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 ›
Events
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 ›
Dark Money – GFR’s January 28th Topic – John Adams Presents
On Tuesday, January 28, at 6 p.m. at the Episcopal Church, 600 3rd Avenue North, Great Falls Rising and Humanities Montana are presenting John Adams, Executive Director of “Montana Free Press.” John will discuss the future of the free press… Read More ›
GFR’s Third Thursday Brown Bag Lunch Bunch Meets 1/16/20
Join Great Falls Rising’s “Third Thursday Legislative Brown Bag Lunch Bunch” on Thursday, January 16th, at noon at the YWCA, 220 2nd St N. Filing for the November 3rd, 2020, national/state election began on January 9th. Since then, over 20… Read More ›
2020 Women’s March-1/18/20
Great Falls Rising is heading to Helena for the 2020 Women’s March!!! Back where it all began in 2017! Seems the consensus is to have everyone – passionate women AND men – advocates from all walks of life who are… Read More ›
GFR 2019 Holiday Extravaganza!
Fifty plus people attended the 2019 GFR Holiday Extravaganza! The event was filled with laughter, serious conversations, singing, and lots of good potluck food. Thanks for the comedy performances of Jerry Rukavina, a regular part of our event, and David… Read More ›
GREAT FALLS RISING GATHERING – OCTOBER 29th, 2019 – LGBTQ Issues in Great Falls
Great Falls Rising will hold its October 29th gathering at 6 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. The event is open to the public; please invite your friends and neighbors. A survey was taken at the September gathering… Read More ›
City Commission Forum Tomorrow 10/17
The Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and The Electric GF are sponsoring a Candidates’ Forum for City Commission candidates on Thursday, October 17th at 6:30 p.m. in Heritage Hall at GF College-MSU. Our commissioners make many decisions that affect… Read More ›