🌱 Stormwater Work In South Hills + Indigenous Made Market Returns

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But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A couple of showers. High: 59 Low: 40.
• Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers. High: 69 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories in Missoula today:

1. The City of Missoula is set to begin work this year to improve stormwater runoff in the South Hills after a series of new springs were opened up by earthquakes several years ago. As part of this ongoing effort, the city also approved roughly $1M for Cattail Corner to improve its stormwater system. An additional $900,000 in stormwater work is set for the 55th Street corridor in South Hills. These projects are being funded largely through grant funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. (KPAX)
2. The Missoula in Motion commuter challenge has begun! This event aims to lower greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging workers to find sustainable ways to commute. From May 7 - May 20, local businesses and organizations will compete, and both individuals and teams may win prizes for achieving the greatest impact. In Missoula, 71.7 percent of residents usually drive alone, and the city has set a goal to reduce drive-alone trips by 34 percent by 2045. (NBC Montana)
3. The Indigenous Made Missoula Summer Market is returning this Saturday. The market will be set up in the Missoula Art Museum Art Park and will take place every second and fourth Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This event aims to uplift Indigenous artisans and will showcase a wide variety of handcrafted art. Visit this link to learn more. (NBC Montana)

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Today and tomorrow in Missoula:

Tuesday, May 9

• Hearth Culture Group: Folklore/Spirituality At Jeanette Rankin Peace Center (6:00 PM)
• Trivia Tuesday At The Old Post (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, May 10

• Wild Wander At Maclay Flat At Maclay Flat Nature Trail (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Missoula County has multiple openings on advisory boards and committees and is seeking community members to apply for open positions. These boards and committees provide guidance to the Missoula Board of County Commissioners on topics such as elections, park stewardship, and more. To learn more or apply, visit this link. (Missoula County, Montana - Government via Facebook)
• Stamp Out Hunger is happening this Saturday at the Missoula Food Bank and Community Center. To participate, you can fill a bag with nonperishable items and place it next to your mailbox, and your letter carrier will deliver it to the station. (Missoula Food Bank and Community Center via Facebook)
• The Missoula Public Library sent out a big thank you to NASA astronaut Kayla Barron for her recent presentation! She spoke to a large crowd about what it was like to spend 177 days in orbit. (Missoula Public Library via Facebook)

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