Good morning, Kalispell.

Medicine Bear Lodge on the Blackfeet Reservation has operated only as a soup kitchen for several months because a lack of funds has prevented it from hiring full-time staff—Director Marcedes Old Person said looming federal cuts will put the shelter’s future at risk as it needs about $300,000 to become fully functional.

Flathead County District Judge Dan Wilson sentenced 31-year-old Matthew Timothy Kuehnel to six years in prison with three years suspended—crediting 121 days served—after he allegedly punched a Kalispell police officer in March 2024 as part of a plea deal that dropped extra charges.

One of the dogs seized from unsanitary conditions last month gave birth to puppies at the Flathead County Animal Shelter — raising the number of dogs to 37 as Candy Jean Evans, arrested on March 13 for felony animal cruelty and who pleaded not guilty, faces further hearings.

Today, Flathead Valley residents celebrated Earth Day at the expo held at Flathead Valley Community College, which featured clean energy showcases, panels and kids' activities with about 400 attendees and over three dozen local booths.

Young activist Eleanor Mauritzen and her friends collected over 10 gallons of trash along the Parkline Trail— and they plan to clean up litter at Lawrence Park next.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.