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      <title>Harmon’s Histories: Ant invasion sends Harmon household into battle</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:32:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Well, I wouldn’t call them festive, and they ain’t creeping up my picnic pants – but I am disporting myself with “antics queer” these days. That’s right, we have a mini ant invasion. But why? <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/ant-invasion/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I wouldn&#x2019;t call them festive, and they ain&#x2019;t creeping up my picnic pants &#x2013; but I am disporting myself with &#x201C;antics queer&#x201D; these days. That&#x2019;s right, we have a mini ant invasion. But why? <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/ant-invasion/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Paddleheads announce opening day roster</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:24:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The roster features a lot of new names on the 25-man roster. Of those players, 18 are new to the PaddleHeads organization. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/paddleheads-roster/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The roster features a lot of new names on the 25-man roster. Of those players, 18 are new to the PaddleHeads organization. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/paddleheads-roster/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Harmon’s Histories: Gunfight breaks out in Superior Hotel lobby!</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:34:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The original Superior Hotel was constructed by Charlie Jameson in 1891, and finished by A.P. Johnston a year later. A writer for the Missoula Weekly Gazette recommended Jameson’s place as having “as good accommodation as any place between Missoula and Wallace. The expectation of trying his cuisine lightened the inconveniences of the slow and uncomfortable Missoula cut-off.” <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/superior-hotel/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The original Superior Hotel was constructed by Charlie Jameson in 1891, and finished by A.P. Johnston a year later. A writer for the Missoula Weekly Gazette recommended Jameson&#x2019;s place as having &#x201C;as good accommodation as any place between Missoula and Wallace. The expectation of trying his cuisine lightened the inconveniences of the slow and uncomfortable Missoula cut-off.&#x201D; <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/superior-hotel/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Modest Mouse in Missoula</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:31:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[William Munoz
(Missoula Current) Modest Mouse made a stop in Missoula this week, kicking off a wild year of music.
From festivals to concerts at Missoula's range of venues, the summer is going to be full of music.
If you missed the concert, here are some photos... <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/modest-mouse-in-missoula/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[William Munoz
(Missoula Current) Modest Mouse made a stop in Missoula this week, kicking off a wild year of music.
From festivals to concerts at Missoula&apos;s range of venues, the summer is going to be full of music.
If you missed the concert, here are some photos... <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/modest-mouse-in-missoula/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Music fans enjoy Modest Mouse. (William Munoz/Missoula Current)</media:description>
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      <title>Climate Connections: Zero Waste Month spurs action</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:23:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Leigh Ratterman writes, "Did you know that Missoulians waste over 25 million pounds of food each year, equating to over 29 million dollars that’s basically just thrown into the trash (or compost)?" <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/zero-waste-month/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Leigh Ratterman writes, &quot;Did you know that Missoulians waste over 25 million pounds of food each year, equating to over 29 million dollars that&#x2019;s basically just thrown into the trash (or compost)?&quot; <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/zero-waste-month/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"> A presentation about composting during Zero Waste Month 2026 (Home ReSource photo)</media:description>
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      <title>Harmon’s Histories: Superior was home to nation’s first hotel-room Bibles</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:45:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Back in 1908, Gideon International member Archie Bailey was a regular guest at the Superior Hotel, while working for a company which was assisting the railroad to expand. “He approached Edna Wilkinson, the hotel’s proprietor, to see if he could place a Bible there at the hotel desk clerk’s station. Edna countered with a bigger proposition: could Archie actually place a Bible in each of the guest rooms? Archie agreed.” <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/gideons-bible/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Back in 1908, Gideon International member Archie Bailey was a regular guest at the Superior Hotel, while working for a company which was assisting the railroad to expand. &#x201C;He approached Edna Wilkinson, the hotel&#x2019;s proprietor, to see if he could place a Bible there at the hotel desk clerk&#x2019;s station. Edna countered with a bigger proposition: could Archie actually place a Bible in each of the guest rooms? Archie agreed.&#x201D; <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/gideons-bible/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Superior Hotel in the early 1900s – from Gideon’s International website</media:description>
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      <title>Bear and wolf battle over Yellowstone dinner</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:45:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A bear and a wolf compete over dinner in Yellowstone National Park. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/bear-wolf-dinner/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A bear and a wolf compete over dinner in Yellowstone National Park. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/bear-wolf-dinner/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Harmon’s Histories: Lawn mower or scythe, summer’s chores are at hand</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:23:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Mowing is still familiar to our youth today – but the scythe is no longer in our vocabulary. Until today, when Jim Harmon brings the scythe back just in time for summer! <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/scythe-lawn-care/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Mowing is still familiar to our youth today &#x2013; but the scythe is no longer in our vocabulary. Until today, when Jim Harmon brings the scythe back just in time for summer! <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/scythe-lawn-care/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Climate Connections: Celebrating the not-so-humble bicycle</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:56:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Abby Huseth writes, "This spring, I hope you can venture outside and give a new way of travel a whirl." <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/comate-bicycle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Abby Huseth writes, &quot;This spring, I hope you can venture outside and give a new way of travel a whirl.&quot; <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/comate-bicycle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Abby Huseth rides her e-bike with her kids. (Missoula in Motion)</media:description>
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      <title>MPD responds to shots fired, detains two men</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:12:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[At roughly 1 a.m., based on information provided by witnesses, officers detained two men ages 15 and 25.  <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/mpd-shots-fired/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[At roughly 1 a.m., based on information provided by witnesses, officers detained two men ages 15 and 25.  <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/mpd-shots-fired/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Pekin Noodle Parlor in Butte closes its doors after 117 years</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:08:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One of the longest continually-operated Chinese restaurants in the nation has closed, with Pekin Noodle Parlor, a Butte institution, announcing this week it was closing its doors permanently. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/pekin-noodle-parlor/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the longest continually-operated Chinese restaurants in the nation has closed, with Pekin Noodle Parlor, a Butte institution, announcing this week it was closing its doors permanently. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/pekin-noodle-parlor/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Harmon’s Histories: 100 years ago, Missoula was dapper, dry and ready to fight flies</title>
      <link>https://missoulacurrent.com/missoula-history-9/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:33:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Advertising from 100 years ago reveals a dapper, dry Missoula, prepping for summer's flies and hungry for ice cream. Enjoy! <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/missoula-history-9/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Advertising from 100 years ago reveals a dapper, dry Missoula, prepping for summer&apos;s flies and hungry for ice cream. Enjoy! <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/missoula-history-9/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Celebrating progress in Missoula toward Zero by Fifty </title>
      <link>https://missoulacurrent.com/zero-by-fifty/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:59:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Kelli Hess writes, "At Home ReSource, we take the Zero By Fifty initiative very seriously and have been thrilled by all the community’s efforts. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/zero-by-fifty/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Kelli Hess writes, &quot;At Home ReSource, we take the Zero By Fifty initiative very seriously and have been thrilled by all the community&#x2019;s efforts. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/zero-by-fifty/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Harmon’s Histories: Missoula’s Mansion and its many historic connections</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:41:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Often when we look back in time, we find connections we hadn’t noticed before. Here are a few examples. A mansion is built on Missoula’s north side, overlooking the city. A Helena schoolgirl gets a chance to go to the University of Montana, graduating with a degree in English in 1938. A man born in St. Paul, Minn., moves to Missoula and becomes fascinated by a new invention called radio in 1922.  <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/missoula-mansion/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Often when we look back in time, we find connections we hadn&#x2019;t noticed before. Here are a few examples. A mansion is built on Missoula&#x2019;s north side, overlooking the city. A Helena schoolgirl gets a chance to go to the University of Montana, graduating with a degree in English in 1938. A man born in St. Paul, Minn., moves to Missoula and becomes fascinated by a new invention called radio in 1922.  <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/missoula-mansion/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Climate Connections: Outer space, back to earth and neighbors</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:42:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Amy Cilimburg writes, "Though not a space nerd, I was enamored with both their words and images. I wish they were still up there, helping us to pause and consider this oasis that is our earth." <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/climate-connections-space/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Amy Cilimburg writes, &quot;Though not a space nerd, I was enamored with both their words and images. I wish they were still up there, helping us to pause and consider this oasis that is our earth.&quot; <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/climate-connections-space/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Harmon’s Histories: Jim has a gardening addiction; he’s not alone</title>
      <link>https://missoulacurrent.com/missoula-gardens-2/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:47:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[“They say the first step is admitting you have a problem. So today, right here in this column, I admit it. I am a junkie, an addict. I need help.” <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/missoula-gardens-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&#x201C;They say the first step is admitting you have a problem. So today, right here in this column, I admit it. I am a junkie, an addict. I need help.&#x201D; <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/missoula-gardens-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Caras Park dressed up with new pavilion canopy</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:41:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Work is underway to update several features at Caras Park in downtown Missoula. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/caras-park-canopy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Work is underway to update several features at Caras Park in downtown Missoula. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/caras-park-canopy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Harmon’s Histories: Montana’s rich history of family stories, yours and mine</title>
      <link>https://missoulacurrent.com/montana-history-5/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:41:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I’m sharing the personal stories – not just my professional resume - with my daughter and her daughter...and, to a lesser degree, with you, in hopes it will spur all of you to your keyboards and document your lives. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/montana-history-5/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&#x2019;m sharing the personal stories &#x2013; not just my professional resume - with my daughter and her daughter...and, to a lesser degree, with you, in hopes it will spur all of you to your keyboards and document your lives. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/montana-history-5/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>MPD responds to another downtown shooting, two arrested</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:43:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Missoula Police Department responded to another downtown shooting earl Sunday, and arrested two individuals after a brief investigation. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/mpd-downtown-shooting/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Missoula Police Department responded to another downtown shooting earl Sunday, and arrested two individuals after a brief investigation. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/mpd-downtown-shooting/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Harmon’s Histories: Doo-wop: Nostalgic for the Billboard Hot 100</title>
      <link>https://missoulacurrent.com/pop-music/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:08:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I prefer the good old days. No Internet. Quieter and slower times. Just waiting for my latest Billboard Magazine in the mail, to find out who and what topped the chart this week, and hoping the corners of the magazine weren’t too damaged in the postal process. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/pop-music/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Climate Connections: The kids are alright</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:06:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Leah Nuese-Yaker and Maiya Roelen write, "A study published this past March found that 64% of young people engaged in service say that mentors play a significant role in helping them reach their goals." <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/climate-connections-kids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Leah Nuese-Yaker and Maiya Roelen write, &quot;A study published this past March found that 64% of young people engaged in service say that mentors play a significant role in helping them reach their goals.&quot; <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/climate-connections-kids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:39:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The other day, I found myself reviewing old newspaper clippings in my files, when I came across the following item: “Ferocious Wampus Almost Visits Missoula.” <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/wampus-cat/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The other day, I found myself reviewing old newspaper clippings in my files, when I came across the following item: &#x201C;Ferocious Wampus Almost Visits Missoula.&#x201D; <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/wampus-cat/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Zootown Music Fest announces 2026 lineup</title>
      <link>https://missoulacurrent.com/zootown-music-fest/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:10:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The festival will feature a lineup of more than 20 performing artists, including The Lumineers, The Chicks, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Trampled By Turtles. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/zootown-music-fest/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The festival will feature a lineup of more than 20 performing artists, including The Lumineers, The Chicks, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Trampled By Turtles. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/zootown-music-fest/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:15:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Today, very few bison remain. In a way, you could blame the fur traders who decimated the populations of mink, beaver and otter, causing a shift to buffalo pelts to make stylish clothing for the eastern population. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/montana-buffalo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today, very few bison remain. In a way, you could blame the fur traders who decimated the populations of mink, beaver and otter, causing a shift to buffalo pelts to make stylish clothing for the eastern population. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/montana-buffalo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Harmon’s Histories: 1925 Missoula sheriff told of friendship with Wild Bill Hickok</title>
      <link>https://missoulacurrent.com/harmons-histories-1925-missoula-sheriff-told-of-friendship-with-wild-bill-hickok/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[William Houston was Missoula County’s sheriff on two occasions, elected first in 1889 at age 36, and again in 1920 at age 67. He made a name for himself capturing outlaws, chasing train robbers and hanging murderers, including John Burns who shot and killed Maurice Higgins on a downtown street corner in Missoula. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/harmons-histories-1925-missoula-sheriff-told-of-friendship-with-wild-bill-hickok/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[William Houston was Missoula County&#x2019;s sheriff on two occasions, elected first in 1889 at age 36, and again in 1920 at age 67. He made a name for himself capturing outlaws, chasing train robbers and hanging murderers, including John Burns who shot and killed Maurice Higgins on a downtown street corner in Missoula. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/harmons-histories-1925-missoula-sheriff-told-of-friendship-with-wild-bill-hickok/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Harmon’s Histories: 1872 Bitterroot Valley a ‘most desirable place to reside’</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:11:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Editor W.J. McCormick “made a trip up the Bitter Root Valley and spent nine days very pleasantly among the thrifty agriculturalists of that locality which embraces within its borders the most substantial and prosperous farmers in the territory.” <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/bitterroot-valley/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Editor W.J. McCormick &#x201C;made a trip up the Bitter Root Valley and spent nine days very pleasantly among the thrifty agriculturalists of that locality which embraces within its borders the most substantial and prosperous farmers in the territory.&#x201D; <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/bitterroot-valley/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Glacier confirms it’s dropping ticketed entry</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:09:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In 2021, the park launched a pilot vehicle reservation program in an attempt to break up midday traffic through the national park. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/glacier-ticketed-entry-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In 2021, the park launched a pilot vehicle reservation program in an attempt to break up midday traffic through the national park. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/glacier-ticketed-entry-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Harmon’s Histories: Dunn Creek Nell deserves a marker in Libby cemetery</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:40:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Hello, history fans! As I mentioned last week, I’ve taken some time off recently to recover from a major surgery. I’ll be back at the old keyboard next week. But for now, I’m sharing some of my favorite stories from the past 10 years. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/dunn-creek-nell-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello, history fans! As I mentioned last week, I&#x2019;ve taken some time off recently to recover from a major surgery. I&#x2019;ll be back at the old keyboard next week. But for now, I&#x2019;m sharing some of my favorite stories from the past 10 years. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/dunn-creek-nell-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Harmon’s Histories: Recuperating from surgery with Dunn Creek Nell</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:02:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Jim Harmon writes, "Hello, history fans! I’ve taken some time off recently to recover from a major surgery. I won’t bore you with any details." <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/dunn-creek-nell/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Jim Harmon writes, &quot;Hello, history fans! I&#x2019;ve taken some time off recently to recover from a major surgery. I won&#x2019;t bore you with any details.&quot; <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/dunn-creek-nell/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">J. Neils Lumber Company log train (Shay)</media:description>
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      <title>Climate Connections: Turning overwhelm into empowerment</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:20:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Melody Irine writes, "Snowless Decembers, Januaries, and Februaries seem to be the new norm. Not only does it limit my ability to do the things I love, but it also acts as a constant reminder of our changing climate." <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/climate-connections-turning-overwhelm-into-empowerment/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Melody Irine writes, &quot;Snowless Decembers, Januaries, and Februaries seem to be the new norm. Not only does it limit my ability to do the things I love, but it also acts as a constant reminder of our changing climate.&quot; <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/climate-connections-turning-overwhelm-into-empowerment/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Melody Irvine tabling during Wildfire Smoke Ready week. (Courtesy photo)</media:description>
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      <title>UM to spotlight MMIP crisis in new play</title>
      <link>https://missoulacurrent.com/missing-murdered-play/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:11:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When the genesis of “Can’t Drink Salt Water” came to playwright Kendra Mylnechuk Potter, the heady subject matter and intense responsibility of representing it made her hesitant to bring it into the world <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/missing-murdered-play/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When the genesis of &#x201C;Can&#x2019;t Drink Salt Water&#x201D; came to playwright Kendra Mylnechuk Potter, the heady subject matter and intense responsibility of representing it made her hesitant to bring it into the world <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/missing-murdered-play/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">“Can’t Drink Salt Water” premieres at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, on campus in the Montana Theatre and runs through Sunday, Feb. 22. (UM photo by Noah Epps)</media:description>
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      <title>Pedestrian killed in Brooks Street accident </title>
      <link>https://missoulacurrent.com/brooks-street-accident/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:33:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/brooks-street-accident/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/brooks-street-accident/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Law enforcement. (File photo)</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Missoula Current]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>MPD warns hikers about Mount Jumbo closures</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:57:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These closures are critical to protecting wildlife during a time when animals are most vulnerable and to prevent a wild elk herd from becoming habituated to humans.  <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/mount-jumbo-closures/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These closures are critical to protecting wildlife during a time when animals are most vulnerable and to prevent a wild elk herd from becoming habituated to humans.  <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/mount-jumbo-closures/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Mount Jumbo in Missoula.  (Chris Wolfe photo)</media:description>
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      <title>Post Malone, Jelly Roll coming to Missoula's Wa-Griz stadium</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:02:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(KPAX) Malone is bringing his stadium tour with Jelly Roll to Washington Grizzly Stadium in Missoula on July 21, 2026, with Carter Faith.
The BIG ASS Tour Part 2 will hit stadiums and festivals across North America this summer, continuing the momentum from their highly successful partnership that drew over one million fans and grossed more than $170 million... <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/post-malone-jelly-roll/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[(KPAX) Malone is bringing his stadium tour with Jelly Roll to Washington Grizzly Stadium in Missoula on July 21, 2026, with Carter Faith.
The BIG ASS Tour Part 2 will hit stadiums and festivals across North America this summer, continuing the momentum from their highly successful partnership that drew over one million fans and grossed more than $170 million... <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/post-malone-jelly-roll/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Adam DeGross photo</media:description>
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      <title>Malmstrom conducts first operational mission with new helicopters</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:00:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One pilot described the first operational use on Jan. 8 as “impressive,” and an immediate increase in helicopter support capabilities for the Malmstrom airmen. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/malmstrom-new-helicopters/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[One pilot described the first operational use on Jan. 8 as &#x201C;impressive,&#x201D; and an immediate increase in helicopter support capabilities for the Malmstrom airmen. <a href="https://missoulacurrent.com/malmstrom-new-helicopters/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">A U.S. Air Force MH-139A Grey Wolf assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducts its first operational mission at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, Jan. 8, 2026. The mission marks the beginning of the replacement of the Vietnam-era UH-1N Huey and represented a key step in modernizing security for the nation’s land-based nuclear deterrent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)</media:description>
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