Good morning, Missoula.

University of Montana Homecoming Week continues with today's Yell Night pep rally at 8 p.m. at the Oval and features a parade on Saturday that will wind through downtown plus a volleyball match set for Saturday night to boost Griz Nation spirit.

Mike Helean, a longtime local and University alumnus, has owned Red's Bar for decades and built it into a community hub that supports Griz athletics and sponsors youth football.

He remains a central figure in Missoula's social scene today.

Montana Knife Company opened its doors on Thursday for National Manufacturing Day and let students from Corvallis and Darby High School tour its facility (organized with Montana State University).

The company also plans to fill 10 positions in manufacturing and administration amid growth.

A beautifully restored 1948 Ford F-1 truck with a deep maroon finish and the Griz logo is available for sale near Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Built by local fans, it has nearly 35,000 miles and is listed at $27,500 on Facebook Marketplace.

Quantum Climbing in Stevensville opened on Oct.

1 to give local climbers a nearby indoor bouldering option with set membership hours. The gym will add top rope and lead climbing with auto belays (in a 1946 silo) by year-end.

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $111 million in suicide prevention grants to 191 community organizations, including groups in Missoula, to support veteran services—funds will become available at the start of fiscal year 2027.

A new development called Midtown Market along Brooks Street will include a Whole Foods Market as its main tenant featuring retailers, restaurants and services, and is set to be delivered in April 2028 at the current Brooks Street Motor Inn site.

Sterling Commercial Real Estate Advisors listed the project.

The Grizzlies will host Northern Colorado for the annual homecoming football game this weekend in Missoula (head coach Bobby Kennedy returns to his alma mater).

Montana leads the series 16–2 and has shut out the Bears in three straight games.

A panel from 406 MT Sports has forecast scores for Montana and Montana State football games this weekend (Big Sky Conference matchups), offering fans clear expectations for the contests.