Good Day
Helena
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Graduating seniors and their families are making star quilts to honor native traditions as they mark a new chapter. A free class at Helena Indian Alliance helped participants stitch quilts that symbolize prosperity and protection — about forty quilts will be given to native seniors at their celebrations. KTVH
- ➤ Indigenous families and graduating seniors at Helena High are making star quilts (a sign of prosperity and protection) to honor their heritage and mark a new beginning as they celebrate graduation. KXLH
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Montana Farmers Union asked a federal court to intervene in a lawsuit by four Blackfeet members challenging tariffs on Canadian goods that have hurt Montana farmers and ranchers. The union claims the tariffs create market instability—raising export costs and input prices—and a hearing on an injunction is scheduled for May 1 in Great Falls. Independent Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Carrie Jones attended Helena Public Schools board meetings — she reviewed data that convinced her the district’s future is at stake and will run in this year’s election to bring change. Independent Record
- ➤ Helena voters will soon receive ballots for school and special district elections that ask for new technology levies to boost annual funding from $1 million to $4 million. The ballot proposals include a ten-year elementary levy of $1,979,500, a ten-year high school levy of $870,000 and a nearly $300,000 general fund levy, which will slightly raise homeowner costs—helping replace aging devices for classrooms. KXLH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Helena Public Schools will ask voters on the spring election ballot for new levies to fund technology upgrades and general operations because the district needs $4 million annually but currently receives only $1 million while many chromebooks are outdated. The ballot includes two technology levies—one for elementary schools seeking $1,979,500 and one for high schools asking for $870,000 annually for ten years—as well as an elementary general fund levy that would cost homeowners with a $300,000 home between $7.57 and $43.21 each year. KTVH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Benefis Health System in Helena offers four robotic platforms to help surgeons perform precise, minimally invasive operations that reduce incisions and speed recovery—using equipment like the Da Vinci X system with clear, three-dimensional images. A demo robot will be available at the Benefis Specialty Center from noon to four on Tuesday—providing a hands-on opportunity to experience the technology. KXLH
- ➤ Benefis in Helena now uses four robotic platforms for surgery that offer smaller incisions, faster procedures and quicker recoveries — a demo using the Da Vinci X system will be available next Tuesday from noon to four. Medical director Dale Mortenson said the robots use magnified visualization, 3D imaging and fluid full-rotation movements to help surgeons perform minimally invasive procedures. KTVH
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Triple Crown Gala
6-11 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — $150 — Experience an evening of elegance and empowerment at this Kentucky Derby-themed charity event supporting adults with disabilities.
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HYP Mingle at Ten Mile Creek Brewery
6-8 p.m. — Ten Mile Creek Brewery — Free microbrews for members — Unwind with friends while enjoying local brews at a great venue.
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Unravel The Scratchgravels XC
11 AM – 3 PM — Echo lane trailhead — Supports local cycling initiatives — Experience premier cross-country racing on Helena's stunning single-track trails.
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Winter Dance Party Concert in Helena
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Ticket prices unknown — Experience the ultimate tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper's final tour.
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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.)
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Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Pioneer Park — Kids 12 and under register for free — Celebrate a beloved Helena tradition with various trail run events supporting local parks and trails.
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Resonance: An Evening of Art Inspiring Art
5:30-9:00 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Check event details for cost — Experience a reimagined production from the Cohesion Dance Project highlighting the intersection of art forms.
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2025 North Star Subdivision Community Garage Sale
1-7 p.m. — North Helena Storage — Free entry — Discover hidden treasures and community spirit at the annual neighborhood garage sale.
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Mount Helena’s Changing Forest Field Trip
9:00 AM - 12:45 PM — Delta Hotels Helena Colonial — Free — Discover how 7th graders monitor forest health in Helena with expert foresters.
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Water Girl: Screening and Talkback
7 p.m. — The Myrna Loy — Special screening — Experience a supernatural drama film inspired by gbanje mythology.
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~ Helen Keller
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