Mineral Independent

Mineral Independent

ARTICLES BY MONTE TURNER

Community rallies for the Jesse Chapen family

If you ever wanted proof that a small town shows up when it matters most, you didn’t have to look any further than the Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club grooming shed on Saturday, April 25.
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Superior students move on to national history contest

National History Day is a co-curricular, standards-aligned academic program for students in grades 6–12. Participants research topics connected to an annual theme and present their findings through documentaries, exhibit boards, papers, performances or websites.
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Superior High School musicians make noise at state

Since its early years, the Montana High School Association (MHSA) has proudly sanctioned participation in band, chorus, and orchestra, recognizing music as an essential part of a well-rounded education.
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Vandalism to campaign signs reported

Mineral County Sheriff Ryan Funke reports that damage to political signs has escalated recently.
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1,000-yard range opens for first event

Complimentary hot dogs, cheeseburgers, baked beans, chips and non-alcoholic beverages were served behind the firing line Saturday as the Mineral County Shooting Sports Association (MCSSA) celebrated the grand opening of its new 1,000-yard range.
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Piatigorsky Foundation performance comes to Superior

Since 1990, the Piatigorsky Foundation has been bringing the joy of live classical music performances to communities across the United States.
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Gaylord Green Scholarship goes to Superior standout

When Gage Horn and his family relocated from Alberton to Superior ahead of his freshman year, he didn’t just bring school supplies, he brought a business project.
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Meet HD 90 Republican candidate Jeff Stanek

Jeff Stanek
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Meet HD 90 Republican candidate Curtis Cochran

Rep. Curtis Cochran
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Traveling theater opens conversations around mental

After drawing attention across the state, the University of Montana’s State of Mind project will make its way to Alberton to the River Edge Pavilion on April 30, bringing an evening of interactive theater and community dialogue with a conversation around mental health in Montana.
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PHOTOS St. Regis celebrates prom night

St. Regis High School held its annual prom last week.
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Couple pivots from antiques to eclectic yard art imports

Drivers pulling through the only traffic light in Mineral County may get caught doing a double take at a towering rooster.
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Alberton secures $1 million for water tower project

The founding of Alberton traces back to the iconic Milwaukee Railroad, which began its push to the Pacific Coast in the early 1900s. The route ultimately led through a narrow corridor along the Clark Fork River just west of Missoula.
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Nationally recognized water rescue classes taught in Alberton

With decades of combined experience, the Whitewater Rescue Institute, located outside Alberton along the Clark Fork River, has built a reputation for delivering some of the highest-quality technical rescue training available.
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Limited river access at popular Alberton Gorge site

A well-known stretch of the Clark Fork River in the Alberton Gorge will soon see changes as a major bridge construction project gets underway, temporarily limiting walk-in access to a favorite local recreation area.
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