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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 12

Helena's news notes, weekend plans and a few quick polls for Thursday

Plus, a new Barnes & Noble opens and a $315,000 county grant will go toward the Holter's roof.

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News Notes

Bookstore

Helena's new Barnes & Noble opened Wednesday, drawing readers from around the Queen City. The Independent Record

Holter roof

The Montana Department of Commerce awarded Lewis and Clark County a $315,000 grant to replace the roof of the Holter Museum of Art. The money comes through the Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program. Hi-Line Today

Grants

If you run a group or have a project, you can apply for a share of $15,000 from the Montana Kush Community Foundation through Dec. 15. Grants are $500, $1,000 and $1,500 for veterans, sports and recreation, public education and community events, and recipients will be announced in January 2027. Sidney Herald

$15,000in community grants from the Montana Kush Community Foundation

Applications are open through Dec. 15, and recipients will be announced in January 2027.

Source: Sidney Herald

The Buy

Two kitchen upgrades you’ll wish you got sooner: a safe + easy-to-clean 5-in-1 mandolin slicer that will cut your prep time in half, and these top-rated stainless steel mixing bowls that are nesting and dishwasher safe.

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Every Thursday, lululemon adds new markdowns to its We Made Too Much section. Read: Deals, on deals, on deals. This week, we’re eyeing $30+ off this cozy funnel-neck half-zip and major savings on these buttery-soft joggers in colors like Walnut Crunch, Lotus Lavender, and Willow Leaf.

Home

Tackling a fall project? You already know you’ll find the tools, storage, outdoor essentials, and supplies you need at The Home Depot — but have you browsed Black Friday savings? Check out The Home Depot’s current deals and see what you can cross off your project list.

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Quoted

A house divided against itself cannot stand.

— Jesus, Mark 3:25

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“Costco exit right next to the express car wash with at least 12 to 14 police cars surrounding it. I wonder what in the world was going on? Drugs? Human smuggling? Does anyone know? It's going on right now at 10:24 AM.”

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The Wrap

Ever heard a guitar with its neck on backward? Luca Stricagnoli, considered one of the most unique guitarists in the world, invented instruments like the Reversed Triple Neck Guitar and the Reversed Slide Neck. He plays The Myrna Loy tonight. That's a whole lot of strings. Rock on.

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  1. Wed., Nov. 11Montana PSC approves the NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills merger, 3-2
  2. Tues., Nov. 10Montana asks appeals court to reverse the American Prairie bison ruling
  3. Mon., Nov. 9Frontier Conference volleyball tournament starts Thursday in Helena
  4. Sun., Nov. 8Montana Millionaire sales resume Thursday, and Tech wins in overtime
  5. Sat., Nov. 7FWP wants a licensed angler for its $1M fisheries grant panel
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Good Day Helenato me · Thurs., Nov. 126:00 a.m.

Helena's news notes, weekend plans and a few quick polls for Thursday

Plus, a new Barnes & Noble opens and a $315,000 county grant will go toward the Holter's roof.

The TLDR

  1. Helena's new Barnes & Noble opened Wednesday
  2. $315,000 grant to the county will go toward the Holter's roof
  3. Montana Kush foundation takes grant applications to Dec. 15
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Around Helena

From MSU Exponent, KXLF News and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.

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  1. MSU Exponent9 hours ago

    The little-known role structural engineers played in the aftermath of 9/11

    Vicki Arbitrio, a professional engineer and principal at Gilsanz Murray Steficek — a structural engineering and building envelope consulting firm in New York City — was joined by the Structural Engineers Association of Montana and the MSU Civil Engineering Department for a screening of the film “Engineers at Ground Zero” on Nov. 3. The documentary highlighted the role structural engineers played following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, by ensuring safety during recovery, helping stab

  2. MSU Exponent9 hours ago

    ‘No shouting, no ad hominem’: BridgeMSU holds discussion on Planned Parenthood

    On Monday, Nov. 2, MSU’s BridgeUSA chapter (BridgeMSU) held a public discussion regarding the opening of a Planned Parenthood clinic next summer. BridgeUSA is a national college organization dedicated to dissolving political divisions, according to its website. The first chapter was started at the University of California, Berkeley in 2017. BridgeMSU’s governing body is composed of cell biology and neuroscience major Helena Archibald, political science major Caleb Szajkowski, psychology major

  3. KXLF News10 hours ago

    State lawmakers choose leaders for 2027 Montana legislative session

    A week after Montana’s elections, newly chosen state lawmakers gathered at the State Capitol Wednesday morning to choose their leaders for the 2027 legislative session.

  4. KTVH11 hours ago

    Weather Rookie: Emerson (11/11/26)

    Today's Weather Rookie is Emerson. He helped meteorologist Curtis Grevenitz with the forecast, wearing a great tie.

  5. KTVH12 hours ago

    Mild & Dry Until Next Week

    Happy Veterans Day! A chinook arch cloud formed off the Rocky Mountain Front with increasing cloud cover, but warm and dry weather will continue for most of Montana into next week.

  6. The Independent Record13 hours ago

    Barnes & Noble starts new chapter in Helena with brick-and-mortar store

    Helena's new Barnes & Noble opened on Wednesday drawing readers from around the Queen City.