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Missoula Current
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![‘Jewel of the crown:’ New art museum dazzles on opening night](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-art-museum-3.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
‘Jewel of the crown:’ New art museum dazzles on opening night
At exactly 2 p.m. on Thursday, Ronin Hoffman announced to a busy room of people that the building in which they were eagerly discussing – the Montana Museum of Art and Culture – was officially open.
![Viewpoint: Montana needs to act on bear spray requirements](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/12/grizzly-bears.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Montana needs to act on bear spray requirements
Mike Bader writes, "There were 13 hunter-related defense of life grizzly bear kills within the borders of Montana in 2017 alone, an alarming statistic. Despite these facts they punted by saying that it is the responsibility of the legislature."
![Riders want more motorized vehicle trails in Fish Creek strategy](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/12/BLM-Road.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Riders want more motorized vehicle trails in Fish Creek strategy
The increasing recreational use - some of it illegal - over the past few years prompted the need for better management than what was occurring under an interim management plan.
![Invasive mussels in Snake River pose ‘serious challenges’ to Idaho](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-snake-river.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Invasive mussels in Snake River pose ‘serious challenges’ to Idaho
As part of the rapid response plan, the department staff is working to survey the physical range of the impacted area by collecting hundreds of samples from the Snake River for quagga mussel larvae.
![266-unit apartment project off Mullan to pay into impact fee fund](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/12/attachment-Mary-Jane-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
266-unit apartment project off Mullan to pay into impact fee fund
The agreement ensures Hellgate Meadows LLC funds certain improvements on that portion of Mary Jane that fronts its project, including the instillation of sidewalks and bike lanes.
![Eggy and Stilgone hit the Top Hat in Missoula](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-Mike-Goodman-and-Alex-Bailey-Eggy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Eggy and Stilgone hit the Top Hat in Missoula
The past three weeks in Missoula has seen three concerts featuring three different jam bands, including Umphrey's McGee at The Wilma and Goose at Kettlehouse. Eggy joined the lineup at the Top Hat on Tuesday night.
![City racing to place legislative mandates into development regulations](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/08/construction.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City racing to place legislative mandates into development regulations
While the City of Missoula works to reform its building and zoning codes to streamline the development process and create more housing, it's also racing to meet state-mandated deadlines regarding laws passed by the Legislature earlier this year.
![Planning board recommends approval of Frenchtown subdivision](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-housing-Frenchtown.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Planning board recommends approval of Frenchtown subdivision
The consolidated planning board recommended approval of a subdivision west of Frenchtown last week, clearing the way for Missoula County to make a final decision on Thursday.
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Federal judge rules Texas ‘drag ban’ unconstitutional
A bill conservative Texas lawmakers said they passed to protect children from obscene drag performances is an unconstitutional restraint on speech, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
![Viewpoint: A coordinated political attack against grizzlies, science](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/05/yellowstone-grizzly.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: A coordinated political attack against grizzlies, science
Dave Stalling writes, "Delisting should be based on science, not on politics driven by a disdain for predators."