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Missoula
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, families attended the National Night Out event held by the Missoula Police Department in the Chick-fil-A parking lot on North Reserve Street—where law enforcement and fire officials displayed vehicles and offered public safety information. Various units, including SWAT, K9, and neighborhood watch, joined the event to strengthen local partnerships. KPAX
- ➤ A proposal plans to redevelop the old Missoulian riverfront site into condos, a 155-room hotel, a rooftop bar and a restaurant. Many locals have voiced concerns about future tax hikes and loss of open space — their social media posts show mixed feelings about the plan. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Local musician Bob Wire is offering house concerts as a thank you for donations to the Z100 Guerrilla Turkey Drive starting Nov 17. He will perform for groups donating $500 or companies donating $1,000 until his schedule fills or until Thanksgiving — supporting the Missoula Food Bank this holiday season. Newstalk KGVO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new biography of Jeannette Rankin, the first woman in Congress, is hitting shelves and will tour Missoula Public Library today at 5 p.m.—further stops are set for Great Falls on November 8 and Helena on November 9. Author Lorissa Rinehart tells MTPR the book details Rankin’s legacy in women's suffrage and early anti-war reforms. Montana Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On November 5th, Governor Gianforte donated a quarter of his salary to The Producer Partnership—a nonprofit that distributes locally raised protein to food banks to help fight hunger. His donation builds on his record of salary contributions and aims to boost food security amid rising demand from the federal assistance pause. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ The Missoula Redevelopment Agency divided $6.7M from Tax Increment Financing among city, county and school coffers—one board member objected to the decision. Missoulian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State health officials announced that partial SNAP payments will begin mid-November following a court order directing the use of federal funding reserves. Benefits are expected to be loaded onto EBT cards next week+they may extend into the week of November 17. Montana Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Montana will host its annual Griz for Kids Holiday Drive on Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, where fans will donate cash at the entrances to help nearly 775 underprivileged children receive gifts. The football game against Eastern Washington will start at 1:00 p.m. and continues a tradition started by player Chris Orwig in 2005 — showing strong local support. Newstalk KGVO
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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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Montana Grizzlies vs. Montana State Bobcats
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Washington-Grizzly Stadium — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience the excitement of college football rivalry on the field.
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Memphis May Fire - Tour 2025
7-8:30 p.m. — The Wilma — General admission tickets available — Rock out with Memphis May Fire and support acts Rain City Drive, Nevertel, and If Not For Me.
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