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Great Falls
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 45th Ice Breaker Road Race will take place on Sunday, April 27 in downtown Great Falls at the Civic Center on 2 Park Drive South with races scheduled for 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Packet pickup is available on Saturday, April 26 and entry fees are $35 for adults and $25 for youth — sponsors include Benefis Health System, Scheels, Pepsi, and NorthWestern Energy — with prizes for top finishers. Great Falls Tribune
- ➤ Montana United Indian Association will host the Rock Your Mocs/Ribbons 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk on Friday, May 3 at 9 a.m. at the CMR High School track field in Great Falls—this event raises funds for back-to-school shoes, honors Missing/Murdered Indigenous Persons awareness and promotes healthy living. The event will feature guest speaker Billy The Kid Wagner and requires $12 registration for adults and $6 for children. KRTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, April 23, a hiring fair will take place at ExpoPark where job seekers can meet employers for opportunities — representatives from Job Service Great Falls, the Great Falls Chamber of Commerce, and United Way of Cascade County will offer resume help and mock interviews from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. KRTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Craig Duff, a retired law enforcement officer with a degree in sociology from the University of Texas, is running for the GFPS school board to help keep our schools strong and support teachers. He plans to work with educators to boost funding, improve teacher retention, and enhance student safety and mental health services — steps he says will help all students succeed. The Electric
- ➤ Tony Rosales, a 32-year-old GFPS graduate and medical strategy director, is running for a seat on the school board and plans to rebalance the budget, boost elementary performance, and expand community partnerships — steps he says will help rebuild trust in local education. The Electric
- ➤ Paige Turoski, a 33 year old behavioral support staff and parent of two GFPS elementary students, is running for reelection to the school board after serving three years as a trustee. She plans to raise student scores, boost teacher salaries, and improve recruitment and retention—aiming to strengthen education in Great Falls. The Electric
- ➤ Gordon J. Johnson, a music director emeritus at the Great Falls Symphony and current school board member, is running for a third term on the GFPS board to focus on planning a levy for May and keeping the budget tight—he aims to address fiscal shortfalls and support teacher retention amid expected changes to state funding. The Electric
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Great Falls contracted with Roadway Asset Services—based in Austin—to survey the paved River’s Edge Trail using bicycles with digital cameras. Data collection began on April 21 and is expected to finish in about two weeks. KRTV
- ➤ In March, lawmakers met in a committee in Helena to hear two young energy executives from Florida present data on Montana's wind energy potential. Legislators remain split on whether to boost renewables for lower energy costs and more jobs or to protect the coal economy in Colstrip — a divide that will shape upcoming policy debates — as they consider new proposals. The Electric
SHOP NEWS
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Sturniolo Triplets Concert
8:30-10:00 PM — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an engaging evening with the Sturniolo Triplets as they bring their unique performance to Great Falls.
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Saint Joan Production
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Great Falls High School — Tickets required — Experience a powerful performance of Joan of Arc through the talented students of Great Falls High School.
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2025 Spring Roundup
1-12 p.m. — Heritage Inn — Refunds up to 7 days before the event — Engage with AA and Al-Anon speakers, workshops, and panels for community fellowship.
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Tomáš Kubínek Performance
3-5 p.m. — Belt Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience a delightful one-man show filled with absurd stories and spontaneous hilarity.
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Piano Man - Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket pricing varies — Celebrate the legendary hits of Elton John and Billy Joel in this exciting tribute show.
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Matt Braunger Live Show
9:00 – 10:30 PM — The Newberry — Tickets from $55 — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Matt Braunger in a cozy venue.
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Holiday Village Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a mesmerizing show featuring breathtaking water performances under the big top.
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Kickin Assphault Half Marathon
7 AM - 12 PM — Elks Riverside Park — Participation fees apply — Run a half marathon or choose from other distances along the scenic River's Edge Trail in Great Falls.
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