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Morning Billings! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Billings dog inspired a major new animal shelter wing
  • Why a Billings dad and child won sudden freedom from custody
  • How far did these Billings and Laurel hikers really push themselves?

Also on today's calendar: 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Becoming cloudy and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 62.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Donation to honor beloved dog will fund 2,500-square-foot wing at new Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter (ktvq.com) — A Billings couple is honoring their late dog Hank by funding a 2,500‑square‑foot wing, "Hank's Place," at the future Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter facility near the Yellowstone River. The new permanent home, planned for Garden Avenue, will add larger play yards, better lighting, training areas and adoption spaces. The shelter aims to raise $12 million and break ground in fall 2028 after leaving its former Monad Road site.
   

2. Federal Judge Orders Release of Montana Father and Child (1075thepeak.com) — A Billings father and his 9-year-old child must be released from a Havre Border Patrol station after a federal judge ruled their warrantless arrest and detention violated constitutional rights. The child, who has a serious medical condition, has long-scheduled appointments in Billings, and the case ties into a broader lawsuit over alleged unlawful detentions in Montana.
   

3. Billings, Laurel backpackers take130-mile wilderness trek (montanaoutdoor.com) — A lifelong Billings resident finally tackled his dream of a long Beartooth Mountains trek, teaming up with a Laurel friend for roughly 130 miles of rugged hiking. Over eight days they battled steep climbs, storms, bears, illness and endless switchbacks while averaging 16 miles a day. Their journey, supported by friends, delivered unforgettable views and has them already plotting even bigger adventures.
   

4. Laurel's Shel Osborne embraces final season with Dickinson State at end of unlikely journey (montanasports.com) — A former Laurel standout who once faced Billings Central in the 2020 state title game is now a key defensive leader at Dickinson State, entering his final college season. After a serious knee injury and a brief stint as a non-athlete at Montana State Billings, he returned to football, earned a degree, and now aims to help the Blue Hawks rebound in the rugged Frontier Conference.
   

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    Saturday August 22
  • Summer Tour Hours
    Moss Mansion Museum 914 Division St, Billings, MT 59101
    10:00 am
    • Sunday August 23
  • Sunday Tour Hours
    Moss Mansion Museum 914 Division St, Billings, MT 59101
    12:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • PIR for Staff →
    Blue Creek Elementary Billings, MT 59101
    7:30 am
  • Welcome Back Night →
    Blue Creek Elementary Billings, MT 59101
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • the Chowder!!!!
    and the fish and chips! Last time I was there she still offered both types of chowder!! I mean???? what excuse could you possibly have when the queen… (Nextdoor Annafeld)
  • Looking to find a camera for sale or for trade
    It's a longshot but I'm trying to find a Panasonic DMC-FZ1000, or anything with a nice telephoto lens that goes up to at least 300mm, thanks! (Nextdoor Burlington)
  • Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Billings Clinic Sodexo Dishwasher in Billings. Apply here.
  • Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Billings. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Billings here.

Ok Billings! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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