Good morning, Missoula.

The 44th annual Missoula Home & Garden Show begins tomorrow and runs through Sunday at the Adams Center on the University of Montana campus.

The event features 160 vendors from landscaping to decor and offers free entry for kids under 12 or guests who donate food for Missoula Youth Homes.

A proposal is underway for an artificial intelligence data center at Bonner Mill Industrial Park, although Energy Keepers (the local electricity supplier) confirmed it has not committed to providing power.

A community meeting will be held today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bonner to review the plan.

A local casino now features a game called Charlie Russell Keno that shows Charles M.

Russell’s art and makes people ask whether the famed artist would have liked his work on a gaming machine — sparking curiosity about mixing Montana history with modern play.

A federal court ruling in Oregon required dams to supply less water for power generation to protect salmon during spawning seasons, so BPA will have to buy additional power which is expected to raise rates for Montana cooperatives (Flathead Electric predicts a 4% increase and Vigilante Electric also plans changes).

Meteorologists say Montana’s warm, wet winter left deep soil moisture that may slow wildfire spread during the upcoming fire season.

They advise residents to clear brush and prepare yards, noting that fire risk depends on early summer weather.

Potomac got a 2,330-acre conservation easement project finalized last week after 20 years of planning.

The Case Ranch project, funded by federal, state, private & county sources including US Agriculture and Montana Fish and Wildlife, preserves habitat for migrating wildlife and ensures public access.

The 183-acre Lazy KD Ranch in Darby is secured in a conservation easement as part of 4,000 protected acres in the Darby-Como Wildlife Corridor to safeguard farmland, water resources, and local heritage, with support from local land trusts and an open lands bond program (preserving historic land for future generations).

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is asking for public comments on trail choices at Fish Creek State Park and Wildlife Management Area during a month-long review ending April 17 — suggestions from hikers, bikers, horsemen and motorized vehicle users will help shape future plans that balance recreation with wildlife protection.

Montana residents and public lands advocates are voicing concerns as the Forest Service quietly moves ahead with plans (involving nearly one-quarter of federal forest lands) to scale back protections, a change that could affect local forest management in coming months.

NorthWestern Energy signed agreements with three data center developers last year and provided redacted documents to the PSC, prompting Climate Smart Missoula and other groups to file a motion last week asking regulators to release the deals so customers do not face higher power costs.

Missoula's housing market is finding a new normal after rapid pandemic growth; lower priced homes face strong competition while higher end properties take longer to sell as new inventory slowly improves.

Big Sky Conference commissioner Tom Wistrcill said that following North Dakota State's move to the FBS with the Mountain West, remaining FCS teams may soon form their own national championship to address a widening gap between top programs and lower-budget teams.

He expects more shifts in the near future.

Montana Grizzlies Softball vs. Pacific Tigers

12-4 p.m. — University of Montana Softball Field — VIP tickets available — Experience the excitement of college softball with premium seating and packages.

Montana Grizzlies Softball vs. Seattle University Redhawks (DH)

11 AM – 3 PM — University of Montana Softball Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling doubleheader between the Grizzlies and the Redhawks.

WEST 22ND - The To Be or Not To Be Tour

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Top Hat — General Admission tickets available — Experience an unforgettable performance from WEST 22ND on their exciting tour.

Grieves Concert - Out Cold Tour

10:00 – 11:30 p.m. — Top Hat — Tickets available through Ticketmaster — Enjoy an electrifying live performance by Grieves during his Out Cold Tour.

Montana Grizzlies Softball vs. Portland State Vikings

12 PM — University of Montana Softball Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Grizzlies and Vikings at the home field.

Rubber Soul Reimagined

7:30-10 p.m. — Zootown Arts Community Center — $20 GA Tickets / $15 Student Tickets — Experience a staged performance of the Beatles' iconic album 'Rubber Soul' with music, dance, and film.

Jeff Tweedy Concert featuring Macie Stewart

7:30-9 p.m. — The Wilma — Prices vary — Experience an evening of captivating music with Jeff Tweedy and special guest Macie Stewart.

Stonefruit + Cascadel Live At Monk's

7-11:59 p.m. — Monk's Bar — No cover charge — Chill live set with Stonefruit and Cascadel bringing fresh vibes to the stage.

STiLGONE Live Concert

10:30 p.m. — Top Hat — Free entry — Enjoy a live performance from STiLGONE in downtown Missoula's vibrant atmosphere.