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Missoula
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Odd Pitch Brewing and TOTFEST launched Heavy Metal Hot Dish, a specialty beer that donates one dollar from every can to Camp Mak-A-Dream, helping Montana families facing cancer challenges. Packs are available now at the Good Food Store in Missoula + supplies are limited. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Missoula will launch a pilot shuttle service called the Marshall Mountain Line on September 13 to connect residents with Marshall Mountain Park. The free shuttle runs hourly on weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.—serving the Downtown Transfer Center, Missoula College, and Sha-Ron stops until October 26 while accommodating 16 passengers with bikes. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula Montana Airport completed a major runway rehabilitation on Runway 12—30 after a 127-hour closure from September 2 at 8:00 a.m. to September 7 at 3:00 p.m. The work replaced 45,000 tons of pavement, installed 80,000 feet of new electrical conductors, and upgraded 330 airfield lights to LED while additional electrical work continues through the fall and runway grooving and final painting are set for spring 2026. MontanaRightNow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Montana beat Central Washington 42 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 6, with running back Eli Gillman rushing for 198 yards and three touchdowns while the team averaged 8.9 yards per carry—head coach Bobby Hauck said the strong performance could keep them near the top of the conference this season. Missoulian
- ➤ The Grizzly Football Coach's Show returned at the Den Restaurant on Linda Vista Boulevard in Missoula as head coach Bobby Hauck and radio personality Riley Corcoran recapped the last game and previewed next opponents *Grizzlies* for the season. The show airs every Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. and is available live on local radio. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Montana beat Division II Central Washington in Missoula on Sept. 6 when running back Eli Gillman ran for a career-high 198 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries + quarterback Keali’i Ah Yat threw two touchdown passes for 250 yards in a 42-17 win. The Grizzlies now look ahead to their upcoming game against North Dakota + they plan to build on their strong ground attack. Missoula Current
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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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Missoula Elementary School Free Movie Night
📍 Gates open at 5:00PM | 🎟️ FREE admission for students & families | 🍿 Concessions will be open — no outside food or drink allowed
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