Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At 13, local teen Quigley Grosse grew a 311-pound pumpkin at Anaconda Hills Golf Course after months of careful care using his own algorithm—he now plans to grow a 500-pound pumpkin next spring to beat his record. KRTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center rescued 37 dogs and eight cats after Cascade County deputies uncovered a large-scale animal cruelty case in Sun Prairie on August 28—these animals were given vaccinations, grooming, and basic training and are now ready for adoption. KRTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls observed Indigenous Peoples Day after Montana officially recognized the holiday with a bill signed by Governor Greg Gianforte, marking nearly a decade of Native advocacy. The community hosted free events—such as a Native American Fashion Show on October 10, a Round Dance on October 11, and a Soup & Story event on October 12. KRTV
- ➤ Today, the History Museum — 422 Second Street South — hosts a free screening of the documentary 'Big Medicine: York Outdoors' with a reception from 6 to 7 p.m. and a Q&A session with living history educator Hasan Davis, who has reprised his role as York since the Corps of Discovery bicentennial; the film follows eight African-American adventurers on a four-day river expedition along the Upper Missouri River Breaks to explore York's role in the Lewis & Clark expedition. KXLH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Many residents in Great Falls experience seasonal depression as daylight decreases, and mental health professionals at Green Apple Counseling note that less sunlight can trigger mood changes and social withdrawal. Experts advise increasing sun exposure and staying active (for example, by joining local exercise programs) to help manage these symptoms during winter. KRTV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Pet Paw-see volunteers offer adoptable cats at Petsmart at Holiday Village Mall in Great Falls most Saturdays from noon until 3 p.m.—LaTerra, a senior cat rescued from Black Eagle after two eye surgeries and on a special kidney diet, and Polly, a gentle ex-feral tortoiseshell, are highlighted for loving homes. KRTV
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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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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.
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World Ballet Company - The Great Gatsby
6-7:30 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Check the website for ticket pricing — Experience the Roaring Twenties with dazzling ballet and a tale of love and scandal.
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
7-9:30 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the magic of the season with acrobatics, puppets, and stunning performances.
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