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Great Falls
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Runners gathered yesterday along the River’s Edge Trail for the inaugural Hot Pursuit 5K that featured a 5K race and a one-mile fun run, with local first responders participating and nearly $10,000 raised for Special Olympics Montana. Detective Abby Rodseth won the women’s race and Dylan Weinand finished the men’s race in 17 minutes, 55 seconds. KRTV
- ➤ Family, friends, customers and employees gathered Saturday to honor Gary Hochberger—owner of The Popcorn Colonel—who died in August at 74. His family said that keeping the shop open and celebrating its 25th anniversary in November will honor his lasting legacy in the community. KXLH
- ➤ Family, friends and former employees gathered Saturday to honor Gary Hochberger, known as the Popcorn Colonel, who died last August at 74. His family said they will keep his legacy alive—by continuing to operate the store he built over 25 years in Great Falls. KRTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning, nearly 200 runners on Great Falls’ River’s Edge Trail took part in the inaugural Hot Pursuit 5K to raise funds for Special Olympics Montana—local first responders also joined the race. Organizers said the event raised around $10,000 and they plan to make it an annual tradition. KXLH
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Memory Cafe for October
12:30-2:00 p.m. — Great Falls Public Library — Free entry — Engage in fall crafts and connect with others concerned about memory loss.
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Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets available — Experience the energetic sounds of Red Jumpsuit Apparatus in a live performance.
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Trevor Panczak Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets start at $230 — Experience an unforgettable evening with Trevor Panczak in Great Falls.
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MPAC Conference: A Night of Roots Music
7-11 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — $25 — Experience country songwriter Sterling Drake as he takes you on a musical journey through roots music traditions.
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Fashion as a Reflection of Time and Place
1-2 p.m. — The History Museum — Free entry — Explore the fascinating history of fashion through the Davis 4-H Clothing Collection with Leslie Davis Burns.
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Daft Punk Tribute Night
8:30 PM – 12:30 AM — The Newberry — Tickets starting at $80 — Experience an unforgettable tribute to the legendary Daft Punk.
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Powering Savings: Energy Tools & Financial Opportunities for Montana Businesses
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — SpringHill Suites by Marriott Great Falls — Free entry — Explore tools for energy efficiency and financial support to enhance sustainability for businesses and organizations.
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