Good morning, Great Falls.

CHS Inc. has voluntarily recalled seven tons of Payback Champion Lamb Text B30 with Power Booster sheep feed produced at its Great Falls facility after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found it may have elevated copper levels.

Dealers in Montana, North Dakota + Wyoming received the product after Feb. 19, and customers are advised to return it for a full refund if their animals show signs of copper toxicity.

Crews for the cable and streaming series Lost In, hosted by DJ BBQ, are filming in Great Falls this week at local spots like Sip ‘N Dip Lounge, Roadhouse Diner and Bellissimo Dance Studio—tourism officials say the national exposure from the upcoming episode will boost local business.

Montana Schools for the Deaf and Blind and the Rochester Institute of Technology have partnered to offer a free professional development series in STEM interpreting for educational interpreters; the training started with a virtual session and will hold in-person classes at MSDB in Great Falls later this month—up to eight participants will receive year-long mentorship as the Montana Legislature approved an incentive for certified interpreters.

MSDB is partnering with the Rochester Institute to launch a free professional development series for educational interpreters that will teach specialized STEM skills through four sessions and a year-long mentorship for up to eight participants.

The program, funded by the Montana Legislature, will begin with a virtual session and include in-person classes at MSDB in Great Falls later this month—an effort to boost the number of qualified interpreters in the state.

City Commissioners rejected a bid of $1,601,797.16 for repairs at Lift Station 15 on July 1 due to a budget shortfall—only $800,000 was available—and staff will readvertise for bids as the station remains in use.

Susie McIntyre—who worked at the Great Falls library since December 2005 and became director in 2019—has submitted her resignation letter and will work until December 27 to help find her successor.

She increased programming, purchased a new Bookmobile, and celebrated the Library Levy passage during her tenure.

The state health department opened a 60-day comment period for feedback on a draft waiver that may add Medicaid work requirements and copayments for doctor visits.

Officials said the draft will be released on July 18 and federal approval will be requested in September—comments can be submitted by email or mail before the period ends.

Great Falls Voyagers vs. Idaho Falls Chukars

7-1:29 a.m. — Centene Stadium — Tickets required — Get ready for some baseball as the Voyagers take on the Idaho Falls Chukars with gates opening at 6 p.m.

Great Falls Voyagers vs. Idaho Falls Chukars

7:00 PM — Centene Stadium — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup as the Voyagers take on the Chukars.

Great Falls Turf Club Live Horse Racing

1 PM — Montana ExpoPark — Betting costs vary — Experience high-speed excitement and fun at the Great Falls Turf Club's thrilling horse races.

Open Prose and Poetry Reading Hour

6-7 p.m. — Cassiopeia Books — Free entry — Share your creative work in an engaging community reading session.

Great Falls Voyagers vs. Billings Mustangs

7-8:30 p.m. — Centene Stadium — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup as the Voyagers take on the Mustangs.

Billings Mustangs at Great Falls Voyagers

7-8:30 p.m. — Centene Stadium — Tickets available — Cheer on the Voyagers as they face the Mustangs in an exciting baseball matchup.

Tucker Wetmore Live Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Montana ExpoPark — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable show with Tucker Wetmore's high-energy country hits and southern charm.

Big Sky Pro Rodeo

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Montana ExpoPark — Check website for ticket prices — Experience high-energy rodeo action with top-tier athletes and daring stunts under the summer skies.

Bashin' Trash River Cleanup

9 AM – 12:30 PM — Oddfellows Park — Free entry — Help beautify your favorite park, trail, or river access in the Great Falls area.

Great Falls Voyagers vs. Idaho Falls Chukars

7-8:30 p.m. — Centene Stadium — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting baseball game as the Voyagers face off against the Chukars.

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