Good morning, Missoula.

Missoula’s historic VFW Post 209 is preparing to transform into a veteran gym and resource center at 1521 Cooper Street.

The project received $688,608 from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to support fitness, resilience, and peer support programs for veterans.

Hundreds gathered in Missoula at the No Kings rally on Saturday, urging residents to vote early and address community concerns in a series of statewide demonstrations.

Local organizers stressed the importance of civic engagement as the community looked to make their voices heard.

Missoula County Public Works director Jason Mitchell said rising diesel prices (about $6.17 per gallon on Monday) are straining local operations and may force a cut in project spending if prices do not drop before winter.

Montana gas prices have dropped for the fourth week in a row with Missoula stations averaging $4.40 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy.

Prices are 18 cents lower than last month yet $1.34 above last year — experts say shifts in market conditions may continue.

Missoula shoppers now have access to Zootown.Food, a new website that shows weekly grocery deals from six local stores including GFS, OSFF, Pattee Creek Market, Rosauers, Yoke’s and WinCo to help them save money.

A black bear was seen on the University of Montana campus Sunday night and retreated up Mount Sentinel.

Missoula emergency management advises residents to prepare for winter despite forecasts for milder conditions as unusual events like freezing rain may occur and households should secure firewood and insulate pipes.

Volunteers from the Missoula Nordic Ski Club spent 70 man-hours clearing eight miles of trails at Lolo Pass to prepare the terrain for winter cross-country skiing if snowfall is light.

They invite community members to join future trail work by checking the club website.

Nestor Corredor, who once led the Helena Brewers, is now with the Milwaukee Brewers as they head to the World Series—a first for the team since 1982.

His Montana roots add local pride to the national stage.