By Clayton Murphy | UM Legislative News Service HELENA – Montanans could have beer and wine delivered to their doors by services like DoorDash if a bill in front of the House of Representatives passes. House Bill 211, sponsored by Rep. Katie Zolnikov, R-Billings, would require delivery drivers to be 21 years old, get a license to deliver alcohol and not
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Updated Dec. 20 with information from an attorney for Ross Texas Roadhouse has submitted a permit application to the city planning office for a new restaurant in Great Falls. The permit, submitted Dec. 4, is for a full demolition of the existing restaurant at 1220 10th Ave. S., in front of the Holiday Village Mall, where Fiesta En Jalisco and
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As of Dec. 3, no new salmonella cases have been identified in Cascade County and none of the tested food samples were positive for salmonella, according to the Cascade City-County Health Department. Some of the Great Falls cases were linked to a national salmonella outbreak and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control have identified cucumber as the “most likely culprit,”
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Chronic wasting disease was recently detected in a mule deer buck taken by a hunter north of Great Falls in Hunting District 404. This is the first time CWD has been detected in that hunting district, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Two tests taken in the first round of testing from the deer came back as positive for CWD,
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A district court judge has set the jury trial date for Dec. 1, 2026 in the civil lawsuit against Ross Dress for Less by GK Holiday Village over a proposed Texas Roadhouse restaurant on the corner of the mall property. Judge Elizabeth said her July 24 order that the trial is not expected to last more than four days and
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Soak up what’s left of summer in August with this guide from The Electric, Destination Great Falls and Visit Great Falls Montana. Catch some waves on the Missouri Get your kayaks, paddleboards, boats, etc. in the river. There’s several places to get on or off the river in kayaks and paddleboards along the banks, including West Bank Park and Oddfellows
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City Commissioners unanimously approved the sale of land to Pasta Montana during their Aug. 6 meeting. Commissioners approved a 20-year lease for 5.222 acres within Veterans’ Memorial Park to Pasta Montana in July 1996, allowing the company to build a food manufacturing plant in Great Falls. The lease included the option for Pasta Montana to purchase the property, if exercised
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During their Aug. 6 meeting, City Commissioners will be asked to approve the sale of land to Pasta Montana. Commissioners approved a 20-year lease to Pasta Montana in July 1996, allowing the company to build a food manufacturing plant in Great Falls. The lease included the option for Pasta Montana to purchase the property, if exercised before the lease ended.
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The Montana State Fair opened July 23 and runs through Aug. 3 at Montana ExpoPark. We’ve been seeing a lot of the same questions, so here’s a roundup of general information, remaining night concerts and fair food vendors. The county’s fair guide, with vendor maps and more information is here. Fair Hours Weekends: noon to midnight Weekdays: noon to 11
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Matt Ehnes of Jared’s Detours braved the heat to snap a few shots during the Downtown Great Falls Association’s night market July 19. It was the second market of the season with crafts, jewelry, baked goods and more. The next night market is Aug. 9. The downtown sidewalk sale is July 25-27, though some businesses may only be participating on July
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