Mineral Independent
Mineral Independent
ARTICLES BY MONTE TURNER
Nominees selected for vacant Mineral County commissioner seat
Following Commissioner Shawn Smalley's resignation, the Mineral County Republican Central Committee met on July 8 to select three nominees for consideration by the remaining members of the Mineral County Board of Commissioners.
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Emergency forest project to address timber blowdown
Following last year's powerful windstorms that toppled trees across western Montana and northern Idaho, the Forest Service is moving quickly to address damaged forests with a proposed emergency salvage logging project spanning six national forests.
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River to Rails Jamboree draws off-road revelers to Haugan
More than 300 off-road enthusiasts from across the country rolled into the Haugan-DeBorgia area last weekend, and if their smiles were any indication, Montana made a memorable first impression.
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Big Sky Forest Products expansion underway
Before sunrise Saturday, concrete trucks were already rolling out of Missoula, headed for Big Sky Forest Products in St. Regis with the first loads of what will become the foundation of the company's next chapter.
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Paddling, music, yoga and games fill River Street Festival
If there was one place to be this weekend, it was along the banks of the Clark Fork River where families, competitors and spectators gathered for the River Street Festival and the Great Montana SUP Sprint.
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Volunteers bring colorful designs to fairgrounds
Between serving as a DAV driver for veterans in Mineral County and volunteering on several local committees and boards, Ginny Tubbs stays busy year-round. This time of year, much of her attention is focused on the Mineral County Fair.
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Nominees selected for vacant Mineral County commissioner seat
Following Commissioner Shawn Smalley's resignation, the Mineral County Republican Central Committee met on July 8 to select three nominees for consideration by the remaining members of the Mineral County Board of Commissioners.
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St. Regis Volunteer Fire Department pulls double-duty on Fourth of July
Every year, the week leading up to the Fourth of July is one of the busiest and most rewarding times for the St. Regis Volunteer Fire Department.
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Domestic abuse victim advocate concludes decades-long career
The back room of Riverside Soups & Sandz in Superior was filled with hugs, laughter and tears of gratitude on June 30 as friends, coworkers and community members gathered to celebrate the retirement of Mary Furlong.
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Spence named junior rodeo princess
Juniper Spence has been crowned the 2026 junior rodeo princess for the Superior LIONS Go for the Gold Rodeo following competition at the Mineral County Fairgrounds last week.
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St. Regis senior center president steps down after successful tenure
After thoughtful prayer and discussion with the Board of Directors, Dave Hannah recently announced to patrons gathered for the regular Thursday evening meal that he will be stepping down as president of the St. Regis Senior Citizens Center.
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Rec Club seeks groups to participate in River Street Fest
The Mineral County Rec Club invites community groups, nonprofits, clubs, school organizations and individuals from across Mineral County to help bring a new attraction to this year's River Street Festival by hosting games in a community Carnival Kids Zone.
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New business brings hat bar experience to Mineral County
Haley Nelson started her business in November 2023 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Since moving to Montana, she has remained busy fulfilling online custom orders and shipping hats to customers across the country.
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New business brings hat bar experience to Mineral County
Haley Nelson started her business in November 2023 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Since moving to Montana, she has remained busy fulfilling online custom orders and shipping hats to customers across the country.
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