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Missoula
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missoula’s outdoor farmers markets have ended with the fall season, and new indoor options are set as the Missoula Valley Winter Market debuts at Southgate Mall at the end of November while the expanded Clark Fork Market will run from November 15 to April 4 — featuring 40 local vendors, live music and SNAP benefits. Vendor applications are now being accepted for an Asian Night Market planned for spring 2026 — offering another way for locals to connect with area producers and artisans. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Tribal and agricultural leaders held a ribbon cutting for a new flour mill at Stone Child College that processes organic Kamut wheat to build food sovereignty on Rocky Boy's Reservation (the mill now supplies flour to nearby tribes at Fort Belknap). Leaders have secured (over $30,000) in grant funds and plan to add a bakery soon to boost health and economic benefits for the community. KPAX
- ➤ The 31st Annual Guerrilla Turkey Drive will run from November 17 to November 21 and will provide Thanksgiving turkeys to local families while supporting Montana food banks—Missoula Motor Company, Clearwater Credit Union, True North Direct Primary Care, and LineHaul Logistics are among the partners helping make it possible. The drive builds on over 30 years of local support that began with a call on Z100 to help feed those in need. Newstalk KGVO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In 2000, a band now in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame played a raw, sweaty set at Jay’s Upstairs—a small venue in Missoula that closed in 2004. The rediscovered footage shows Jack and Meg White performing in front of around thirty people and offers a rare look at the town’s early music scene. Newstalk KGVO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A local nonprofit launched a mobile clay studio called Wheels on the Bus to help fill art program cuts at Missoula schools. The bus will visit DeSmet school every week for the rest of the school year, and sixth grader Esmay Anderson is enjoying learning pottery as a way to focus in class. Montana Public Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Japan is using its military to cull bears after more than ten people died and many were injured in the north—Montana has seen a rise in grizzly encounters this hunting season, and local officials rely on wardens and hunters to manage the risk. No plans have been made to deploy the National Guard in Montana at this time. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Montana forests are facing a threat from dwarf mistletoe, a parasitic plant that makes thick clusters of branches called witches’ broom which choke healthy conifers. Amy Gannon from DNRC says the pest slowly drains nutrients from trees and raises wildfire risks—prompting calls for careful management. KPAX
- ➤ University of Montana students and researchers, led by Assistant Professor Madhya Charani, are using camera traps along Rattlesnake Creek in Missoula to study local wildlife. The project is helping them learn conservation skills while showing how animals live in both urban and natural areas. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula County Public Schools continue to display the government-sanctioned Pride flag despite a notice from the Montana Office of Public Instruction—citing House Bill 819 that restricts certain flags on public buildings. The district said it complies with state rules and board policy while maintaining an inclusive environment for students, families and staff. KPAX
- ➤ Rising grocery bills and energy costs are straining Montana families as 77,000 Montanans may lose SNAP benefits in November. A Facebook page called Missoula Mutual Aid connects neighbors to food pantries and emergency supplies + local food banks are bracing for a potential crisis if cuts continue. KPAX
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Missoula-based developer Cole Bergquist announced a new project for the former Missoulian building on Higgins Avenue that will become Higgins Waterfront—planned for the riverfront on the Hip Strip with 80 residences, a 155-key hotel, a rooftop bar and restaurant, and local shops. KPAX
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Missoula Hellgate advanced to the state AA soccer title game by defeating Helena Capital—marking their first state championship appearance since 2022. Missoulian
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Margo Price Live Concert
1-9:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rootsy sounds of Margo Price, a Nashville trailblazer with a decade of music behind her.
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Zakk Sabbath: American Winter Tour '25
6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Tickets available — Experience the heavy sounds of Zakk Sabbath as they cover classic Black Sabbath tunes.
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Sally Joe and Matt Heckler Performance
7-10 p.m. — Monk's Bar — Refunds available up to 7 days prior — Experience a captivating evening of music with Sally Joe and Matt Heckler on stage.
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First Friday Celebration at Missoula Symphony Association
Evening — Missoula Symphony Association — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant arts community with music, local art, and handcrafted creations.
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
7:00-8:30 p.m. — University of Montana - Dennison Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the magic of the beloved ballet, The Nutcracker, this Christmas season.
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Lost & Found
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Missoula Art Museum — Pick-What-You-Pay (Suggested $25) — Experience a dynamic performance featuring four new plays exploring loss and discovery within an art museum setting.
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Lost & Found: Plays on Tap
3-5 p.m. — Missoula Art Museum — Pick-What-You-Pay — Experience four new plays exploring themes of loss and discovery within an art museum setting.
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Nurse Blake: Comedy and Advocacy
8-9:30 p.m. — University of Montana - Dennison Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the humor and heartfelt storytelling of Nurse Blake, a beloved figure in the healthcare community.
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Stayin Alive - Bee Gees Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — University of Montana - Dennison Theatre — Cost not specified — Relive the magic of the Bee Gees with their iconic hits in this captivating tribute show.
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Hacks and Hops Montana
2:30-6:30 p.m. — Tamarack Brewing Co — Free entry — Network with security professionals while enjoying craft brews in Missoula.
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