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Happy weekend, Great Falls! 

In today’s happening-today edition: Fastest-growing home prices, a daughter’s CPR save, and Cinderella ballet + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.

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📰 In the news

Inside the high-end market: A February Stacker analysis using Zillow data ranked the Great Falls metro cities with the fastest-growing home prices, as tight supply and higher rates reshape the market for local buyers — explore Great Falls’ most expensive homes.

Quick thinking, remarkable recovery: A Billings dad visiting his daughter in Great Falls went into cardiac arrest in September. She used CPR to save him, and he later received a defibrillator and finished rehab — read the full story.

Wrestling dynasty and rising contenders: Billings West’s Makael Aguayo became the 43rd four-time champ and helped West secure a fourth straight AA title, while Great Falls junior Cael Floerchinger could become the 44th next year — read the full tournament recap.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Join benefit for Steve Bolstad’s cancer battle
• Make two St. Patrick’s crafts for $5
• Enjoy St. Patrick’s corned beef and cabbage
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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🫶 We got your back

Your yarn happy place: When your project pile needs a nudge, Yarn & Honey delivers color, calm, and know-how. Friendly guidance, tools that feel good in hand, and Montana touches, yes, the family’s honey, make it an easy midweek swing-by whenever inspiration strikes.

A quick color jolt: Next time you cut through the downtown alleys, pause for Fluid Movement by Ricky Watts. Those buttery gradients ripple across brick like a sunrise waltz, a 60-second reset between grocery runs and kid drop-offs. Your camera roll will be happier, and your shoulders might drop a notch.

Taproom vibes, downtown: Mighty Mo Brewing Company pours approachable flagships and playful seasonals, with a friendly, see-your-neighbors buzz. A low-fuss pint often turns from “real quick” into “okay, one more.” Good beer, easy energy, and conversations that wander well beyond hops.

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📆 Around town today & tomorrow

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🧠 Brain Building Expo @ Paris Gibson Education Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Whether your kid can quote Green Eggs and Ham, or just smears it on the highchair, this free expo brings hands-on preschool activities, take-home books, and local resources to Paris Gibson. Celebrate Dr. Seuss with story sessions, tips for parents, and minimal frosting on sleeves.

🥂 Boots & Bubbly @ The Mint at Montage | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Grab your favorite boots and pop in for a first look at spring arrivals, plus personalized styling to finally redeem that I never wear this piece. Sip, snack, and score a gift with purchase, then toast to lighter layers, fewer returns, and timeless style.

🎸 The Castle Reefers @ Elevation 3330 | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – Take a break from the couch and head to Elevation 3330 for The Castle Reefers’ debut, a live set made for easy swaying, neighborly nods, and one more round. Expect tight grooves, zero pretense, and small-room spark that reminds you why we still go out.

📸 School Portraits @ MAD Studios Photography & Design | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 PM – Skip the Lifetouch circus and pop into a calm studio for spring school portraits, where safety, patience, and flattering light exist. Choose classic packages with fun add-ons, or just the digital files, and book a time that fits your life, not a bell schedule.

🧘 Yoga with Sage @ Alliance for Youth | Sunday (3/8) at 10:00 AM – Whether you can touch your toes, or you clap for anyone who can, join free yoga with Sage at Alliance for Youth. Bring a mat, your stubborn hamstrings, and low expectations for pretzel poses. Calm, friendly, and blissfully not a boot camp.

🎩 Dr. Seuss Kids Days @ The Crafter’s Lounge | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Think Cat in the Hat energy without the chaos. Drop in for kid-friendly crafts for all ages, no schedule required, and leave with art, a trail of glitter, and your sanity mostly intact. It’s 2 for $5, which is a steal.

👸 Cinderella @ City of Great Falls – Local Government | Sunday (3/8) at 6:00 PM – World Ballet Company brings Cinderella to life with 40 international dancers, over 150 hand-sewn costumes, and handcrafted sets, all big, sparkly, and blissfully not on a screen. Expect humor, romance, and classical ballet that actually breathes. Bring the kids, the grandkids, or your inner eight-year-old.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/7 The Castle Reefers @ Elevation 3330 – 8:00 PM
• 3/8 Cinderella @ City of Great Falls – Local Government – 6:00 PM
• 3/8 Sebastian Bach @ The Newberry – 6:30 PM
• 3/10 Clint Reimann @ Ruby House – 2:00 PM
• 3/10 Music Support Group @ Alliance for Youth – 6:30 PM
• 3/13 Brian Posehn @ The Newberry – 8:00 PM
• 3/14 Flock of Seagulls @ The Newberry – 6:30 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Great Falls report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 60°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 7%

Mostly sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 61°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 12%

Areas of blowing dust after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 28 to 43 mph, with gusts as high as 62 mph. Later: A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 14 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 56 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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