Mineral Independent
Mineral Independent
ARTICLES BY MONTE TURNER
Montana rail advocates pitch commuter service plan
Dan Bucks of the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority gave a presentation last week to residents and the Mineral County Economic Committee, providing an update on the rail authority and sharing a new addition intended to strengthen the case for the return of passenger rail service to Montana’s southern route.
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St. Regis student repeats as Mineral County Spelling Bee champ
The Mineral County Spelling Bee was held in the Alberton School gymnasium last Wednesday evening with students from all three county schools competing. The last three spellers went four rounds before announcing Shepard Miller (#55) from St. Regis as the County Champion for the 2nd year in a row! Aurora …
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Superior spelling winners move on to county bee
Superior Elementary School held its local Scripps National Spelling Bee competition on Wednesday, Feb. 25 to determine which students will represent the school at the upcoming county bee in Alberton.
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PHOTO: Hob Nob at Mineral County Library
The Hob Nob class subject on Mondays in February at the Mineral County Library in Superior featured famous inventors.
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St. Patrick’s Day celebration gets a new twist
When a group of people decide to create a new event, everyone involved works extra hard to make it happen and then holds their breath to see if it takes.
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River to Rails Jamboree to bring hundreds of ATV riders to Mineral County
“We are so excited to be in Montana for 2026,” said Meg Allen of the River to Rails Jamboree.
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PHOTO: Line dancing lessons
About two dozen locals attended the first line dancing class at the Mineral County Shooting Sports Association building Saturday evening. Most, if not everyone, were new to this technique and after loosening up, enjoyed themselves. Held the 3rd Saturday every month at 6 p.m., it’s $5.00 per person for 2 …
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Candidates file for Mineral County positions
Around 150 candidates for district, legislative and statewide offices submitted their official paperwork with the Montana Secretary of State’s Office on Tuesday February 17, the first day candidates could file for office. Candidates have until March 4 to file their paperwork.
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DeBorgia Ladies Luncheon lifts winter blues
Even in the dead of winter, when cabin fever starts creeping in and spring feels like a distant rumor, the ladies of the DeBorgia Historic Schoolhouse Foundation know exactly how to lift their spirits.
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Presentation looks at potential for rail service in region
Residents are invited to attend a special presentation on Tuesday, March 3, to learn more about the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority and what it could mean for our community.
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Students add archery to their quiver of skills
On Valentines Day, Cupid had serious competition with the Mineral County 4-H Archery program proudly hosting its first annual archery tournament, and by all accounts, it was a tremendous success.
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Mineral County Shooting Sports Association takes on new events
By any measure, the Mineral County Shooting Sports Association (MCSSA) is best known for its commitment to firearms education, youth shooting sports, and range development.
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Community rallies to find, rehabilitate missing dog near Cyr
In early November, a single photo of an emaciated and scared dog along the railroad tracks near Alberton blew up on social media between Frenchtown and Superior.
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French exchange students visit Superior
Since Jan. 30, Superior has had four visitors living with local families, attending Superior High School, traveling to basketball games and observing other events in competition with other schools.
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