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ARTICLES BY MONTE TURNER

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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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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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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New guard rails planned for East Mullan Road

Locals are celebrating the announcement that new guard rails will be installed next year on a section of East Mullan Road between Superior and Tarkio.
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Emaciated dog on the mend with help from rescue group

In early November of last year, social media between Frenchtown and Superior blew-up with a single picture of an emaciated dog along the railroad tracks near Alberton headed west that was terrified of humans.
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Good eats and good times as fans celebrate Super Bowl

Super Bowl parties are a bright spot in the dead of winter, and even with the Olympics, this year’s big game may have been the largest social event in Mineral County.
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Emaciated dog on the mend with help from rescue group

In early November of last year, social media between Frenchtown and Superior blew-up with a single picture of an emaciated dog along the railroad tracks near Alberton headed west that was terrified of humans.
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Funding secured for Western Montana law enforcement

President Donald Trump recently signed several appropriation bills, including about $8 million for western Montana-related projects.
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Governor honors Superior woman with Spirit of Montana award

What began as a weather-delayed travel day ended in a surprise honor for a longtime Superior school employee.
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Alberton Senior Center a popular gathering place

The Alberton Senior Citizens Center, located at 607 Railroad Ave., shares its building with the Alberton Branch Library of the Mineral County Public Library System.
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Mineral County search and rescue team marks one year

Mineral County has observed firsthand in recent years that there is a significant need for search and rescue, as these teams save lives by finding people during the “golden hours.” The faster a distressed person is found, the greater their chance of survival.
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Mineral Community Hospital hires full-time dietician

Mineral Community Hospital in Superior is a critical access hospital with a mission to improve the health care and quality of life of its community.
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Pork from feral pigs distributed to Montana food banks

A coordinated response by state officials, federal wildlife specialists, and a Montana-based nonprofit has brought an end to concerns over more than 100 pigs that had been roaming uncontained in Phillips County.
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Vintage sleds on display at Haugan's Winterfest

Last Saturday, Haugan looked as though snowmobiles were the only mode of transportation as Winterfest rolled into town.
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Cabin getaway pops up on Clark Fork River

Motorists cruising along I-90 near mile marker 45 may have done a double take over the past months.
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