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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Council members from the Air Force Sergeant's Association, base volunteers and the VFW placed hundreds of American flags on veterans' graves and cleaned Highland Cemetery—getting the site ready for Memorial Day observance. The formal ceremony will take place Monday, May 26th and local residents are invited to honor those who served. KRTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Inflation and new tariffs on imported goods have led Great Falls shoppers to turn to local stores to find better deals. Local pawn shops, flea markets and the upcoming Swap-A-Rama event at Montana ExpoPark on June 6 and 7 are expected to boost community spending. KXLH
- ➤ Rising tariffs and high prices have many Great Falls shoppers turning to local stores like pawn shops and flea markets to save money. The Swap-A-Rama event will be held on June 6th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and June 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Montana ExpoPark’s Trades & Industries and Mercantile Buildings — local businesses expect the event to boost local spending — as analysts say the trend may grow. KRTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a recent launch party held at Rendezvous at 410 in downtown Great Falls, diocesan officials unveiled plans to rebrand three Catholic schools with a new logo, uniform fashion show, architectural renderings, and new blue and green colors — along with a Wolfhounds mascot. Students will keep their current campus names for now as preparations begin for a unified K-12 campus with the new names St. Patrick’s Academy West, St. Patrick’s Academy East, and St. Patrick’s Academy High School starting next year. KRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 22, the two newest Great Falls Fire Rescue firefighters trained with live fire in a metal structure set for demolition to learn fire behavior and gear use. City officials have voted to apply for a $2.5 million loan for a new training center (which will allow more varied scenarios) and the department is buying a mobile training prop due in July to keep training going until the facility is rebuilt. The Electric
- ➤ The Emergency Services Center held another Hiring Blitz on Thursday, May 22 to find more 911 dispatchers in Great Falls— they need 21 but have only 15. Deputy Director Kelly Johanneck said the event cut six weeks off the hiring process so the center could answer calls faster. KRTV
- ➤ Starting June 1 through August 31, the City of Great Falls will offer free parking for two hours at the North Parking Garage downtown plus charge 50 cents per hour thereafter. Last summer’s trial saw a 144.8% boost in parking visits, and city officials hope the plan will increase downtown activity and fund garage improvements. KRTV
- ➤ Gov. Greg Gianforte signed new laws that will use part of marijuana tax revenue to fund conservation projects such as building wildlife crossings and improving public lands. The bill sets aside nearly $60 million from annual sales and allocates roughly $12 million to a habitat legacy account—funding that will begin on July 1 to support long-term wildlife protection. Montana Public Radio
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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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3rd Annual Swap-A-Rama Flea Market
4-8 p.m. — Montana ExpoPark — $10 on Friday, Free on Saturday — Explore a variety of vendors offering toys, antiques, and more at this vibrant community market.
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Blackhawk Concert
6-9 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of legendary country hits and powerhouse performances that will have you singing and dancing.
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Electric City Crystal, Rock & Bead Show
2 PM – 4 PM — Mercantile Building, Great Falls Fairgrounds — Cost varies — Explore a dazzling array of gems, minerals, and handcrafted jewelry.
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Lost Great Falls Presentation and Book Signing
1-2 PM — The History Museum — Free entry — Explore the rich history of Great Falls through engaging stories and a book signing with historian Ken Robison.
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Great Falls Voyagers vs. Boise Hawks
7-9 p.m. — Centene Stadium — $13 — Celebrate community with a night of baseball highlighting the Great Falls Public Library Foundation.
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