Great Falls - The picnic area at Ryan Island will open for public use for the season on June 1.

Hours will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

The health and safety of our employees and the community is NorthWestern Energy's priority. Users should observe social distancing protocols when visiting Ryan Island to limit the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus.

About NorthWestern Energy (NYSE: NWE)

NorthWestern provides electricity and / or natural gas to approximately 734,800 customers in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska. We have generated and distributed electricity in South Dakota and distributed natural gas in South Dakota and Nebraska since 1923 and have generated and distributed electricity and distributed natural gas in Montana since 2002.

Contact:

Jo Dee Black

Tel: (866) 622-8081

Email: Jodee.Black@northwestern.com

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