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Monday, April 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missoula Parks & Recreation announced that several parks and fields are opening earlier than expected due to the favorable spring weather. The openings include FMRP Softball & Multi-Use Fields, McCormick Park Softball Fields, & Playfair Park Softball/Baseball & Multi-Use Fields as residents are encouraged to enjoy the early access. MontanaRightNow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visitors enjoyed the opening of the Visions of Lewis and Clark Kite Exhibit at Travelers' Rest State Park on Sunday as kites soared overhead and families joined kite making stations — local mascots provided additional tips on flying. More than 30 artist-designed kites inspired by the expedition will be displayed across Missoula County this summer at locations like the University Center, the Public Library and the new airport terminal. KPAX
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ecology Project International will host an online silent auction from April 21 to 27 to support youth conservation education and celebrate its 25th anniversary (coinciding with Earth Week). The auction will offer unique items (including travel packages, concert tickets, handcrafted art, and local gift cards) and participants must register by April 20 to compete for extra prizes. MontanaRightNow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Data from VinePair.com shows that Missoula leads Montana in excessive drinking with 24.9% of adults drinking too much—only two U.S. cities have higher percentages. The rankings are based on 2023 county health data and compare figures from states including Iowa and Wisconsin. Newstalk KGVO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cooke City is gaining recognition as one of the best small towns for viewing the Northern Lights, thanks to its proximity to Yellowstone National Park, which has just opened for the season. Travelers can check NOAA forecasts to plan visits for future aurora displays—updates may come soon—. Newstalk KGVO
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday the Montana women’s tennis team rallied to win 4-3 at the Peak Racquet Club after trailing most of the match, with freshmen Olivia Moir and Kate Prichard securing key three-set wins—turning the game around. The win marked the third straight victory over Montana State and set up a regular-season match against Eastern Washington on Easter Sunday. Missoulian
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Spring 2025 Master Naturalist Certification Course
10 a.m. — Montana Natural History Center — Registration required — Gain knowledge and skills in naturalist education and conservation.
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The Backseat Lovers Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Ticket info TBA — Enjoy an evening with the indie rock sensations from Salt Lake City.
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Heaven Zest Concert
12-4 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Enjoy a magical performance with Spirit-infused music from multi-talented artist Heaven Zest.
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All Day Club
1:30 PM – 12:00 AM — Hawthorne Elementary School — Check for pricing — Fun-filled days await with the Boys and Girls Club of Missoula County.
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PMP Certification Classroom Training in Missoula
9 AM – 5 PM — Missoula, MT — Early Bird discounts available — Gain essential project management skills through an interactive and comprehensive four-day training course.
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Jackie Vetter Artist Presentation
4-5 p.m. — Missoula Public Library — Free entry — Experience an engaging presentation by artist and director Jackie Vetter in a cozy library setting.
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Live Music Night with Queenager and BLVDS
8 p.m. — Monk's Bar — $10 adv, $15 dos — Experience an electrifying night of synthwave sounds with Queenager and BLVDS under one roof.
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Jim Messina Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Wilma — $49-$95 — Catch Jim Messina live with last-minute tickets available.
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ServSafe Manager Training & Certification Exam
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Staybridge Suites Missoula — $215 early bird pricing — Become a ServSafe certified food protection manager in just one day with expert-led training and a high pass rate.
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Amanda Baker Artist Presentation
4-5 p.m. — Montana Natural History Center — Snacks provided — Explore contemporary printmaking and naturalist illustration with multimedia artist Amanda Baker.
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