Good morning, Helena.

The Montana Department of Agriculture has teamed up with the Montana Food & Agriculture Development Center Network to launch an expanded Concept to Consumer course that helps residents turn food ideas into viable businesses and is available statewide via the department's Moodle platform.

The Montana education savings accounts program will reimburse about 50 eligible families through the end of the school year as funds usually allocated for public schools are redirected; families should check local updates for more details.

Artisan Grove Apartments, an 8-building complex with 288 units, was approved at 2785 Artisan Loop near North Sanders Street, paving the way for construction.

Officials said the project aims to meet local housing needs.

Bill Roberts Golf Course saw drastically less snow this winter, giving Last Chance Nordic Ski Club only four days of skiable conditions compared to 40 last season.

The club now plans to shift to another local trail as even a spring storm can’t produce enough snow for grooming.

Helena's Spring Art Walk

Helena's Spring Art Walk: Visit 100+ artists in-person, on display at more than 40 business hosts from 4 - 8pm. Start by picking up your map at Omerta Arts to win prizes, see two great new exhibitions, real artist studios, live music, BBQ + ice cream, then shuttle to the library and wander back (800 Front St.)

2026 Montana Beer Awards

5-9 p.m. — Lewis & Clark Tap Room — Celebrate Montana's finest beers while enjoying live music from Insufficient Funds.