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Great Falls
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Noir, a new venue with curated wines & bites, will open early February near Vintage Sellers. Panera Bread opens on Feb. 16 and Spark! Children’s Museum will reopen in late spring with an updated experience, while Admiral Beverage relocates its Pepsi distribution and other business developments are in progress. The Electric
- ➤ GFDA Ignite at the Newberry brought local businesses together as they revealed plans for the year; Spiral Health Inc. will build a 6,000 sqft wellness facility on Main Street in Geraldine for rural residents plus Mitchell Development updated on a 100-acre east side project that will include retail and the Woodspring Hotel scheduled for spring 2027. KXLH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ California-based comedian Mark Lundholm will perform at the Heritage Inn on Friday, Jan. 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. to raise funds for Cub Haven Counseling to aid inpatient care for adolescents (ages 13 to 18). KRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 21, the Bureau of Land Management canceled bison grazing permits for American Prairie after ruling that wild bison do not qualify as production livestock. American Prairie, planning a 3 million-acre reserve, may appeal the decision — Gianforte praised it as a win for local ranchers. Montana Public Radio
- ➤ Farm groups, including the Montana Farm Bureau Federation, sent a letter to Congress on Jan. 15 urging more federal aid — agriculture leaders say earlier measures were insufficient. Congress has until Jan. 30 to consider new funding plans. Montana Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ As many Great Falls residents start the new year by organizing their homes, Kari Smith (Great Falls Clinic Senior Director of Support Services) said that reducing clutter can decrease allergens, ease stress, and lower tripping hazards. Professional organizer Lauren Marnell said small steps can immediately improve safety and well-being. KRTV
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Armageddon Film Screening
7-10 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets starting at $33 — Experience the iconic film Armageddon in a charming local venue.
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Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
7:00-10:30 PM — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $185 — Experience the electrifying performance of TINA - The Tina Turner Musical in Great Falls, MT.
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