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Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missoula United Way and Tremper’s Shopping Center have teamed up in the Give Real Change campaign to help people secure permanent housing by covering rent deposits, application fees, and travel expenses+ The campaign will run until December 31 and aims to raise up to $10,000 to support those facing homelessness in midtown Missoula. Newstalk KGVO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On September 3, the Missoula Police Department discovered the body of a 38-year-old local resident in an irrigation waterway near Grant Street and South 6th Street West + officers are gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the cause of death. Newstalk KGVO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Authorities warn Missoula residents and others to avoid harmful algae blooms seen at Tongue River Reservoir, Homestake Lake, McGregor Lake, and Holter Lake as low water levels boost the risk of toxins this late summer and early fall. In a separate case, a Thompson Falls man pleaded guilty to fraud for falsifying work hours and now faces 5 years of probation and restitution — GPS data showed his patrol car stayed at home during his reported duty hours. Newstalk KGVO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Montana Grizzlies athletic director Kent Haslam said the team plans its nonconference schedule with the playoffs in mind—selecting home games to earn needed revenue and prepare the players for tougher contests. The Grizzlies open today at 6 p.m. against D-II Central Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, and future matchups with top rivals remain in planning. Missoulian
- ➤ UM President Seth Bodnar said on UM Minute that fall sports are making the campus lively and helping the community come together—MTN's Mark Martin interviewed him to explain how athletics add value to school life. KPAX
- ➤ Missoula Sentinel won a low scoring football game by shutting out Great Falls CMR 6 to 0 on Sept 4 at MCPS Stadium. The team scored one touchdown — its defense limited CMR to 48 total yards in the first half and forced a late turnover. Missoulian
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The Trouble With Angels: Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Wilma — Reserved seating available — Experience an evening with comedy stars Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery.
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Playoff game #1
The Missoula PaddleHeads return home for their 5 consecutive playoff appearance as they chase another championship.
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Cornhole for Conservation
Cornhole + Conservation = Party. 🎉 Celebrate 25 years of Ecology Project International at Caras Park on Friday, Sept. 12 (5–8 p.m.). Expect cornhole showdowns, food trucks, live music, a silent auction, and prizes for the best Field Fancy fits (outdoor gear meets prom!) + top fundraisers. Come toss, eat, dance, and make a difference for the planet. 🌎✨
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Cornhole for Conservation
Cornhole + Conservation = Party. 🎉 Celebrate 25 years of Ecology Project International at Caras Park on Friday, Sept. 12 (5–8 p.m.). Expect cornhole showdowns, food trucks, live music, a silent auction, and prizes for the best Field Fancy fits (outdoor gear meets prom!) + top fundraisers. Come toss, eat, dance, and make a difference for the planet. 🌎✨
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Montana Grizzlies vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks
1-2:30 p.m. — Washington-Grizzly Stadium — Co-Hosted Tailgate Required RSVP — Cheer on the Griz in this exciting college football matchup.
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Hunting Dinosaur Fossils in the Bighorn Basin with Paleontologist, Jason C. Poole
Great program for all ages and all dinosaur enthusiasts! Join paleontologist Jason C. Poole to hear the latest from this summer’s field work digging up dinosaur bones in Montana’s Bighorn Basin, some of which will be exposed over the next few months at the Montana Natural History Center before your very eyes!
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Ronnie And The Redwoods Live
7-10 p.m. — Monk's Bar — Cost Info — Experience the emotional Americana/Rock sounds of Ronnie and The Redwoods with their deep lyrics and rich musical roots.
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Chase Rice Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Tickets available — Experience high-energy music with Chase Rice as he performs hits from his chart-topping albums.
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Montana Grizzlies vs. Indiana State Sycamores
1-2:30 p.m. — Washington-Grizzly Stadium — VIP tickets available — Experience college football with premium seating and exclusive tailgate events.
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Dark Flamingo Painting Class
2-4 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — BYOB — Sip, paint, and relax while creating your own dark flamingo masterpiece.
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Out There: A National Parks Story in Missoula
Special screening of the award-winning documentary Out There: A National Parks Story as part of the Cartography Comes Alive series at Xplorer Maps Headquarters. A Q&A with director Brendan Hall and special guest Jack Gladstone will follow the film. | Sept 23 · 7 PM
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