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Missoula
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missoula’s Peace Park project will become a memorial space by transforming the area near the Waterworks West Trailhead into a peace-sign-shaped patio with engraved pavers installed in September. The Jeannette Rankin Peace Center will unveil the project at its Peace Party fundraiser today at 6:00 p.m. at UM’s Masquer Auditorium. MontanaRightNow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Serendipity Farms, a former equestrian center in Corvallis, will open a farm stand in June to sell gourmet and medicinal mushrooms along with other produce to local chefs—after first featuring their mushrooms at a Cancer Support Community Montana event. They plan to also grow lavender, vegetables, and more around the Bitterroot. KPAX
- ➤ Missoula County is reviewing a third Special Exception application for a data center at the former Bonner Mill — community members worry it may bring noise and heat to the Blackfoot River. Public hearings are planned for late May or June, while the utility debate in Helena continues this week. Newstalk KGVO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Missoula All-Maggots Rugby Club celebrates 50 years of Maggot Fest tonight with international teams competing Saturday at Fort Missoula Regional Park + a downtown street party on Saturday night. The event promises lively games + fun costumes for fans. Newstalk KGVO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ NorthWestern Energy said its proposed $15.4 billion merger with Black Hills may benefit from investor talks about data centers—an opportunity alongside growth in transmission and generation—during ongoing hearings. Officials expect the deal to boost shareholder profits and improve customer service when finalized later this year. Missoula Current
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 14, eighth graders at Missoula International School showcased their year-long community service projects, which included soccer camps for refugees, donating toiletries to the YWCA, and raising $1,000 for dogs in need — reinforcing the school’s 30-year commitment to community engagement. KPAX
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bitterroot Forest officials approved the Bitterroot Front Project Tuesday to cut wildfire risk by employing controlled burning, commercial logging and tree thinning across 143,000 acres on the eastern face of the Bitterroot Mountains. Work is scheduled to begin soon. Missoulian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study released in April by NiceRx found that Montana, now ranking fifth nationwide, experienced a 9.7% rise in heart disease deaths from 2014 to 2023, and local doctors urge residents to be active and eat better. KPAX
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Missoula City Council committee approved agreements for Midtown Commons on Wednesday, potentially bringing up to 250 housing units and a park if final approval comes next week. Condos are near $350,000 and the city will sell 15 acres to Miramonte Companies for $7.9 million to fund infrastructure. Missoula Current
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Loyola nominees Sammy McHugh and Joe Grunow are finalists for the KPAX-Scheels Sports Awards in Missoula as both three-sport athletes excel in academics, sports, and community service — McHugh will attend the University of Montana while Grunow is headed to Montana Tech for petroleum engineering. KPAX
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2nd Annual Sidewalk Sale
2nd Annual Sidewalk Sale, with racks starting at $5. The sale is from 10-4 at 1008 Burlington Ave. Missoula.
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Trey Anastasio Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Wilma — Cost info not available — Experience an evening of exceptional music from renowned composer and guitarist Trey Anastasio.
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Missoula Villages Downtown Walking History Tour
1-2:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Free for Village members — Discover untold stories of Missoula's historic district through a unique walking tour.
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Bruce Molsky Concert
7-11 p.m. — Longstaff House — Ticket prices TBD — Experience Grammy-nominated Bruce Molsky as he brings traditional sounds to life with fiddle, banjo, and guitar.
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Trails, Rivers, and Forests Expo
5-9 p.m. — Trail Head River Sports — Free entry — Celebrate the outdoors with activities and live music at this community-focused expo featuring local non-profits and businesses.
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First Friday at the Missoula Art Museum
5-7 p.m. — Missoula Art Museum — Free entry — Enjoy live music by Tom Catmull as part of the First Friday celebration.
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Carpentry for Gardeners Workshop
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Northside Community Gardens — Scholarships available — Master the basics of carpentry to build trellises and tomato cages with repurposed materials.
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2026 Full Draw Film Tour
7-11 p.m. — The Wilma — $11-$26 — Experience the excitement of bowhunting films and a chance to win premium gear at this thrilling cinematic event.
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4th Annual Indigenous Made Summer Market
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Explore an array of unique, locally crafted items from over 60 vendors at this summer market in Missoula.
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