Montana
Celebrating a New Way to Feed Montana
Administrators of the Montana Food Bank Network say efforts to feed the hungry across the Treasure State are taking a major leap forward, as the agency finally commences construction on a new warehouse and headquarters.
“We’re so excited to have you join us and help us celebrate what this new facility is going to do for MFBN.”
Montana Food Bank Network CEO Gayle Carlson was beaming Thursday, as she and her dedicated staff, along with dozens of supporters and partners, gathered to break ground on the long-awaited warehouse and distribution center, completing a goal first launched in 2019.
MFBN CEO Gayle Carlson was all smiles Thursday; Dennis Bragg photo
New warehouse west of Missoula
MFBN leaders had discussed several options for the new warehouse, but felt remaining in Missoula was the best strategic decision for the long term.
“You know Montana’s a big state, and when you’re the only statewide food bank serving this area has massive challenges and a lot of it is the pressure of working out of a facility in one location. We have to cover that entire state from Missoula, and so our core facility has seen its better days.”
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Dennis Bragg photo
New opportunities to feed 1 in 12 Montanans coping with hunger
Following a blessing of the ground with tribal representatives, Carlson and the others grasped ceremonial shovels and launched Montana’s hunger campaign into a new future, filled with new opportunities. Carlson and her team say the new facility will improve efficiency, providing more room for storing food when it becomes available from national sources, and giving local food pantries a place to store donations, especially from local sources.
Artists’ rendering of the new warehouse; MFBN
Rendering of the new warehouse and HQ in Missoula; MFBN photo
Attention will now focus on the public campaign to raise additional funds for the new facility.
Construction is slated to take 14 months.
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Half a million absentee ballots sent to Montana voters for primary election • Daily Montanan
Ballots for Montana’s June 2 primary began to hit voters’ mailboxes this weekend.
According to the Secretary of State’s website, 509,399 absentee ballots were mailed to voters. As of Monday morning, 358 voters had already returned their ballots.
“Montana’s 2026 Primary Election is well underway, and the Montana Election Team is honored to serve our voters,” Secretary of state Christi Jacobsen said in a press release. “As a reminder, Montanans can view their sample ballot, track their absentee ballot, confirm their voter registration information, and much more at VoteMT.gov.”
Voted ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, June 2nd.
The Montana Election Team reminds absentee voters to sign, date, and add their birth year when returning their absentee ballot. County election officials provide instructions in the ballot packet, and more information is also available online at https://votemt.gov/absentee-ballot/.
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from May 10 drawing
06-22-28-31, Bonus: 08
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 10 drawing
01-03-20-35-46, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life 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.
The Socorro Independent School District honored and celebrated its top two educators at the 2026 Teacher of the Year Gala on Friday, May 8 at the El Paso Convention Center.
Cristina Garcia, a fifth-grade teacher at Mission Ridge Elementary School, was recognized as the 2026 SISD Elementary Teacher of the Year. Javier Esparza, an audio and video broadcast teacher at Socorro High School, was named the 2026 SISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.
https://www.ktsm.com/news/socorro-isd-honors-top-2-teachers-at-gala-celebration/
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