Monday, June 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Five Valley Kennel Club Missoula Dog Show wrapped up after four days at the Missoula Fairgrounds, where dog handlers and their pets competed in conformation, rally, dock diving and dog races to win first place ribbons. Several sponsors helped support the event over the weekend — drawing dog lovers of all ages to this local celebration. KPAX
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Pangea in downtown Missoula relaunches with new executive chef Brandon Cunningham — a two-time James Beard Award finalist — as it updates its menu and opens seven days a week for the busy summer season. Cunningham will represent Montana at the James Beard Awards in Chicago this summer — a milestone that highlights the restaurant’s effort to engage more closely with the community. MontanaRightNow
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District said the Banana Lake Fire burned more than 600 acres near Locust Hill Lane in Plains from Saturday through Sunday as several agencies patrolled homes and highways—fire officials expect more activity later today while urging drivers on Highway 28 to travel cautiously. KPAX
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Ryan Zinke filed 15 funding requests to Congress on Tuesday—asking for $64 million in support of western Montana projects that include a new sewage treatment plant in Seeley Lake, repairs to Noxon Bridge, a Ravalli County wastewater system, and a Philipsburg water line replacement. The proposals must pass both chambers of Congress—funding amounts may change as the appropriations process unfolds. Missoulian
SHOP NEWS
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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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