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Great Falls
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rory Schulte, owner of Schulte’s 38th Street Store & Coffee House, was named to the Irish Echo’s 40 Under 40 list for his business success & community work. He will accept his national award during a ceremony in Manhattan at the end of February. KRTV
- ➤ Little Light Coffee Co. & Mini Donuts opened a new shop at 512 Central Avenue, serving handcrafted coffee, custom drink flights, and mini donuts. The café operates daily from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. KRTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Montana Board of Public Education released its first report showing that students in the state's 17 public charter schools scored lower on state math and English tests compared with public schools; officials note the schools focus on engaging learners (so test scores may not tell the whole story). Montana Public Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 4.2 magnitude earthquake shook Great Falls at 12:41 p.m. Jan. 29; the epicenter was about 8 km northeast of Black Eagle. Malmstrom Air Force Base and NorthWestern Energy said inspections confirmed no damage and that teams are checking systems + ensuring continued safety. The Electric
- ➤ Homeowners in Great Falls are advised by local nursery experts to water trees and shrubs slowly if temperatures are above freezing amid dry, windy winter conditions. Staff recommend watering monthly and adding mulch to protect against winter desiccation and help plants thrive into spring. KXLH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Benefis Health System launched its first internal medicine residency clinic in July to train new doctors (residents) with one-on-one mentoring from attending physicians; graduates can choose to start a practice or pursue further specialty training. KXLH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CMR's Gage Allen secured the winning pin against Capital in a tight match that energized the local sports scene. Fans appreciate his standout play as the team builds momentum for upcoming contests. Great Falls Tribune
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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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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.
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Paper Flowers - Remembering Fleetwood Mac
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets from $75 — Experience a tribute to the legendary Fleetwood Mac with Paper Flowers in Great Falls.
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