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Great Falls, Montana Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning to you Great Falls! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What could Leeās takeover mean for Great Fallsā local news coverage?
- Whatās next for Great Fallsā Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center?
- How Malmstromās new Grey Wolf helicopters change missions around Great Falls
Also on today's calendar: HOCUS POCUS HOUSEPLANTS: FALL PLANT BINGO and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 67 and low of 39 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
- Monday: Breezy, with a high of 84 and low of 53 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Lee Enterprises acquires Great Falls Tribune (cdapress.com) ā Ownership of the Great Falls Tribune is shifting to Lee Enterprises, a major newspaper chain that already runs papers across Montana and promises renewed investment in local reporting. Former Tribune publisher Jim Strauss says the move should strengthen Great Falls coverage through shared resources and a stronger state bureau, potentially reversing years of shrinking staff and diminished community news. 
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2. One Of Montana's Most Popular Museums Faces An Uncertain Future (wearemissoula.com) ā The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, one of Great Fallsā top attractions, is losing all three of its full-time staff members, leaving its future operations uncertain. A major renovation funded by the Great American Outdoors Act will still move forward this fall, but locals are watching closely to see how the beloved museum will be staffed and managed afterward. Ā Ā Ā
3. Grey Wolf, helicopter replacing Malmstrom's Hueys, has reached initial operational capability (theelectricgf.com) ā Malmstrom Air Force Base has fully shifted its nuclear security and rescue missions to the new MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, retiring the Hueys from that role and basing 11 Grey Wolfs here. Local crews describe how the aircraftās greater lift, speed, and hoist capabilities are already improving missile convoy security and backcountry rescues, including recent missions in the Beartooth Mountains and flights to Billings hospitals. Ā Ā Ā
4. Great Falls boy gets third in international bird photography award after parents enter his shot (krtv.com) ā A young Great Falls photographer, 11-year-old Jackson Duff, just placed third in a major international bird photography contest after his parents secretly entered a shot he captured on a family birding trip in Ecuador. Inspired by his photographer parents, Jackson is already thinking about turning his growing passion for wildlife, sports, or portrait photography into a future career. Ā Ā Ā
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Boot's Bling and Bingo 'Where western meets Glam - All 4 the KIDS' ā
Antioch Church, 4700 10th Avenue South, Great Falls
4:00 pm
Sunday October 4
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HOCUS POCUS HOUSEPLANTS: FALL PLANT BINGO ā
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(GFPD) Firearms Instructor ā
Great Falls Police Department, 112 1st St. S., Great Falls
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Memory Cafe (in-person) ā Great Falls, MT ā
Great Falls Public Library, 301 2nd Ave N, Great Falls
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Heartsaver CPR AED ā
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Destination Creation Workshop ā
Great Falls College MSU, 2100 16th Ave S, Great Falls
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Rock the Trades Business After Hours ā
Sletten Construction Company Headquarters, 1000 25th St N, Great Falls
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UP Volleyball v MSU Northern ā
University of Providence, 1301 20th Street South, Great Falls
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Kylie Morgan ā
The Newberry, 420 Central Ave, Great Falls
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UP Women's Soccer v Southern Oregon ā
University of Providence, 1301 20th Street South, Great Falls
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Great Falls, MT - Micro Maidens: The Show @ Heritage Inn ā
Heritage Inn, 1700 Fox Farm Road, Great Falls
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Primer 55 ā
The Newberry, 420 Central Ave, Great Falls
10:30 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
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