings on last week’s earthquake in Idaho that shook the ground here in Montana.)
Mountain Goats hiking club is on the move
For the fifth summer in a row, a dedicated group of nature lovers and hikers have organized an incredible bevy of excursions into the mountains right outside our back door.
Victim advocates recognize Crime Victims Rights Week
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people have more time on their hands than they may ever have had as working adults.
Superior Meats expands operations
Jerry Stroot isn’t shy bragging about his crew at Superior Meats.
Mineral County’s ‘bluebird buddies’ bring joy to many
When you see those little wooden bluebird houses on fence posts in Mineral County which have been providing joy for more people than you can imagine over the years in Mineral County, thank its “bluebird buddies.”
Local teacher scores big with Business Professionals
With 45,000 members in over 1,800 chapters across 25 states and Puerto Rico, Business
Local couple honored by Daines as his Montanans of the Week
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines recognized Fred and Tressie Fike of Mineral County for their commitment to helping others in the community.
Superior churches host Lenten lunches
No one remembers when the Lenten Lunch services began in Superior.
Pioneer Council adds two vans to transport fleet
The Mineral County Pioneer Council has been helping its residents get to and from medical appointments and it recently added two new vehicles to its fleet.
Northwest Indian Bible School’s tacos a big hit in Alberton
On the south side of the Clark Fork River directly across Interstate 90 from Alberton is a little-known campus that has been in existence since 1969.
Shoeboxes can make a difference for kids worldwide
“When a child opens this box, what would they like to see?” said Pam Elder of the Alberton Community Church.
Brainstorming to bring possibilites to Mineral County
Hidey Ho Neighbor! As co-president of the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce for 2014, let me begin by first thanking the Mineral Independent for this space each month to share with you what your chamber is doing, has done and would like to do. If you’re not in business, we still want to reach out to you for your ideas, input and thoughts so please keep reading.