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Genesis, a clothing store from North Dakota, opened Monday next to Target and now offers beachy and outdoorsy brands such as Billabong, Birkenstock and The North Face (a popular new option for local shoppers).

After 41 years, Ed Beall retired and handed Capital Sports to new president Jared Weaver.

Beall will remain involved at the store (stopping by a few days a week) as the business maintains its focus on community and conservation.

Construction is underway for a new Barnes & Noble in Helena — it will open on Nov.

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East Helena School District is exploring a four-day week as families and school leaders weigh concerns over childcare and longer school days.

The review draws on experience from nearby Townsend where the schedule showed mixed academic and staffing effects — the district aims to balance benefits and challenges.

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.)