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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 1, 2025, 63 nonprofits gathered at the Newberry concert hall for the Give Great Falls Non-Profit Showcase to share their missions and network. Leaders said that cuts to federal funding have reduced volunteer tax prep support and a lost state grant has increased the need to recruit local volunteers—changes that many groups are now addressing. KRTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The job market in Great Falls remains stable despite national concerns—Express Employment Professionals expect more seasonal hires as the weather improves. Unemployment is below three percent—local staffing experts are matching job seekers with nearly 50 clients to fill full-time roles. KRTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Benefis Health System held a groundbreaking on May 1 for a new Healthy Aging Center on an empty lot next to its Women’s & Children's Center in Great Falls. The center will offer services such as geriatrics, physical therapy and care coordination for seniors and is set to open in summer 2026 — community feedback has been very positive. KXLH
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local lawyer Alexander Blewett III awarded three $1,000 wrestling scholarships to top student-athletes in Montana; Great Falls High's Kale Baumann earned the Class AA award after winning the State Championship with a 38-0 record. Sidney High's Reece Graves and Huntley Project High's Hayden Ramaeker received the Class A and Class B/C awards—additionally, Blewett offered $500 scholarships to top wrestlers at four North-Central high schools. The Electric
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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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Great Falls High School Graduation
6:00 PM — Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena — No cost information available — Celebrate the achievements of the graduating class in a memorable ceremony.
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Direct Support Professional - Quality Life Concepts
Direct Support Professionals provides daily support for adults with developmental disabilities living in their own homes by providing quality support services that will assist them to maintain independence, provide opportunities for community integration, and create a nurturing, safe, and healthy environment. Full and part-time positions available with GREAT benefits. Call 406-452-9531 to inquire.
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