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Good morning Billings! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Billings’ new twin-sheet ice arena change local sports?
  • What could federal cannabis reclassification change for Billings dispensaries?
  • Why did Billings make 2025’s best-places-to-live list?

Also on today's calendar: The Holidays: Misery or Joy. and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 44 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 41, low: 35.
  • Monday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 51 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Construction progresses on the new Signal Peak Energy Arena in Billings (ktvq.com) — A new $16 million Signal Peak Energy Arena is rapidly taking shape at Amend Park in Billings, with concrete now being poured for two ice rinks. Backers say the facility, slated to open in spring 2026, will host a junior hockey team and expand opportunities for hockey, figure skating, curling, and public skating for residents of all ages.
   

2. What a federal reclassification of cannabis can mean in Montana (ktvq.com) — A Billings cannabis dispensary owner is watching closely as a new federal move to reclassify marijuana opens the door to expanded medical research and potentially fairer taxation. Local businesses like Granite Peak Dispensary hope the shift will eventually ease heavy tax burdens and normalize deductions, while advocates say it could spur major studies at top U.S. medical institutions.
   

3. Five Unbelievably Great Places to Live in Montana in 2025 (wearebillings.com) — Billings earns a spot in a new 2025 ranking of Montana’s best places to live, alongside Helena, Bozeman, Great Falls, and Missoula. The list, based on quality of life, healthcare, and jobs, underscores that Billings remains a competitive option as housing costs rise elsewhere in the state.
   

4. Las Vegas's Connection to a Massive Yellowstone River Mansion (k96fm.com) — If you’ve ever driven between Bozeman and Billings and noticed the massive “little Cabela’s” mansion on the Yellowstone River near Big Timber, this story finally explains what you’re seeing. The piece traces the home to Las Vegas attorney David Chesnoff and explores how his legal work and love for the Crazy Mountains led to building this eye-catching Montana retreat.
   

5. What Should Montana Do With The Governor's Mansion Now? (999bigskysports.com) — State officials are asking Montanans, including Billings residents, to weigh in on what should happen to the now-vacant governor’s mansion in Helena, with options ranging from renovation to demolition. The piece also highlights dozens of notable people born in Billings who went on to wider success, plus a lighthearted look at overused workplace phrases.
   

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  • I was organizing a cabinet recently
    Found a mahjong set I had not used in a long time When I touched the tiles The feel was still there It just seems like the right moment to sit down… (Nextdoor North Park)
  • Good evening everyone.
    Finally getting settled in from Missoula and ready to find a new church for my family and I. Do you guys have some you really recommend? Strongly… (Nextdoor Hidden Lake)
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  • USA Jobs posted a job opening for Guest Services Representative-DoubleTree by Hilton Billings, MT in Billings. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Billings here.

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