Good morning, Great Falls.

Community members honored late Ulm Fire Chief Karsten Hovland, who passed away April 3 at age 43, with a procession staging at 8:00 a.m. Saturday along Central Avenue in front of Croxford Funeral Home — the tribute moved toward his final resting place in Ulm.

Janicki Industries is considering Great Falls as a finalist for a new multi-building manufacturing campus that will create over 1,000 local jobs within five years.

The decision is expected by the end of May (local support for infrastructure and workforce has been strong).

Meadow Lark Elementary School received a generous donation of cafeteria tables from a local family — the tables feature the school colors and logo and will brighten the dining area for students.

2026 Ice Breaker Race

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Great Falls Parks Recreation — Registration fees apply — Experience the thrill of competitive racing with multiple race distances available.

Kameron Marlowe Concert

7-9 p.m. — The Newberry — $44 to $133 — Enjoy a standing room only concert featuring Kameron Marlowe, including VIP experiences and an exclusive performance.

Alice's Wonderland Adventure

7-11 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $64 — Experience a magical evening in Great Falls as you journey through Alice's whimsical world.

Data Center Task Force Meeting

5:00-6:30 p.m. — Great Falls College Montana State University — Free entry — Dive into data center insights with expert Alan Bronec.