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Repairs planned this spring for flood-damaged Thompson Pass road in Sanders County

The road running through Thompson Pass in Sanders County is tentatively scheduled to undergo repair work this spring, weather permitting, according to state transportation officials.

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Hot Springs student wins Sanders County Spelling Bee after 24 rounds

After 24 intense rounds of competition, Keawe Ilac, an eighth grader from Hot Springs, claimed first place at this year’s …

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Cabinet Peaks welcomes new Emergency Department Medical Director

Dr. Weeks brings a strong background in emergency medicine...

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Two reservation-made documentaries candidates for Big Sky Award

Two short documentaries filmed on the Flathead Indian Reservation are among eight nominees for the Big Sky Award at the …

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Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake kicks off March 12

The Spring Mack Days fishing event on Flathead Lake begins Thursday, March 12 and will end on Saturday, May 9.

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PHOTO: Hob Nob at Mineral County Library

The Hob Nob class subject on Mondays in February at the Mineral County Library in Superior featured famous inventors.

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Superior spelling winners move on to county bee

Superior Elementary School held its local Scripps National Spelling Bee competition on Wednesday, Feb. 25 to determine which students will …

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St. Patrick’s Day celebration gets a new twist

When a group of people decide to create a new event, everyone involved works extra hard to make it happen …

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Local designer handcrafts silver jewelry

You’re most likely to catch Mary Grace Donally in the saddle, or behind the lens, taking pictures of barrel racers …

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Paradise Players' 'Big Sky Stories' depicts Montana history

Paradise Players presented a compelling series of short stories depicting life in Montana and Idaho near the turn of the …

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Spotlight on the Arts: Matea Keefe

Our Spotlight on the Arts Student is Matea Keefe, a 9th-grade student at Thompson Falls High School. She has enjoyed …

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2026 Ag Mag

Discover how Montana’s agriculture community is preparing for the season in Ag Mag 2026. From aerial crop spraying to generational …

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River to Rails Jamboree to bring hundreds of ATV riders to Mineral County

“We are so excited to be in Montana for 2026,” said Meg Allen of the River to Rails Jamboree.

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Candidates file for Mineral County positions

Around 150 candidates for district, legislative and statewide offices submitted their official paperwork with the Montana Secretary of State’s Office …

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Presentation looks at potential for rail service in region

Residents are invited to attend a special presentation on Tuesday, March 3, to learn more about the Big Sky Passenger …

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PHOTO: Line dancing lessons

About two dozen locals attended the first line dancing class at the Mineral County Shooting Sports Association building Saturday evening. …

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DeBorgia Ladies Luncheon lifts winter blues

Even in the dead of winter, when cabin fever starts creeping in and spring feels like a distant rumor, the …

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Loge reminds homeowners to apply for Homestead exemption

Beginning Dec. 1, 2025, Montana homeowners became eligible to apply for the Homestead Reduced Rate for the 2026 tax year.

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Native dancers perform for Plains students

The Ronan Native Dancers traveled to Plains this past week to showcase traditional Native American dance styles in their first-ever …

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Plains School Board addresses safety, budget and compliance

More than 30 community members attended the regularly scheduled February meeting of the Plains School Board, where trustees considered several …

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