🌱 Patch AM: How Don Hass became the Iron Tumbleweed of Montana football lore

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In today's newsletter:

• How Don Hass became the Iron Tumbleweed of Montana football lore

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons.

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy, with a high of 44 and low of 32 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy with a bit of rain, temps: high: 43, low: 28.
• Saturday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of 32 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Late Montana State legend Don Hass was 'in a world by himself' (ktvq.com) — Missoula-based coverage looks back on Montana State football legend Don Hass, whose retired No. 21 and record-setting rushing seasons still loom large in Bobcat history and the rivalry with the Montana Grizzlies. Former teammates and players from across Montana remember the Glendive native’s toughness, humility, and lasting influence after his recent passing in Oklahoma.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Missoula

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Saturday December 27

• Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
  200 N Adams St , Missoula
  8:30 pm

Wednesday January 7

• The Ancient Connection Between Siberia & the Rocky Mountains
  Xplorer Maps , 1245 S 3rd St W , Missoula
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• Gentle Yoga
  Arlee Community Center , 34086 Pow Wow Rd , Arlee
  9:00 am
• Men’s Club ~ Chess & Checkers
  North Valley Public Library , 208 Main St , Stevensville
  2:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• YOGA at Big Sky Lavender Farms
  Big Sky Lavender Farms , On Chief Looking Glass at lavender flag , 21845 5 Wounds Way , Florence
  9:00 am
• Missoula Valley Winter Market at Southgate Mall
  Southgate Mall , 2901 Brooks St , Missoula
  9:00 am
• Joe Martinez Band at The Jack Saloon
  The Jack Saloon , 7000 Graves Creek Rd , Lolo
  7:00 pm
• Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
  Missoula Children's Theatre , 425 E Broadway St , Missoula
  8:30 pm

Monday December 29

• Centered Strength
  Arlee Community Center , 34086 Pow Wow Rd , Arlee
  6:00 pm
• Trivia Monday Nights at KT’s Hayloft Saloon
  KT's Hayloft Saloon , 11885 US-93 , Lolo
  7:00 pm
• Team Trivia Monday Nights at KT’s Hayloft Saloon
  KT's Hayloft Saloon , 11885 US-93 , Lolo
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve Events at the Library! - Missoula on Main
  Missoula Public Library , 455 E Main St , Missoula
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Our amazing humane society will be giving out pet food for pet parents in need at paddle head stadium .
  Check their Facebook page for details. https://www.facebook.com/share/17mas2XvqF/ (Nextdoor Farviews / Pattee Canyon)
• Mini Aussie dog, brown grey maybe, trotting down Garland dr towards Gharret, around 9:45 pm 12/23.
  I didn't recognize it, but turns out to be staying with people at my neighbor's house. They are looking for the dog now. If you see him please let me… (Nextdoor South 39th Street)

• Hotel Management and Consulting, Inc posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Missoula. Apply here.
• Builders FirstSource posted a job opening for Material Handler in Missoula. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Missoula here.

🗞 Nearby News

Frenchtown

• Havre High Boys Basketball Struggles and Positives from the East West Tipoff (hilinetoday.com)
• 'Forgotten people': Métis educator sheds light on her culture at Montana State talk (bozemandailychronicle.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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