Good Day
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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mr. Thrifty Foods, a long-time store in north Billings, will close Wednesday, June 25 — a post on its social media stated the business will end after 20 years. Billings Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Billings Public Schools ended a nearly 30 year contract with its longtime meal provider and selected a New York company to supply meals for over 16,000 students+ The new provider will begin serving meals when the next school term starts. Billings Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Gianforte vetoed Senate Bill 188, a measure that would have let people join shared solar projects to lower energy bills. Conservation groups such as the Northern Plains Resource Council criticized the veto—hoping lawmakers will override it soon. KULR8
- ➤ Yellowstone County Commissioner John Ostlund died Thursday when his single-engine Cessna crashed south of Billings at age 73; he began serving in 2003 and was nearing the end of his fourth term—colleagues remember him for his steady dedication and courteous service. KTVQ
SPORTS NEWS
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Joe Stamm Band Live
7-10 p.m. — Craft Local — Free entry — Experience the unique Black Dirt Country Rock sound with storytelling from the Joe Stamm Band.
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Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Billings Mustangs
12:35-8:05 p.m. — Dehler Park — Check local listings for ticket information — Catch an exciting baseball matchup under the Billings sky.
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Hayden Coffman with Special Guest Cody Cozz
7 p.m. — The Pub Station — Ticketed event — Experience rising country star Hayden Coffman and the soulful sounds of Cody Cozz in an intimate setting.
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Daft Punk Night
9:00–11:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $19 to $22.50 — Dance the night away to Daft Punk hits and French electro vibes.
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Amigo The Devil Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Pub Station — $36 to $64 — Experience the haunting melodies and raw truth of Amigo The Devil along with special guest David Talley.
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Alive After 5: John Roberts y Pan Blanco
5-8 p.m. — Rainbow Bar — Free admission (wristband required for alcohol) — Celebrate 90 years of Rainbow Bar with live music and family-friendly activities.
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Celebrate Freedom - Fireworks at Castle Rock Park
4-11 p.m. — Castle Rock Park — Free entry — Enjoy family activities and a spectacular fireworks display in a beautiful park setting.
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Glacier Range Riders vs. Billings Mustangs
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Dehler Park — Tickets available — Enjoy a thrilling baseball clash between the Glacier Range Riders and Billings Mustangs.
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VNN & Pizza Ranch's Community Impact Fundraiser
5-9 p.m. — Pizza Ranch — 20% of orders donated — Support veterans transitioning to civilian life while enjoying a meal.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
All day — Rocky Mountain College Rimview Dorms — $97 fee for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with expert coaching and high-energy drills.
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