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Kalispell
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bigfork Innovations Group (received a $2,500 grant for helmets for a bike swap) received funds from Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety program. The bike swap will be held Sunday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Wayfarer’s State Park while Columbia Falls' Badrock Skatepark Association (secured $1,000 for helmet distribution) will host its helmet initiative during a grand opening on April 26. MontanaRightNow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Missoula author Doug Ammons will tell the story of attorney Matt Canning who defended a Montana farmer accused of insulting President Woodrow Wilson during World War I. The presentation will be held Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Montana History Museum in Kalispell (general admission is $5 and free for youths under 16). Daily Inter Lake
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Director Christy Clark cut a scarlet ribbon to open Reed's Slough Wildlife Viewing Area in Flathead Valley. The Danfords' property now offers a safe parking area and gravel path for birdwatching — with school field trips planned to teach about the wetland habitat. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ On Tuesday night, a strong solar storm produced colorful auroras across Montana — NOAA said the display depended on Earth's magnetic field interacting with solar bursts. Forecasters said solar activity will continue through the end of the year and could cause further shows and potential disruptions in communications. Daily Inter Lake
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kalispell’s equipment storage garage is running out of space — Public Works Director Susie Turner said budget limits have forced a delay in expanding the facility even as three mechanics manage repairs on over 325 pieces of equipment. City leaders noted new public safety equipment is expected soon and they rejected a mail-only ballot proposal from Flathead County. Daily Inter Lake
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The A.L.E.R.T. Banquet — celebrating 50 years of lifesaving care — will be held April 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Trade Center Building at Flathead County Fairgrounds to honor the medical flight program that has answered more than 20,000 emergency calls since 1975 and will use all funds raised to support its work. Daily Inter Lake
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bigfork High School Baseball team held its first practice at Flathead Beacon Field on Monday after months of community construction and fundraising efforts—led by the Bigfork Youth Baseball Association. The Vikings will play their first game at the field Thursday, April 17 at 4 p.m. KPAX
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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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An Evening with Dr. Abraham Verghese
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — First 500 tickets include a free paperback edition of 'The Covenant of Water' — Engage with a leading voice in healthcare and storytelling.
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Mother's Day Flower Frame Craft Event
8 p.m. — Meadows Edge — Cost to be determined — Create a heartfelt flower frame as a special gift for Mom.
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Champions of Magic Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Ticketed event — Experience an all-new thrilling magic show from the world-renowned Champions of Magic team.
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