Good morning, Great Falls.

A new Bricks & Minifigs store will open Saturday, October 11 at 2414 11th Avenue South in Great Falls, offering new and used LEGO sets along with individual bricks and a community room for events.

Owner Brad Martinich and his wife designed the store with wide aisles and a play area to ensure accessibility for all customers—bringing a unique building experience back to the community.

Local business news shows that Double Barrel Coffee House Cafe has a new owner, Stephanie Ross, who took over on Oct 1 and plans to update the menu while Bricks and Minifigs will open its LEGO shop on Oct 11.

The Great Falls Community Concert season starts Oct 9 at Mansfield Theater—other events include an author talk at Cassiopeia on Oct 14, an AAUW book sale at the library, a Boy Scouts coat drive on Oct 18, and NeighborWorks Great Falls launching HomeStretch to help homebuyers.

A new store Bricks & Minifigs will open on Saturday, October 11 at 2414 11th Avenue South to offer LEGO sets, loose bricks, and a build area for customized minifigures.

Owners Brad Martinich & his wife remodeled the space for accessibility and plan to host community events in the shop.

Scheels and Spark! Children's Museum in Great Falls plan to unveil an interactive camping exhibit—opening early 2026 that brings the outdoors indoors for local kids.

Scheels will give $5,000 a year for four years and host a Shop for a Cause event on November 9 to help pay for the project.

A state law now bans vaping in workplaces and indoor public spaces after Gov. Gianforte signed Senate Bill 390 on May 8.

The Cascade County Health Department has launched a campaign to help local businesses post free required signs — the rule covers vaping of nicotine, marijuana, and other substances.

The Great Falls City Commission held a work session today to hear a $13 million funding request from the library foundation for new accessibility features and a separate proposal from the Voyagers to upgrade the aging ballpark with safer box seats—netting improvements.

Commissioners will review both projects next month to help modernize these key facilities while keeping the library upgrades privately funded.

The Tribune announced Athlete of the Week nominations for Northcentral Montana sports with nominees Aza Trombley, Brooklyn Hageman, Ben Halko, and Ryland Crane, and voting will remain open until Friday at 11:59 p.m.—winners will be named next week while last week’s champions were Jack Pinski and Madi Timmons.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Broadway in Love

7:30-9 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a romantic evening with Broadway stars Libby Servais and Stephan Stubbins as they perform their heartfelt show.