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Commissioners in stalemate over filling vacancy

The process for replacing Mineral County Commissioner Shawn Smalley, who resigned last month, came to a stalemate at the commissioners' …

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Alberton School clears space with surplus sale

Alberton School District is clearing out years of unused curriculum, office equipment and classroom supplies, giving community members a chance …

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Food bank fundraiser renamed to honor Shana Williams

The Community Food Bank of Mineral County has renamed its annual alumni fundraising competition as the Shana Williams All Class …

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Full weekend of fun planned for Mineral County Fair

Neighbors become teammates, friendly rivalries spark laughter, children discover new adventures around every corner, and generations gather to celebrate everything …

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25 years for the Mineral County Quilt Show

In 2001, a small handful of local ladies who had been quilting together elected to share their works of art …

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Kerrie Hershey is featured quilter for 2026 show

Cabin Fever Quilt Guild is pleased to introduce our 2026 Quilt Show Featured Quilter. Kerrie Hershey resides in Superior.

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Sacred waters: Alameda's Hot Springs Retreat bathes in history of healing

It is long believed by Native Americans that the hot spring water carries sacred healing powers. Jesuit missionary Father de …

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Thompson Falls Council approves water rate hike

Thompson Falls City Council members approved a 41% increase in water rates during their regular July meeting following an extensive …

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Noxon Bridge ‘limps along’ as Sanders County officials scour for funds to replace it

The estimated $38 million project to replace the failing Noxon Bridge remains less than halfway funded.

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Volunteers bring colorful designs to fairgrounds

Between serving as a DAV driver for veterans in Mineral County and volunteering on several local committees and boards, Ginny …

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Emergency forest project to address timber blowdown

Following last year's powerful windstorms that toppled trees across western Montana and northern Idaho, the Forest Service is moving quickly …

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Big Sky Forest Products expansion underway

Before sunrise Saturday, concrete trucks were already rolling out of Missoula, headed for Big Sky Forest Products in St. Regis …

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Paddling, music, yoga and games fill River Street Festival

If there was one place to be this weekend, it was along the banks of the Clark Fork River where …

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Nominees selected for vacant Mineral County commissioner seat

Following Commissioner Shawn Smalley's resignation, the Mineral County Republican Central Committee met on July 8 to select three nominees for …

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River to Rails Jamboree draws off-road revelers to Haugan

More than 300 off-road enthusiasts from across the country rolled into the Haugan-DeBorgia area last weekend, and if their smiles …

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New Plains superintendent working toward certification

Newly appointed Plains School Superintendent Ryan Rettig attended his first school board meeting last week, providing an update on his …

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Wood carvers gather in Plains for annual Stampede

More than 30 people from across the Northwest gathered last weekend for the second annual Clark Fork Carving Stampede at …

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New Sanders County market offers fresh produce

Residents of Sanders County and the Plains area now have a new destination for fresh produce, dairy products, baked goods …

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Park makes Spokane Community College honor roll

Kaleb Park, of St. Regis, has earned a place on the Spokane Community College Honor Roll for Spring quarter 2026. …

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