Good morning, Great Falls.

Town Square Market, located at 715 13th Avenue South in the former Gold’s Gym building, has attracted steady visitors with its mix of shops offering Montana-made goods.

The market will host a Valentine’s gift show and sale from Feb. 13 to 15.

Almost 30 years ago, Zachary Ramsay disappeared while walking to school in Great Falls and readers are invited to share memories or information by emailing [email protected].

Great Falls Public Schools has claimed $1,008,000 from 30 local donors through the state educational tax credit program, with registration opening Jan.

21, 2026. The funds will support field trips, a remodeled shop learning center, and an athletic mental health program (a unique local initiative).

City Commissioners approved the final payment for the Mansfield Theater seating project during the Jan.

20 meeting. The payment allocated $47,215.98 to Wadsworth Construction + $476.93 to the state miscellaneous tax fund.

City officials are surveying local residents on their experiences and preferences for Civic Center events, with responses accepted through Feb.

1 (via an online survey). City Commissioners also approved a $96,447 contract with TheatreDNA to study public facilities and suggest ways to boost community use and financial performance.

The Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center in Great Falls showcases adoptable pets Doc, a friendly dog waiting over two months for a forever family, and Kiwi, a 7-year-old cat seeking a quiet home.

Contact the center at 900 25th Avenue NE (406-727-7387).

Couples are choosing non-traditional wedding venues to stretch their budgets, with Boulder Ridge offering an all-in-one 130-acre property featuring a waterfall (just outside Great Falls) and The Ranch at Milo Creek hosting multi-day celebrations with indoor and outdoor options.

A USA TODAY guide lists 15 key winter car emergency essentials for local drivers such as blankets, jump starters + shovels to help prepare for cold-weather mishaps in Great Falls.

The advice remains timely as the season brings lower temperatures.

Armageddon Film Screening

7-10 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets starting at $33 — Experience the iconic film Armageddon in a charming local venue.

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.

26th Annual AMFM Conference

Feb 24-27 — Holiday Inn Great Falls-Convention Center — $275 Early Bird, $325 Standard — Engage in expert-led sessions and networking opportunities at Montana's premier floodplain management event.