Welch stumps on Hi-Line for state superintendent

The Republican contender for state superintendent of public instruction was in Havre this week as she traveled the Hi-Line listening to concerns and telling people why she would be the best choice for the position.

Sandy Welch of Martin City, just east of Columbia Falls and Hungry Horse, said her experience as a teacher, administrator and private consultant would help her act as an effective state superintendent.

"I just bring a lot of different perspectives to this position, " she said.

Welch is running unopposed in the Republican primary, and will face another former schoolteacher, Democrati...