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An Epic Trip to UFC 300 in Vegas With a Montana Crew

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April 15, 2024

An Epic Trip to UFC 300 in Vegas With a Montana Crew

Our coverage brought to you by the Fusion Fight League. They just had their Fusion Fights in Great Falls- Bozeman and Billings are right around the corner.

My whole family got real excited. I texted them around 6:15 Vegas time Saturday night: “Standing next to Chris Pratt right now.” A few minutes later my daughter texted me that everybody was watching the UFC fight back home in Montana. (They’re all Chris Pratt fans)

I never did say hello to Chris Pratt. He was talking to somebody at the VIP party we got to attend with our friends from the Bozeman-based Anthem Snacks. And then I think he went back to the arena floor shortly thereafter. But I did get to say hi to Green Beret and MMA fighter Tim Kennedy and several others. It was cool seeing Mike Tyson on the arena floor ahead of his much-anticipated fight with Jake Paul this summer too.

I also got to meet Andy Stumpf and the man behind the Montana Knife Company (photo below. Stumpf is a retired Navy SEAL who now lives in Montana’s Flathead Valley and hosts a couple of popular podcasts. In fact, I listened to one episode on the flight down as he interviewed John Nores. (Nores is joining me on the radio again this Tuesday)

The best part of the trip? Aside from the UFC fight itself, it was the incredible group of patriots we got to hang out with down in Vegas. Big thanks to Anthem Snacks CEO Nate Kouhana for letting me tag along on this trip.

Nate Kouhana is a Green Beret veteran. So is Willie Blazer of the legendary Willie’s Distillery in Ennis, Montana. He was on the trip (check out his t-shirt below). Greg Putnam is a Navy SEAL vet who now runs cattle for the Little Belt Cattle Company and volunteers with Warriors & Quiet Waters. Les Craig is an Army Ranger/CIA veteran who works in venture capital in Montana. Dustin Diefenderfer is the founder of MTNTOUGH and is an absolute beast. Ryan Rickert with Fan Up is a great guy. And, of course, Nate’s veteran and military spouse team at Anthem like Paige and Drew are rockstars.

The best fight highlight of the night? Clearly it is this last second knock out by Max Holloway. The whole crowd was on our feet standing in amazement after this one:

On being there in person: I wish I could describe the intensity of the crowd. Electric. Immediate, intense reactions. If you couldn’t see what happened, you’d hear the crowd’s response. The noise was so powerful, it reminded me of when you’re riding a chair lift up a ski hill and you can hear the wind sweep through the trees.

Big thanks also to Willie’s Distillery, Tatanka Cigars (Rocky Mountain Liquor), and Knockout Lifestyle with Corey Willis for sponsoring our UFC coverage!

Read More: A MONTANA LOOK INSIDE THE UFC’S VEGAS PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE

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Montana Crew at UFC 300 in Las Vegas with Anthem Snacks

A crew of Montanans tagged along with Anthem Snacks, the official jerky of UFC, to attend UFC 300. We also got to get an inside look at UFC’s Performance Institute facility. (This coverage was brought to us thanks to the Fusion Fight League in Montana. Thanks also to Willie’s Distillery, Tatanka Cigars, and Knockout Lifestyle)

Gallery Credit: Aaron Flint

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Montana Lottery Powerball, Lotto America results for April 13, 2026

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6 hours ago

April 13, 2026

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The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at April 13, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from April 13 drawing

38-43-59-63-64, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 3

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Lotto America numbers from April 13 drawing

01-18-19-35-50, Star Ball: 09, ASB: 03

Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from April 13 drawing

14-20-25-29, Bonus: 04

Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.

Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Great Falls Tribune editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Montana Livestock Markets Hold Steady Amid Light Offerings (April 5-11, 2026)

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April 13, 2026

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Montana Livestock Markets Hold Steady Amid Light Offerings (April 5-11, 2026)

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Regents to take up president hire for University of Montana

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April 12, 2026

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Regents to take up president hire for University of Montana

Keila Szpaller

(Daily Montanan) The Montana Board of Regents is taking up the hire of Jeremiah Shinn for University of Montana president at a special meeting on April 14.

Shinn, interim president of Boise State University, visited the Missoula campus earlier this week after emerging as the sole finalist out of more than 70 applicants, according to earlier information from the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education.

At the meeting, the Board of Regents will consider employment terms that include an annual salary of $467,197 and annual deferred compensation of $76,875, according to the agenda item. The terms also include a university-owned residence.

The start date would be July 1, 2026. Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian has taken on interim president duties and will continue to do so until then.

The Board of Regents is considering the hire because former UM President Seth Bodnar announced his resignation in January and subsequently filed to run for U.S. Senate as an independent.

Christian undertook an expedited hire to preserve momentum at the Missoula flagship and said he had never seen a pool of candidates with so much presidential experience — many had served in the role in some capacity.

Christian said Shinn rose to the top because he was “a fit” with UM and has a deep background in student affairs.

In May 2025, the Board of Regents approved $455,802 salaries for presidents at both UM and Montana State University and Commissioner Christian, along with deferred compensation of $75,000, all effective July 1, 2025.

Galen Hollenbaugh, spokesperson for the Commissioner’s Office, said because Shinn’s start date is July 1, his salary reflects the 2.5% increase from the 2025 legislative session effective in 2026.

“President Tessman and Commissioner Christian will also receive the scheduled increase, and the salaries will be at the same level,” Hollenbaugh said in an email.

The UM president’s house near campus has been on the market for $2.895 million, but Hollenbaugh said it will be off the market, and Shinn will plan to occupy it.

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