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Burn regulations save resources and money

SANDERS COUNTY – Open burning started several weeks ago in Sanders County and officials tasked with dealing with fires that get away from residents are warning people to use extreme caution when burning.
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New rodeo princess crowned

SUPERIOR - Mineral County crowned a new rodeo princess on Thursday July 3 at the fairgrounds in Superior and her first responsibility as a representative for the area was met on Friday as she marched in the 4th of July parade in St. Regis.
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Plains High School Homecoming

Juniors Jenna Peterson and Nick Barnes competed in the king and queen games to better their chances for being crowned.
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Trotter volleyball

Junior Hailey Phillips goes up to spike the ball. In the game against Bigfork, Phillips helped control the net for the Trotters.
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Hot Springs grant

David Greer presents Hot Springs Athletic Director Chris Clairmont with the check from Plum Creek.
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Hot Springs High School receives numerous grants

HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs High School Athletics Department recently received two grants from an organization known as The Plum Creek Timber Company to repair the baseball field and purchase two IPads that will help coaches ensure the safety of their teams. Plum Creek Senior Manager for Planning David …
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Thompson Falls games

Thompson Falls students get splashed with water during the water volleyball competition.
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Homecoming week takes over Thompson Falls

THOMPSON FALLS – The festivities surrounding the 2013 Thompson Falls High School Homecoming kicked off on Thursday as the community gathered at the football field to watch students square off during the annual Olympic games.
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FWP announces decision to release revised walleye EA

NOXON – The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently released a notice of their intent to proceed with a proposal to suppress the population of walleye in the Noxon Reservoir. The proposal has generated controversy among anglers who flock to the area to fish for the elusive prey.
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Hot Springs debates

Vicki Nytes prepares her senior United States government class for their upcoming candidate debate.
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Class of Hot Springs to host debates for candidates

HOT SPRINGS – A senior class at Hot Springs High School is taking the classroom outside the halls of the school and relating the lesson plan to some real world applications. The senior United States Government class taught by Vicki Nytes is planning to host a forum for the mayoral …
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WSA Oktoberfest

WSA President Cory Ovitt is doused because of the bean bag toss from Koby Carter during the Oktoberfest celebration at the Sanders County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Plains.
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WSA holds Oktoberfest celebration in Plains

PLAINS – The Wildhorse Sports Association held their annual German-style Oktoberfest celebration and fundraiser on Saturday. Participants consumed a bratwurst dinner complete with potato and pasta salads and tasted a variety of micro-brewery style beers during the event that included games, a raffle and a water dousing chair.
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Hot Springs dominates the competition

WEST YELLOWSTONE – The Savage Heat football team from Hot Springs dominated their opponents away from home on Saturday easily dispatching the team 71 to zero. The team applied relentless pressure in the first half on offense and defense repeatedly stopping drives by their challengers and scoring touchdowns in the …
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Hot Springs improves on their season in Arlee tourney

HOT SPRINGS – The week started out in rough fashion for the Lady Savage Heat of Hot Springs but they finished with a solid performance at a tournament in Arlee full of stiff competition from around the region. The team lost in straight sets to Noxon 25-8, 25-14 and 25-12 …
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