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‘Remain calm’: First batch of Dixon Melons hit local markets
The Dixon melon harvest started last week, with the sweet fruit quickly dispersed to Charlo and St. Ignatius grocery stores and the Polson Farmers Market.
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Feds approve largest fee increase for Flathead Indian Irrigation Project in recent years
The Bureau of Indian Affairs on July 30 passed its third — and heftiest — fee increase for the Flathead …
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Grant helps retain teachers in rural areas and reservations
For Christopher Quinlivan, a science teacher for Superior Public Schools west of Missoula, the most energizing part of his day …
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Superior native serves as a member of Navy’s submarine force
“Growing up in a small town, I learned the importance of everyone working together,” Gaston said. “Submarines are a small …
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Mineral County enacts Stage 2 fire restrictions
Mineral County moved to Stage 2 fire restrictions last week as hot temperatures, dry fuels, poor soil moisture conditions and …
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Superior hosts inaugural Community Resource Day
The vision was simple: Fill the grassy field next to TrailWest Bank in Superior with businesses and nonprofit organizations, each …
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PHOTO: Belgian bikers
Emmanuel Kempeneers and Kristel Lonneux from Belgium are riding their bikes to Ellensburg, Washington and stopped in Alberton last week …
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Results from Montana State 4-H Congress
A delegation of Sanders County 4-H members represented the county at the 2026 Montana State 4-H Congress.
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Forest officials say train sparked small fire near Trout Creek
BNSF Railway was found responsible for a small fire in Sanders County that sparked Aug. 11 midway between Thompson Falls …
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Huckleberry sellers feel the squeeze during poor harvest year
Tom Corl has “high hopes for high up hucks” as the season for the region’s most famous berry is playing …
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Polson's Kwataqnuk resort starts family-friendly renovation project
S&K Gaming is starting a large-scale renovation project this week at Kwataqnuk Resort & Casino, with the goal of creating …
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Mineral County Sheriff's Office report
Mineral County Sheriff's Office report
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Mineral County has new homeschool co-op
The end of August brings brisk mornings, earlier sunsets, gardens to harvest and the usual transition from summertime activities back …
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PHOTO: Columbia Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters headquartered in Aurora, Oregon is using the Mineral County Airport for a temporary base to fight the Moose …
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PHOTO: Local produce
Fresh, local produce is a top item at the Superior Saturday Market. “My cabbages are peaking,” smiled Debra Regan last …
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JT’s end of summer party gets bigger and better
Four years ago, the annual gathering started on a whim as a way for neighbors in the High-Country Trailer Park …
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JT’s end of summer party gets bigger and better
Four years ago, the annual gathering started on a whim as a way for neighbors in the High-Country Trailer Park …
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Huckleberry takes center stage at Trout Creek festival
Trout Creek remains standing as the one and only huckleberry capital of the world, it’s annual Huckleberry Festival is held …
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Former Mineral County resident receives national award
When Gaylord Green was growing up on a ranch near Haugan, he probably never imagined that one day his life's …
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