In the coming months, Great Falls Rising will be devoting part of each newsletter to an educational part of Montana’s unique state Constitution. Crafted by 100 delegates, then enacted through a statewide ratification in 1972, this document enshrines some of… Read More ›
Defending Montana’s Constitution from Attack – Great Falls Rising (greatfallsrisingmt.org) Great Falls Crime Task Force – Great Falls Rising (greatfallsrisingmt.org) Slow the Slaughterhouse: Protect the Falls – Great Falls Rising (greatfallsrisingmt.org) Shots in Arms: Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in… Read More ›
You are cordially invited to attend Judicial Independence: Are Our Courts Under Threat? on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at The Dark Horse, 116 1st Ave S, Great Falls, Montana. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with a no-host bar, and the program will begin at 6:00 p.m. This… Read More ›
Did you miss the Data Centers event recently held? The panel, held on January 8th, 2026 in Great Falls, explored recent changing energy policy at the state and federal level, updates on NorthWestern Energy’s new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), and… Read More ›
…An Expert Panel Discussion Free and Open to the Public When: Thursday, January 8th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Where: Haute Hive Conference Room 721 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT 59401 [Capacity 60-65 – come early to assure a seat; overflow seating may be available.]… Read More ›
Did you miss Rikki Held when she was in town on December 4th? You can watch the video here. The lead plaintiff in HELD v State of Montana, the first successful youth climate lawsuit ever, Rikki grew up on the… Read More ›
Rikki Held, of HELD vs. State of Montana (youth climate lawsuit against State of Montana a couple years ago), is coming to Great Falls to meet our community on Thursday, December 4th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at First United… Read More ›
Please join Great Falls Rising for a screening of the Robert Reich film, “The Last Class.” Friday, November 21st, 2025 at The Dark Horse at the Celtic Cowboy, 116 First Avenue South, Great Falls, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Community discussion… Read More ›
Did you miss the Municipal Candidate Forum at the Great Falls Senior Center on October 14th? You can watch it below. The ballots will be mailed out on October 20th for this all-mail election. Don’t forget to put your birth… Read More ›
Great Falls Rising invites you to an exciting afternoon of speakers “having their say.” A number of topics and issues will be presented, all of which we are concerned about today. Come join us and bring friends. September 1st at… Read More ›
With mail ballots now out, Great Falls Rising held a candidate forum for the GFPS Board of Trustees election, David Saslav moderated the forum, held on April 23rd at GFC-MSU, for candidates Gordon Johnson (incumbent), Paige Turoski (incumbent), Tony Rosales… Read More ›
This week Great Falls Rising had a very interesting and lively meeting with individuals involved with the Great Falls Growth Policy that is being formulated during their many meetings with the community. The policy will be built to last for… Read More ›
Great Falls Rising invites you to participate in the building of the Growth Policy for Great Falls covering the next 20 years. Join us on Wednesday, March 19th at 6:00 PM in the Dark Horse at The Celtic Cowboy, 116 1st Ave. South. Staff… Read More ›
This question will be discussed by a panel of local experts, with audience Q&A to follow, on Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:00 pm in the Darkhorse Hall at the Celtic Cowboy in downtown Great Falls, including: Bill Bronson (GFPS trustee); Jamie… Read More ›
Editor’s note: I wouldn’t have known about this amazing journey taken by one of our community members if I hadn’t gone to Nepal and India a year ago with an east coast friend, Rev. Ben Atherton-Zeman, who was one of… Read More ›
Our Great Falls Rising 8th Anniversary Brainstorming Bash was a huge success. I want to give a big shout out to our Great Falls Rising Board for all the work that was put into this special event. Besides delicious desserts… Read More ›
Eight years ago……We gathered here, at the Dark Horse……And now we gather again to celebrate our accomplishments……And to seek your help in forging new paths forward! Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport At Our Gathering, We Will:Share IdeasExperience CamaraderieEat DessertDrink (No-Host Cash… Read More ›
Great Falls Rising invited Tom Moore, Superintendent of Great Falls Public Schools (GFPS), and Jamie Marshall, Chair of Kids’ Education YES, for an evening of information and conversation about our local public schools. Data and trends related to the state… Read More ›
Great Falls Rising held a candidate forum on April 16th for the School Board of Trustees 2024 election for one position on the Board. Candidates Marlee Sunchild (incumbent), Rodney Meyers, and Tony Rosales were asked questions by Moderator Tim McGonigal…. Read More ›
Great Falls Rising presents: “HATE AND EXTREMISM IN MONTANA: What we as a community need to know to stand against HATE.” Tuesday, January 16th, Church of the Incarnation, 600 3rd Ave. North. 5:30 to 6:00 pm: Visit information tables on… Read More ›
The Unhoused Women and Children’s Forum, held on November 14th, is on our You Tube Channel now and posted here. It is well worth the time to learn about the issues that face unhoused women and children in Great Falls…. Read More ›
Great Falls Rising presents Unhoused Women and Children Forum on Tuesday, November 14th at 6:30 pm at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, 600 3rd Ave. North. Panelists are:Deb Kottel – St. Vincents DePaulMorgan Bourbeau – Rescue Mission Women’s ShelterJulie Prigmore – Many Rivers Whole HealthSandi Filipowicz – YWCA of Great FallsRyan Hart… Read More ›
Great Falls Rising is sponsoring a candidate forum for the candidates for the City Commission on Wednesday, October 18th at 6:00 PM in Room B101 at Great Falls College – MSU. Following the successful candidate forum held for the mayoral… Read More ›
School Election There are currently three, three-year term seats on the District School Board that are expiring. Individuals who are interested in running must file a DECLARATION OF INTENT AND OATH OF CANDIDACY FOR TRUSTEE CANDIDATES with the County Elections Office. This… Read More ›
March 15th, 2023 Spend the afternoon in Cascade, Montana It’s Mary Fields Day! Mary Fields chose March 15th for her birthday. The Mary Fields Statue Committee will hold a fundraiser March 15th, 2023 to honor Mary. She was a prominent… Read More ›
Housed Great Falls (HGF) is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aims to provide missing scaffolding in Great Falls to unhoused and unsheltered community members. Their long term goal is a transitional housing community, with the Cold Weather Drop In Center… Read More ›
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