Superior snaps 3-year skid

If hunger really is the best cook, then the Lady Bobcats' 56-49 victory over the Lady Tigers' Saturday had to taste extra sweet.
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The sweet spell of success

It wasn't spelling tests or extra study time that a St. Regis fifth-grader credits for making him the winner of the St. Regis Spelling Bee — it was a video game.
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Alberton douses Hot Springs

It wasn't their best game and shots weren't falling for them. And calls constantly went against them, but the Alberton Panthers found a way to fight through the adversity and come away with 41-36 victory over the Savage Heat in Hot Springs Saturday.
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Alberton swears in new council, appoints attorney

The winds of change swept across Alberton the past week with three new faces taking over the reins of the town's affairs.
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County looks to have party member input

First Montana Republican Caucus slated for Feb. 5
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Snowmobile accident victim survives 100-foot tumble

A woman who tumbled nearly 100 feet during a snowmobile accident Wednesday afternoon was listed in good condition by a spokesperson for the St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula Friday morning.
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Lady Tigers claw to hard-fought victory

Three St. Regis players foul out
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Community gathers for food, fun, fireworks

Over 100 people of all ages rang in the new year with food, music and fireworks at the St. Regis Community New Year's Eve Celebration Monday.
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Avila moves to 18 wins

With the wrestling season past the halfway point, one Superior wrestler is proving he's going to be a force to be reckoned with come divisionals.
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Looking back: Mineral County year in review

It seems like 2007 just started, but another year has come and gone. As we ring in 2008, it is not only a time for celebration as we await the good fortunes that the new year will bring, but it is also a time of reflection as we look back …
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Man charged with felonies in St. Regis-area meth case

Sheriff: Community "sick of seeing this garbage"
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Superior band rocks for St. Jude

The rock and roll lifestyle is often perceived as one of decadence, excess and narcissism, but a two-piece band based in Superior are working hard to change that perception.
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Red hot Panthers melt down versus Victor

The Alberton Panthers went into their game against Victor red hot and finished the game ice cold.
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Students craft holiday hot wheels

Henry Ford would be proud.
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Mineral schools nearing budget crunch

Unless the Montana Legislature intervenes, the Mineral County school districts are months away from facing serious budget shortfalls.
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Lady Panthers power to 5-1

Talbot leads Alberton with 13 points
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Tarkio Land Exchange nearly complete

It took over three years, but the Tarkio Land Exchange, the final stage of the Alberton Gorge Land Exchange, is just a few signatures away from being completed, according to Greg Tollefson, a special projects coordinator for the Five Valley Land Trust.
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Women in Timber group prepares food, gift baskets for needy families

The president of the Clark Fork Valley Women in Timber wouldn't know what to do without being able to sit down for a nice holiday meal at Christmas time.
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Cats post wins, move to 2-2

After four games the Superior Bobcats are starting to find out their identity as a basketball team, and after last weekend they should like what they see.
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Mediator makes little progress in St. Regis teacher salary standoff

An outside mediator couldn't bring the St. Regis teachers and the St. Regis Board of Trustees any closer on an agreement on the teachers' base pay.
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St. Regis students get wrapped up in mummy study

Sixth grade holds Egyptian tour
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Mineral nets funds to reduce binge drinking

Four counties chosen for prevention program
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Defense propels Lady Tigers to final game

After a strong defensive showing got the St. Regis Lady Tigers to the final game in the Tiger Tail Tournament, the tables were turned on the Tigers in the championship game. St. Regis committed 19 turnovers as they watched their chances of being champions slip through their hands.
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Mineral kids hunt for treasures for parents

Holiday shopping never was so easy for children in Mineral County, thanks to the Clark Fork Valley Women in Timber.
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Drivers: Be cautious in winter weather

The storms that have passed through Mineral County the past two weeks, leaving behind a a blanket of snow, have also left a lot wrecked cars on the side of Interstate 90.
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St. Regis ends Tiger Tail with losses to Coeur d'Alene, Mullan

The St. Regis Tigers' basketball season got off to a rough start with two losses at the Tiger Tail Tournament at St. Regis Friday and Saturday.
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Hitting a high note in Superior

Drums were beat, strings were strummed, keys were hit and voices were raised to usher in the Christmas season at the Community Christmas Program at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Superior Monday, Dec. 3.
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Coucil opts for new attorney during 15 minute meeting

If you showed up late to the Alberton Town Council meeting Tuesday, Dec. 4, you probably missed it.
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Ranger: Numerous projects on forest 'wish list'

Christmas is still weeks away, but Sharon Sweeney, the U.S. Forest Service ranger for the Superior District, has already compiled her wish list.
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