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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Great Falls may host the Ironman on three August dates

Plus, a used book sale and a chance to weigh in on 10th Avenue South

The Good Day Great Falls team9 sources3 min read

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Ironman

Great Falls may host the Ironman on Aug. 15, 2027, Aug. 13, 2028 and Aug. 12, 2029. City commissioners approved a support services agreement with the Tourism Business Improvement District on Oct. 6, but it doesn't guarantee the race will happen because more details are still being finalized. The Electric

Ballots

If you live in northern Great Falls, Riverview, Valley View or Black Eagle, your ballot has Republican Trevor Funseth and Democrat Lela Graham. Ballots were mailed Fri., Oct. 9, and election day is Tue., Nov. 3. KRTV

Book sale

If you like a bargain, the AAUW used book sale on the third floor of the Great Falls Public Library is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at full price. Half-price days start Wed., Oct. 21, and the $5 sack sale is Sat., Oct. 24. KRTV

Road work

If you drive 10th Avenue South near Malmstrom, is asking for public comment on resurfacing about two miles of U.S. Highway 89, with construction tentatively planned for 2027. Send comments on project UPN 10690 to MDT's Great Falls office, P.O. Box 1359, Great Falls, MT 59403-1359. The Electric

Data centers

If you're curious about data centers, the Great Falls Development Alliance task force meets Wed., Oct. 21 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Great Falls College MSU, 2100 16th Ave. S. Speaker Monica Tranel will cover labor, water, electricity, noise and community benefits, and asks you to RSVP. The Electric

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Ironman could come to Great Falls three Augusts in a row

  1. Sept. 24Tourism and boards approve moving forward with a host venue agreement, contingent on city support.
  2. Oct. 6City commissioners approve a support services agreement with the TBID.
  3. Aug. 2027TBID proposes hosting the first annual Ironman event on Aug. 15 in and around Great Falls.
  4. Aug. 2028TBID proposes hosting the second Ironman event on Aug. 13.
  5. Aug. 2029TBID proposes hosting the third Ironman event on Aug. 12.

Source: The Electric

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Immigration

If you're sorting out your ballot, Montana Free Press asked all 11 candidates for U.S. House and Senate what immigration changes they'd support and printed their answers unedited. In its late August and early September poll with Eagleton, 74% of Montanans said they had strong feelings about ICE's job performance in the state. Montana Free Press

Hamilton

Tonix Pharmaceuticals broke ground on a new facility in Hamilton on Oct. 8. CEO Seth Lederman says it will be four to five years before products are available, and jobs would start at about 25 and could reach up to 200. Montana Public Radio

Fewer Montanans strongly approved of ICE in the latest poll

PollStrong feelingsStrongly approveStrongly disapprove
Late Dec.–early Jan.82%50%32%
Late Aug.–early Sept.74%40%34%

Source: Montana Free Press

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Great Falls may host the Ironman on three August dates

Plus, a used book sale and a chance to weigh in on 10th Avenue South

The TLDR

  1. City commissioners approved an Ironman support agreement, but no race is guaranteed yet
  2. The AAUW used book sale at the library runs through Sat., Oct. 24
  3. MDT wants your comments on resurfacing 10th Avenue South near Malmstrom
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