Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Butte prepares to launch a new Uptown Business District as commissioners plan to establish a board in the coming weeks—steps that will shape the district's future activities. The Montana Standard
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, over 70 Irish visitors from the Beara Peninsula and counties Cork, Waterford, Meath, and Cavan visited Butte to explore their ancestry at local historic sites—county leaders welcomed them as they retraced their mining heritage. MontanaRightNow
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Montana residents are invited this spring to explore creative uses for dandelions — from making tea and tinctures to crafting items and even cooking, rather than just pulling them out of their lawns. The piece outlines seven practical ideas that celebrate these common flowers as a natural resource tied to our seasonal traditions. KXTL
- ➤ Campers are advised to pack essentials such as a tent, warm sleeping bag, layers, and bear spray as Memorial Day weekend will kick off camping season in Southwest Montana—the guide also recommends headlamps, a map, and secure food storage to help prevent wildlife encounters and ensure safe campfires. KXTL
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ New data from Montana For Limited Government shows that to buy a home in Montana, people need to earn about $177,000 a year, placing the state 5th — behind only California, Hawaii, New York, and Massachusetts. The study reflects rising housing costs in Big Sky Country over the past decade. KXTL
TRAVEL NEWS
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Uptown Comedy Night
8:30-11:00 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a hilarious lineup of stand-up comedy every Thursday night.
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A Taste of Ireland
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Mother Lode Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the return of the acclaimed Irish music and dance sensation after its Off-Broadway debut.
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Growling Old Men Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Mother Lode Theatre — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening with Montana's own Growling Old Men featuring mandolin and guitar melodies.
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Monthly Memory Cafe
Time not specified — Butte-Silver Bow Public Library — Free entry — A supportive gathering for individuals experiencing early-stage memory challenges to foster connections.
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The Divide Trail Race
9 AM – 6 PM — Thompson Park — Registration includes bib, medal, and prizes — Experience a thrilling 50 & 25K trail race along the Continental Divide.
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Student Ministry Montana Mission Trip
June 19th-25th — Butte Montana — $1500 — Join a meaningful mission trip to serve the community and participate in group activities.
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Samvega Concert
10 PM – 1 AM — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Tickets available — Experience a night of surreal music with Samvega and Doctor Fly featuring visuals by Rainbow Gorilla.
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