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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dock diving dogs are set to compete this weekend at the Missoula County Fairgrounds as part of the Five Valley Dog Shows, where they launch off a ramp that is 40 feet long into water for measured jumps. The event is hosted by North America Diving Dogs and welcomes dogs of all breeds and sizes, with top jumpers aiming for a regional championship in Oregon — spectators are invited to watch and participate. MontanaRightNow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Artist Brian Maguire spent five years painting portraits from missing persons posters and will debut his 'Outrage' exhibit on June 6 at the Missoula Art Museum to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous People from nearly every tribe in Montana. KPAX
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ NorthWestern Energy raised electric rates by 17% on May 23 — adding about $17 extra to the monthly bills of roughly 400,000 customers. The Montana Public Service Commission is holding a public hearing in June to review the increase and may issue refunds if approved rates are lower. KPAX
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fresh Fades, a local barbershop, has partnered with vocational rehab to let qualified high school students shadow barbers and earn $16.50 an hour while learning job skills and safe equipment use. The program is growing—educators, parents, and stylists are invited to support its expansion as students build careers in barbering. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Candidates for Missoula City Council in Wards 4 and 6 are campaigning to expand affordable housing and better serve those facing homelessness—each candidate offers new ideas to improve local government. In Ward 6, Chris Foster is challenging incumbent Kristen Jordan for a four-year term while Sean McCoy and Lynette Jonessian are running for a two-year term against incumbent Sandra Vasecka, and in Ward 4, David Quattrocchi stands as the sole challenger to incumbent Mike Nugent; candidate filing reopened on May 27. Missoulian
- ➤ Federal cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency ended 80 AmeriCorps jobs in Montana last month—nonprofits and agencies lost key help for food programs and other services. Local groups have raised funds to keep some staff—worries grow that further cuts may make it hard to serve the community. Missoula Current
- ➤ Montana updated its child car seat laws after Gov. Gianforte signed House Bill 586 into law, creating new safety standards based on children’s ages—requiring infants to ride rear-facing, toddlers to use forward-facing seats with harnesses, and older children to transition to booster seats or seat belts. The updated law replaces the single guideline from 1987 with detailed instructions for proper car seat usage while keeping penalties unchanged. KPAX
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Missoula will host an exhibition match by preprofessional Wildfire FC against Spokane Shadow SC at Bella Vista Field on June 7 at 7 p.m. The match—featuring local high school standouts and led by longtime Hellgate skipper Jay Anderson—marks the start of the team’s journey to bring next-level soccer to the community. Missoulian
- ➤ Roberto Pena, a PaddleHeads slugger, overcame a childhood of kidnappings and violence in Venezuela — he later built a strong baseball career in the US — and now leads the league with six home runs and 14 RBIs. He credits his team's supportive culture for his success and is set to play in an upcoming home game against the Glacier Range Riders. Missoulian
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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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Baauer Live Concert
5-11 p.m. — The Badlander — Ticket info not specified — Experience electrifying beats with Baauer at his highly anticipated live performance.
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Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Oakland Ballers
5:59-8:59 p.m. — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Tickets required — Cheer on the Missoula PaddleHeads as they take on the Oakland Ballers in an exciting baseball matchup.
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Full Moon Yoga at KettleHouse Taproom
6-8 p.m. — KettleHouse Brewing Co. — Donation-based — Celebrate the Full Moon with a community yoga flow and complimentary beverage.
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IV and The Strange Band Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Monk's Bar — $10 adv, $15 dos — Experience a night of live music with IV and The Strange Band featuring a blend of alternative-country and Americana.
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Blind Melon Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — The Wilma — Cost not listed — Experience the alternative sounds of Blind Melon, a unique band from the '90s.
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Higgins Lot Alternative Market
9 AM – 1 PM — Higgins Lot, 420 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT — Free entry — Explore a hyper-local market featuring local vendors every Saturday in downtown Missoula.
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PaddleHeads vs. Voyagers Baseball Game
11:59 PM — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Tickets available — Catch the exciting matchup between the PaddleHeads and Voyagers.
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