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What is the right to know, and why should you care?

Did you know that you have a constitutional right to know?

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Zinke announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition

Congressman Ryan Zinke is inviting high school students in Montana’s 1st Congressional District to participate in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.

April 17, 2024 midnight

Federal funding targets Mineral, Sanders counties

Approximately $15.9 million from the Secure Rural Schools program will go to Montana’s public schools, roads and other municipal services. Mineral and Sanders counties are flagged to haul in $880,834 and $1,633,233, respectively.


Plains student musicians present upbeat concert
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Plains student musicians present upbeat concert

Months of hard work and hours of practicing by Plains students cumulated last week in an incredible performance by the choir, junior high band and concert band.

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Legals for April, 17 2024

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Plains bowling scores

Plains bowling scores


Spring break for a cause: Florida woman organizes clothing drive for Superior thrift
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Spring break for a cause: Florida woman organizes clothing drive for Superior thrift

Spring break for college students is typically mid to late March. For the most part, it’s the disreputable week of jet-setting to warm weather locations, for young adults to decompress from their bookwork by engaging in some risky and questionable behavior.

Raymond Leo Middleton, 76
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Raymond Leo Middleton, 76

Raymond Leo Middleton, 76

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Road resurfacing project planned for Rock Creek Road

The Lolo National Forest will begin a large road improvement project in July on Rock Creek Road, Forest Road 102.


Mack Days anglers lauded as relentless
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Mack Days anglers lauded as relentless

How to describe those anglers who put in countless hours, dollars, sweat, and a little bit of blood out on Flathead Lake during the Mack Days fishing events? They are the best of the best when it comes to lake trout fishing, a sport that they love.

Crescent Ridge ramps up for spring produce
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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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COLUMN: Iron Mike back in the ring

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the arena, Tyson is being served.


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High school soccer coming to Thompson Falls and Plains

The sport, often described as the number one spectator sport in the world based on the number of fans who watch and follow it across the globe, is coming to Sanders County and beyond this fall as a high school sport.

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Swope leads Lady Bobcats with medal in javelin

The Superior boys and girls track and field teams are emerging as a Class B Montana high school state contender, early results continue to show.

Amateur radio club collaborates to help during emergencies
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Amateur radio club collaborates to help during emergencies

Each month a group of dedicated Ham radio operators with the Clark Fork Valley Amateur Radio Club meet at Church on the Move in Plains.


Trotters finish second at Dave Tripp Memorial
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Trotters finish second at Dave Tripp Memorial

There’s a new player in the local track and field game, new contender that is, as evident by the results of this past weekend’s Dave Tripp Memorial Track meet in Polson.

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Local teams post solid results at Libby Invite

Bigfork boys and girls pretty much dominated the Libby Invitational track and field meet this past week at Logger Stadium on a blustery Tuesday afternoon.

Rintz takes posts as Lolo Forest district ranger
April 17, 2024 midnight

Rintz takes posts as Lolo Forest district ranger

The Lolo National Forest has named Curtis Rintz as the new district ranger for the Plains-Thompson Ranger District. Rintz started at the end of February.


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Lady Hawks take on top softball teams at Missoula tourney

A couple of things are certain about the Thompson Falls softball team.

Noxon-Thompson Falls co-op baseball home opener
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Noxon-Thompson Falls co-op baseball home opener

This was a scene worthy of an advertisement for America.