Good Day
Kalispell
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ My Glacier Village is hosting a series of events for Older Americans Month with a focus on changing ideas about aging. Events include a stroke awareness lunch today at noon at Logan Health Glacier Conference Center (Christina Armstrong will explain stroke basics), a music show on May 21 at First Presbyterian Church, a coffee discussion on May 23 at Bigfork Art & Cultural Center, and home safety barbecues on May 28 in Columbia Falls and on June 4 in Evergreen. Daily Inter Lake
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michael Ray Downing of Hungry Horse, once known as the 'cocaine fairy,' was arrested on May 6 for his role in a burglary ring linked to more than 15 cases of theft targeting seasonal homes and local businesses across Flathead County — two other suspects were also taken into custody as the investigation continues. Daily Inter Lake
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Darris Flanagan will present his research on May 19 at 7 p.m. at the museum on 124 2nd Ave. East in Kalispell, where he will share firsthand accounts of how local smugglers used Eureka’s rugged terrain and coal trains to run bootleg liquor during Prohibition—his talk draws from research for his book and covers practices that continued until Prohibition ended in 1933. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ Mariah Gladstone of Indigikitchen led a cooking demonstration at Flathead Valley Community College’s Earth Day expo where she made Three Sisters soup using corn, beans, and squash to show how these crops help each other grow naturally—teaching native food traditions—and to revive indigenous recipes with local ingredients. Daily Inter Lake
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers passed a bill that sets aside $6 million in a low-interest loan program to help companies reopen closed sawmills—this plan now awaits Gov. Gianforte’s signature to boost Montana jobs and forest care. The new law is a key step to attract investors and revive a site like Pyramid Mountain Lumber in Seeley Lake. Flathead Beacon
- ➤ Team officials said Tuesday that the federal government dropped its complaint over the Range Riders’ arrowhead logo — which is similar to the National Park Service emblem — after a long dispute. The team said they will now focus on the Pioneer Baseball League season opener on May 20 at Glacier Bank Park north of Kalispell. Daily Inter Lake
SHOP NEWS
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Shrine Circus
2-4 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Affordable entry — Experience a delightful family-friendly circus with exciting performances under the big top.
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The Rancher's Daughter Farmer's Market
5-8 p.m. — The Rancher's Daughter Kalispell — Free entry — Explore a vibrant summer market showcasing local vendors and fresh produce.
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Kalispell Professional Bull Riding
7:30-10 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling action of professional bull riding in Kalispell.
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Kalispell PBR Championship
7:30-10 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of bull riding with the world's toughest riders and elite bucking bulls.
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Trivia Tuesday
6-8 p.m. — Bias Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of trivia and craft beer at one of Kalispell’s favorites.
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Terran Last Gun Artist Reception
5-7 p.m. — Good Luck Gallery — Free entry — Explore the captivating works of artist Terran Last Gun in a solo exhibition.
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