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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 74-year-old Idaho man (Timothy Wall) was found dead on March 23 near Southside Road by Star Creek, west of Troy, after his vehicle got stuck in deep snow, and the sheriff's office said he likely died from hypothermia (no foul play was found). Daily Inter Lake
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ House Bill 848 (introduced by Rep. Denise Baum) would create a Big Sky Rail Account in the state special revenue fund to set aside $2 million a year from a tax on railroad cars for planning a new passenger rail service to connect Montana towns. Lawmakers say that if phase two of planning goes smoothly (with stops confirmed), rail service could come in 8 to 10 years to link rural and urban areas. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ Flathead County Library trustees signed a letter of intent on March 27 for property near a downtown mall at 20 N. Main St.—a key step toward building a new branch with flexible design plans. Library officials said the board must secure funding, break ground within 36 months, and complete construction by 2033—closing around September. Daily Inter Lake
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Montana's independent pharmacies said they face low reimbursements from pharmacy benefit managers and have pushed a bill to set a minimum payment of 106% of the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost — with an added dispensing fee for each prescription. The measure passed the House but now faces Senate debate as lobbyists warn it could raise drug costs. Flathead Beacon
- ➤ Gov. Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 245 on March 28 to extend Montana’s Medicaid expansion program for over 75,000 low-income adults without public fanfare—he did so quietly—and a spokesperson said he supports work requirements as part of the program’s safety net. Flathead Beacon
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Blacktail Mountain Ski Area in Lakeside will close for the season on Sunday, March 30 as warming temperatures and melting snow force an early shutdown. Today, passholders can join an Annual Passholder Appreciation BBQ at 11 a.m. + Sunday’s Mama Mingo Day will feature a flamingo scavenger hunt offering prizes and season pass drawings. KPAX
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Grits and Glamour
7:30-11:30 p.m. | Wachholz College Center | Ticket info available | Enjoy an evening of entertainment at this local favorite venue in Kalispell.
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Our Planet Live Speaker Series
7-8:30 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — $15-$40 — Experience immersive stories from the Emmy® Award-winning nature documentary team highlighting climate change and its impact on our planet.
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Eagles Tribute Concert in Kalispell
7:30-9 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the original Eagles tribute band Hotel California with their iconic sound and impressive performances.
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Weekly Spring Sunday Services
11 a.m. — Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Lakeside — Everyone is Welcome — Join for uplifting Sunday worship and Thursday evening Sunday School.
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Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Offensive Skills Camp
April 12-13 — Flathead High School — Registration required — Improve your shooting skills and build confidence with expert coaching and intensive drills.
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Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Concert
3-5 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Tickets available — Experience the transcendent beauty of Beethoven’s choral-symphonic masterpiece performed by local chorale and orchestra.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
8:30-9:30 p.m. — Snowline Acres — Ticketed event — Experience the timeless music of Queen performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
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Taste of Italy: Wine Dinner Experience
6:30-9 p.m. — Mercantile Steak — Check event page for pricing — Savor a luxurious six-course dinner paired with exquisite Italian wines in an unforgettable culinary experience.
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ATP Teens: We Will Rock You
7 p.m. — Whitefish Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — A thrilling musical featuring over 20 iconic Queen hits set in a dystopian world.
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Run Flathead Running Clinic
2-7:30 p.m. — 175 Commons Loop, Kalispell, MT — Registration required — Enhance your running skills at a comprehensive clinic for all levels.
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