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In today's newsletter:

• Want a behind-the-scenes look at Missoula County law enforcement?
• How a Missoula pastor won back his real estate credentials
• Why Missoula just ranked among Montana’s best winter vacation spots

Also on today's calendar: The Ancient Connection Between Siberia & the Rocky Mountains.

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 27 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 45, low: 30.
• Thursday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 42 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Missoula County Sheriff offers first Citizen's Academy to locals (montanarightnow.com) — Missoula County residents can now apply for the Sheriff’s first-ever Citizen’s Academy, a free six-week course starting March 11, 2026 at the county Search and Rescue Building. Adults 21 and older who live or work in the county can learn about patrol, investigations, K9 work, and firearms training, but must pass a background check and apply in person by January 15.
   

• Missoula Realtors reinstate pastor after legal pressure regarding LGBTQ comments (bozemandailychronicle.com) — A Missoula pastor and real estate agent has been fully reinstated by the Missoula Organization of Realtors after a multi-year dispute tied to his 2021 break with the Missoula Food Bank over LGBTQ-related materials. The private settlement lifts fines and restrictions while local Realtor leaders emphasize their commitment to fair housing protections, including for sexual orientation and gender identity, going forward.
   

• Montana Lands Two Spots On List For Best Winter Vacations (k96fm.com) — Missoula gets a shout-out as one of just two Montana towns highlighted for top winter vacations nationwide, alongside Red Lodge. The piece praises Montana’s snowy scenery, outdoor access, and lodging options, and invites readers to share their own favorite winter getaway spots across the state.
   

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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

Tuesday December 30

• Granite County Commissioners Meeting
  220 N Sansome St , Philipsburg
  4:00 pm
• Home Resource ReUSE Ring Toss and Jenga
  Missoula Public Library , 455 E Main St , Missoula
  5:00 pm
• The Rhythm Experience with Drum Brothers
  Missoula Public Library , 455 E Main St , Missoula
  5:00 pm
• New Year’s Eve Midnight Ball – Missoula On Main
  Elks Lodge , 112 N Pattee St , Missoula
  5:00 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
• Pole Development - Community Class — Willow Moon Movement
  Willow Moon Studio , 126 E Broadway St suite b2 , Missoula
  5:30 pm
• Centered Strength
  Arlee Community Center , 34086 Pow Wow Rd , Arlee
  6:00 pm
• Trivia Wednesday Night at Cranky Sam Public House
  Cranky Sam Public House , 233 W Main St , Missoula
  7:00 pm
• Caity & Cody North Duo
  Lolo Hot Springs , 38500 US-12 , Lolo
  8:30 pm

Saturday January 3

• HSWR @ Shelby
  Charlo 7-8 Charlo, MT 59824
• GBB & BBB @ St. Regis (BGBG)
  Charlo 7-8 Charlo, MT 59824
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• What are you doing for New Year’s Eve?
  Whether you’re staying close to home, or making a short getaway, The MUG has all the best New Year’s EVEnts PICKS to choose from around Missoula and… (Nextdoor Franklin)
• I am looking for someone that is home with a fenced yard possibly owns a dog that would be willing to board my sweet doodle for 2 weeks.
  She is not hyper and very kind. She is used to being in a home. If you are interested I would like to meet you, I would pay $55 day. (Nextdoor Rattlesnake)

• Community Medical Ctr posted a job opening for Fiscal Services - Accounts Payable Clerk in Missoula. Apply here.
• Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Fresh Food Manager - Retail in Missoula. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Missoula here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• The 17 most affordable cities in Montana to buy a house (santafenewmexican.com)

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• Glacier, Whitefish players fortify West Shrine roster (whitefishpilot.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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