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Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy to Combine in All-Stock Merger to Create a Premier Regional Regulated Electric and Natural Gas Utility Company

August 26, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Jo Dee Black, NorthWestern Energy - Leave a Comment

Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) and NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that each company’s board of directors has unanimously approved a definitive agreement to …

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Book Review – Last Bus to Wisdom by Author Ivan Doig

August 26, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Carole Ann Clark - Leave a Comment

It is sadly fitting that Last Bus to Wisdom is the last book to be published by esteemed and beloved author Ivan Doig, before his death on April 9th, 2015. …

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Firewatch Continues with Windy Rock Fire and Knowles Fire

August 26, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Karen Anderson - Leave a Comment

The Windy Rock Fire was first reported on August 14th, 15 miles NE of Drummond, Mt. Firefighter and public safety remain the top priorities as crews implement a safe and …

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Crime Report From August 18th – 24th

August 26, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Staff - Leave a Comment

Great Falls Police crime data report from August 18th – 24th includes 90 records. 6 – Aggravated Assault16 – All Other Larceny8 – Burglary/Breaking & Entering1 – Credit Card/Automatic Teller …

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Montana Climate Matters-Column 2: Takeaways on Climate Change in Montana

August 26, 2025September 7, 2025 - by Cathy Whitlock - Leave a Comment

Today’s Montana Climate Matters column is a reality check. Like the rest of the planet, Montana’s climate is warming, and warming will continue as long as we increase levels of …

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Civic Calendar – Week of August 24th

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Staff - Leave a Comment

County Commission MeetingTuesday, August 26, 20259:30 AM - 10:30 AMCommission Chambers325 2nd Ave NRoom 105 ExpoPark Updates with Susan Shannon – County CommissionTuesday, August 26, 20251:00 PM - 2:00 PM Sun River Watershed Group …

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

August 24, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Press Release - Leave a Comment

The City of Great Falls Public Works Environmental Division is partnering with Veolia North America to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 9:00 …

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Man Sentenced to Probation in Great Falls Case that Drew Attention as a Potential Hate Crime

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Matt Hudson, Montana Free Press - Leave a Comment

John P. Carr was sentenced to probation on Thursday for running his truck into a woman after drinking at a Great Falls bar in 2023. He drove away from the …

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors – August 24th

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Staff - Leave a Comment

Neighbors helping neighbors is a local listing where you can find ways of assisting others in your local community. By working with local non-profit organizations, we can reach out to …

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Local Bluegrass Performers The Strawberry Jam Band Concludes Summer Music in Park on Aug. 26th

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Jake Sorich, Great Falls Public Library - Leave a Comment

The final Summer Music in the Park Series show takes place on Tuesday, August 26 from 7 to 9 pm when the Strawberry Jam Band, previously known as the Sally Jo …