Flathead County Sheriff’s and Kalispell Police Reports
12:28 a.m. Fireworks were heard going off.
1:34 a.m. Someone tried to steal beer from a gas station, but left behind their keys and some mail on accident.
5:19 p.m. Someone reported “weird subtle things” moving around their house. They also reported that in January, they’d found fingerprints on the mirrors.
7:05 p.m. Three bears were minding their own business.
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