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Missoula
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown groups are finishing final upgrades at Caras Park — repainting the pavilion and replacing the fabric cover — so the park can host summer events for the community. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ A new group announced plans to turn the vacant Imagine Nation building (on West Broadway next to the river) into a hub with a coffee shop, brewery and community center. Missoulian
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Missoula’s Pangea restaurant on Higgins and the speakeasy Stave and Hoop are temporarily closed until they reopen under new ownership, according to Tuesday’s social media posts — further details remain pending. Missoula Current
- ➤ Floreo Coffee Co launches as a new coffee shop offering a farm-to-cup experience with specialty pour-over coffees from Ethiopia, Ecuador and Costa Rica; it partners with Leaf + Quiet and welcomes customers daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on 235 North 1st Street West. KPAX
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This April, Missoula hosts a busy concert series with acts like AFI, Tech N9ne, and Jeff Tweedy playing at venues such as The Top Hat & The Wilma. Dates range from April 3 to 28 and several free shows are scheduled with guest performances. Newstalk KGVO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ USPS will raise fees by 8% for services like Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select starting April 26 through January 17 due to rising fuel costs affecting shipping across Montana. First-Class Mail and Forever stamps remain unchanged for everyday use. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ NorthWestern Energy has proposed new rules that would require large electricity users to help protect current residential customers — an environmental nonprofit representative argues the changes are woefully inadequate. Missoulian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Montana welcomed pack mules to campus as part of its annual event to highlight summer courses — the U.S. Forest Service helped showcase field-based learning and opened applications for summer classes. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ Stevensville’s Lone Rock School District will place a new technology levy ($100,000 per year) and a $50,000 safety levy on the ballot for the upcoming election, aiming to shift costs from the general fund to support tech upgrades and campus security improvements. KPAX
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a Lavina ranch, research shows that sheep grazing exposes bare soil where native bees can nest. Lehfeldt Land and Livestock’s grazing and shearing practices help manage animal populations and support local wildlife as the lambing season approaches. KPAX
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the U.S. Forest Service announced a reorganization that will close the regional office in Missoula while keeping some functions at a local service center. A state director in Helena will oversee forest operations across Montana under a new state-based model. Missoula Current
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NFL scouts will visit Missoula on Friday at Montana Grizzlies Pro Day, where 15 UM football players will try their skills for pro opportunities. The event (featuring top performers) aims to boost local visibility for Grizzly football. 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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Garden City Brewfest
12-6 p.m. — Caras Park — $20 for a taster glass — Experience Montana’s ORIGINAL BrewFest with over 50 beers, ciders, and more in the heart of Missoula.
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