Mineral Independent

Mineral Independent

ARTICLES BY AMY QUINLIVAN

Young entrepreneur hooks success with worm venture

If you ask area anglers what’s more frustrating while out on the river, some might say backed-up boat ramps, low water levels, and hoot owl restrictions, or even hot and smoky conditions. But lately many are singing the same sad tune of – where are all the worms?
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Mineral Moms launches fundraising effort for library

The Mineral Moms Community has donated all of the supplies and giveaway items so that the library will be able to have 100 percent of the profit.
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PHOTOS: St. Regis goes all out for 250th celebration

St. Regis goes all out for Fourth of July celebration
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E-bikes provide a fun family outing on Glacier's Sun Road

To drive what’s considered the most scenic roads in America is one thing, but to bike it is a whole new level of windowless awe-inspiring beauty and determination.
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PHOTOS: Superior Class of 2026 graduation

Superior High School celebrates the Class of 2026.
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PHOTOS: St. Regis flea market

The four-way stop is backed up to I-90, the smell of concession stand burgers and sweet kettle corn hangs in the air, a little blue shuttle carries passengers and their treasures back to their vehicles. It's Memorial Day weekend in St. Regis, Montana - it's Flea Market time! The 49th …
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PHOTOS: Mineral County Fun Run

Kindergarten through sixth-grade Bobcats, Tigers, and Panthers represented all of the Mineral County elementary schools during this year's 21st annual fun run held in Superior on May 6.
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PHOTOS: Strengthening Families Stroll in Superior

Strengthening Families Stroll in Superior
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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, and knocking out power for several days.
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PHOTOS: Guns vs. Hoses basketball game

Shawn Smalley, in black, sat on the "blue" side of the bleachers in the Superior High School Gym on Saturday during the first annual Guns vs. Hoses basketball game. Fitting as a former Montana Highway Patrolman who gave 20 years of service to the state, followed by his current role …
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K9 Safety to hold trap and snare release workshop

Trapping and furbearer management in Montana is a regulated, traditional activity that involves harvesting furbearers and predatory animals for fur, management, or recreation on public and private land.
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St. Regis' Jeff Stanek named History Teacher of Year

St. Regis High School teacher, Jeff Stanek, was recently named the Gilder Lehrman Institute Montana History Teacher of the Year for the Big Sky state.
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St. Regis' Jeff Stanek named History Teacher of Year

St. Regis High School teacher, Jeff Stanek, was recently named the Gilder Lehrman Institute Montana History Teacher of the Year for the Big Sky state.
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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 and bull riders. But the creative eye behind Good Gracious Photography has tacked on a new title and talent to her multifaceted self: jewelry designer and silversmith.
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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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