Thursday, November 14, 2024
Mineral Independent

Mineral Independent

ARTICLES BY AMY QUINLIVAN

Big Mountain Farm Stand brings European flair to St. Regis

Early in the morning as you pull up to Big Mountain Farm Stand along Highway 135 in St. Regis, there is almost an alpenglow of warmth beckoning you into the European-style hut. Inside the rounded arch wooden doorway, you’ll find a lovely collection of homemade and heartfelt creations to fill …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 DAYS AGO

Superior Halloween witches ride

On the night before All Hollow's Eve, the Mineral County Rec Club sponsored its first ever no host Halloween Witches Ride. Bicyclers were encouraged to meet at Eva Horning Park in Superior right before dusk with their witch costumes and decked out bikes. Lights and brooms were attached and the …
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

Big Mountain Farm Stand brings European flair to St. Regis

Early in the morning as you pull up to Big Mountain Farm Stand along Highway 135 in St. Regis, there is almost an alpenglow of warmth beckoning you into the European-style hut. Inside the rounded arch wooden doorway, you’ll find a lovely collection of homemade and heartfelt creations to fill …
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

PHOTOS: St. Regis Fall Festival

St. Regis gets in the Halloween spirit with annual Fall Festival.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

October packed with community gatherings

To quote L.M. Montgomery the author of Anne of Green Gables, “I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” This month is full of changing leaves, cozy sweaters, soups and ciders, harvest time and winter preparations. But it is also full of exciting community events and …
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

Farmstand offers locally grown and raised options

What in the world did people do before grocery stores were the standard in every town?
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO

Adult education classes keep locals active

As the weather turns cooler and daylight hours are quickly waning, it’s that time of year for Montanans to find recreational activities indoors.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

SeptemBEAR hunt in St. Regis

250 rocks were hidden in the wooded areas along the St. Regis Community Park. Bears that were painted gold were prize bears, as well as bears painted with ice cream cones won ice cream from Winki's.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

St. Regis travel pillow tradition continues

For the past 23 years Rose Gotcher, from St. Regis has taken to her sewing machine each school year to provide homemade green and gold patterned travel pillows for the high school student athletes. This treasured fluff filled tradition provides some comforts of home during long bus rides to and …
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Rescuing Cujo helps abused, neglected pets

Tucked alongside the steep slope of Thompson Peak west of Superior, a shady property filled with evergreens and gentle hills has transformed into the new home and safe haven for dogs needing a second chance.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

St. Regis Senior Center host family fun 'bear hunt'

Though its technically a day early for “bear” season in Montana, the St. Regis Community Park will turn into hunting grounds on Saturday, Sept. 14, for what hopes to become an annual event called the SeptemBear Hunt.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Program explores youth in the digital age

Do you ever wonder if all that time on the tablet is harmful to your 8-year-old? Or has your pre-teen become withdrawn and depressed since joining the land of social media? What about constant struggles with your highschooler in simply getting them to engage in a meaningful face-to-face conversation?
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Mineral County Fair parade in photos

Mineral County Fair parade in photos
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Volunteer group holds back-to-school drive

In just a few short weeks the lazy carefree days of summer will transition into back-to-school preparations. Families buying new clothes and gym shoes, backpacks and binders, pencils and pens. But for some Mineral County students it can be a financial strain acquiring all they need as they enter those …
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Mineral County

Rumbles of thunder were an unwelcoming sound throughout Mineral County around 3 a.m. on July 18.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

More stories