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Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Missoula's Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is hosting an exhibit titled 'A City in the Making, Brick & Mortar Missoula: One Brick at a Time' that shows old local businesses and lets visitors write names of places they miss; Missoula County residents can visit for free Tuesday-Sunday (12 p.m.-5 p.m.). Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Country singer Tim Montana is touring Montana in a restored Chevy van — filming visits to historic saloons and dive bars while asking locals for their input. He teamed up with Slow & Low, a group dating back to the 1880s, to highlight watering holes with rich histories across the state. Newstalk KGVO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Biologist Wayne Kasworm said DNA tests show that grizzly bears in the Cabinet-Yaak area are mixing genes with one male traveling and siring cubs — a sign that gene flow is occurring. He noted that human-caused deaths have hurt the bear population and agencies plan to move a young female bear there this summer — although funding cuts may slow recovery measures. KPAX
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula Fire Department is evaluating two sites for its new Station 6—one near Reserve Street, which had 2,391 calls in 2023, and one in the growing airport area—in order to improve response times and reduce reliance on the rural station. City council members have raised concerns about the department’s ability to keep up with increasing demand as the city expands. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ The Montana VA Health Care System will host a ceremony on Friday, May 23rd at 2 p.m. at 40 Three Bears Drive in Butte to rename its clinic after Charlie Dowd (Montana’s last Pearl Harbor survivor who passed away on March 17th, 2023) to honor his service. KPAX
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florence-Carlton softball, unbeaten in Class B-C play, will join the state tourney in Glasgow Thursday because its hitters are strong. The team beat Mission-Arlee-Charlo 13-3 in five innings last Saturday — eight players had a hit and coach Maurice Craun arranged a steady lineup to keep the winning streak alive. Missoulian
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Carpetman
7-9:30 p.m. — The Wilma — $ — Experience the unique sound of Hippie Sabotage, the production duo known for their captivating music.
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Higgins Lot Alternative Market
9 AM – 1 PM — Higgins Lot — Free entry — Explore local vendors and enjoy the vibrant community market atmosphere in downtown Missoula.
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Barnett Memorial Golf Tournament
54-hole stroke play event — May 25-26 — Missoula Country Club — Registration required — Compete in a local golf tradition over Memorial Day weekend.
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Lord Huron Live Concert
2:30-4:00 p.m. — KettleHouse Amphitheater — Cost TBA — Enjoy the enchanting sounds of Lord Huron in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Glacier Range Riders
2 AM – 11 AM — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of a five-game series as the Glacier Range Riders challenge the Missoula PaddleHeads.
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Arts Missoula Annual Awards
5:15-7:00 p.m. — Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown by IHG — $55 Single Seat Tickets / $500 Table of 10 — Celebrate local artists and arts advocates at this annual reception featuring music, hors d’oeuvres, and more.
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Met Opera Live: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
11 AM – 3 PM — The Roxy Theater — No hidden fees — Experience the charm of this classic opera in high-definition broadcast.
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The Garden Meal
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Missoula Public Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow gardeners to create a meal using fresh produce and enjoy a community atmosphere.
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Missoula Family Tour: Playgrounds & Carousel Fun
1.5-2 hours — 455 E Main St, Missoula, MT — Children 2 and under enter free — Explore Missoula's top family spots with a guided tour featuring playgrounds and a lovely carousel.
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Downtown Tonight
5-9 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music, local food trucks, and a vibrant atmosphere in the heart of Missoula.
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