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Hello Missoula! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Hidden burger gems, Mumford & Sons, Post Malone, and Jelly Roll announced, and helicopter photo diary + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Hidden burger gems highlighted: A recent national list names Bozeman’s Best Burger as Montana’s top hole in the wall, with shoutouts to Billings’ Burger Dive and Missoula Club, a local favorite for generations — see which spots stood out.

Big-name headliners converge: Montana’s concert season is shaping up, with Mumford & Sons opening June 4 in Bozeman and Post Malone and Jelly Roll slated for Missoula’s Washington-Grizzly Stadium, more announcements expected — get all the details.

Aviation history up close: A photo diary from Missoula’s Museum of Mountain Flying highlights helicopters, including the Bell 47 G3B1 designed in 1961 and manufactured from 1963 to 1967 after civilian adoption — see the photo tour.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Rediscover yourself through sacred sound
• Reduce stress with Calm Abiding meditation
• Discover treasures at Missoula gem show
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Weekend pie plans: Craving classic fruit or something creamy? At Bernice’s Bakery, scratch crusts are rolled by hand, then filled with the good stuff, think mixed berry, key lime, or huckleberry cream. A slice this week counts as self-care, no justification needed.

Fresh blooms, zero fuss: Since 1946, Bitterroot Flower Shop has brightened Missoula with fresh stems, artful arrangements, and easy same-day delivery for quick wins. From plants and curated gifts to designer’s-choice bouquets that hit the vibe without overthinking, it’s local roots, thoughtful design, and zero stress.

Chalk up and send: From first-timer boulders to pumpy leads, Freestone Climbing Center stays lively with fresh routes and a welcoming crew. A midweek session helps shake off winter arms, delivering that satisfyingly spent forearm glow… the kind that says you tried hard and had fun.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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📖 Story Time for Diverse Abilities @ Missoula Public Library | Wednesday (3/11) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’re a lifelong library die-hard or just craving good company, this story time at Art Box welcomes teens and adults with diverse abilities for stories, games, and easygoing conversation. Led by Dana McMurray, it’s real connection, no app, pressure, or shushing required.

📿 Peaceful Bracelet Making Club @ Missoula Public Library | Wednesday (3/11) at 3:30 PM – Got a kid who raids your junk drawer for “art supplies”? This peaceful bracelet-making club lets ages 7 to 11 string beads, make friends, and bring home wearable souvenirs. Materials are covered, your carpet is spared, everyone wins.

🎮 Game On! @ Missoula Public Library | Thursday (3/12) at 2:30 PM – Whether your kid dominates Rainbow Road or mostly hugs the rails, MPL’s Imaginarium rolls out Switch games every Thursday for players 16 and under. Let them mash buttons, share controllers, and learn sportsmanship, while you enjoy the quiet, the AC, and a guilt-free coffee.

🦴 Brown Bag & Bones @ Montana Natural History Center | Friday (3/13) at 1:00 PM – Your Friday lunch break is getting an upgrade at MNHC’s Fossil Prep Lab, where paleontologist Jason C. Poole is calmly chiseling 150-million-year-old bones, including a toothy Allosaurus. Bring a sandwich, some curiosity, and enjoy real science, zero PowerPoints, and free-with-admission bragging rights.

🦅 Town Bound Birding @ Council Grove State Park | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Stretch your legs and bird list with Five Valleys Audubon at Council Grove State Park, a low-key loop to scout overwintering regulars and early spring show-offs. Easy, level paths, no heroics. Meet Thomas Kallmeyer in the parking lot, bring binoculars, and an inside voice.

📖 Story Hour @ Missoula Public Library | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Bring the kids, grandkids, and your inner bookworm to Story Hour with Janet Fox, author of 13 award-winning books. She reads from picture books to YA, the hush-the-room kind, with writerly wisdom for grownups, too. Screen-free bliss.

🎨 Paint Nights: Pika and a Bumblebee @ James Corwin Studio | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:00 PM – Paint Night is rolling into the Florence Building’s north corner at James Corwin’s studio with step-by-step painting of a pika, a bumblebee, and flowers you might actually hang. All supplies included, class capped at 28, and snacks are welcome, because we’re civilized.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Missoula report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 45°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 80%

Snow likely before 2pm, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 47°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 97%

Rain before 9am, then rain and snow between 9am and 3pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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