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Missoula
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montana Food Bank Network will expand its SNAP assistance program to help more residents with new work reporting requirements. The service will broaden support after assisting 622 locals last year (nearly 80,000 benefited in 2025) to ensure eligible neighbors continue receiving benefits. KPAX
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Project partners in Seeley Lake are building a 30-mile trail system to boost tourism and help recovery after Pyramid Mountain Lumber closed. They received $250,000 from Missoula County, began phase one last fall, and expect to finish advanced trails and wayfinding by 2029 (cost $1.2 million). Missoula Current
- ➤ GasBuddy head Patrick De Haan said Montana gas prices rose 10.8 cents per gallon in the last week, with some Missoula stations charging up to $3.79 as prices reached $3.68 today. Prices are 91.4 cents higher than a month ago & could increase further amid global supply concerns. Newstalk KGVO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Montana will invite a finalist for its open president position next week on campus. Commissioner Clayton Christian said the candidate’s name and visit schedule will be released soon. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ Seventh-grade students at Hellgate Elementary have qualified for the international Canada Cup robotics competition and are fundraising for their trip (the Mechanical Masters have worked together since fourth grade), so they will soon represent Montana on a global stage. KPAX
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Zero Waste Action Month launched in Missoula to help residents reduce waste, spearheaded by nonprofit Home ReSource with city support for its climate strategy. The initiative will feature multiple workshops (planter building and composting) throughout April. MontanaRightNow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Missoula was named Montana's healthiest city in a new WalletHub study, ranking 41st nationwide. The study praised the city's top 10 health care performance + noted its lower ranking in fitness. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ The FDA recalled Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate and ilum Sex Booster after tests found they contained hidden sildenafil—Montana residents who bought these products online or in stores should return them immediately. Newstalk KGVO
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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.
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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.
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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.
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STiLGONE Live Concert
10:30 p.m. — Top Hat — Free entry — Enjoy a live performance from STiLGONE in downtown Missoula's vibrant atmosphere.
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International Ballet Stars - The Sleeping Beauty
7-10 p.m. — University of Montana - Dennison Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting tale of Princess Aurora and her magical journey from curse to awakening.
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2026 Western Montana Career Fair
2:30-6 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Missoula — Free entry — Explore job opportunities at Western Montana's largest career fair.
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Kitchen Dwellers Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Wilma — Ticket pricing TBA — Experience the musical journey and tales from the road with Kitchen Dwellers.
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Jazzoula Festival
6-10 p.m. — Zootown Arts Community Center — $30 Artist Supporter / $28 General / $15 Students — Experience the finest jazz from Montana's artists at the premiere festival since 1984.
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