Saturday, December 20, 2025

Cow wrestling

Travis Stroot, Bajin Smith and Logan Labbe of the Superior Septic team wreslle a wild cow during the wild cow milking competition Thursday evening at the Superior Lion's Club "Go for the Gold" Rodeo. Superior Septic finished second.
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Fall Festivities

Locals enjoyed the second annual Fall Festival in Superior Saturday afternoon.
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Cut firewood

The firewood pile sits in the field by the Community Church in Superior.
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Classic cars

Passersby stop to enjoy the classic cars park in downtown Superior for the 12th annual car show Saturday afternoon.
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Milking the wild cow

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Spinning fast

Lili Skeen takes a spin on the Gyro Rides at the fair.
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Little singer, Big talent

Isabelle Briker, 6, sings "How High is the Water Momma" at the talent show during the fair.
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Little fans adore the singing

Mike Collier sings a surprise country song at the talent show during the fair.
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Kicking up dirt

Jonna Warnken is startled by her pig during the auction at the fair.
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Twinkie-hungry swine

Cary Chamberlain draws her pig out of the gate with a Twinkie during the auction at the fair.
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College Fund display

Lyndi Ishler stands with her steer, with the words "College Fund" written on the side, during the auction at the fair. This year is Ishler's last as a 4-H member.
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Leading him into the arena

Tyler Ishler walks his steer during the auction at the fair.
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Big Hit

Jake Lenz of the Loco Joe's softball team makes contact with a pitch during the annual St. Regis softball tournament Saturday afternoon.
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Bogging through the mud

Brothers Alan and Kevin Zufall race each other Sunday afternoon during the 2nd annual Montana Mudfest. Kevin beat his brother Alan in the super modified race.
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Retired Ranger

Retired District Ranger Sharon Sweeny stands by the sign outside the ranger station where she worked for the past five years.
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Sweeney says goodbye

Over the past five years working as the District Ranger for the Superior Ranger Station, Sharon Sweeney has only one regret.
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Defensive Trap

Superior seniors Ashley Blaylock (center) and Malinda Steinebach (right) trap a Mission Lady Dog Thursday night during a summer league game against Mission.
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Mineral County spared from major floods

Mineral County has been spared this year from any real big flooding said Missoula National Weather Service hydrologist Ray Nicolas.
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Shooting into national competitions

Mineral County 4-H shooters Mackenzie "Spud" Crabb (left) and Aidan Patko (right) set up for a shot during a practice in the Superior 4-H building Saturday afternoon.
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4-H shooters prepare for national competitions

Mackenzie “Spud” Crabb, Aidan Patko and Luke Boyce stood together with their eyes quietly focused through the scopes on their air rifles. The three members of the Mineral County 4-H Shooting Sports team practiced together Saturday afternoon in the 4-H building in Superior. The boys stayed so silent they could …
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Deceased Female Identified

Mineral County Sheriff Ernie Ornelas confirmed late Saturday the deceased female found in Mineral County Friday afternoon was identified as Kelly Jo Merseal Dube-Woodard, who had been missing since Tuesday. The autopsy results are pending.
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Deceased Female Found in Mineral County

Mineral County Sheriff Ernie Ornelas confirmed Saturday a deceased female was found in Mineral County Friday afternoon. The identity of the body has not been confirmed and is pending, along with an autopsy by the Montana State Medical Examiner.
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