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Missoula
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Inspired by his three daughters, Sean Curran opened Zootown Sweets on Wednesday at the corner of Third Street and Higgins Avenue in downtown Missoula. The family-friendly shop offers bulk candy like gummies and rock candy and hosts weekly toy giveaways. KPAX
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Missoula’s first Asian night market announced its event date and location, and organizers plan an evening featuring Asian cuisines, arts + cultural traditions at a local venue. Missoulian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A climate emotions support group pilot, led by a University of Montana graduate, ran six sessions with college students to build coping skills amid fewer snow days and warmer conditions. The project produced a guide to help Missoulians address mental health impacts from climate change & foster community resilience. Missoula Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will start a rulemaking process to study banning motorboats on Bitterroot River tributaries, focusing on Mitchell Slough after concerns were raised at Thursday's commission meeting. Officials will collect more data and public input before making changes. Missoula Current
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New data show 4,000 fewer Montanans purchased an ACA health plan this year because Congress did not renew key subsidies, making premiums higher and coverage harder to afford. Experts expect enrollment to fall even further as costs rise & more people drop coverage. Montana Public Radio
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developers behind the Dougherty Ranch project near Flynn Lane are seeking a three-year extension for its two phases featuring 101 lots and 641 rental units — city officials will soon review the proposal following updated planning codes. KPAX
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Montana’s Tanner Hall, who grew up skiing in Whitefish, will compete at the Yeti Natural Selection Ski competition in Alaska on April 14. He will face elite freeskiers in a head-to-head contest that tests creativity & risk. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Missoula Marathon and Half Marathon registration prices will rise starting Monday, Feb. 16 & runners are urged to sign up now to lock in lower fees ahead of the event on Sunday, June 28 across Beartracks Bridge. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Grizzlies + Bobcats will face off in Missoula as Montana and Montana State remain tied for second in the Big Sky Conference. The rematch is set to bring high stakes to the season and add excitement to local sports. Missoulian
- ➤ Missoula Fairgrounds will host Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling on Friday, March 13 at 8 p.m. (ticket prices range from $25 for general admission to $45 for ringside seating) with an all-ages event set to bring high-energy action to the community. Newstalk KGVO
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Open Skate at Monk's Bar
6-10 p.m. — Monk's Bar — $10 — Show off your moves at this thrilling open skate event with DJs, beginner hours, ramps, and rails.
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Parkbreezy & TF Marz Live in Missoula
9 PM — Monk's Bar — Limited presales available — Experience deep grooves and soulful beats in an intimate night of music.
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Big Sky Reptile Expo - Missoula Edition
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Big Sky High School — $10 Adults / $5 Children 5-10 — Explore exotic reptiles and top-tier pet supplies at this exciting one-day expo.
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Coordination and Collaboration in Conservation Conference
Conservation Conference — Feb 23-27 — Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown — $30 — Explore innovative solutions for navigating a changing landscape in wildlife conservation.
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Winter BrewFest
1-6 p.m. — Caras Park — $20 for taster glass — Celebrate the 15th anniversary with over 40 Montana-based brews, local food vendors, and live music.
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Missoula Women's Fair
11 a.m.-4 p.m. — University Center Ballroom — Free entry — Celebrate women and support local nonprofits with shopping, pampering, and entertainment.
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San Holo - Wholesome Riddim Chapter Two
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Cost not specified — Experience the musical journey of San Holo as he blends personal tales with innovative soundscapes.
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Run For The Luck Of It!
8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Missoula County Fairgrounds — Registration fee applies — Kick off your St. Patrick's Day with a festive walk or run, complete with a free kids dash and live Celtic music.
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