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 ›
Events
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Video Now Available: The Need, Construction, and Implementation of the 1972 Montana Constitution.
Great Falls Rising thanks our convention speakers and know that we are all much richer for the stories we have heard. Let’s keep up the work of preserving this piece of history and continuing the role of our 1972 constitution…. Read More ›
SPECIAL EVENT: The Need, Construction, and Implementation of the 1972 Montana Constitution
There are few events in the history of the state of Montana that can equal what happened in the early and mid 1970s to involve and include the citizens of our great state. Great Falls Rising welcomes you to join us for recap and celebration with the folks who made… Read More ›
LWV Series on the 50th Anniversary of the Montana Constitution: ‘Ask Not What You Can Do’
On January 12th, the League of Women Voters (LWV) from the Helena area and the Lewis and Clark Library hosted their first installment in the series which featured retired Montana Supreme Court Justice Jim Nelson and how the Montana Constitution… Read More ›
Update on the Big Sky Country National Heritage Area Project
December Virtual Gathering on December 7th at 6:30 pm. Curious why the New York Times sent a reporter and award-winning photographer to Great Falls and published a full-page cover story in their paper revealing conspiracy theories spreading across town? Love… Read More ›
‘In Memory Of Stagecoach Mary’ Highway
Great Falls Rising recently adopted a two mile section of Interstate 15, Milepost 260 to 262, just north of Cascade. This is the area where Stagecoach Mary Fields did her work over a century ago. We have dedicated that portion… Read More ›
Great Falls Rising Cleans up I-15 Highway Section in Memory of Stagecoach Mary
Fourteen people met at Milepost 262 on I-15 on Sunday, June 20th, to begin the clean up process on the Stagecoach Mary Memorial Highway between Milepost 262 and 260.
First Juneteenth Celebration 2021
‘A step in the right direction’: Great Falls hosts inaugural Juneteenth celebration on Saturday Nora Mabie Great Falls Tribune June 19th More than 150 people gathered at Gibson Park in Great Falls on Saturday to celebrate the city’s inaugural Juneteenth… Read More ›
Great Falls Rising Adopts I-15 Highway Section in Memory of Stagecoach Mary
Many folks were disappointed when Rep. Jessica Karjala’s (D-HD 48) bill, HB 662, Establish the Mary Fields Memorial Highway, was heard in the House Transportation Committee during the 2021 Montana legislative session, and was promptly tabled. The Board of Great Falls Rising… Read More ›
NorthWestern Energy Ratepayer Rebellion!
PROTEST THE POWER GRAB! HERE’S HOW: WHEN: Wednesday, April 14, 12:00-12:30 WHERE: Central Avenue West Bridge WHY: Bill 379, sponsored by Sen. Steve Fitzpatrick of Great Falls, allows NWE to pass on any costs associated with Colstrip – including… Read More ›
FYI: Mansfield Metcalf Celebration this Saturday, March 27th
FOR YOUR INFORMATION: MANSFIELD METCALF CELEBRATION Join your virtual friends, grab a special snack and drink, and listen to fun music and entertaining/informative talks by our progressive friends and policymakers. Get tickets for the event here for Saturday, March 27th,… Read More ›
Women’s History Month: Two Great Women from Great Falls
In Honor of Women’s History Month, Ken Robison will present “A Dynamic Duo: Two Great Women in Our Great City” at 6 pm Thursday March 25th at Cassiopeia Books. Ken has selected two amazing women who cut a wide swath… Read More ›
‘Voices and Views’ Relaunch on KGPR Public Radio this Wednesday, March 10th
The new, relaunched ‘Voices and Views’ will be broadcast this coming Wednesday, March 10th, at 2:00 pm. Host Thomas Risberg will be interviewing Great Falls Public Schools Superintendent Tom Moore on 89.9 FM and it will be podcast in the… Read More ›
Join Senator Tester for Facebook Townhall this Wednesday, March 10th
Join me Wednesday, March 10th for a live Q&A. This weekend, the Senate passed a much-needed COVID relief bill that will help get more Montanans vaccinated, get our kids back in school full-time, and help us revive our economy as soon as possible…. Read More ›
Why It Matters: The Native Vote in Montana
Humanities Montana is hosting a series of online conversations about American democracy called Why It Matters. Our third event is tomorrow—we hope you join us! Why It Matters: The Native Vote in Montana In every election, the Native American vote… Read More ›
Join MT Senators Carlie Boland and Tom Jacobson this Thursday on Zoom
Tom and Carlie Want to Hear from You! Senators Carlie Boland and Tom Jacobson are willing to share an hour of their transmittal break on a Thursday 4:00 PM Zoom. They will share their impressions from the first half of the 2021 Legislature. … Read More ›
The Economy of Montana and the Golden Triangle in the era of COVID-19
Great Falls Rising invites you to our virtual May 28th gathering at 6 p.m. We are highlighting the economy of Montana and our regional Golden Triangle as we all find our way through these pandemic-induced trying times. We have an… Read More ›
How will you make history this year?
Thinking about working on a candidate or issue campaign as a volunteer or staff member in 2020? Join Big Sky 55+, Forward Montana, Montana Native Vote, and MontPIRG for a two-day intensive training in critical campaign skills on March 28… Read More ›
The State of Great Falls Public Schools
Great Falls Rising asks you, “Have you ever seen a successful community that doesn’t have educated citizens?” Well, we’re going to make sure that Great Falls remains in the category of educated adults and children. How can you help… Read More ›
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