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Order of the Eastern Star holds fundraising dinner

Members of The Mary Baldwin Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star served lasagna, garlic bread, Caesar salad and dessert as a fund raiser to help the Superior Recycling Center and the Mineral County Food Bank on Sunday at the Masonic Lodge in Superior.

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Hunters play key role in understanding CWD

Chronic wasting disease was recently detected in a white-tailed deer in Kalispell. This is the first time CWD has been detected in a wild herd in Hunting District 170.

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Standout Superior students eye future plans

Abby Wheeler is a senior at Superior High School and in the running for a $20,000 scholarship from Coca-Cola.

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Abandoned puppies rescued along I-90

Saturday morning, a motorist on East Mullan near the Mineral County Airport called the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office to report a frenzied dog in the middle of the road. It was wandering from side to side, looking over its shoulder, obviously lost and panicked, the caller reported.

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Fiber optic work continues along I-90

Motorists who traveled I-90 the last three days in October undoubtedly noticed more road crews, detours and equipment than during the busiest time of the summer.

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Award-winning author to talk about her novel at Superior library

Celebrated author Leslie Budewitz returns to the Mineral County Library in Superior on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. to talk about her latest book "The Real-Life Mary Fields."

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DeBorgia Schoolhouse hosts annual spaghetti dinner

“The dinner has always been called The DeBorgia Schoolhouse Spaghetti Dinner,” Naomi Stevens explained, who is involved in most everything in the west end of Mineral County.

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Cyr Bridge on Highway 10 reopens

When the Montana Department of Transportation reported that the Cyr Bridge off I-90 would be closed all summer, they weren’t fibbing.

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Entrepreneurs team up to open new store in Superior

Christine Wharton and Janeen Willis have each been in the "fun stuff" business for a few years and recently partnered up with Superior retail store The Classy Bee’s Gift Shop at 204 4th Avenue.

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County attorney explains water rights notice

The Montana Water Court recently issued a decree for the Clark Fork River between the confluences of the Blackfoot and Flathead rivers which goes through most of Mineral and Sanders counties.

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PHOTOS: Superior homes go spooky for Halloween

Superior residents dress up their homes for a spooky Halloween.

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Mineral County prepares for Election Day

Mineral County Clerk and Recorder Kelann McLees (left) and Deputy Clerk and Recorder Kasey Feasel are accepting absentee ballots and gearing up for Election Day. Registered voters can request an absentee ballot until noon on Nov. 4 or vote at the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5. McLees and Feasel are …

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Field burn offers firefighters a chance to train

A recent planned burn in Tarkio on Jim and Mary Jo Lommen’s property was considered a a win-win.

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Jazz Legacy Project to perform in Alberton, Superior

Mineral County students and the public will have the chance to take in a jazz concert and music appreciation class later this month.

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County airport names Silverman as new manager

Mineral County commissioners on Friday approved the recommendation of Jim Silverman for the Mineral County Airport manager and chairman of the board of directors.

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Alberton's McKenna Akane honored for 'impactful teaching'

McKenna Akane has earned an Outstanding Teacher Award from Project Lead The Way, which recognizes teachers who inspire, engage and empower their students with transformative classroom learning experiences.

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Fundraiser supports 'everyone’s favorite garbageman'

Lyle Batt grew up in Frenchtown and he is one of those guys that everyone loves.

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Baked goods on the rise at Senior Center

If at 3 a.m. you see the lights on at the Superior Senior Citizens Center don't be alarmed but be ready for fresh baked goods.

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Group discusses natural resources in western Montana

The Mineral County Resource Coalition is a diverse group of citizens who find resolutions to the complex issues facing natural resource management on public lands in Mineral County and other areas in western Montana.

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PHOTO: Alberton Homecoming Pep Rally

During the Alberton School Homecoming Pep Rally, one challenge was having teams compete to see which class could gather the most balls when released on the gymnasium floor.

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Laura Acker honored as Parent Educator of the Year

Laura Acker grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota and was the tenth of 11 children. She and her husband, Josh, moved to Alberton in 2004 and she is a parent educator with the Mineral County Health Department.

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Plan for ADA services in rural areas under review

In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act became federal law which was meant to be an immediate game-changer for people with disabilities.

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Mineral County Help Line prepares for fall bazaar

The Mineral County Helpline is a nonprofit organization that started in 1990 to focus on domestic violence and sexual assault victims.

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Farmers market has full harvest of offerings

Peggy Stewart is finishing up her 16th summer as market manager of the Superior Saturday Market held on the old Superior School lawn along River Street.

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Gianforte honors Vietnam vet in Alberton

Gov. Greg Gianforte last week presented the 2023 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation to Army veteran Mahlon ‘Paul’ Manson at the Military Veterans Memorial on Railroad Avenue in Alberton.

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Gianforte recognizes Army veteran Paul Manson

Gov. Greg Gianforte last week presented the 2023 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation to Army veteran Mahlon ‘Paul’ Manson at the Military Veterans Memorial on Railroad Avenue in Alberton.

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Superior home destroyed in fire

The home of David and Gala Rice on Riverbend Road in Superior was destroyed by fire early Saturday afternoon. The Superior Volunteer Fire Department and Lolo Nation Forest firefighters contained the fire, and no one was injured. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)

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First phase of 1,000-yard range in Mineral County underway

The Mineral County Shooting Sports Association recently received $80.000 from the Montana FWP Shooting Range Development Grant Program for Phase 1 of its 1,000-yard range.

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Pew: Late summer is skunk season in Montana

Yes, there are more skunks killed on roads in late summer than any other time of year. It’s not your imagination.

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Labor Day weekend ideal for a river float

The unofficial end of summer could not have been better weatherwise.

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Sheehy says deadly Afghanistan withdrawal prompted his run for Senate

Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy spoke to around 100 people in the St. Regis Senior Citizens Center last week.

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Golf tourney to benefit hospital foundation

The Mineral County Medical Foundation is the fundraising arm for Mineral Community Hospital. The foundation has its own volunteer board of directors (and are looking for more currently) while they work in step with the hospital board of directors and CEO.

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Poet Laureate to speak at Superior library

Chris La Tray is a Métis storyteller. He is a descendent of the Pembina Band of the mighty Red River of the North and he is an enrolled member of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

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New Alberton superintendent ready for school year

Alberton School District this school year welcomes Monte Silk as the new superintendent.

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Long-term care residents enjoy Hawaiian luau

The weather for the Return of the Luau was ideal for the residents and family members of the Long-Term Care Facility of Mineral Community Hospital.

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Locals embrace the friendly 'driver's wave'

The Rural Shake. A Cowboy Salute. The Drivers Wave. It has several names, but it’s acknowledging the driver coming from the other direction usually on a frontage road or on Main Street if it’s not busy.

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Volunteers descend on St. Regis River for clean up effort

The Buddy Spangler Memorial River Clean Up, held Saturday, Aug. 18, was a massive success, organizers say.

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History tour explores Cedar Creek ghost town

On Saturday, Sept. 7, one of the most popular historical field trips is taking place.

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Rural transportation program needs drivers for new hub

As many years as the Mineral County Pioneer Council has been in operation, numerous people are unfamiliar with the program.

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Cabin Fever Quilters Guild breaks its own record

While Paris was hosting the 2024 Olympics, records were being broken at the Mineral County Cabin Fever Quilters 23rd Annual Quilt Show.

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No bull: Mechanical bull riding championships come to Haugan

In 1980, the hit movie "Urban Cowboy" made mechanical bull riding popular.

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Sheriff makes case for raising deputy wages

The cost of living is stretching wallets, but for the men and women doing their best to make public safety a top priority in the county, it is taking a toll.

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Fire safety team visits Mineral County

Federal, state, tribal and local fire personnel are encouraging residents and visitors to take precaution to prevent human-caused wildfires and to be aware of fire restrictions in place.

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Mineral County solicits survey on wildfire plan

A Community Wildfire Protection Plan is designed to assist the county and property owners in mitigating wildfire risk by assessing areas at risk and recommending measures to decrease those risks.

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Locals get a look at I-90 bridge projects

Fall, winter, spring and road construction are Montana’s four seasons, many will tease. But summer is when the big projects must take place, so the rule of thumb is to plan for the commute to take longer.

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Food bank seeks donations for new building

This weekend is possibly the time when more people come to County 54 with the Mineral County Fair taking place.

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Superior recycling program races funding shortfall

There is a danger of the recycling program in Superior of shutting down due to the lack of adequate donations to cover the costs for the bin pulls.

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Volunteers take on Heart Lake trail maintenance

One of the more popular hikes in Lolo National Forest follows the South Fork Trout Creek to Heart Lake and then Pearl Lake in a cirque basin.

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Clark Fork Trout guide shop has a new owner

Steve and Peggy Temple purchased Clark Fork Trout from Brooks Sanford about 10 years ago. They grew the business into a highly respected fishing guide service predicated on customer service with amazing fishing experiences.

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Berneking is Grand Marshal, Duncan is Fair Lady

This is really a real honor and a privilege to be the grand marshal,” said Herman Berneking. “They had a lot of people to choose from and I’m humbled they chose me.”

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Superior Cemetery gets upgrades

The land for the Superior Cemetery up Flat Creek was donated by A.P. Johnson, who is considered the "father" of Superior by many residents.

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Locals reflect on the beginnings of the fair and rodeo

The Mineral County Fair and Rodeo has been the premier three days of socializing for at least 50 years, with this year's edition set for Aug. 1-3.

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Gail Lewis selected as featured quilter

“I saw it on Pinterest,” is often heard as Gail Lewis displays her colorful pieces of art at the of the Mineral County Cabin Fever Quilters Guild monthly meetings.

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Sales pick up at Saltese Swap Meet

The weather was ideal and the mix of vendors had the shoppers/browsers thoroughly entertained at the Saltese Swap Meet and Flea Market last week.

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River Street Festival floats on this weekend

The second annual River Street Festival Great Montana SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Sprint is next up for family excitement in Mineral County. The name has become larger, but then the event has certainly grown in accordance.

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Church celebrates local couple's long marriage

They met at the Missoula Mercantile in 1955.

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Superior sandwich shop settles into new location

Longtime Superior residents recall KC Sullivan Management/Tax Preparation, The Strand Theater, The Rocking Rodeo Bar & Grille, and Sully’s on the 100 block of River Street.

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Testa celebrates long career with Mineral Community Hospital

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Baby Boomer women on average hold 12.1 jobs in their lifetime, while men hold 12.5 jobs. According to Zippia, a national job search engine, the average American worker has 12 jobs throughout a lifetime.

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Road work begins on highways 200 and 135

Montana 135 between St. Regis and Paradise is a 21.5-mile-long route known as the cut-off road. From 1960 to 1978, it was a connection between U.S. 10 and US 10A and later Montana 200.

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Locals compete for Junior Princess

“I don’t know how many years I’ve been doing this (judging), but this might have been the most difficult year to choose the Junior Princess. It almost came down to a coin toss,” said Shawn Heyer with the Superior LIONS Rodeo Committee.

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PHOTO: Red, white and boom

Tifani Amberson is on her sixth year selling fireworks in Superior at the KCB Creations stand in the Durango’s parking lot.

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State funding supports Superior pool project

On the first day of summer, Superior's Pool in the Park committee received a nice splash from the Montana Department of Commerce.

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Groups target cleanup of Frenchtown mill site

The national conservation nonprofit American Rivers has named the Clark Fork River among the nation’s most endangered rivers, citing industrial pollution and flooding risks from the shuttered Smurfit-Stone pulp mill in Frenchtown.

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Seminar focuses on treating youth trauma

When a child is experiencing traumatic stress, the reactions can interfere with the child’s daily life and their ability to function and interact with others.

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Tour highlights local timber sales

Each year, the federal government sells millions of dollars of timber from federal forests. In 2020, contractors cut and sold $183 million worth of timber from national forests.

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McKlosky named FWP's Region 2 supervisor

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently named Kendra McKlosky as the new Region 2 supervisor based out of the office in Missoula.

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Emergency crews practice for chemical incident

A mass casualty exercise was recently held at the Mineral County Airport, allowing participants an opportunity to evaluate current response concepts, plans and capabilities for response to an Incident with a chemical component.

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Cabin Fever Quilters Guild prepares for annual show

Mineral County’s Cabin Fever Quilters Guild is excited to present the 23rd annual quilt show entitled “Life’s Treasures” on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3.

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Chip sealing work begins on I-90

The Montana Department of Transportation along with construction partner Riverside Contracting, Inc., will begin seal and cover (chip seal) and fog seal activities on I-90.

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PHOTOS: Students learn about the physics of flight

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Tarkio to Crystal Springs newest section of rail-to-trail project

The discussion and initial planning began in the 1980s and from the inception, Mineral County has been a key component of the Great American Rail to Trail project.

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Alberton library awarded trio of grants

Receiving three grants in one month could knock a person over, but Blue Cutler is giddy because of them.

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Western Montana tourism group works on new stewardship plan

Thursday evening in the St. Regis Community Center, Racene Friede, president and CEO of Western Montana’s Glacier Country, held a town hall meeting to listen to the residents of Mineral County regarding visitors and tourism to the area.

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Flag retirement ceremony planned for Flag Day

American Legion Post 13 in St. Regis and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6238 are disposing of worn American flags on Flag Day, Friday, June 14 at 6 p.m.

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Detours in place on I-90 for recreational exits

I-90 road construction has a few areas tousled up in Mineral County.

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Riverside Soups and Sandz opens in new location

Bailey Moree, owner of Riverside Soups & Sandz paints the front door of her new location on Memorial Day preparing for the grand opening of June 1, to coincide with the Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show. She is now located directly across the street from her original location in the …

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Author explores Montana's bucket list ideas

The title of the book is "100 Things to Do in Montana Before You Die," but the authors’ speaking engagements are called "101 Things to Do in Montana Before You Die."

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Wild Horse Rendezvous celebrates mountain man culture

Montana’s Largest Flea Market is in the middle of Mineral County and the Wild Horse Rendezvous at the far eastern tip of the county every Memorial Day weekend — rain or shine. They both have become legendary events to start the summer.

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Superior student hit a high note at state festival

The seven student from Superior High School who competed in the state music festival in Helena earlier this month have raised the bar for student musicians.

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Sanders County wildfire protection plan earmarked for funding

For communities that face a high risk of wildfires, additional money is being released from the Forest Service. Up to $250 million in Community Wildfire Defense grants for selected vulnerable areas is earmarked to be dispersed, with $5.3 million of the total going to the Northern Region.

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Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show to mark silver anniversary

The Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show is boasting its silver anniversary this year on Saturday, June 1.

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Junior Rodeo Princess applications open

The rodeo at the Mineral County Fair began 42 years ago and was a huge community project with the Superior Lions leading the charge.

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New class focuses on foraging in western Montana

Indigenous people knew that the plants and trees were Mother Nature’s pharmacy and there is a trend today to rediscover what is growing in our backyards.

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Alberton hosts annual All-School Fun Run

After five years of organizing the All-School Fun Run, Amy Park of the Mineral County Health Department, carries clipboards, radios and safety vests to the volunteer sign in a large meadow where the inflatable finish line is being pumped up.

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Superior students ace FVCC welding program

Montana Technical Institute in Butte offers a two-year program where students are introduced to welding fabrication, pipe and structural welding, and aluminum welding — but a faster-track does exist.

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Alberton's Montana River Guides a leader in river safety

The Covid-induced tourism boom to Montana introduced a new audience to the Clark Fork River. For two summers, boats, tubers, kayakers, paddleboarders and river boarders had campgrounds and fishing access sites clogged.

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Litter lingers from last year's train derailment into Clark Fork River

On Sunday, April 2 of last year, about two dozen Montana Rail Link freight cars derailed directly across from Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort on the Clark Fork River near Paradise.

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Mineral County has new Veteran Service Officer

An estimated 84,000 veterans live in Montana.

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GOP candidates meet at Lincoln-Reagan dinner

The Mineral County Republican Central Committee held their annual Lincoln-Reagan dinner at the St. Regis Community Center with over 100 people attending.

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'Star Wars' themed Galactic Gala benefits PEAK Foundation

"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away" is how the 1977 "Star Wars" movie opened.

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PHOTOS: Alberton High School prom

Alberton High School prom

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PHOTO: Fire safety meeting

Dave Brink and Cindy Peterson held a class in the old DeBorgia School on creating defensible space around your home before the fire season begins.

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Construction begins on I-90 near Montana-Idaho border

A section of I-90 near the Montana-Idaho line will be undergoing an all-summer project.

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St. Regis senior Connolly earns Gaylord Green Scholarship

Gaylord Green lived in Haugan and graduated from St. Regis High School in 1958. He received an appointment to the Air Force Academy where he graduated with a degree in engineering science, followed by a master’s in aeronautics/astronautics at Stanford.

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St. Regis Senior Citizens Center becomes host of commodities program

“It’s going great!” beamed Dave Hannah, president of the St. Regis Senior Citizens Center. “These volunteers know what to do and they jump right in and do it. You can’t ask for better people.”

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American Legion and VFW award Superior students

Last week, a special awards ceremony was held in Mrs. Nytes’ eighth-grade class at Superior School.

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Bible school's taco sales are legendary among locals

The Northwest Indian Bible School used to have six taco sales per school year, but cut it down to four.

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Auction draws bidders and lookers to Superior

At best count, 205 vehicles lined the sides of the Cyr Iron Mountain Road from Quartz Road past the Mineral Country Shooting Sports Associations building about 8 miles east of Superior.

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Crescent Ridge ramps up for spring produce

From being a fisheries biologist to a commercial farmer, Michael Davidson has enjoyed the journey immensely.

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Mr. Fix It: Minson recognized for work at St. Regis school

Rich Minson moved to St. Regis from Columbia Falls four years ago for a change of scenery.

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Classical concert planned for Saturday in Superior

For over 33 years, the Piatigorsky Foundation’s commitment to artistic excellence and public outreach has fascinated many avid concert goers as well as curious first timers.

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DeBorgia homeowner warns of rising insurance premiums in wildfire prone areas

A decade ago, Cristy Carriles and her husband moved from Spokane to DeBorgia and bought a nice home in a wooded area less than a half mile from the old DeBorgia School.

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Mineral County Community Foundation awards scholarships

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Six elk killed by freight train passing through Mineral County

Six elk were killed early Monday morning, March 25 by a BNSF Railway freight train where Cedar Creek meets Diamond Road.

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Rehab work on Cyr Bridge begins this month

Mineral County commuters may not realize how many bridges cross over the Clark Fork River until "work zone" signs are posted.

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Apothecary in Superior offers natural remedies

The healing power of plants and the study of herbal medicine has become more popular in recent years at many people opt for Mother Nature’s pharmaceutical drug store that has been used for thousands of years by civilizations and tribes.

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Longtime Clark Fork Coalition leader retiring

The Clark Fork Coalition is headquartered in Missoula, but their entire mission is dedicated to protecting and restoring the Clark Fork River basin. That includes Mineral County and Sanders County to where the river joins the Flathead River at Paradise.

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St. Regis sidewalk work begins April 1

St. Regis residents will remember last year that there was discussion of extending the sidewalk for safer travel to the Community Park.

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I-90 bridge work resumes at Alberton

Once again people will need to add a smidgen of time traveling into Missoula as the bridge construction around Alberton has fired back up.

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PHOTOS: St. Patrick's Day at Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse

St. Patrick's Day at Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse

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Supplemental property tax bills to arrive this spring

The Montana Supreme Court determined that the Department of Revenue has the authority to direct counties to levy above the current mill levy calculation limitation each year if reserved mills are determined to be available.

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Crews respond to Tarko field fire

A field fire in the Tarkio area got loose Saturday and burned a little over 30 acres. Jake Fallis with the 9-Mile USFS supervised a small crew on Sunday as it was still a threat with the wind. Nathan Tomascak, with the same unit is below working the hot spots. …

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Producer Partnership looks to work with ranchers in Western Montana

The idea started in 2020. The demand for beef was very high and the availability of processing could not keep up.

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Senior Citizens Center has new kitchen manager

The St. Regis Senior Citizens Center has been open since 2009, and in that time, they have had growing pains, as businesses do, ranging from lines outside waiting for their meals to almost closing the doors.

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Youth Conservation Corps recruits summer workers

Last call for teens between 15 and 18 to apply for quite possibly the coolest summer job they'll ever have.

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Resource coalition discusses upcoming aerial survey

The Mineral County Resource Coalition is a diverse group of citizens who meet regularly to find resolutions to the complex issues facing natural resource management on public lands in Mineral County and other areas in western Montana.

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Theatrical couple open Montana tour in Superior

Over 50 attendees enjoyed dinner and dancing from Nic & Desi on Thursday evening in the multipurpose room of Superior High School.

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St. Regis' Daisy Sansom wins county bee

At the start of the competition to determine which student would represent Mineral County in the state spelling bee, about three dozen students sat nervously in the Superior High School gymnasium last Thursday evening.

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Blue birding season begins in Mineral County

The calendar and Mother Nature can sometimes oppose one another. But no matter what, longer days in any weather condition will trigger migrating birds to return north, and some of the first to arrive are the bluebirds.

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Deputy Hureau takes post as DUI Task Force coordinator

The Mineral County DUI Task Force at a recent special meeting welcomed its new coordinator, Matthew ‘Matt’ Hurteau, who is a patrol deputy with the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office.

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Public chimes in on proposed Lolo Forest plan

Nearly 40 people came as far as Deer Lodge, Polson, Seeley Lake along with Thompson Falls and Missoula to the St. Regis Community Center last week. Everyone was interested, concerned, or already involved in the Lolo National Forest Revision that is creeping along.

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Bake sale, craft fair at senior center

The lip-smackin’ treats and desserts of every texture and flavor filled tables on Saturday at the Superior Senior Center. The bake sale was accompanied with a raffle of terrific prizes as many customers were attending this event and the craft fair in St. Regis to make a full day of …

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Lenten lunches return to Superior Senior Center

Tammy Wieweck has been a member of the United Methodist Church in Superior for 11 years, joining after her first visit.

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Mineral County contingent at Missoula Ag Banquet

A strong contingent from Mineral County attend the Missoula Chamber of Commerce’s 52 Annual Ag Banquet at the Holiday Inn last Thursday. From left, Harvey Mead, Willy Peck, Roman Zylawy, Curtis Cochran, Sean Heyer, Kevin Donally and Denley Loge. This event is a salute to the people in western Montana …

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Mineral Chamber elects new leadership

With an enthusiastic group of around 60 people, with 50 voting members, the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce held its first election Wednesday evening in the St. Regis Community Center.

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New pastor settles in at Methodist Parish

Unless you are a member of the Mineral County United Methodist Parish, with churches in Alberton and Superior, you may not have known that they were without a pastor until last June.

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Tester's field rep hears from local residents

Last Tuesday, the Superior Volunteer Fire Department training room became the mobile office for two of Sen. Jon Tester’s couriers saving a trip to Missoula for Mineral and Sanders counties constituents to share information, opinions, and ideas.

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Fifth-grader wins Superior bee with 'rancid'

Superior School District held its annual spelling bee last Wednesday, and fifth-grader Caleb Durovey took first place with the winning word "rancid."

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Library offers educational kits for kids and adults

Public libraries were almost handed a death sentence when the internet came to be, but they adapted, expanded with innovative ideas, and remain a vital service in communities.

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Camaraderie abounds at snowmobile poker ride

There may have been 100 fewer participants in the $1,000 Super Poker Ride in Haugan only due to the snow conditions, but the snowmobilers couldn’t tell because they were having way too much fun! The Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club pulls out all the stops and plugs when it comes to …

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Superior High School receives a grant for recycling program

The Zeller Family Foundation and nonprofit organization Recycle Montana teamed up to award schools funding for the purchase of a trailer to be utilized for recycling.

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Superior's Shawn Smalley oversees troopers in two counties

Unfortunately, the origin of the numbers 3-7-77 seen on the flight suits of the Montana Air National Guard and most notably, the shoulder patch on the Montana Highway Patrol uniforms is elusive.

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Canadian duo to perform concert in Superior

Bridge & Wolak are a globe-trotting duo from Canada who create life-affirming concerts full of beauty, virtuosity and humor.

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Superior's Shawn Smalley oversees troopers in two counties

Unfortunately, the origin of the numbers 3-7-77 seen on the flight suits of the Montana Air National Guard and most notably, the shoulder patch on the Montana Highway Patrol uniforms is elusive.

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Grant funds new electric buses for local schools

Schools in Mineral and Sanders counties will be among six districts in the state to receive new electric buses under the federal Clean School Bus Program.

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Speed limit changed for Highway 135

It’s been two years since the speed limit on Highway 135 was adjusted for safety reasons near Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort, and it’s about to change again.

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Mineral Chamber of Commerce to elect new leadership

The third meeting of the rebooted Mineral County Chamber of Commerce garnered the largest audience yet, which is an indication that people realize the benefits of the organization.

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New president brings some changes to Superior Senior Center

Tamara ‘Tammy” Wieweck is the new president of the Superior Senior Center, best known for its Wednesday evening meals starting at 4:30 p.m.

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Disabled American Veterans upgrades vehicle fleet

The need for public transportation in Mineral County is not going to go away. It grows annually, and with it, so do the services as best as they can.

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Thieves ransack St. Regis cemetery storage shed

The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office is conducting additional surveillance on Montana 135 from the St. Regis flashing light intersection to the Peninsula turnoff, but not necessarily for speeders.

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State game wardens patrol miles of terrain

Mineral County is in Region 2 of Montana Department of Fish Wildlife & Parks, an area that contains mountain peaks reaching above 10,000 feet and valley trout streams stretching over 1,500 miles.

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Major federal grant awarded for I-90 repairs

This past summer, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester wrote a letter of support for I-90 repair and bridge funding in Western Montana.

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Sheriff Funke recaps first year on the job

Mineral County Sheriff Ryan Funke was a keynote speaker at the Mineral County Central Republican Committee meeting last week.

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Superior students shop for Christmas donations

Every year, Stacy Crabb’s 6th grade students in Superior have a wonderful time shopping for kids in the area that could use some extra Christmas presents.

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I-90 bridge work wraps up for winter

When you see the geese migrating north next spring, watch for the orange cones and barrels to return on I-90.

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Commissioners find savings by taking on new duties

When Dawn Terrill left her position as commissioner assistant and human resource director with Mineral County last year after her appointment as a county commissioner upon Laurie Johnston’s retirement, those hired for the position have not stayed.

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Taxi driver serves Mineral County

There is a new 24/7 taxi service serving Mineral County.

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Federal grant to fund passenger rail service planning project

“We just crossed a major hurdle in our work to restore passenger rail service to southern Montana when we learned of our inclusion in the Corridor ID Program,” smiled Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority chair Dave Strohmaier.

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Sheriff's Office reports recent drug busts

Efforts by the Mineral County Sheriff's Office to take a bite out drug trafficking in the region have made recent strides, according to Sheriff Ryan Funke.

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DeBorgia gets festive for holidays

People gathered Sunday afternoon inside the old DeBorgia School house, which is the community center from town hall meetings to funerals to weddings for the west end residents. In this case, it was their celebratory Christmas tree lighting and Santa arrival.

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30-voice choir to perform in Mineral County

“My main concern is that the article clearly states that Superior's performance is on Saturday, Dec.16 as a 3 p.m. matinee,” writes Jim Goss, Treasurer of the Mineral County Performing Arts Council.

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New pet rescue group believes anything is 'pawsable'

“We had a tiny kitten that had been attacked by a dog dropped off, and we had to get veterinary help. We raised more than $500.00 in less than eight hours. Unfortunately, the baby passed despite our best efforts and all our prayers. It’s part of rescue that Debbie and …

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Locals strut their stuff at Turkey Trot

It was 33 degrees at 9 a.m. when the airhorn blast was the starting signal for the Turkey Trot 5K run/walk from the parking lot of the Mineral County Food Bank.

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Salish Language School visits Alberton

“Our people were the first people to live on this land, and our people will be the last ones to leave it,” Allen Pierre told the student body of the Alberton School District recently.

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Public takes part in revision of Lolo Forest plan

The Wildland Urban Interface is the lands that are in proximity to structures as mapped by County Wildfire Protection Plans. It is the culmination point where state, federal and local land management plans and programs must merge in an equitable and functional manner.

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St. Regis veterans breakfast celebrates service and country

In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the allied nations and Germany in World War I, then known as “the Great War.”

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Biologist reports no cases of CWD found in Region 2

Last Tuesday, the Mineral County Resource Coalition met in the county commissioners room and attendance was light. So light that there wasn’t a quorum, but the agenda moved forward.

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Alberton students honor local veterans

The entire student body of Alberton School held a special Veterans Day ceremony last Thursday in their gymnasium.

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Chili cookoff draws support for West End fire department

With so many activities going on in St. Regis and at the taverns in Saltese and DeBorgia last Saturday, West End Volunteer Department Fire Chief Frank Magee was very appreciative of the turnout for the second Chili Cookoff.

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LifeFlight drops in to DeBorgia for training day

LifeFlight from Missoula made a flight to DeBorgia for the West End Volunteer Fire Department and St. Regis Volunteer Fire Department to train first-responders on landing zones and the safety on hot and standard loading procedures.

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Popular Alberton watering hole reopens under new ownership

The business news in the county travels at record speed or at the pace of a glacier — but the Sportsman’s Bar in Alberton has sold.

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Mineral County Chamber reboots with first meeting

About 24 business owners, community members, retired residents and a few new faces attended a recent meeting of the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce, which is reopening after years of dormancy.

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Superior students invited to participate in All-Stars Band Festival

Debbie Merrill is the band instructor for the Superior School District and is very proud of every one of her students, especially the four who were recently invited to participate in the All-Stars Band Festival.

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Ornelas honored for work on DUI Task Force

Montana has 36 approved county-level DUI Task Forces serving 39 counties. Officials say effective DUI task forces are an important mechanism for decreasing the state's alcohol-related injury and fatality rates.

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Bridge deck work progresses east of Alberton

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, there are four conditions before the weather can be classified as an "Indian summer."

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Idaho Forest Group auctions off remaining equipment

In 1890 the Northern Pacific Railroad was built through Western Montana, and in 1897 the first large lumber mill was built at St. Regis.

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St. Regis tapped to take part in $1 billion hydrogen project

St. Regis Solar Hydrogen (SRSH2) has been selected to begin award negotiations as part of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations development of the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub involving Washington, Oregon and Montana.

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Mineral County reduces school property tax mills

Mineral County Commissioners on Oct. 12 voted 2 to 1 to reduce the amount of state school property taxes it plans to collect, a move that falls in line with many other counties across the state.

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Mineral County sets new commissioner districts

On Thursday, the Mineral County Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the updated county district lines. The districts are examined every 10 years, and with more growth occurring in the Missoula area, the east end of Mineral County is becoming more populated. This adjustment takes into account future growth which is …

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Old Superior Schoolhouse changes ownership

People in the area know that George and Liz Gupton have carried a heavy load as the owners of the Old Superior School on River Street.

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Drew Hanson to lead chamber of commerce resurrection

A chamber of commerce is a nonprofit association of businesses organized to promote and protect the interests of its membership.

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Literacy night brings Alberton families together

Alberton Family Literacy Night was a hoot for the kids, and it was assistance for parents of students with reading assignments and helping to develop an interest in reading for enjoyment.

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Hydrogen-powered drones could patrol remote stretch of I-90

Imagine a system that could provide public safety, emergency medical services, law enforcement, fire abatement and communications in one small fleet of hydrogen powered UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) that are able to stay in the air up to 13 hours and to be on call day or night in any …

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Three Alberton students selected for National Honor Society

Three students from Alberton High School on Sept. 25 were inducted into the National Honor Society.

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Singer Ken Lavigne performs in Superior Oct. 7

Mineral County Performing Arts Council was formed in 2007 and sponsored a set of informal concerts, to immediate public enthusiasm.

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Mineral County Public Library hosts Montana poet laureates

First of all, what exactly is a Poet Laureate, and what journey was taken to receive this esteemed honor?

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Bridge work west of Alberton to begin this fall

The Montana Department of Transportation and Frontier West will be rehabilitating the westbound bridge that carries I-90 over the Clark Fork River, 8 miles west of Alberton.

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New Alberton subdivision bustles with construction

Unless you’ve driven through Alberton lately, you are missing a housing boom on the east side of town that is only partially visible from I-90.

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Longtime Superior barber hangs up her shears

For nearly 50 years, Becky Magone has been cutting hair. Her husband, Dale, cut hair with her for many years and they will have been married 48 years this November.

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Project submission deadline looms for Resource Advisory Committee

The Mineral County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) of the Lolo National Forest works collaboratively to improve working relationships among community members and national forest employees.

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Mineral County to take part in grizzly bear project

The grizzly bear project description reads as such: The service will develop an Environmental Impact Statement that considers a reasonable range of alternatives that can accomplish the purpose and need of restoring grizzly bears to the Bitterroot ecosystem.

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Meeting to discuss state fishery management plan

A tremendous amount of attention has been zeroed in on the fisheries in Montana as some areas are experiencing diseased fish, others have been overtaken by non-native species and overall, the native populations appear to be declining.

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Freedom Fest at Alberton Orchards

Freedom Fest was held last weekend at the Alberton Orchards celebrating the Constitution and freedom with non-partisan residents of Mineral County.

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Pool in the Park makes fundraising push

The old saying goes, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." A colossal task was recognized by the Pool in the Park Committee (PIP) when they banded together a few years ago.

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County encourages residents to enroll in Smart 911

Last year using Covid money, then Mineral County Sheriff Mike Toth purchased Smart 911 (aka Reverse 911) and residents were urged to enroll.

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Mouth of Swamp Project takes shape

The good news is that people genuinely enjoy the site. They enjoy it so much that it is now time for the Forest Service to step in and make the location much safer and accessible for the public to use.

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Hunters have many choices for game processing

With archery season starting and the general rifle season opening day on Saturday, Oct. 21, for so many people, the best season of the year is almost here.

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Cedar Creek history tour in photos

Cedar Creek Tour photos

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Superior business offers unique precision cutting

Since opening in June, Twin Creek Creations has made a big splash from Superior going west, but now they are going to be moving in all directions after testing the water.

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Business offers unique precision cutting

Since opening in June, Twin Creek Creations has made a big splash from Superior going west, but now they are going to be moving in all directions after testing the water.

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Area fire danger remains 'very high'

With the recent rains and cooler temperatures, a few folks have tossed common sense to the wind by conducting open burning.

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Freedom Festival to celebrate U.S. Constitution

An upcoming event in Mineral County is being organized to celebrate the Constitution and learn more about it.

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I-90 bridge work planned near Alberton

Interstate 90 between Huson and Alberton already has a large bridge refurbishing project that has been going on most of the summer, and another one is starting.

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Droessler is new Alberton School superintendent

Alberton School is a three-story brick school which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Jan. 13, 1997.

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PHOTOS: River Street Festival and paddleboard races

406 Paddleboard Race

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Tour of historic mining district this Saturday

The Mineral County Museum and Historical Society will be hosting its annual Tour of the Cedar Creek Historic Mining District on Saturday, Aug. 26.

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Shakespeare in the Parks comes to Mineral County Fairgrounds

Every other year, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks offers one of their two plays as a non-Shakespearean Production.

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Superior local takes reins at school superintendent

Growing up with both parents as teachers and then one going into school administration, Logan Labbe thought he would have a different direction in life.

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West End Fire Department holds recruitment barbecue

Many people may think that when a volunteer fire department needs help, they think of firefighters.

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Neighbors and visitors enjoy Mineral County Fair

A major draw each year at the fair is the phenomenal work displayed by the Cabin Fever Quilters.

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Blackfoot makes donation at fair to Superior Fire

Blackfoot Communications is named after the Blackfoot River and started as a cooperative almost 70 years ago in the Clinton region.

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Paddleboard racers to compete on Clark Fork River

Do you remember when the Montana Stand Up Paddleboard Race was scheduled for earlier this year at the Big Eddy fishing access site? It was scheduled for April 29, but because of logistics, possible high water and floating ice may not be the best time for this event.

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Heat brings fishing restrictions on Clark Fork River

Fishermen have been expecting the hoot owl fishing restrictions with this intense heat, but now there are also closures on the Clark Fork River.

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Cyr's Bonnie Goodrich is featured quilter at fair

"American Country" will be the theme of the 22nd annual quilt show held by the Cabin Fever Quilters of Mineral County on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4 and 5. This popular attraction is held in conjunction with the Mineral County Fair in Superior which is Aug. 3-5.

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Warrior Expedition cyclists pass through Mineral County

“This is day 65 and 3,200 miles so far with maybe two weeks left before I finish the journey. I’m shooting for the first part of August,” shared Tim Davis last Tuesday evening under the shaded Douglas fir picnic area at Savenac Nursery.

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Roads opened for firewood gathering on Superior District

The Superior Ranger District has opened several roads for firewood gathering through Sept. 1, with the caveat that a piece of paper is required.

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I-90 sealing project to cause traffic delays

Midway through summer and the orange-cone season is continues to bloom. The next batch or orangeness is on I-90 going west is from Saltese to Lookout Pass.

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Mineral County Fair to offer new events

"Always Fun in the 54" is the theme of the 48th Mineral County Fair set for Aug. 3-5, with many favorite events but a whole sack-full of new stuff.

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Alberton celebrates its history at Railroad Days

At an elevation of 3,055 feet, Alberton sits on I-90 at the southern tip of Mineral County with a rich history of railroads.

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ATV riders meet at West End for annual poker ride

The West End ATV Association is an ATV club made up of locals primarily from DeBorgia, Haugan and Saltese.

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Passport in Time, YCC volunteers visit Savenac Nursery

Keeping the Savenac Nursery in Haugan in pristine condition comes mostly from volunteers, with the bulk of help from Passport in Time.

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Volunteers clear old wire on Hiawatha to help protect wildlife

The fourth annual Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation wire-pull on the Montana/Idaho border had fewer volunteers this summer, but the enthusiasm for the project hasn't changed.

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First responders hone skills in active-shooter drill

With increasing social instability creeping through the nation, more doors are being locked, car keys are no longer left dangling from the ignition, and security cameras are being installed nearly everywhere.

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Legislative districts modified for state elections

As the dust continues to settle on the last legislative session, boundaries that affect Mineral and Sanders counties have had some modifications.

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Residents get sticker-shock from property appraisal notices

The sticker-shock of estimated property taxes to residents of Mineral County hit a nerve when assessments arrived in mailboxes Friday or Saturday.

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State wants comments on new elk management plan

Elk hunters who are interested in how the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks manage elk have the opportunity to weigh in on the new draft elk management plan.

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Local campgrounds fill up as summer arrives

Having a camper, trailer, RV or motorhome has always given people freedom to go when they want and stay where they want to, up until the summer of 2023.

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Trapper education field day is July 8

If one was looking to purchase tanned hides from furbearers that live in the area, the prices vary all over the board.

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Andrew Cadman honored for response during St. Regis shooting

The afternoon of Saturday, March 18 at the Travel Center in St. Regis is still very fresh in the minds of those that were bystanders or first responders to a hostage situation and resulting shootout that left one person dead.

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Volunteers help put new roof on Superior's Kingdom Hall

Wearing her purple hard hat and matching safety glasses, a high visibility shirt and work boots, Naomi Kovarik will temporarily leave behind her regular job as a window washer and bookkeeper to help put a new roof on the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Superior.

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Elk foundation needs help with wire-pull

The upcoming wire pulling event on the Montana/Idaho border is the largest event in the nation for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Now in its fourth year, Wayne Brood is looking for help.

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Legion Post 13 holds Flag Day ceremony

Molly Parkman moved to St. Regis a year ago and said that she had never seen a ceremony that the American Legion Post 13 was about to perform for proper disposal of worn and tattered American flags.

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Savenac Nursery joins nationwide kids fishing day

Fishing with your kids in Montana is Heaven on earth. It makes lifelong memories and the more you take young’uns out fishing the better they become, the more fish are caught and a healthy obsession to a sport might be developed.

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Western Montana Specialty Foods founder greets Gianforte

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte made a special trip to Mineral, Sanders and Lincoln counties Thursday with stops to chat with residents, present an award and visit small businesses.

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Local vendors, shoppers meet at Superior farmers market

Overcast skies with a tinge of humidity after a downpour the prior evening greeted vendors and looky-loos for the first farmers market Saturday on the lawn of the old Superior School.

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Mule trainer brings expertise to local clinic

In 1981, Steve Edwards got thrown by a mule named Casper, and the owner said, “Well, I guess you don’t want to buy this mule.”

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Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show awards scholarships

Ninety-four entries are close to the most that have participated in the Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show over the years, but for whatever reason, these beauties seemed incredibly dazzling on Saturday.

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Legion to hold flag disposal ceremony on Flag Day

Flag Day is June 14. It is the celebration and recognition of the stars and stripes.

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Small engine students roar on go-kart track

One can easily say that the first year of small engines at Superior High School was a game-changer for many students.

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Arrowleaf balsmroot a sure sign of spring in Western Montana

Is this year a bumper crop of arrowleaf balsmroot as it appears more abundant, brighter, and in more places?

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Group gathers input on proposed passenger rail route

Through a grant made possible by the Montana Healthcare Foundation, The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority has been hosting a series of meetings in rural communities across southern Montana.

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Superior fifth-grader honored for law enforcement appreciation artwork

In February, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen opened submissions for the Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest to all Montana elementary school students.

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Junior Rodeo Princess applications due June 14

A big reason many live in rural Montana is to have animals. Raising livestock, especially for children, is a life teaching process stressing the responsibilities of accountability and the repercussions.

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Superior pool capital campaign making a splash

When the Superior swimming pool closed a few years ago due to the cost of upkeep and needed expensive repairs, the community lost an icon. It was built in the early 60s and was a shining star, especially with longtime residents.

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Superior Elementary hosts annual fun run

Around 400 students and staff, along with numerous parents participated in the 17th annual Fun Run hosted by Superior Elementary School.

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McCloskey named the hunter ed instructor of the year

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks recently held its annual Hunter and Bowhunter Education Instructor Workshop in Region 2 with a strong showing of instructors.

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Superior's Haskins earns esteemed Gaylord Green scholarship

Gaylord Green is one of the pioneers of the creation, development and operation of GPS (Global Positioning System), whose work on satellites and orbits particularly affected the success of the technology.

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Training aimed at curbing underage drinking

Sixteen employees in Mineral County that serve alcohol at bars, casinos, convenience and grocery stores or the state liquor store attend RASS Training in Alberton at the Rivers Edge Restaurant. Steve Schmidt, with Drive Safe Missoula with the Missoula Health Department was the instructor. Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service training …

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Holsters donated to Sheriff's Office

Mineral County Sheriff Ryan Funke is presented with Rapid Force Duty Holsters from by Frank Magee, fire chief of the West End Volunteer Fire Department in DeBorgia recently. The West End Fire and Rescue volunteers gathered donations for the purchase following a stand-off in St. Regis in March. Magee said …

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New York City-based Piatigorsky Foundation performs May 12

Covid catch-up continues as the Mineral County Performing Arts Council is hosting another evening of entertainment this Friday.

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Elks Lodge makes donation to Superior Fire

Last Tuesday afternoon, four ambassadors from the Benevolent Protection of ELKS Lodge 383 in Missoula stopped by the Superior Volunteer Fire Department, and this made Chief Scott Dodd a happy guy.

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Road work planned between St. Regis and Paradise

With plenty of notice and time for comments, the Montana Department of Transportation is announcing and inviting public input on a proposed resurfacing project that includes Montana 200, Montana 135 and Cold Creek Road outside of St. Regis.

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Survey shows Western Montana hunters like mule deer regs

When you spend enough time in the woods over the years, some changes become apparent. Spotted knapweed can grow out of anything.

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New sawmill fill custom orders

Ron Denn is a retired farmer from Minnesota where he grew corn, soybeans, hay and raised beef cattle.

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DUI Task Force scholarships awarded

Three scholarships have been awarded to Mineral County high school seniors who applied with the Mineral County DUI Task Force.

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County officials attend semi accident education seminar

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Seattle band brings electro swing music to Superior

If you’ve never heard of Electro Swing music, you have many people standing with you.

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Volunteers help clean up for Earth Day

Earth Day turned 53 years old on Saturday and a huge Clark Fork River cleanup was held in Missoula, which is appreciated very much by those living downstream.

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Superior musicians to perform at state festival

Some of the benefits of music programs for students are that the left side of the brain is better developed, and songs can imprint information onto young minds.

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Superior brightens town with new streetlight banners

Streetlight banners welcome tourists and inform them of what community activities are available, and provide a flavor of the character of the residents.

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Mineral County Community Foundation awards scholarships

The Mineral County Community Foundation was established in 1994 in response to the closing of a major employer, the Crown Pacific sawmill in Superior.

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Superior students present ‘Foil That Villain’

When lovely young widow Penny Candy and her baby, Ruth, are taken in by her Aunt Praline, owner of The Sweet Shoppe candy store in Boston 150 years ago, little does Penny know both love and danger lie ahead.

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Paddleboard race planned on Clark Fork River

The Great Montana Stand Up Paddleboard Race will be the first of its kind on the lower Clark Fork River. The original date of April 29 just changed to Saturday, Aug. 19 which for many is a better date because of the warmer water.

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Excavation crews begin work on Flat Creek project

If you haven’t driven up Flat Creek outside of Superior recently, you’re in for a surprise.

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Mineral County hosts hazardous waste training sessions

Unless you are in the emergency preparedness line of work, HAZWOPER could be a Burger King special, but it’s a level of hazmat training that is at another level.

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I-90 bridge work begins near Alberton

Spring has sprung with the usual signs and one that can be annoying, but the end result is worth it. Orange cones and barrels are on I-90 with more to come.

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St. Regis sidewalk project aims to improve access to park

The Montana Department of Transportation is gathering public comment on a proposal to extend the sidewalk and shared-use path system in St. Regis.

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Alberton test scores on the rise

Each year Alberton students in grades K-11 participate in standardized testing, along with every other school in the U.S.

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Snowmobile club discusses Saltese Trestle with Zinke

U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke met with members of the Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club in Haugan last week to hear about their valiant effort to repair and bring the Saltese Trestle up to safety standards to motorized and non-motorized traffic.

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Sidney Kuhl wins Energy Share art contest

A fourth-grade student from Superior Elementary School won second place in Energy Share of Montana’s statewide art contest.

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Workshops offers guidance on starting a food business

Let’s say that people rave about your salsa and tell you that you should sell it and you’d make a million bucks.

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St. Patrick's beer garden benefits Rec Club

"If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, then you’re lucky enough," is an old saying that is heard especially on March 17 of each year.

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Mineral County Fair Board adds 2 new members

The 4-H kids are raising their livestock. The Superior LIONS are working with the stock manager for the Go for the Gold Rodeo.

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Region 1: Big game licenses on sale

March 1 was a big day when it came to hunting and fishing in Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 1.

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Superior's Darby Haskins signs with UM rodeo team

Signing Day for the NFL Draft could not hold a candle to the crowd of people on March 1 in the all-purpose room of Superior High School.

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Library storytime celebrates Dr. Seuss

His first book, "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street," was rejected 27 times before it was finally published by Vanguard Press in 1937.

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Clinton ranch home to Montana's largest herd of Highland cattle

The Highland Cow is the oldest registered breed of livestock in the world and is a Scottish class of rustic beef cattle.

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Mineral County Performing Arts Council presents 'Jaca'

The Mineral County Performing Arts Council was formed in 2007 and sponsored a set of informal concerts to immediate public enthusiasm.

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Big turnout for St. Regis Valentine’s Day dinner

Shrimp cocktails started the evening out followed by tossed salads. The main entre was prime rib, noodles alfredo, mashed potatoes and peas and carrots with a dessert being chocolate lava cake with blueberry sauce and vanilla ice cream.

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County may pursue legal action on Cyr Mountain Road closure

The first movement on the contentious issue of Cyr Mountain Road being gated off years ago took place Friday at the Mineral County Commissioners weekly meeting.

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FWP starts new license year March 1

Everything in the little orange pocket folder you have been carrying around since early last year is going to expire Feb. 28, if it hasn’t already.

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Local bars welcome fans for Super Bowl parties

Chips and dip, sandwiches, beer, crackers, different cheeses, beer, spaghetti, elk salami, chili, nachos, beer — Super Bowl Sunday at the bars is a big day and the owners of the establishments are more than happy to make it a party.

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St. Regis Senior Center a hub of activity

Keeping the doors open and being an important asset to the community, were Dave Hannah’s intentions of the St. Regis Senior Citizens Center when he took over as president of the board of directors last summer.

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Ladies Luncheon serves up delicious food and fun

“We started doing the (Community) Ladies Luncheon around 2012. It was a fun get together for the ladies to do in the winter, when cabin fever was setting in,” smiled Susan Charles who has been involved in most, if not all, community events in the west end of Mineral County.

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Fire chiefs clean up icky situation at Tarkio

One hopes that this was an accident, but nonetheless the responsible party should have made an attempt to clean it up.

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Lolo Forest wants input on revision plan

Much has changed since 1986, the last the Lolo Forest Revision was made. Now the Forest Service is looking for input about this multi-year process that will affect snowmobilers, hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, berry pickers, hunters, fishing-folk and everyone else that recreates, somehow, in the woods.

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FWP offers incentive for landowners

Private land may be changing in ownership, but not necessarily growing or shrinking in size.

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Mineral County holds 4-H beef weigh-In

Another sign that spring is close is the 4-H beef were weighed and measured at the Mineral County Fairgrounds last Sunday.

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Library 'hot spot' devices a hot commodity

Wikipedia describes an internet hot spot as "an area where a user can access the Internet via Wi-Fi. A mobile, or portable, hot spot device enables users to connect to the Internet using a small box with a cell phone data plan that they can bring with them wherever they …

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County to partner with Missoula Drug Task Force

The Missoula Police Department is a member of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force, comprised of other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

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I-90 resurfacing work planned in 2024

The Montana Department of Transportation is interested in what the public has to say about a proposal to resurface two segments of Interstate 90 near St. Regis and Superior.

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Conservation district board considers resort deck permit

Montana’s Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act, also known as the 310 Law, requires anyone planning to work in or near a year-round stream or river to obtain a permit.

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New Mineral County Sheriff Ryan Funke takes the reins

Some unexpected remodeling was waiting for newly elected Mineral County Sheriff Ryan Funke even before he officially was sworn into the position.

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Study looks at elk population in Lower Clark Fork

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has its Region 1 headquarters in Kalispell.

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Alberton students thrive in STEM learning

Last school year, there were 48 schools in Montana collectively known as Big Sky ChangED. Alberton is one of those and the concept is a big hit with students, parents, teachers and school administration.

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Mineral County elected officials sworn in

County Commissioner Dawn Terrill, far left, swears in elected officials of Mineral County Friday afternoon: Deb Jackson, County Attorney; Roman Zylawy: County Commissioner; Merry Mueller, County Treasurer and Superintendent of Schools; Kelann McLees, Clerk & Recorder; Ryan Funke, Mineral County Sheriff; and Kim Taron, Justice of the Peace.

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Study looks at elk population in Lower Clark Fork

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has its Region 1 headquarters in Kalispell.

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St. Regis Senior Center offers up Christmas feast

On the evening of Dec. 22, the St. Regis Senior Citizen Center hosted Christmas dinner for many residents in Mineral County.

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FWP biologist: Feeding wildlife does more harm than good

With their big brown eyes with frosted eyelashes, snow on their face, steam vapor floating from their nostrils and snow up to their bellies, you want so desperately to help them.

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Missoula mainstay Josh Farmer to perform in Superior

The Mineral County Performing Arts Council is starting the new year with exciting entertainment that comes from The Garden City.

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Alberton parent-teacher group hosts gingerbread day

On Sunday afternoon, the Alberton School Gymnasium transformed into a gingerbread house manufacturing plant as parents, guardians and kids came in to build and have fun.

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Input sought on off-road vehicle use at Fish Creek

The term off-highway vehicle includes all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, and off-road vehicles.

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Resource Advisory Committees seeks new members

The posting reads: The Sanders and Mineral Resource Advisory Committees (RAC) are seeking new members.

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Christmas cheer at Superior's tree lighting

What a remarkable evening the residents in Mineral County had on Saturday in Superior.

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Cummings honored for 70 years of service at VFW

Across America, the Veterans of Foreign Wars are a familiar sight and symbolize a commitment to the nation both at home and abroad. The organization traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and …

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Amberson levels up with firefighter training

The three fire academies in Montana all commence with the same basic rules and qualifications: High school diploma or GED, valid Montana driver’s license, 18 years or older, EMT-basic certification, vision corrected to 20/30, pre-employment medical exam and psych test (post offer of employment) and no tobacco use while on …

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Body scanners installed at Mineral County Detention Center

Body searches, also known as strip searches, are generally frowned upon when a person is taken into custody by law enforcement.

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Longtime Superior Volunteer fire chief to retire

When Steve and Peggy Temple moved to Superior in 2005, they embraced the community and have been involved in more organizations and causes that you can shake a stick at.

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$1M grant will help rid noxious weeds from Great Burn

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation recently notified the Great Burn Conservation Alliance in Missoula that they were being awarded $1 million to restore native habitat in the Great Burn Ecosystem by 2026.

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St. Regis honors veterans at school assembly

St. Regis students decorated the school cafeteria for Veterans Day with red, white and blue balloons, posters, crepe paper and thank you cards.

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West End fire crews get hands-on training

Training exercises can be ho-hum when it’s the same routine or project time after time.

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Funke elected Mineral County Sheriff

Republican Ryan Funke was elected Mineral County sheriff in the Nov. 8 general election.

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Groups discuss plans for rail-trail project

When the Great American Rail-Trail construction is completed, it will connect the U.S. coasts from Washington D.C. to Washington State, a distance of 3,700 miles.

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Christmas tree permits now available

Lolo National Forest Christmas tree permits are now available for finding the perfect tree for your home this holiday season.

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Hunters discuss public access on MKH lands

Losing the privilege to hunt on property that has become your favorite spot over the years stings. Big time!

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Meeting to discuss water rights in Flathead Compact

You’ve heard that water will be the next gold for years, and it appears it’s coming to fruition.

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I-90 road work wraps up for season

Say goodbye to the orange cones, candles and barrels on I-90 on both sides of St. Regis, at least until next year.

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Big grant awarded to De Borgia Fire Department

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester's office announced that about $287,000 has been secured for the De Borgia Volunteer Fire Department through the Federal Emergency Management Administration’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants.

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DUI Task Force works to stop impaired driving

As of Oct. 11, there have been 169 highway fatalities in Montana compared to 185 at the same time last year.

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Trio of authors to speak at Mineral County Library

Leslie Budewitz is a three-time Agatha Award winner and the best-selling author of the "Spice Shop" mysteries set in Seattle, and "Food Lovers’ Village" mysteries inspired by Bigfork, where she lives.

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Old DeBorgia School to hold annual Hunters Feed

It’s been two hunting seasons since the folks at the Old DeBorgia School invited everyone to their famous Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, also known as the Hunters Feed.

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Superior firefighters rescue two dogs stuck on a cliff

March 7, 2022: The Indianapolis Fire Department rescued a 17-year-old who had gotten stuck on a tree branch 35 feet off the ground.

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Big game season opens Saturday

The general deer and elk season opens this Saturday with legal shooting hours a half hour before sunrise and ending a half hour after sunset.

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Alberton open house looks at I-90 bridge replacements

A few months ago, the Montana Department of Transportation announced that three bridges on I-90 west of Alberton were on the radar of replacement starting in 2023, but a few more boxes to mark off their checklist needed attention, with public comment next in line.

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Dawn Terrill takes seat on Mineral County Commission

Dawn Terrill was sworn in Oct. 7 as the newest commissioner for Mineral County.

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Stakeholders discuss future management at Fish Creek

About three dozen people participated in a 3-hour field trip of Fish Creek to collaborate on ideas, brainstorm, strategize and leave with a better understanding of what Fish Creek means to organizations, recreationists and landowners when it comes to its future.

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Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Gretchen Webb

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Online permit needed for fall burning

Open burning is allowed again in Mineral County for the grasses, leaves, weeds, branches and pine needles you’ve raked into your autumn burn-pile.

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Congdon and Clouse headline cowboy poetry event

As you enter the Cattle Lack Ranch north of Arlee, you’ll instantly see why this has become an extremely popular venue for social events in western Montana.

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Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Ryan Funke

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Eastbound I-90 rest area temporarily closed

It’s not very common, but it happens. A brand-new vessel or building or facility has a grand opening with dignitaries, ribbon cutting and hors d'oeuvres. The completion of a large venture with everyone in the celebratory mood as they are already thinking and working on the next project or two.

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Thorne Creek Fire salvage project OK'd

On Thursday, July 8, 2021, at approximately 11:10 a.m., during a thunderstorm, a lightning strike ignited dry brush 6 miles north northeast of Thompson Falls and the Thorne Creek Fire was created.

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Rick Jasper celebrates 60 years in business

Earlier this year, Rick Jasper, owner of the Talking Bird Saloon in St. Regis, quietly celebrated being in business for 60 years.

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Tranel, Lamb debate in Mineral County

On Wednesday at noon in the county commissioner’s office 2 candidates running for the U.S. House to represent Montana's western congressional district held a debate with about two dozen attendees.

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PHOTO: Rosendale visits with Mineral County law enforcement

U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, visits with Mineral County Sheriff Mike Toth, right, and Undersheriff Wayne Cashman on a trip through Superior last Tuesday.

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Candidates interviewed for vacant commissioner seat

On Sept. 9, three candidates to be considered for appointment as a Mineral County commissioner were interviewed in an open meeting.

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Mineral County offers emergency notification program

“Here’s an example of the way this works,’ explained Tifani Amberson, lead dispatcher at the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office.

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Old DeBorgia School apple pies on sale now

The Old DeBorgia School Apple Pie Factory is selling 300 pies for $12 each this year by calling (406) 396-4731 or (406) 210-3692.

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St. Regis superintendent gives back-to-school update

Trying to catch Derek Larson, Superintendent of St. Regis Schools, is difficult. No, impossible, but for good reasons because everything in the school district is going splendidly, at the speed of light so far this school year.

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Whiteman takes reins as Alberton principal

He looks like he could be a middle linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, but the new TK-12 principal of Alberton School District chose the profession of education instead, and he is thrilled to be in his new administrative position.

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On target: Superior woman leaves mark as competitive archer

According to the February 2022 issue of "Modern Hunter," archery is an extremely fast-growing sport in the U.S. Over 16.5 million people are competing in archery or bow hunting — 30% of that number are women.

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St. Regis Senior Center under new management

In 2009 when the St. Regis Senior Citizens Center opened the doors of their brand-new facility, there was a waiting line outside on Thursdays for their weekly lunch.

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Longtime commissioner Laurie Johnston resigning

For nine years and wight months, Laurie Johnston has been a Mineral County Commissioner representing the central district, and last week she tendered her resignation with a little more than two years left in her second term.

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Sheriff's deputies get high-tech dash cameras

It just became much tougher to be a criminal in Mineral County.

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Organic veggies and flowers in full bloom on Alberton farm

Michael Davidson, owner-farmer of Crescent Ridge Farm in Alberton, is one with the soil, and his 23 acres is his testament. Over 30 different vegetables and 40 types of flowers, and then there is his hay.

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Superior trails manager gives district update

Rachel Ryan, trails manager for the Superior District of the Lolo National Forest, shared that the hiking trials in her district are open.

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Superior trails manager gives district update

Rachel Ryan, trails manager for the Superior District of the Lolo National Forest, shared that the hiking trials in her district are open.

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Allard honored for rescuing 2 people from house fire

Local residents were rescued after a passerby noticed smoke coming from their residence, investigated and extricated the two occupants.

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Magone inducted into Masonic Hall of Fame

Mountain Lodge No. 110 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Montana has been based in Superior since 1917 and is the only Masonic Lodge in Mineral County.

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Mineral County deputies train for water rescues

Captains Scott Dodd and Josh Pecora with the Superior Volunteer Fire Department spent a recent afternoon training deputies with the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on the fundamentals of using Rescue Bags.

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What to know about reporting animal bite incidents in Mineral County

Dog bites are a regular entry in the weekly Mineral County Sheriff’s log, with more reports coming in the spring and summer months.

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Artists in Paradise show returns next week

After a two-year hiatus, a popular exhibition returns to the Paradise Community Center Aug. 4-6 cleverly known as Artists in Paradise.

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Sweet success: Local woman's relish business thriving

“It all started in the late 70s when we lived in Utah and I was making this little, tiny recipe that went over really well with my family and friends. But I could only make six or seven jars at a time,” all done by hand in her home kitchen, …

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Hunters help clear abandoned wire in Montana elk country

Plastics are destroying aquatic life in the oceans. Wind turbines are killing bats and birds that fly into them. And vacated wire is causing slow, painful deaths for elk on the Idaho-Montana state line.

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4-H'ers prepare for Mineral County Fair shows

The Mineral County Fair is the highlight of the 4-H year. The 2022 theme "Fun Galore in the 54" invites all ages to join in the festivities Aug. 4-6, at the Mineral County Fairgrounds in Superior.

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Hunters help clear abandoned wire in Montana elk country

Plastics are destroying aquatic life in the oceans. Wind turbines are killing bats and birds that fly into them. And vacated wire is causing slow, painful deaths for elk on the Idaho-Montana state line.

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Veterans on Warriors Expedition stop in Mineral County

Historically, military units could spend months marching home from war. During this journey, they would process and come to terms with their wartime experiences.

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Cabin Fever Quilting exhibit on display

“We only had about 12 people when we first started. I'm one of the charter members. Some have passed away, and others have left. We've never had a male member, but they would sure be welcome,” laughed Sherrill Christensen, with the Cabin Fever Quilters.

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Emergency response service comes to Mineral County

Residents of Mineral County now have the ability to create a free Emergency Health Profile to share medical information with the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office.

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Ozzy's truck: Restoration project raises suicide prevention awareness

Jeffrey “Ozzy” Otzwirk, was raised in Haugan.

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Ozzy's truck: Restoration project raises suicide prevention awareness

Jeffrey “Ozzy” Otzwirk was raised in Haugan and graduated from St. Regis High School in 1995.

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Lanie Crabb selected as Junior Rodeo Princess

For young equine ladies in Mineral County there’s an opportunity every year to become part of the Rodeo Royalty for the Superior LIONS Go for the Gold Rodeo during the Mineral County Fair.

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Arts council hosting meet and greet July 13

“With so many new members to our communities, and for those who already know us, we want to inform and celebrate past accomplishments and upcoming performances,” smiles Jim Goss, Treasurer for the Mineral County Performing Arts Council.

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St. Regis all-class reunion planned for July 16

The aftereffects of the pandemic for annual events and festivities that were cancelled over the last few years is almost like starting all over again with the very first one.

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St. Regis resident reflects on 105 years of life

Wendy Mills (Stickland) was born in Dorchester, England during World War I, and on July 2, 2022, she will be 105 years old.

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Veterans honored at Superior picnic

The weather was perfect for a barbecue on Sunday, where a few dozen veterans and their families were guests of honor at the Mineral County Fairgrounds.

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Mineral County business phone directory returns

The last Mineral County Business Directory that was printed was in 2015 and it was a publication of the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce. Several attempts to update and print a new one was talked about and once or twice, a few people started but it was never completed.

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Longtime Superior Fire volunteer Ireland retires

In 1982, Robert Ireland was talking to John Jackman who was the Superior Volunteer Fire Chief at that time.

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Hunter ed students get hands-on training at field course

To purchase or apply for a Montana hunting license, anyone born after Jan. 1, 1985, must complete a hunter education course issued by Montana, any other state, or any Canadian province.

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Haugan hosts kids fishing day at Savenac

This family event has been taking place in Haugan for so long that the original year it began isn’t honestly known.

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Carole Johnson to retire from Superior Ranger District after long career

On average, men hold 12.5 jobs in their lifetime with a median tenure of 4.3 years.

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Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show winners

The weather on Saturday reduced entries down to 60 vehicles for the Old Schoolhouse Rocks car show in Suprior, but the enthusiasm, spirit and music were all phenomenal.

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Ed Fontaine receives the Bronze Star

Ed Fontaine and his wife Debbie live in a four-lot subdivision below the community of Cabin City in the Henderson area.

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Mineral County housing market remains hot

The morning coffee-clutch subjects have gone from bare shelves, back to wolves. Then to the price of fuel to election predications and to the new houses being built and local subdivision rumors in the last 30 days.

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Quartz Flats rest area reopens

The reopening ceremony at the westbound Quartz Flats rest area on I-90 was attended by several community members.

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Second phase of Flat Creek cleanup planned

It was 20 years ago that the Federal EPA came to Superior to investigate the possibility of soil contamination. That is when the first critical action removal was performed.

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Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show revs up

When a family event grows in size a little bit every year, isn’t that a good sign people like it? That it’s fun, entertaining and even educational?

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Parkins earns Volunteer EMS Provider of the Year Award

She had no idea whatsoever that Karyn ‘KT’ Thornton had nominated her for the award and always humble, Anita Parkin felt there were others more deserving.

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New fire station in the works for Tarkio

The Mineral County Commissioners on March 26 approved a plan to add 66 parcels to the Superior Rural Fire District, which formalized the process that has been going on for over a year to build small fire department in the Tarkio area.

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Gianforte gets a look at Superior Meats new technology

When Jerry Stroot started Superior Meats in 1996, he estimates that he butchered 50-60 cattle in a mobile unit that year. Today he does that many every week at his processing plant.

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Junior Rodeo Princess applications sought

The Superior Lions Club needs you. That is if you’re a young woman between the ages of 13 and 20.

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Local expert shares tidbits on how to 'spoil your horse'

If you’re new to the horse community, tricks of the trade should be pretty darn valuable.

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DUI Task Force scholarships awarded

After 20 minutes of reading the scholarship applications, Jeff Crews, Alberton School Superintendent, looked up at the committee and said, “This is going to be impossible. All of these are exceptional and deserving of the award.”

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County removes massive stumps from DeBorgia Cemetery

The DeBorgia Cemetery is situated between DeBorgia and Haugan on the Frontage Road and is manicured to a park-like setting on 1.5 acres.

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Mineral County candidate forums planned for May

The Mineral County Chamber of Commerce and the St. Regis Community Council are hosting three forums for voters to hear the candidates running for office. The dates and locations are as follows:

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5 candidates vie for Mineral Community Hospital board

The mission statement for Mineral Community Hospital reads: “Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life of our community.

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HD-14 candidate Randy Mitchell

There will be two candidates for the primary election on June 8 for Montana House Representative from District 14.

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New Superior skatepark rolls into action

The weather was chilly, but the excitement was sizzling as the Superior Skate Park held its Grand Opening on Saturday, April 9.

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The Empire Trio to perform in Superior

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Q&A with treasurer/superintendent candidate Merry Mueller

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Q&A with treasurer/superintendent candidate Jill Betts

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Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Wayne Cashman

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Rough winter for semi wrecks on I-90

This has been a harsher winter with both snow accumulation and cold temperatures than the last few years. It has been especially noticeable when driving.

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Vigil held for woman who went missing on river

March 22 marked eight months since Rebekah Barsotti went missing after seen on the Clark Fork River near mile marker 71 known as St. Johns that has a sandy beach enjoyed by many during the summer.

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American Legion District 5 conference held in St. Regis

About 85 American Legionnaires and Axillary Legionnaires attended the District 5 Spring Conference at the St. Regis School Auditorium on Sunday, March 20.

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Mission West roundtable sparks grand ideas

Every five years, stakeholders in Mineral, Sanders and Lake counties gather to redevelop an overall plan addressing the main issues the counties face together.

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Superior students excited for European tour

One really can’t refer to them as "field trips" when the kids are flying seven time zones from home to Europe.

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Jazz, funk and soul: Darby-Duffin to perform in Superior

"Do you know how to tell the difference between an extraordinary singer and one who is mediocre? The “ugly” face. You know, the kind that Patti (LaBelle) and Aretha (Franklin) make when nothing matters in the world except the love affair between the artist and the song. That is Dee-Dee …

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Locals gather along I-90 to support Freedom Convoy

“I’m here in support of the truckers, as well as for America,” said Frank Magee of DeBorgia. “After hearing [President] Biden’s [State of the Union] speech last night, we have to have solidarity and bring everybody together.”

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Applications for Youth Conservation Corps due March 11

The Youth Conservation Corps is a summer employment program for young men and women ages 15 through 18, who work, learn and earn together for eight weeks on projects that help conserve the natural resources of the U.S.

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Mineral County auto auction slated for Saturday

On Saturday, March 5 at 11 a.m. on the Mineral County Courthouse steps, there will be an auction of six vehicles, four of which are former patrol vehicles that were used until the new patrol units were purchased and placed into service last year.

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Cowboy HOF inductee Hamel reflects on ranching, rodeo life

His folks bought the ranch in 1944, he thinks, and moved his brother and himself there from Dixon as they were getting into trouble and running with the wrong crowd.

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Trumpeter swans flock to Flathead River for winter

Even if you weren’t looking for them, there is no way you could miss all the swans on The Flathead River, especially between Dixon and Paradise.

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New practices fills need for mental health services

Partnership Health Center closed their office location in Superior in December, inviting their patients to continue their health care at the Missoula location, 401 Railroad Street West.

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Trumpeter flock to Flathead River for winter

Even if you weren’t looking for them, there is no way you could miss all the swans on The Flathead River, especially between Dixon and Paradise.

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Humble and hardworking: Cowboy HOF inductee Hamel reflects on ranching, rodeo life

His folks bought the ranch in 1944, he thinks, and moved his brother and himself there from Dixon as they were getting into trouble and running with the wrong crowd.

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Alberton Early Learning Center helps kids thrive

Affordable housing, affordable health insurance, and affordable child care can all be placed under the "staples of life" umbrella. Housing and health care have drawn national attention and have movements in action, but daycare is a rung down on the ladder.

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Flushed pillowcase blamed for Alberton sewer backup

The city of Alberton on Dec. 31, 2021 became aware of a sewer system failure that created an issue of sewage backing up in a manhole on the west end of Parkway Drive. When the manhole became full, the sewage overflowed and was pushed back into at least one resident’s …

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Program assists landowners with wildlife damage

Between June 15 and July 15 each year, hunters can register to be on call if damage is being caused by deer, elk or antelope on private property.

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Alaska couple open B&B retreat in Superior

Directly across the Forest Grove Fishing Access on East Mullan Road is a big, beautiful lodge that was built to be a bed and breakfast many years ago. It’s still a B&B, but the new owners have created this cozy setting into a retreat center like none other anywhere in …

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Wanted fugitive arrested in Mineral County

A fugitive wanted after a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts in Washington and Idaho was arrested while hiding in a camper in Mineral County on Friday morning, according to Mineral County Sheriff Mike Toth.

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Candidate filing opens for state and local elections

Most filing for state office occurs electronically in Montana, but candidates can file in-person at the Secretary of State Office. More than 60 legislative candidates had filed as of January 13, which was the first day candidates could file.

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Local group assists veterans facing homelessness

At a recent meeting in Durango’s, a couple of local veteran organizations found out that honorably discharged veterans that are homeless or struggling with rent have a shoulder waiting for them to lean on.

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Sheriff's Office dispatch a rewarding and challenging job

Each week the Mineral Independent publishes the Mineral County Sheriff’s Report to help people paint a better picture of what deputies are doing during their shifts.

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Old Glory: Moiese family claims Montana's tallest flagpole

Across from the entrance to the Bison Range on Highway 212 is the south entrance to the Moiese Valley known for cattle and dairy operations, wheat, alfalfa and corn fields — and now the tallest flagpole in Montana.

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Old Glory: Moiese family installs Montana's tallest flagpole

Across from the entrance to the Moiese Bison Range on Highway 212, is the south entrance to the Moiese Valley known for cattle and dairy operations, wheat, alfalfa, and corn fields — and now the tallest flagpole in Montana.

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Resource committee discusses local timber projects

The monthly Mineral County Resource Committee meeting that was held in the county commissioners conference room Jan. 4 was close to a 50-50 split with in-person and Zoom participants. It was even mentioned that so many people are "zoomed-out" and attending meetings in person is much more productive.

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Superior crow crowds something to caw about

Alfred Hitchcock revealed on the "Dick Cavett Show" (1968) that 3,200 birds were trained for the movie "The Birds."

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The year ahead for Mineral County Sheriff's Office

Dissecting the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office, you have three departments that are intertwined, but each has separate specific responsibilities and duties.

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New owners take over historic Bellevue Hotel

If you are a native of Mineral County or have lived here any time after 1908, you’ve driven by or perhaps even been a guest at the Bellevue Hotel at 110 Mullan Rd. West in Superior.

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Longtime seamstress Betty Martel sells business

Her husband ran their North Dakota farm near Bottineau every day of the week. They had a young son with special needs who required 24/7 assistance as well as a few other family members who depended on help.

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Speed limit lowered on busy section of Highway 135

Denise Moreth, General Manager of Quinn’s Hot Springs, says the process to lower the speed limit on Highway 135 near the resort was very slow, but professionalism and tenacity eventually paid off.

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Mineral County Commissioners host Christmas Party

Mineral County Commissioners Roman Zylawy, Laurie Johnston and Duane Simmons (not pictured) hosted their annual Christmas Party for the employees of Mineral County in their Conference Room on Dec. 22.

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Semi-truck involved in fatal wreck on I-90

Before 4 a.m. on the first day of winter Dec. 21, three separate semi-truck accidents occurred within a 4-mile stretch on I-90, including one fatality.

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Where are Montana's porcupines?

North American porcupines live up to 18 years and average 30 inches long and 20 pounds in weight. They are the second-largest rodent on the continent.

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Bonner knife makers stand test of time

Bonner knife company stand the test of time.

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Fundraising effort for family who lost home in fire

Clifford Johnson and Tami Copenhaver's Alberton family home was lost to a fire on Saturday, Dec. 4.

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Ruana knives stand the test of time

Most people who own an earlier Ruana knife have it tucked away with their shotguns that can’t shoot steel shot and family heirlooms because they have become very valuable.

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New way of learning comes to Alberton School

Jeff Crews has been the Superintendent of Alberton School for less than a year and admits that he came to this position in a roundabout way.

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Missing woman's mother not happy with search effort

Officials have said that all signs of Barsotti’s disappearance point to a drowning, but Barsotti’s family feels there were gaps and delays in the investigation.

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Deadline nears for Women in Timber/LIONS gift program

Each basket will consist of food for a traditional Christmas dinner and a wrapped present for each child in the family. But the deadline to sign up is Monday, Dec. 6 and late applications will not be accepted.

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Twenty-five years of Block Management Access in Montana

This formally started in 1985 and then greatly expanded in 1996. It’s a cooperative program between private landowners and FWP which helps landowners manage hunting activities on their property.

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Trout Creek woman recalls life on and off reservation

She recently shared her life's story with Clark Fork Valley Press reporter Monte Turner.

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Uncovering the mystery of Pete Redcrow's spring

Just west of the Corona Divide on Corona Road, or U.S. Forest Service Trail 1025, one will see an official sign that reads: REDCROW SPG. IN MEMORY OF PETE REDCROW.

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St. Regis School continues Veterans Day breakfast tradition

Derek Larson, St. Regis music teacher and newly appointed School Superintendent, proudly waved his baton as the student musicians were clearly enjoying themselves.

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Plains 4-H shooting sports coaches retire

Mike Blake turns 82 pretty soon and is stepping down from being the trap shooting coach for the Plains 4-H Shooting Sports Program after nine years.

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Officials weigh Montana-Idaho border line move

Denley Loge, House District Representative 14 and a rancher in St. Regis, has poked the bear long enough to have this corrected.

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A small, but meaningful gesture

A 50/50 was held with half of the money going to help with breast cancer research and the other half to a lucky individual who purchased a ticket that evening.

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America's Sweethearts come to Superior

A trio of New York City-based ladies delighted an audience recently.

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Cash available for Sanders Co. junk car removal

A den for feral cats, packrats, skunks and other ill wanted animals we’d rather not have to deal with near our homes.

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Nine Mile Community hosts apple cider festival

It’s a festive party that marks the definite arrival of fall by making apples the center of attention.

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Mineral Co. Resource Committee talks mill closing

More campsites will be discussed for the Quartz and Sloway Campgrounds, and it appears the on-line reservation campsite program is working well.

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Joint Operation Mariposa brings awareness to suicide prevention

Twenty-two veterans take their lives by suicide every day in the United States and September was National Suicide Prevention Month.

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Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse crew bakes up a storm

The assembly line in the Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse worked the same amount of time but as volunteers, however, their perks were laughter, ribbing, homemade fudge and banana bread as they cranked out about 75 apple pies last Thursday.

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Veterans Service Officer returns to Mineral County

If you need a ride for a medical appointment, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will chauffer you to them free of charge in their vehicles as far away as Ft. Harrison near Helena.

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Mineral Co. Commissioners vote to join passenger rail authority

The behemoth cost of the project is where most conversations of this venture ends.

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Superior Community Church welcomes new minister

Levi and Tami Durfey first arrived in Superior to preach on Sunday, May 23.

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FWP seeks to simplify hunting regulations

But this year, FWP will tackle more significant changes such as combining hunting districts and simplifying license structures.

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I-90 Watercraft inspection station last line of defense in Montana

Bruce Nixon is from Alberton and Terry Pond comes from Plains. Both have been working 12-hour shifts for $14.79 an hour all summer looking for trespassers.

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IFG says lawsuits derailed St. Regis lumber mill

Willy Peck, Outreach Forester for Idaho Forest Group, said the closure grabbed him by surprise.

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Sanders County communities mark 20th anniversary of 9/11

In Thompson Falls and Plains last weekend, both communities took time to remember those who perished in the attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Superior skatepark work underway; pool drive still alive

The success of that skate park may have been the catalyst of the final push for Superior, because over the past three years, there has been a fund-raising effort to build one there.

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Wild game meat care in warm weather

For those who are successful, they could have a serious challenge once the trigger is pulled.

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Gov. Gianforte tours mill; hears Mineral Co. concerns

Peck had an outline of projects that are being held up due to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service biological opinions not being completed in a timely manner.

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Mineral County Sheriff Toth juggles management of the office

Toth had been a deputy for the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office before going to the Seattle Police Department and had always wanted to return.

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Veteran receives warm Montana welcome on cross-country ride

When John 'Jay' Waters from Alexandria, Virginia, rode his bike into Superior recently, he didn't anticipate the hospitality he was about to receive.

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War veteran receives warm welcome in Superior

Waters retired as a Colonel from the U.S. Army in 2017 after 30 years.

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McKay takes reins as St. Regis School begins new year

Parents and guardians have already gotten the kids out the door and have received information from Principal Shaun Ball.

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Mineral County Sheriff's Office profile: Josie Clark

When Josie Clark was growing up in Kansas City, she knew as a child that a career in law enforcement was going to be her journey.

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Mullan Road conference returns to St. Regis

The annual Mullan Road Conference returns to its birthplace as the original gathering was held when the John Mullan statue in St. Regis was rededicated in 1989.

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Mineral County Sheriff's Office honors man for life-saving efforts

At this point, Drazen stepped in and tried to diffuse the situation with the impaired patron by quietly talking with him, but to no avail.

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Mineral County Crisis Mapping Workshop seeks to help others

With that in mind, on July 20, multiple Mineral County agencies participated in a Crisis Mapping Workshop put on by the Healthy Communities Coalition.

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Church members in Superior not happy with property damage

Sometime during the evening of Aug. 6, the rope fence around the immaculate lawn at Trinity Lutheran Church on 6th Avenue and Pike Street in Superior was taken down.

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Thorne Creek Fire officer lost home in Colorado blaze

When she isn't working as the public information officer for the Thorne Creek Fire near Thompson Falls, Schelly Olson works as a firefighter in her home state of Colorado.

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Mineral County Youth Shooting Sports Cornhole Tournament Aug. 14

The tournament starts at about 11 a.m. and should be finishing up at 6 p.m. They will have burgers, hot dogs, water and Gatorade on site for purchase.

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Mineral Pharmacy is a family business

Andi and Justin Holmes have kinfolk behind the counters in all their locations.

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Living Water Worship Center plans kids' giveways at county fair

Ten brand new bikes, eight fishing poles, four tents, four skateboards, four sleeping bags, eight scooters...

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Thorne Creek Fire official lost her home in Colorado blaze

Olson is also the assistant fire chief in Grand Lake, Colorado, which has approximately 30 volunteers and 5 full time employees.

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DeBorgia Cemetery columbarium dedication set for Aug. 11

But this 1.5 acre resting place is well kept with an underground sprinkler system that works like a champ...

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Alberton School changing model of teaching

Without a doubt, this past year of education has been the most challenging for students, teachers, administrators and parents.

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Red Pill Festival touts need for changes in America

The Red Pill Festival in the St. Regis Community Park opened with the singing of the National Anthem followed by a prayer.

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Mineral County Treasure: Cabin Fever Quilting Guild

It’s not that the Cabin Fever Quilting Guild has leisure time to practice their art, but they do it because they are passionate, and they make the time to quilt together.

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Passport in Time volunteers keep historic Savenac Nursery pristine

Keeping this treasure in pristine condition comes mostly from volunteers, with the lion's share of help from Passport in Time.

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'Better Together" seeks equality, inclusion

Magone organized the event after reading about the Red Pill Festival taking place in the same location Saturday, July 24.

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Songbird, hummingbird feeders need care in extreme heat

If you are a feeder of birds, this unusual heat is a red flag.

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Alberton residents dive into storage container home build

John and Elena are not manufacturers, contractors or plumbers. They’re not electricians, roofers or have much knowledge in pouring cement.

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Families enjoy Savenac fishing derby

The weather could not have been better for the annual Kids Fishing Derby held at the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery.

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Locals welcome return of West End yard sale

Since the mask mandate ended and social distancing was removed, a pattern has emerged.

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Plains artist Williams to be featured in documentary

Dave Williams served in the U.S. Navy from 1980-1984 and will tell you that where he is today is not what he wanted, but it’s where he is meant to be.

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Mineral County Library shares "Tails and Tales" in Superior

Invited guests will bring an animal for the group to meet as an explanation of the species will be shared and then an age-appropriate book will be read to them, usually about the critter.

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Plains artist plays by her own rules

Paulsen grew up in central Minnesota and then spent 20 years living in various areas in Southeast Alaska.

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Mineral Co. driver's education teachers are dedicated

To become a certified driver's education instructor, there is a big commitment to make and an even larger amount of studying and testing.

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State biologist shares elk, deer survey results

We’ve added some extra opportunity to harvest cow elk...

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Plains Day a welcome return to Clark Fork Valley

If you had a lump in your throat watching the Plains Day parade, you weren’t alone.

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Superior High School golf team third at state

The team had a score of 275 at the state finals at the Riverside Country Club in Bozeman last month.

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Superior Fire District considers Tarkio annexation

Steve Temple, Superior Volunteer Fire Department Chief, was approached by some residents east of town on the possibility of their area being annexed into...

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St. Regis youth helps in battle against cancer

Was Wally Crosby thinking this direction when he asked his fellow seventh through 12th grade students at St. Regis School to save just the pop-tabs?

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Murphy Creek Rec Area dedication set for June 5

National Trails Day is held on the first Saturday in June and with activities and family events taking place all over the country, an exciting day is on tap for everyone who attends the Murphy Creek Recreation Area for its official dedication.

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Mullan Road conference still accepting signups

The annual Mullan Road Conference started in 1989 at the dedication of the John Mullan statue in St. Regis and until COVID claimed most events in 2020, it had run every year with people attending from all parts of the Northwest.

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Superior School reunion makes donations to worthy groups

Not being quite certain of the year this started it was meant for anyone who went to school at the old Superior High School, if they graduated or not, to come back for memories and camaraderie.

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Mineral County mourns loss of community leader Ornelas

On Sunday, March 28, a wonderful person who gave considerably to Mineral County went home much too early and left many in anguish and despair.

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Mineral County Sheriff's Office profile: David Kunzelman

Before David Kunzelman became the newest Deputy for the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office...

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Mineral County Sheriff's Office Profile: Wayne Cashman

When the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, was arrested April 3, 1996, the 7-Up Ranch Supper Club in Lincoln, Montana became the headquarters for the FBI.

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Superior VFW honors Heppe with life member plaque

Ed Heppe has lived in Superior since he was 9 years old with most of his working years at Diamond Match Mill

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Hood’s Western Adventures share lessons on Dutch oven cooking

A Dutch oven is perfect for braises because of how heavy the cast iron is, which helps it retain and distribute heat evenly.

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Mineral County Sheriff's Office Profile: Sheriff Mike Toth

Being raised in Billings and graduating from Skyview High School, Mineral County Sheriff Mike Toth...

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Thompson Falls Library Hits the Century Mark

As Krystal Buchanan, director of the Thompson Falls Public Library, started an update for their website to mark 100 years...

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Superior native writes book on personal health

Not understanding early childhood development, as most parents don’t with their first born, Scott and Angela Billadeau suspected...

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Montana communities come together against vandalism

Yet Alberton is taking it in stride as they remove the spray paint at the skatepark...

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Callers will soon need to dial 406 for all communication

The Montana Public Service Commission staff said that everyone should start using the 406-area code for all Montana calls starting April 24, 2021. Beginning Oct. 24, 2021, Montana calls without the 406-area code will not be connected.

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Wildlife biologist talks turkey

The spring turkey season for gobblin' toms runs through Sunday, May 16.

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Young people perform in county 4-H Communication Days

The 13 students represented the 4-H Clubs in Sanders County...

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Superior's Pillow Posse delivers the goods

Joanie ‘Sparky’ Merriman has been a crafty gal most of her life.

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Empty daycare center burns in Superior

On the afternoon of Tuesday, March 30, the Superior Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Illinois Avenue...

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Mineral County Sheriff's Office Profile: Deputy Ethan Atkin

‘There is no place like home’ is exactly how Deputy Ethan Atkin feels as one of the newest deputies with the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office.

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Rocky Mountain Rifle Brigade ready for WWII reenactment

This is a group of people from Montana, Idaho and Washington who have a fascination with World War II and share this by living as close to the conditions as possible for weekend rendezvous.

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Mineral County Community Foundation scholarship winners

Established in 1994 when a generous donor gave $95,000 to the county, the Mineral County Community Foundation was established.

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Mineral Co. Resource Coalition prepping for future projects

The east and west bound Quartz Rest Areas on I-90 both will be closed for construction in mid-March for a year...

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Mineral County Sheriff's Office Profile: Deputy Pat Nobles

Mineral County Deputy Pat Nobles may not be quite to that level, but he lights up when he shares stories...

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Artist's final horse sculpture dedicated in Plains

Originally, Plains artist Kenton Pies planned to create five horse sculptures...

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Wheeler siblings perform well in Keep Montana Green art contest

Keep Montana Green was formed in 1945 as a 501c3 non-profit that is dedicated to the prevention of human-caused wildfires.

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Wildlife officials say to not harass animals while shed hunting

Liz Bradley, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 2 biologist adds more information on the science side along with cautions for those who are ready to go scrounging for these treasured discoveries.

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Plains School addition progressing well

In the 11 years that Thom Chisholm has been the Superintendent of the Plains Public Schools, he says the last 16-18 months have been harrowing.

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New veterinarian finds home in Sanders County

Growing up on a farm or a ranch seems to set the bar pretty high for developing a strong work ethic...

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Women in Timber volunteers serve communities with pride

The wives of these men saw a need in the community for children’s clothing and gently used furniture...

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Congressman Rosendale speaks in Superior

A report from U.S. Congressman Matt Rosendale on the first 50 days in office was welcomed last Saturday...

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Superior student wins art contest

The winning drawing by Gia Beaudoin will grace the front of thank you cards sent by Energy Share to donors all around the state next year.

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Noxon School students step up to support Sanders Co. veterans

The article was about the Joint Operations Mariposa group in Plains, which is well known for helping veterans, and their new project...

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No bison for young hunter, but still enjoys unforgettable season

Such was the case with 12-year-old Garrett O’Day of Superior.

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Alberton School students benefit from 'Spruce-Up'

Who doesn’t feel spiffy when you’ve just had a terrific haircut?

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Mineral County Sheriff's Office Profile: Deputy Ryan Funke

From a Calloway 7-iron to a Kimber 1911 .45 pistol, he is extremely happy where he is after his world literally fell out from beneath him...

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Superior Schools Food Pantry needs some help

The Superior Schools Food Pantry is seeking help to replenish its supply...

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Mineral County Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Like a well-oiled machine, the volunteers make the task of unloading, repackaging and boxing food...

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County health providers continue weekly vaccine clinics

The Mineral County Health Department, Mineral Community Hospital along with a host of community partners and volunteers have been holding weekly COVID-19 vaccination...

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West End community establishes neighborhood watch

The West End Neighborhood Watch held its third organizational...

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Unlocking the mysteries of the secretive owl

Most owls are active at dusk and dawn, spending the daytime at a quiet, inconspicuous roost.

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American Legion members work to mark fatal wreck sites

One white marker is erected for each fatal traffic accident.

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Mineral Co. senior centers offer foot care

All three senior centers in Mineral County receive funding to help defray the cost of senior foot care...

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House Rep. Loge hears from constituents

Tom Heacock, a resident of St. Regis and Denley Loge, House District 14 Representative invited residents to bring their questions and comments to an open house Saturday

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Mineral County Pioneer Council announces schedule changes

Due to a decrease in operational funding, for those who have used the Mineral County Pioneer Council for transportation to Missoula and Plains for short notice medical appointments, those services will no longer be available.

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Superior School ski day at Lookout Pass

Each year, the Superior School kids in fifth and sixth grades play hooky.

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St. Regis store victim of robbery

An early morning break-in at Ponderosa Arms on Highway 135...

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Abigail Wheeler wins Superior School spelling bee

Historically the word bee has been used to describe a get-together for communal work...

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Volunteers spearhead Mineral County 4-H archery

Nakasone has been an archery elk hunter for years but for Parkin, he’d basically never shot a bow before. The two decided to resurrect kids’ archery in 2014.

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Superior recycling center running well in third year

The Superior Recycling Center on West Mullan is humming right along as it is coming up on its third year...

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Mineral Co. lawmen arrest fugitive with criminal past

The call of a man threatening customers with a knife inside the casino at the St. Regis Travel Center...

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Mineral County Jail nears re-opening

For a county larger than the state of Rhode Island with 4,200 residents, a law enforcement agency...

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County, DEQ plan cleanup at Haugan Superfund site

Mineral County and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality are partnering to investigate...

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A closer look into the world of fishers and martens

Raise your hand if you have ever seen a marten in the wild. OK, how about a fisher?

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Alberton Christmas market enjoys successful opening

It makes sense that they wanted to keep this first-year experiment low key just to test the waters...

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Mineral County road killed animals can be collected

A few years ago, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks developed a system for people to legally recover road-killed animals for human consumption...

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State fish biologist discusses Clark Fork River pollution

The Clark Fork River has long sweeps through both Mineral and Sanders counties where it touches its residents in one way or another...

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Mineral County says goodbye to long-time clerk of court

It’s been a heck of a ride for Kathleen Brown as Clerk of Court of Mineral County...

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Bootlegger Bar hosting free Christmas dinner

Christmas Day from noon until the chow line is empty, there will be a free meal to anyone in the county regardless of age, income or number of family members at the Bootlegger Bar...

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Loge reaches milestone in Red Cross donations

Denley Loge, St. Regis rancher and House District 14 Representative, is at a zenith with the American Red Cross...

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Mineral County lobbies against business shutdowns

The Mineral County Economic Development Corporation’s purpose is assisting...

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Mineral County Sheriff's deputy makes big drug bust

It was in the early hours of Halloween morning, Oct. 31, when an eastbound crew cab pickup...

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Thanksgiving dinner a big hit at Bootlegger's Bar

When David Barsotti, retired from the U.S. Marine Corp, approached Shannon Anderson, owner of the Bootlegger Bar...

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Sheriff's Office home renamed for founder Mickey O'Brien

But if it hadn’t been for Sheriff Micky O’Brien, it wouldn’t have...

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Mineral County Chamber of Commerce set to hold election

Mineral County Chamber of Commerce...

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Superior School students build bat houses

Superior School Bat Houses

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Thanksgiving for everyone at Bootlegger's Bar

But living in rural America is most likely the best way of living anyone could ask for...

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STEAM comes to Alberton School District

Turkey Tech in Alberton...

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Yes, wheat does grow in Mineral County

Starting around mile marker 55 along Interstate 90, you may have noticed over the years golden fields of…wheat.

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Mineral Commissioners OK election; mull junk vehicles

Each county in Montana was given the option to have a mail-in election for Nov. 3 or have a polling place election as Mineral County has done in the past, and that is what the commissioners decided to do at their Aug. 21 meeting.

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The Mineral County Dixieland Band plays on

In the late 1970s, St. Regis School found itself without a band director. The obvious issue was that the students were not being taught musical instruments and a side effect was not having a pep-band at the football games.

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Whipped Up Cafe finds new home in Superior

If it all works out the way that Scott and Michele VanTassel hopes it will, Nov. 2 is going to be a momentous day.

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Mineral County real estate sees high prices, high sales

Have you noticed more houses being built these days and fewer ‘For Sale’ signs at homes?

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Superior Meats hopes to benefit from federal grant

Governor Steve Bullock and the Montana Department of Agriculture recently announced that over $7.5 million in grant funding has been awarded through the Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant programs.

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Youth shooting sports team is second best in nation

When asking Rich Milender, coach of the MT 10x Rifle Team, how the name originated, he smiled and said “10x is the best range of scores you can shoot and MT 10.9, which is the absolute best score, didn’t have the same ring to it.”

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Former Mineral County sheriff fondly remembered

When a fella makes sure that instead of a funeral to be held for him, he asks for everyone to go fishing and have a beer instead, you can tell that this man was a salt of the earth guy.

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FWP studies mountain goat declines

Last month, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks conducted a survey between Heart, Pearl and Dalton Lakes in Mineral County and 36 mountain goats were counted.

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County sheriff swears in new officers

Mike Toth was plowing ground in his first week as sheriff of Mineral County.

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Feeling of community at 4-H livestock sale

Seventeen oinkers, five baaaas and six moos made up the 4-H sale on the Mineral County Fairgrounds Aug. 1.

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Mineral County Justice Court stays busy thanks to I-90

Most Wednesdays in the Mineral Independent you’ll see an article titled ‘Justice Court’ with names of people who received misdemeanors.

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Superior Lions crown rodeo royalty

Cowboy hats off to the Superior Lions for doing their part in making a traditional summer event as best as they could during an abnormal year.

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Toth takes over Sheriff’s Office

When Mike Boone announced his resignation as Mineral County Sheriff on June 28 and that July 3 would be his last day, Roman Zylawy, chairman of Mineral County Commissioners, asked Boone to please reconsider the date due to the short notice and the July 4 holiday that upcoming weekend.

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Alberton Farmers’ Market a sweet step back in time

Every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 during summer the town of Alberton seems to revert back in time.

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David Mirisch still going strong at 85

It was just a year ago when David and Sandy Mirisch moved to Superior to join their daughter Summer Drey and three of their eight grandchildren Madeline, Brydon and Brigder.

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Work begins on new regional VA Clinic in Missoula

The Veterans Administration has recently broken ground on their new facility in Missoula to manage health care needs of local vets.

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Mineral County residents ask what’s happening in the Sheriff’s Office

By Fire Marshall rules, the Mineral County Commissioners conference room is capped at having no more than 49 individuals. By 11:30 a.m. last Friday there were that many present with another two dozen in the hallway and 29 on the Go-To-Meeting screen.

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Superior Lions Club cancels 2020 rodeo

The Superior Lions Club reluctantly decided to cancel the 2020 Rodeo in Superior at a special meeting June 24.

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Mineral Co. Chamber seeks supporters

The Mineral County Chamber of Commerce needs a boost.

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Montana Rail Link confirms ‘track geometry’ caused derailment in 2014

Six years this month, Montana Rail Link experienced a derailment which received national attention.

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Superior School pantry keeps its students fed

Many people in Mineral County rely on food assistance and many are families with school-age children. When school is in session in Superior, breakfasts and lunches are provided along with their Backpack Program for weekend nourishment.

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Haskins tags bear on final day of season

Spring bear season closed last week and Danner Haskins, 17, waited until the end to bag the bruin he wanted.

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Superior student helps develop graduation event

There was no way that 14-year-old Lanie Crabb was going to let this COVID-19 rob her from a memorable eighth grade graduation!

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Officials prepare for coming wildfire season

If the Clark Fork River hasn’t flooded by the first part of June, area residents can usually breath easier.

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DeBorgia School House holds successful bake sale

Residents in the west end of Mineral County have a can-do spirit that keeps on going even during a pandemic.

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Hindu Hillbilly Honey is a family affair

They have six legs and five eyes. They live between 122 and 152 days.

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Fire, HazMat teams respond to semi crash

At about 4:30 p.m. Friday afternoon, the eastbound onramp in Superior to Interstate 90 at Exit 47 became blocked when a tractor trailer carrying a variety of materials overturned where many trucks have accidents after a stop to fuel up. “Trimethylbenzene is the most worrisome because it is highly flammable, …

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Car show rocks Mineral County

Even with social distancing, cooler temperatures, and entries limited to Montana only, the 21st Old School House Rock Car Show was held and enjoyed by locals and visitors once again.

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Mineral County Resource Coalition discusses memorial in honor of Roger Hearst

With 13 members of the Mineral County Resource Coalition present, the first face-to-face meeting since January was held in the pavilion of the St. Regis Park on a crisp Tuesday morning.

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Karelian bear dogs are guardians of the wild

They are one of the top 10 most popular dogs in Finland and their popularity is growing in the United States.

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Commissioner race tops the local ballot

Mineral County has three county commissioners each elected to serve a 6-year term. Every two years, its residents vote for retaining the current commissioner (if the commissioner wants to remain) or a changing of the guard.

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Pandemic doesn’t put brakes on Old School House Rock car show

A popular family summer event that recently made the ‘COVID-19 Cut’ is taking place Saturday, June 6.

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Operation Mariposa delivers potatoes to those in need

It is a root vegetable native to the Americas, a starchy tuber of the plant Solanum tuberosum, and the plant itself, a perennial in the family Solanaceae.

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Alberton High celebrates ‘different’ type of graduation

When it was all said and done, the 2020 Alberton High School graduates weren’t going to let social distancing rules dictate every aspect of their ceremony Sunday afternoon.

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Loge, French vie to be House District 14 legislator

House District 14 in Montana encompasses a gigantic chunk of real estate, from from Eastern Plains to Lookout Pass. Then, St. Regis to Western Missoula. Evaro Hill to Valley Creek onward to Dixon. Then Camas Prairie to Hot Springs and Lone Pine.

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Three candidates running for Senate District 7 seat

With Montana District 7 State Senator Jenifer Fielder due to term out Jan. 4, 2021, three candidates in Northwest Montana are in the running for the seat.

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DUI task force gives aid to H.S. seniors scholarships

As of June 2019, Montana has 35 approved county-level DUI Task Forces serving 40 counties.

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Community gets speed limit reduced on Montana 135

How many times have you been entering St. Regis on Montana 135 and as you crest the hill the flashing sign reports you are going 50 or even 60 miles per hour?

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Mineral Co. schools plan their next steps

As COVID-19 restrictions are eased, there is a light at the end of the tunnel after several weeks of home-confinement as life is beginning to return to normal. Or, the “new” normal we have been told to expect.

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Milder winter means more promise for elk, deer

Just because the 2020 U.S. Census was on ice waiting out the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order doesn’t mean ‘individuals’ are not being counted.

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First responders make youth’s birthday very memorable

How do you tell an almost 8-year-old that he will not be able to have a birthday party?

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St. Regis School has two levy requests on May 5 ballot

Tuesday, May 5, the St. Regis School District 1 will have two important levies for voters to consider, including the building reserve fund and the general fund.

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Alberton School District 2 trustee candidates

Tuesday, May 5, Alberton School District 2 of Mineral County will have a mail-in election for two school board trustee positions. Two candidates and the incumbent were all asked the same questions.

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Mineral County Airport gets grant money for new hangar

Steve Temple, Mineral County Airport Manager, announced that the airport is the recipient of $20,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration.

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COVID-19 doesn’t close Miracle of America Museum

You’ve driven by it for years and have always said that someday you’ll stop.

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Locals provide hand sanitizer for first responders

What do you get when you cross a butterfly and a bottle of hooch? Hand sanitizer, of course, and lots of it!

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Mineral County residents share quake recollections

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Reporter Monte Turner spoke with a number of county residents about their feelings on last week’s earthquake in Idaho that shook the ground here in Montana.)

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Mountain Goats hiking club is on the move

For the fifth summer in a row, a dedicated group of nature lovers and hikers have organized an incredible bevy of excursions into the mountains right outside our back door.

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Victim advocates recognize Crime Victims Rights Week

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people have more time on their hands than they may ever have had as working adults.

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Superior Meats expands operations

Jerry Stroot isn’t shy bragging about his crew at Superior Meats.

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Mineral County’s ‘bluebird buddies’ bring joy to many

When you see those little wooden bluebird houses on fence posts in Mineral County which have been providing joy for more people than you can imagine over the years in Mineral County, thank its “bluebird buddies.”

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Local teacher scores big with Business Professionals

With 45,000 members in over 1,800 chapters across 25 states and Puerto Rico, Business

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Local couple honored by Daines as his Montanans of the Week

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines recognized Fred and Tressie Fike of Mineral County for their commitment to helping others in the community.

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Superior churches host Lenten lunches

No one remembers when the Lenten Lunch services began in Superior.

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Pioneer Council adds two vans to transport fleet

The Mineral County Pioneer Council has been helping its residents get to and from medical appointments and it recently added two new vehicles to its fleet.

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Northwest Indian Bible School’s tacos a big hit in Alberton

On the south side of the Clark Fork River directly across Interstate 90 from Alberton is a little-known campus that has been in existence since 1969.

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Shoeboxes can make a difference for kids worldwide

“When a child opens this box, what would they like to see?” said Pam Elder of the Alberton Community Church.

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Brainstorming to bring possibilites to Mineral County

Hidey Ho Neighbor! As co-president of the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce for 2014, let me begin by first thanking the Mineral Independent for this space each month to share with you what your chamber is doing, has done and would like to do. If you’re not in business, we …

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