🌱 Missoula Bridge Vandalized + I-90 Bridge Construction + Chairlift

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in Missoula these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A couple of showers. High: 47 Low: 29.
• Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 50 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories today in Missoula:

1. Law enforcement is investigating an incident in which Beatracks Bridge in Missoula was vandalized. Over the weekend, officers found the concrete metal sign ripped from the ground and lying on the stairs. The sign highlights the indigenous connection to the area and information for community members to read. (NBC Montana)
2. The Montana Department of Transportation announced that the rehabilitation of one of the long bridge sections over the Clark Fork River is set to begin. Traffic on I-90 just west of the Missoula Valley will be a little slower this week due to the construction. Construction includes the complete replacement of the bridge deck, installing a new barrier and guardrail, and making some minor repairs to the bridge substructure. (KGVO)
3. On Mar. 19, a malfunction in the chairlift system at Montana Snowbowl near Missoula caused Nathan McLeod and his four-year-old son, who were seated in the chairlift, to collide with a tower. The child was ejected from the seat and fell to the ground. Luckily, the child was unharmed, but McLeod was dissatisfied with the non-response that this terrifying incident produced. He said that he later discovered that Snow Park has a reputation for chairlift accidents, and the employees and operators brushed off his concern. (Unofficial Networks)

Today and tomorrow in Missoula:

Tuesday, March 28

• Photos With The Easter Bunny At Southgate Mall (2:00 PM)

Wednesday, March 29

• Brunch Show With Emily Mulvaney, Gabs Conway At Wildfire Ceramic Studio (6:00 PM)
• Missoula's HomeGrown Comedy-IMPROV/Stand-Up Fusion! At The Roxy Theater (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• When you’re in the market for some new digs, keeping tabs on all the latest listings can take hours of tedious hunting online. Check out the latest homes for sale in the Missoula area, including a cute three-bedroom on W. Sussex Avenue for $390,000! (Missoula Patch)
• The Humane Society of Western Montana has a lost puppy that was found in the River Road area in Missoula. If you or someone you know is missing a dog, view the link to see a picture. (The Humane Society of Western Montana via Facebook)
• Did you know? Missoula Downtown gift cards are accepted at over 200 retail and restaurant spots throughout the downtown. (Missoula Downtown via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all soon for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.