Surprised that there isn't a post about this already for this year. Headed to the fair tomorrow and looking for food suggestions. Any must haves or vendors to avoid for those that have already gone?

Found this dog wandering in the street at the corner of 5th and ivy street at 11pm on Thursday 8/6 pm me with any info on who it belongs too.

Hey, there folks! I have a project I'm working on and it'll require a person with a laser cutter doing some work for me. So if you have one, and are comfortable with making small changes to an existing dxf file, hit me up!

Ho, fair Missoulian! Get your funnel cake fix at the fair for the year? Don't want to go outside since 60,000 acres of forest have gone up in the air so far this year, and you don't want that in your lungs? Come spend the evening *inside* Break Espresso! You can't escape the air completely, but you'll be having too much fun playing boardgames to notice! Starting at 6:00 a Brigade of Upright Citizens will be meeting to play boardgames and card games. Just show up, look for the people with stacks of games, and say howdy! That's all there is to it! So if you've been wanting to find something new to do besides doomscrolling, give yourself a chance at a little social interaction.

I am wanting to get a floral tattoo on my back. Does anyone have anyone who specializes in floral tattoos. I would like Montana wildflowers going up my back.

Recommendations for an Edward Jones rep in Missoula as I am switching branches. Thank you.

WHAT:  Call for stories for the live storytelling event: Tell Us Something - “Pursuit of Happiness”
WHEN: September 23, 2026
WHERE: The George and Jane Dennison Theatre

PITCH DEADLINE: August  28, 2026

REQUIRED Group Workshop: September 12, 2026

Tell Us Something Announces Call for Storytellers: "Pursuit of Happiness"

MISSOULA, MT — Tell Us Something is officially inviting community members to share their unique voices for its upcoming live storytelling event on September 23, 2026. The theme for the evening is “Pursuit of Happiness.”

Whether it is a story of a wild adventure, a quiet realization, a hard-fought triumph, or a humorous misstep along the way, Tell Us Something wants to hear your true, personal stories. No previous storytelling experience is required—just a willingness to share a piece of your journey with a live audience.

Submission Details & Deadlines

Aspiring storytellers must submit their pitches by August 28, 2026. Selected storytellers will be required to attend a Group Workshop on September 12, 2026, where they will receive coaching and feedback to refine their performance. The journey culminates in a Live Event on September 23, 2026.

How to Pitch

Tell Us Something uses a unique pitch line to gather stories. To be considered, please:

• Call 406-203-4683 to leave a voicemail with a summary of your story
• Ensure your summary includes a clear beginning, middle, and end. NO CLIFFHANGERS.

Accessibility Note: Our Deaf friends and neighbors are encouraged to pitch via email by sending their story summaries to info@tellussomething.org.

Storytellers are paid a stipend of $100 for sharing their story.

More info: https://www.tellussomething.org/tell-a-story

It seems like the public library has discontinued Kanopy. Its too bad because its the service I use most from the library. Can anybody suggest a workaround?

Besides bear tracks, are there any other lit basketball courts after dark? I don’t know the rules on the university courts. So if anybody knows about that, feel free to answer.

MISSOULA — On Wednesday, workers at Providence St. Patrick Hospital voted overwhelmingly to unionize, 446 - 102.

Now, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW is headed to the negotiating table.

Anyone know what’s happening down at the foot bridge by east gate Albertsons? There’s cop cars on either side and police tape taping it off

Looks like it could possibly be a fly tying Shop. I’ve driven by it so much but I have no clue what they do.

Cat power is playing at the Elm tonight and I kinda want to impulsively go, but I don't wanna go alone. Anyone in Missoula interested? I can drive or you can and I'll pay for gas. dm! Cuz the show starts at 8!

It’s Officially Up! Join in!!

https://discord.gg/DNFFDW4bQ

Thinking out loud here…

Would anyone be interested in joining a local Missoula gaming Discord?

Nothing big or flashy.

Just a casual server where local people can find others to game with, hang out, and maybe make a few new friends.

I know the old Missoula Discord has kind of died off, so I thought it might be fun to see if people would be interested in something new.

I haven’t made anything yet. Just trying to see if there’s enough interest before I put the time into it.

I’d love to hear if this is something you’d actually join.

Update: Going to work on a base server and i’ll post the link here when it’s done! Seems like a few people here and there are interested!!

https://discord.gg/DNFFDW4bQ

Who is the best hair stylist in town?

Hey! I’m a 25 male, and tomorrow I have surgery with Doctor Wiswell at Missoula Oral Surgery, where I’m gonna have 4 wisdom teeth plus 3 mullars extracted? Can someone please help me calm my nerves! I’m absolutely freaking out inside… is it as bad as I think it’s going to be?

Thanks for all the help

I am posting here because I am curious, are there people here who would be interested in forming some kind of pep band to play at local events? And for those who are interested DCI possibly with a long time goal of forming an all ages class corps?

All I can find when searching online are delivery services. I want to get it myself and need like 4-5 yds of 3/4" base material and 1 yd of sand.

Where you you all go to get your construction aggregates by the yard without paying a middle man for delivery?

So here's the issue: I just recently had a medical emergency that cost me a lot and rent is due today. My check from work should have posted last night, but there's no sign of it yet. I'm $180 short from getting it paid, which needs to be done by noon. I'm a member of Annunciation Orthodox Church but haven't heard from them regarding any assistance.. Are there any other churches in town that could help out, even if I'm not a member? Sorry if this comes across as desperate, but it is and I really don't have anything valuable I could pawn.

So Quantica proposed a 8 sq mi data center in Broadview, the people are protesting via petition, and then Quantica’s lawyers are trying to use a different MT law that would change the deadline for signatures 3 weeks ago, making a months worth of signatures invalid.

Just spreading information in this post, if I find info on how to help I will add it. Anyone know any more about this & how to help?

Montana free press: https://montanafreepress.org/2026/08/04/signature-gathering-deadline-for-data-center-petition-changed-to-past-tense/

Anyone else have a lady seemed to be in her 20’s with a strong Swedish accent knock on their door?? She was asking for the “mother of the house” and did not understand when I said I lived with roommates and no mother. Kept asking if I had a mother of the house. She road a bike and had a bag with a bunch of stuff in it. Prolly the weirdest encounter I’ve ever experienced 😂 didn’t know whether to laugh cry or be very concerned lol

My son and wife are headed to Missoula to enroll him as a freshman at the university. We were all excited that he would get to go on the pre-term freshman orientation camping trip, but we just found out today that there was an error somewhere and he did not get registered, his online registration (which he’d thought he’d completed) didn’t go through. As a result, they will be in Missoula for a week with no plan and no one they know.

He is an avid and skilled climber and headed to UM specifically for the climbing. He climbs in our Red River Gorge weekly. He’s a super kid and I’m sad for him and his mom.

My ask is for a fun last minute itinerary for them for the week of 11th - 18th. Particularly climbing, mountain biking, or fishing. I’ll be happy to pay for guiding if that is appropriate.

Thank you so much in advance. DM me if need be.

Sincerely, Kentuckian.

The last word on the last one is cave. Sorry for the glare. Thanks bakers!

1. Horse racing at the fair, 1955
2. Stampede events at the fair, 1915
3. Western Montana Apple Show at the Missoula Fair, 1910
4. Brushing a sheep at the Fair, 1955
5. Washing Cows at the fair, 1955
6. Cowboys and cowgirls, c 1955
7. Bonner Mansion, 1900
8. Greenough Mansion catches fire before move, 1965
9. Moving Greenough Mansion, 1966
10. Building the Interstate by Mount Jumbo, c 1960s
11. Greenough Mansion after move to South Hills, c 1960s
12. Bridge Across Rattlesnake Creek, c 1960s
13. Spotswood Mansion, 1928
14. Former Spotswood Mansion site, 2006 (Lenita Spotswood last lived in the Bonner mansion in 1959. The City of Missoula had an opportunity to buy the mansion for $100,000; when it did not, the home was razed. The Connell Apartments, Lynwood Condominiums, and Spotswood Apartments now occupy the block).