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Rikki Held: Journey to Landmark Case and Beyond
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 ›
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Rikki Held is Coming to Great Falls
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 ›
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The Last Class
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 ›
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2025 Municipal Candidate Forum
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 ›
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Labor Day Soapbox Event
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 ›
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2025 School Board of Trustees Candidate Forum
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 ›
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Growth Policy Survey Ends March 31st
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 ›
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Shape Great Falls’ Future
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 ›
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Is Public Education Under Threat in Great Falls and Montana?
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 ›
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The Great Peace March
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 ›
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Successful Brainstorming Bash
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 ›
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Great Falls Rising Presents: A Brainstorming Bash!
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 ›
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The State of Great Falls Public Schools 2024
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 ›
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2024 School Board of Trustees Candidate Forum
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 ›
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Hate and Extremism in Montana
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 ›
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Did You Miss the Unhoused Forum?
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 ›
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Unhoused Women and Children Forum
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 ›
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GFR to Hold City Commission Candidate Forum
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 ›
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Elections in Great Falls for 2023: Everything You Need to Know (Almost)
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 ›
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Stagecoach Mary Fields Statue Fundraiser
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 ›
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Keep Our Residents Warm with Housed Great Falls
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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Legislative Candidate Spotlight: Jasmine Krotkov, HD 25
Great Falls Rising invited all the legislative candidates in Cascade County to fill out our survey, which consisted of the questions in our 2022 Voter’s Guide. This is the second survey sent back to us. Jasmine Krotkov is a Democrat candidate… Read More ›
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Legislative Candidate Spotlight: Nick Henry, HD 22
Great Falls Rising invited all the legislative candidates in Cascade County to fill out our survey, which consisted of the questions in our 2022 Voter’s Guide. This is the first survey sent back to us. Nick Henry is a Democrat… Read More ›
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Will Your Legislators Represent You in 2023?
VOTERS: Do you feel we need a Constitutional Convention to overhaul the 1972 Montana State Constitution, and if so, why? The Great Falls Rising website offers issues that are important to voters in Montana, why they’re important and how our local… Read More ›
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What’s at Stake: Montana NOW Forum on Reproductive Rights
Montana NOW had a very successful Public Forum on What’s at Stake last Saturday, October 8th, at the Helena Public Library and wanted to share the recording because of its significance and powerful, informative non-partisan presentations!! You’ll learn from stellar Forum… Read More ›
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