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Montana Millionaire ticket sales will resume Nov. 12 after the launch glitch

If you were planning to play Montana Millionaire, mark Thu., Nov. 12. Ticket sales will resume at 6:30 a.m., the Montana Lottery says, after a glitch put the game on hold when it launched Nov. 1.

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Instant wins ran hot before sales paused

$608,600
in instant-win prizes won on Sunday
991
tickets that won $100
1,019
tickets that won $500
$500,000
in estimated instant wins put back in the pool

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High School SportsGreat Falls CMR sweeps Billings Senior and heads to the Class AA state volleyball tournamentGreat Falls CMR swept Billings Senior 3-0 on Wednesday and clinched a spot at the Class AA state tournament. Belgrade, Kalispell Glacier and Missoula Big Sky also earned the last berths.10th Avenue SouthMDT wants your comments on 10th Avenue South signal upgradesIf you drive 10th Avenue South, MDT is proposing upgrades to the traffic signals there. The goal is better safety and traffic flow, and the agency is inviting public comments on the project.Health CareBenefis will restructure Great Falls services starting Dec. 19If you or someone you love uses Benefis, the changes start Dec. 19 and continue into the new year. The health system told employees Tuesday it's restructuring some Great Falls services. Northwest Clinic services will consolidate to East Campus, inpatient rehab on West Campus will be discontinued, and outpatient counseling, psychiatry and psychology will shift to partners.WeatherGreat Falls could warm to the 50s Monday as a storm system lingers over eastern MontanaIf you're planning your Monday around the weather, here's the good part: most major Montana cities should top out in the 40s, but Great Falls, Cut Bank and Glendive could warm to the 50s. Normal highs for early November run between 49 and 53 degrees.High School FootballGreat Falls beat Helena Capital 28-20 and plays at Billings West in the quarterfinalsIf you follow Class AA football, mark Fri., Nov. 6. Great Falls beat Helena Capital 28-20 on Friday, Oct. 30, and now heads to Billings West.WeatherA Dense Fog Advisory runs through noon today, then rain and snow move across MontanaIf you're driving this morning, turn on your headlights. A Dense Fog Advisory for the Great Falls, Havre, and Lewistown areas stays active through noon, according to NonStop Local Montana, and the fog can make roads hazardous.

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  • IRONMANIRONMAN Montana says the event is already more than 60% sold out, with 500 athletes registering during the VIP registration period alone.

    IRONMAN Montana says the event is already more than 60% sold out, with 500 athletes registering during the VIP registration period alone. A Facebook group for the race has passed 2,500 members.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KRTV

  • ElectionTurnout was high in Cascade County for the Nov.

    Turnout was high in Cascade County for the Nov. 3 election, and polls closed at 8 p.m. without a line, elections administrator Terry Thompson told The Electric. A handful of ballots remain to be hand-counted during the Nov. 17 canvass, which will certify the local results.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Electric

  • CMR footballMissoula Big Sky downed Great Falls CMR in the quarterfinals, with quarterback Eli Kasberg throwing three touchdowns and running for another.

    Missoula Big Sky downed Great Falls CMR in the quarterfinals, with quarterback Eli Kasberg throwing three touchdowns and running for another. The Eagles (9-2) move on to the state semifinals for the second straight year.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Missoulian

  • Great Falls footballBillings West rolled into the semifinals with a win over Great Falls, behind three touchdown passes from Seth Williamson.

    Billings West rolled into the semifinals with a win over Great Falls, behind three touchdown passes from Seth Williamson. The Golden Bears host Bozeman Gallatin in the semifinals on Nov. 13.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Billings Gazette

  • MDT commentThe Montana Department of Transportation is inviting public comment on proposed intersection safety upgrades in 20 Central Montana communities, Great Falls among them.

    The Montana Department of Transportation is inviting public comment on proposed intersection safety upgrades in 20 Central Montana communities, Great Falls among them. Construction tentatively begins in 2030.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Hi-Line Today

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  1. NonStop Local Montana8 hours ago

    Great Things in Great Falls, on NonStop Local Montana

    Great things are gearing up in Great Falls as we head into the holiday season, from holiday shopping to a beard competition

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    Great Things in Great Falls: Supper socials, holiday shopping and a celebration of beards and brews, on NonStop Local Montana

    GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Great things are gearing up in Great Falls as we head into the holiday season, from holiday shopping to a beard competition.

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    Workers Compensation Workshops, on Hi-Line Today

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  4. Billings Gazette19 hours ago

    Billings West rolls into semifinals with victory over Great Falls, on Billings Gazette

    Seth Williamson passed for three touchdowns for the Golden Bears, who will host Bozeman Gallatin in the semifinals on Nov. 13.

  5. MontanaSports.com20 hours ago

    Class AA playoffs: Semifinals set with Billings West, Gallatin, Kalispell Glacier, Missoula Big Sky, on MontanaSports.com

    Here is a roundup of scores and highlights from Class AA football action across Montana on Friday night.

  6. The Missoulian20 hours ago

    Missoula Big Sky downs Great Falls CMR in quarterfinals as Kasberg accounts for four scores, on The Missoulian

    Quarterback Eli Kasberg threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as the Eagles (9-2) moved on to the state semis for the second straight year.

  7. Billings Gazette20 hours ago

    Photos: Great Falls at Billings West AA quarterfinal football, on Billings Gazette

    Great Falls at Billings West AA quarterfinal football at Sam McDonald Stadium at Daylis on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.

  8. NBC Montana22 hours ago

    High School Football scores for Nov. 6, 2026, on NBC Montana

    CLASS AA:GREAT FALLS @ BILLINGS WESTGALLATIN @ SENTINELBOZEMAN @ GLACIERBIG SKY @ GREAT FALLS CMRCLASS A:WHITEFISH @ EAST HELENABILLINGS CENTRAL @ HAMILTONHARDI

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    IRONMAN Montana already more than 60% sold out as athletes begin training, on KRTV

    IRONMAN Montana is still months away, but athletes are already racing to secure their spot.

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Montana Millionaire sales restart Thu., Nov. 12

Plus, IRONMAN Montana is already more than 60% sold out and Cascade County turnout was high.

The TLDR

  1. Montana Millionaire sales restart Nov. 12 at 6:30 a.m.
  2. IRONMAN Montana is already more than 60% sold out
  3. Cascade County's canvass is set for Nov. 17
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