Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
Good morning, Great Falls.
💼 Business
Business updates include Pomodoro restaurant set to open Nov.
15 at 1008 20th St. S. and Herman’s Flowers, operating since 1896, holding final weekend sales before closing—while Benefis Medical Aesthetics will end services on Dec. 30. Texas Roadhouse construction continues at Holiday Village Mall as Boot Barn is planned for a former Joann space, the Aim High Big Sky Aquatic Center hosted an open house on Nov. 13, Calumet donated $100,000 to local public safety, and an Entrepreneur Celebration is scheduled for Nov. 19 at the Newberry—adding momentum to local business changes.
🚨 Crime
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are investigating the poaching of three elk on the Sun River Wildlife Management Area near Augusta after a hunter reported a dead elk on Nov.
11—wardens later found a cow elk and two elk calves that were shot a few days earlier and are asking anyone with useful information to come forward.
🎓 Education
Gov. Gianforte and Mike Rowe visited the new High School House at 1314 6th Ave. S.—they toured the facility with construction students and signed a commemorative wall as part of High School House Day.
Wells Fargo contributed $200,000 to fund future houses and launch the Rock the Trades initiative, which will feature a benefit concert on Dec. 11 at Montana Expo Park.
At Great Falls High School, Governor Gianforte and TV host Mike Rowe (known for Dirty Jobs) joined students, teachers, and community partners to discuss a new trades program that teaches hands-on skills.
Wells Fargo donated $200,000 to NeighborWorks to support the program and help students build a house from the foundation up.
The University of Providence is facing a severe budget crisis after losing a longstanding subsidy from the health system, which left it with an annual deficit of about $8 million & its leaders are now planning cuts and program reviews.
The Board of Trustees will vote on declaring financial exigency in December, and more details on restructuring will be shared soon.
🏛️ Government
Great Falls Public Library held a meeting with finalists Amy Dissmeyer and Hillarie Kuhn as it looks for a new library director to replace Susie McIntyre.
The hiring committee will announce its recommendation today at 1 p.m. — marking the next step in the process.
🎉 Great Falls Events
Submit an event →
November Wine Pairing Dinner
6-9 p.m. — Enbar Craft Cocktail Lounge — $95 per person — Enjoy a delightful full-course dinner paired with five exquisite wines from Del Rio Vineyards.
Cat vs. Griz Cycle Fundraiser
5-7 a.m. — Peak Health and Wellness Center — Free for members — Ride for a cause during this fun rivalry event while enjoying pancakes and pieing instructors.
PMP Certification Training in Great Falls, MT
Nov 25-28 — Small Business Development Center — $1599 — Gain essential project management skills and earn your PMP certification with expert-led training.
Pinky and the Floyd Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets starting at $86 — Experience an unforgettable night with the tribute band Pinky and the Floyd.
The Nutcracker Ballet
6:00 – 8:30 PM — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets $42.00 - $91.00 — Experience the magical journey of Marie and her Nutcracker in this holiday classic.
Beth Stelling Comedy Show
9:30 PM – 12:30 AM — The Newberry — Tickets from $58 — Experience an unforgettable night of comedy with Beth Stelling in Great Falls.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Admin II Training Class
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. — Great Falls College Montana State University — $1890 — Enhance your Linux skills with hands-on training in Great Falls, MT.
Russell Varsity Basketball vs. Flathead
2:00 – 3:15 PM — C.M. Russell High School — Ticket prices may vary — Cheer on the Russell varsity basketball team as they face off against Flathead in a thrilling non-conference game.
🏠 Great Falls Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Great Falls Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Great Falls Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Great Falls.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.