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![Missoula Fuddruckers closes after 25 years on North Reserve](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/10/fuddruckers.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula Fuddruckers closes after 25 years on North Reserve
A longstanding Missoula restaurant has served its last meal. The Fuddruckers on North Reserve Street is now closed.
![Thousands of workers in Montana needed for 2020 Census](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/04/census.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Thousands of workers in Montana needed for 2020 Census
The US Census is highlighting hiring efforts this week. The Montana Census Complete Count Committee reports the Treasure State will need thousands of workers to help complete the 2020 US Census.
![A Carousel for Missoula lands $1M donation in soldier, carver’s honor](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/07/carousel.jpg?w=980&q=75)
A Carousel for Missoula lands $1M donation in soldier, carver’s honor
Patricia Donlin, the sister of Alex McDonald, donated the money in his honor. McDonald was a Missoula fireman for 24 years and in the National Guard based out of Fort Missoula.
![Bullock cheers ruling upholding Montana’s net neutrality provision](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/10/Bullock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bullock cheers ruling upholding Montana’s net neutrality provision
Gov. Steve Bullock this week praised a federal's court's decision upholding a Montana rule requiring all state telecom contractors to adhere to net-neutrality practices.
![State minimum wage set to increase 15 cents in January to $8.65 an hour](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/09/dollars.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State minimum wage set to increase 15 cents in January to $8.65 an hour
Gov. Steve Bullock announced Monday that Montanans earning minimum wage will see the rate increase to $8.65 per hour beginning January 1, 2020.
![Delta flight diverts to Missoula after reporting engine problem](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/09/airlines.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Delta flight diverts to Missoula after reporting engine problem
Delta flight 2544 departed from Glacier Park International Airport at 5:47 a.m. on Monday en-route to Salt Lake City but was diverted to Missoula International Airport for an emergency landing.
![Glacier Park calls for hard-sided camping at Rising Sun due to bear activity](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/12/grizzly-bears.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Glacier Park calls for hard-sided camping at Rising Sun due to bear activity
Glacier National Park says that Rising Sun Campground along the Going-to-the-Sun Road on the east side of the park is temporarily limited to hard-sided camping due to bear activity.
![UM reports 3 percent jump in summer enrollment](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/08/University-of-Montana.jpg?w=980&q=75)
UM reports 3 percent jump in summer enrollment
Summer semester enrollment saw over 3,000 students taking courses, about a 3 percent increase from the previous summer. The numbers also mark UM's highest summer enrollment since 2014.
![Fire crews continue to improve lines at Beeskove fire](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/08/Beeskove-fire.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Fire crews continue to improve lines at Beeskove fire
The Beeskove fire burning in the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area has now burned 232 acres as fire managers prepare for challenging weather conditions.
![Spot fires reported on Mt. Jumbo after late-night storm rolls through](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/07/Storm.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Spot fires reported on Mt. Jumbo after late-night storm rolls through
The East Missoula Fire Department confirmed receiving calls from people reporting three spot fires on the eastern side of Mt. Jumbo in the vicinity of where lightning struck during the earlier storm.