Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Film crew from America’s Best Restaurants visited Hops Downtown Grill in Kalispell on August 13 to film a segment that will air in November—owners Tim and Dana Phillips highlighted their warm, upscale casual style with popular dishes like the Hops Burn Burger and a signature meatloaf made from an accidental order. The restaurant has been a local favorite since the Phillipses took over in 2017. Daily Inter Lake
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Greg Gianforte praised Kalispell Public Schools work-based learning program at a roundtable with Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Friday morning and noted a local educator's comment that students need to know about different fields—emphasizing the district's internship program started in the 2022-2023 school year. He also highlighted his new 406 JOBS initiative that aims to boost local career pathways. Flathead Beacon
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kalispell road crews will begin striping Foys Lake Road from mile marker 1 to marker 5, Foys Canyon Road from marker 5 to marker 7, and Airport Road from marker 7 to marker 10 on September 22, weather permitting — travelers should expect slower speeds and delays as equipment is in use. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ Two advocacy groups, Big Sky 55+ and MCV Action Fund, endorsed Councilor Ryan Hunter for mayor, boosting his campaign focused on senior needs and conservation. Hunter now faces Sid Daoud and Kisa Davison in a three-way race, with ballots mailed on Oct 17 and the election scheduled for Nov 4. Flathead Beacon
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Brist children, including Emma and Garrett, upheld their family’s fifth-generation farming legacy by raising sheep, goats and cattle for 4-H and FFA projects on their Marion farm and showing them at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo in August—keeping a strong bond with local farming traditions. Daily Inter Lake
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Pinky and the Floyd: 50th Anniversary of 'Wish You Were Here'
7:30-9 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Tickets required — Celebrate the poignant 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's timeless album with heartfelt performances honoring their legacy.
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Iron Legion Fitness Expo
9 AM – 3 PM — Flathead County Fairgrounds — Entry fee varies — Energize yourself at Montana's fastest growing fitness expo with competitions, vendor showcases, and health challenges.
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