🌱 Patch AM: How a $1.3M project is protecting Carroll’s most iconic hall

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

In today's newsletter:

• How a $1.3M project is protecting Carroll's most iconic hall
• How a Helena-backed law could limit future climate lawsuits
• Which central Montana veterans just earned the governor's top commendation?

Also on today's calendar: Steak fry fundraiser and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 53 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 53.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Carroll College restores historic St. Charles Hall roof to preserve campus landmark (ktvh.com) — Carroll College is investing $1.3 million to restore the historic St. Charles Hall roof, using the same contractor that worked on Helena's Cathedral of St. Helena. The 116-year-old campus landmark remains open as crews replace tiles and add wind-resistant features, with work expected to finish by mid-October and minimal disruption for students this fall.
   

• Red states curb nuisance laws in response to climate lawsuits (eenews.net) — Montana lawmakers meeting in Helena recently joined other red states in narrowing public nuisance laws, a change critics say could weaken future climate and pollution lawsuits. The piece notes concern from the Montana Trial Lawyers Association that residents may lose an important legal tool to seek remedies for environmental or large-scale harms.
   

• Governor Gianforte Honors Central Montana Veterans (mt.gov) — From his office in Helena, Gov. Greg Gianforte honored twelve central Montana veterans with the 2025 Governor's Veteran Commendation for their military service and deep community involvement. Ceremonies in Cascade, Fergus, and Musselshell counties highlighted decades of volunteer work, while the governor also announced that nominations for the 2026 commendation will open in early September.
   

📸 Around Helena

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Helena

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Monday August 24
• Steak fry fundraiser →
  West Main Street, W Main St, East Helena
  9:00 am
Friday August 28
• Summer Community Celebration at the Clancy Old Red Schoolhouse →
  3 N Main St, Clancy
  3:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• 227 Days Celebration →
  14 W Main St, East Helena
  8:00 am
• 227 Days →
  East Helena Main Street Park
  11:00 am
Friday September 4
• 2026 Mullan Road Conference →
  618 Helena Ave, Helena
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic →
  Helena Walking Mall, Helena
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• EVMS Open House
  EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
  4:00 pm
• Open House for: LittleLante's, PPE & Radley
  EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
  4:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Welcome Back to School!
  EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
  8:00 am
Saturday August 29
• Montana Distillers Guild: Last Chance Spirits Festival →
  Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel, 835 Great Northern Blvd, Helena
  4:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• EVMS & EHHS Picture Day!
  EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
  8:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Radley Picture Day!
  EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 2026 Mullan Road Conference in Helena
  The Mullan Road Conference will be held in Helena over Labor Day weekend, September 4-6, 2026. The conference focuses on the historic Mullan… (Nextdoor Westside/Euclid Ave North)
• Has anyone in Helena planted mint in hanging baskets?
  Did they survive just fine through the summer in the baskets? And did you overwinter the plants somehow? (Nextdoor Leisure Village PLUR W's)

• TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Specialist in Helena. Apply here.
• Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Helena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helena here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Helena

• Butte group dreams of building gondola to the Our Lady of the Rockies statue on East Ridge (kxlh.com)
• A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car near Anaconda; other walkers urge caution (kxlh.com)
• Productive backfield, playoff experience has East Helena poised for big season under new head coach (swxlocalsports.com)

Manhattan

• Glacier's Highline Trail temporarily closes due to bear activity (nbcmontana.com)
• Our Lady of the Rockies fundraises to build gondola (fairfieldsuntimes.com)

Ok Helena! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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