Good Day
Great Falls
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carter Scheels was born at 8:56 a.m. on Jan. 1 at Benefis Health System in Great Falls, marking the first baby of 2026; his parents, Hannah and Matt Scheels, said his arrival came as a surprise after they expected a December birth. KRTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Heroes Rise Coffee Company is opening a second location at The Station District, driven by strong local support after its first outlet's quick success. The locally owned shop will continue serving quality coffee while strengthening community ties in Great Falls. KRTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Montana's minimum wage increased to $10.85 on January 1, though Heroes Rise Coffee Company in Great Falls already pays employees $15 an hour (a strategy to attract and retain staff). Owner Matt Vangrinsven says planning ahead helps manage the change. KRTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls Public Schools board approved a 15-year exclusive beverage contract with Admiral Beverage during a late November meeting. The agreement (which provides an upfront payment and annual revenue benefits for field and facility improvements) follows a year of negotiations. The Electric
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ As temperatures drop in Great Falls, many residents may experience seasonal depression from shorter daylight hours. A physician assistant from the Great Falls Clinic recommends daily outdoor activity + healthy meals to help manage the symptoms. KXLH
- ➤ The Sober Life organization in Great Falls offers sober support during the holiday season by providing recovery tips, peer counseling, and grief resources. The group helps locals set small, achievable goals as they navigate social pressures on New Year's Eve. KXLH
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
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