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Missoula
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missoula resident Jennifer Manning recalled how a bear broke into her shop and caused major damage when it was attracted by stored food, and she urged neighbors to secure attractants and feed birds only in winter — following Bear Smart guidelines can help prevent such costly encounters. Missoula Current
- ➤ Missoula leaders have agreed to purchase a 182-acre tract along the Clark Fork River that includes a wastewater poplar farm and wildlife habitat, which will save the city up to $30,000 in lease fees. Downtown police ordered a shelter in place after officers found a man with a gunshot wound on Ryman Street and recovered a gun from the scene. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ On Tuesday, a food bank director said that strong community support has helped Montana food banks manage growing demand for food assistance—he noted that good things often arise during difficult times. Missoulian
- ➤ Last-minute Thanksgiving shoppers in Missoula picked up both traditional dishes—like turkey stuffing, green bean casserole, and cranberries—and vegan prepared meals at Pattee Creek Market. The market remains open until 4 p.m. today to help local families complete their holiday plans. KPAX
- ➤ Law enforcement officers in Madison County seized over 100 severely neglected alpacas & a Huson couple rescued 50 of them near Missoula. Missoulian
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new cocktail and coffee bar is open inside a historic building downtown while plans for an indigenous market and a new late-night restaurant are underway, and Small Business Saturday will take place soon. Missoulian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Missoula Urban Demonstration Project offered a hands-on class that taught deer butchering (a key survival skill) and tool training as part of its Montana-style education program. The program has served the community since 1981 and supports sustainable living through its tool library and other workshops. Newstalk KGVO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula’s public EV charging network doubled from last spring to include 90 charging stations in areas like grocery stores and near the university. City officials plan to expand access through 2030 by offering tax credits and working to serve lower-income neighborhoods—helping boost local EV ownership and reduce emissions. Missoula Current
- ➤ Northwest Montana is in the final week of general deer and elk hunting season that will end on Sunday, November 30. More than 9,000+ hunters have been checked at four stations with 10.5 percent reporting a harvest as officials urge testing for Chronic Wasting Disease and expect colder weather to help boost stalking success. KPAX
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NorthWestern Energy said that part of the new Colstrip shares it will acquire on January 1, 2026 will go to a new subsidiary — one not regulated by the Public Service Commission— that will sell energy wholesale under a 21-month contract with Mercuria Energy America. The Public Service Commission has hired outside counsel and raised questions about whether the move might lead to higher customer costs. Missoula Current
- ➤ Missoula city has lowered speed limits on key roads—drivers on Highway 93 between Reed Lane and Buckhouse Bridge must now drive at 55 mph instead of 65 mph, and West Broadway from Palmer Street to the Reserve Street exits is reduced from 45 mph to 40 mph. Drivers should check posted signs as the new limits are now in effect. Newstalk KGVO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new article explains six scenic yet nerve-wracking roads in Montana, including Beartooth Highway and Highway 93, that challenge drivers with sharp turns, steep cliffs, and winter hazards. The piece gives tips for safe driving on routes like Highway 191, which becomes especially dangerous in bad weather. Newstalk KGVO
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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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Run for Beer - Ugly Sweater Run
5k Fun Run — Missoula Montana Airport — Entry fee applies — Enjoy a festive run wearing your ugliest sweater and celebrate with local craft beers and live music.
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Missoula’s Cultural Heritage and the Clark Fork River – An Ever-Changing Landscape
In this presentation, guests will not only gain natural historical knowledge of the Clark Fork River, but also the innate partnership between cultural and natural heritage landscapes. This presentation will primarily examine the heritage of Missoula’s restricted communities between 1860 and 1940.
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Missoula Holiday MADE Fair
9 AM – 5 PM — Adams Center, University of Montana — Entry fee required — Celebrate local arts and crafts at this vibrant holiday fair.
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Sip & Sketch: Create a Phenology Wheel
Phenology is the study of change in the natural world – when flowers bloom and go to seed, when birds migrate, when the snow falls, and so much more. Taking a few minutes each day to observe and record these changes can add up to something truly beautiful over time, and there’s no better time than just before the beginning of a new year!
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Hellgate Venture Network Holiday Party
5-7 p.m. — Goodworks Ventures — Complimentary beverages — Celebrate the season with great company and festive treats.
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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
8:30-9:29 p.m. — Missoula Children's Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons.
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