Good Day
Kalispell
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cross country runners at a local high school completed 1,580 laps from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24 to raise $26,227 for Hazel Alexander (a Columbia Falls junior) injured in a car collision earlier this month, with donations expected to exceed $30,000 as the community rallies behind her recovery. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ In Ronan, McDonald's owners responded to an incident when the Browning wrestling team was refused service, prompting a Columbia Falls cross country coach to plan a 24 hour fundraiser for an injured teammate — a positive community effort. Meanwhile, Flathead County will station sheriff’s deputies at Glacier International Airport permanently. Daily Inter Lake
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Kalispell Public Schools Board of Trustees approved a $1.6 million levy on the May ballot to support smaller class sizes and add 12 full time teachers — Trustees will finalize the levy at a Regular Business Meeting on March 10. KPAX
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new Veterans Affairs clinic in Kalispell opened Friday, Jan. 30 across from Glacier High School, replacing an older facility. The revamped clinic features 18 exam rooms, specialized services, and expanded capacity by 20% with a 2,000-sqft physical rehabilitation clinic opening soon — a welcome upgrade for local veterans. Daily Inter Lake
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Brash Winter Series Rodeo
7-9 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Ages 13 and over: $16.00, Children 6-12: $8.00, VIP: $99.00 — Experience an electrifying showcase of Montana’s rodeo tradition with thrilling competitions.
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Glacier Symphony: Mahler 3
3-7 p.m. — Trades Institute — Ticketed event — Experience the emotional journey of Mahler's Third Symphony exploring the vastness of life and nature.
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Glacier vs Flathead Varsity Basketball Game
6 p.m. — Glacier High School — Support your local teams in a thrilling home conference matchup.
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2026 Kalispell Wolf Banquet
3:30-10 p.m. — Flathead County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of delicious food, fun games, and support for predator management efforts.
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Southern Spain
Join us for an incredible journey to Southern Spain! Featuring 8 nights in a resort on the Mediterranean!
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~ Winston Churchill
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