Thursday, September 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Flathead Area Mountain Bikers are collaborating on two significant trail projects to enhance mountain biking in the Flathead Valley, focusing on community involvement and trail connectivity. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ The Great Fish Community Challenge raised over $5 million from 4,000 donors for 80 nonprofits in Flathead Valley, with a final tally and match funding to be announced. Flathead Beacon
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Merrie Ford, who began quilting in eighth grade, has opened her own studio, theArtBarnMT, in Bigfork and will be the featured artist at the Flathead Quilters’ Guild's annual quilt show. Daily Inter Lake
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kalispell Public Schools faces a budget shortfall for the 2024-25 school year due to increased costs and insufficient revenue, despite a $41.2 million and $42.6 million budget for its elementary and high school districts respectively. Daily Inter Lake
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 2-year-old grizzly bear was euthanized in Montana after repeatedly breaking into residential areas for food, prompting wildlife officials to remind the public about securing attractants. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Montana Supreme Court rejected the Montana Democratic Party's bid to remove Green Party Senate candidate Robert Barb from the November ballot, citing insufficient grounds. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ The Commission on Practice will continue investigating Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen for alleged attorney misconduct after rejecting his dismissal bid. Flathead Beacon
SHOP NEWS
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Kalispell Farmers' Market - A Local Community Tradition
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Kalispell Farmers' Market, featuring fresh local produce, meats, handmade goods, and an opportunity to connect with the community every Saturday morning.
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Montana Reining Cow Horse Association Show
Experience thrilling cowhorse competitions featuring reining patterns, herd work, and cow handling skills for horses aged 3 to 5 and exciting classes for all ages.
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Tourism Business Improvement District Meeting
Engage with local tourism initiatives and collaborate on community improvement strategies.
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Kalispell Site Development Review Committee Meeting
Learn about the Site Development Review Committee's vital role in overseeing parking lot design, landscaping, and compliance with city ordinances for new commercial construction projects.
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NWMTPA Team Penning and Sorting Competition
Experience the excitement of team penning as skilled horse and rider teams demonstrate their athleticism and horsemanship by rounding up specified cows in a timed competition.
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Heated Vinyasa Flow Session at Love Yoga Montana
Experience a rejuvenating 60-minute heated Vinyasa Flow yoga class in a welcoming environment led by Val B Yoga at Love Yoga Montana.
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Love Letters at the Conrad Mansion
Experience the poignant lifelong correspondence of childhood friends Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner as they navigate love and life through letters over 40 years.
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Trivia Night at Bias Brewing
Experience an exciting trivia night at Bias Brewing, perfect for testing your knowledge while enjoying a great atmosphere.
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Glow Run 5K
Glow Run 5K fun run/walk. We are a local non-profit raising money for the Flathead Snack Program, Good Grief Foundation, and the Flathead Valley Exchange Club.
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Symphonie Fantastique with Tommy Mesa
Experience a magical evening of enchanting music with the Glacier Symphony featuring Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique and Saint-Saens’ Cello Concerto, performed by acclaimed cellist Tommy Mesa.
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