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UM students reimagine obituaries in podcast series
“The Obit Project,” a 12-episode audio series produced through the Montana Media Lab, allows student journalists to work with professional mentors to create richly reported, narrative obituaries told through sound.
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Trustee candidates share vision for Plains School
Candidates for the Plains School Board were invited to attend a meet-and-greet at the Fairgrounds Pavilion, giving the public an …
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Flathead cherry growers hope for some luck in 2026
All farmers count on a bad year every now and then. Two could be chalked up to bad luck. But …
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Osprey monitoring project takes flight in Northwest Montana
There was definitely a bird in the old osprey nest above Old Steel Bridge. Jess Garby could see the arc …
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Guns and Hoses game raises $41,000 for Smalley family
On April 4, Mineral County and its residents came together in an incredible show of support for Shawn Smalley and …
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PHOTOS St. Regis celebrates prom night
St. Regis High School held its annual prom last week.
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Couple pivots from antiques to eclectic yard art imports
Drivers pulling through the only traffic light in Mineral County may get caught doing a double take at a towering …
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Fundraiser to equip St. Regis senior center with backup generators
The windstorm that hit Montana in December was one for the record books, toppling stands of trees, blowing over semis, …
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Kootenai Forest updates documents for Pilgrim project
In accordance with a 2019 court ruling, the Kootenai National Forest last week released a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for …
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Thompson Falls Council debates upgrades for city pool
During the April Thompson Falls City Council meeting, a considerable amount of time was spent discussing the condition of the …
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Lincoln County gets Major Disaster Declaration for damage caused by winter storms
The wait is over for Montana communities to receive funds to fix infrastructure affected by December's extreme weather, which caused …
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Road, bridge work resumes in Northwest Montana
Crews are scheduled to begin working the week of Monday, April 13, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Warm winter challenges Northwest Montana timber industry
Soaring winter temperatures. An atmospheric river that washed out bridges and roads. A massive windstorm that scattered trees like pick-up …
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Everybody finds a book: Traveling library service connects rural communities in Sanders County
Since the 1960s, the Sanders County Bookmobile has provided library access to the most rural parts of the county.
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Alberton secures $1 million for water tower project
The founding of Alberton traces back to the iconic Milwaukee Railroad, which began its push to the Pacific Coast in …
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Limited river access at popular Alberton Gorge site
A well-known stretch of the Clark Fork River in the Alberton Gorge will soon see changes as a major bridge …
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Nationally recognized water rescue classes taught in Alberton
With decades of combined experience, the Whitewater Rescue Institute, located outside Alberton along the Clark Fork River, has built a …
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Rediscovering home: Judge rewinds decision on Mineral County's 'Brady' case
The judge has pushed the rewind button on the so-called Brady case of Mineral County Sheriff Ryan Funke.
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Forest officials assess effects of windfall
Describing areas forests as a game of pick-up sticks following last winter's severe windstorms, Forest Service officials say a difficult …
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Mineral County commissioners make deputy county attorney responsible for $5K survey bill
Mineral County commissioners last week made a deputy county attorney responsible for resolving a $5,000 bill for surveying work they …
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