Monday, February 16, 2026
37.0°F

Superior home destroyed in fire

MONTE TURNER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 5 months AGO
by MONTE TURNER
Mineral Independent | September 11, 2024 12:00 AM

The home of David and Gala Rice on Riverbend Road in Superior was destroyed by fire early Saturday afternoon. The Superior Volunteer Fire Department and Lolo Nation Forest firefighters contained the fire, and no one was injured. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)

ARTICLES BY MONTE TURNER

Good eats and good times as fans celebrate Super Bowl
February 10, 2026 11 p.m.

Good eats and good times as fans celebrate Super Bowl

Super Bowl parties are a bright spot in the dead of winter, and even with the Olympics, this year’s big game may have been the largest social event in Mineral County.

Emaciated dog on the mend with help from rescue group
February 10, 2026 11 p.m.

Emaciated dog on the mend with help from rescue group

In early November of last year, social media between Frenchtown and Superior blew-up with a single picture of an emaciated dog along the railroad tracks near Alberton headed west that was terrified of humans.

New guard rails planned for East Mullan Road
February 10, 2026 11 p.m.

New guard rails planned for East Mullan Road

Locals are celebrating the announcement that new guard rails will be installed next year on a section of East Mullan Road between Superior and Tarkio.