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Week in Pictures: May 26 - June 1

<p>Photos from the expert slalom runs Saturday afternoon during the 39th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival on the Swan River. May 24, 2014 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Adam Pitman as Robert at the dress rehearsal of Boeing Boeing at the Whitefish Theatre Company on Tuesday, May 27. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Josh Lucas of Whitefish and his dog Tucker take a quick dip in Whitefish Lake on Monday. Cool weather and high winds prevented a long swim, but hitting the lake was something Lucas wanted to do to celebrate the holiday weekend.</p>

<p>Joe Knowles sorts through some of the comics he has collected over 22 years at the new location of Kalispell Comics on Tuesday, May 27, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>For National Burger Day Tien Windaur whips up one of his "Flathead Monsters" on Wednesday, May 28, at Tien's Place in Columbia Falls. The burger is not officially on the menu but Tien has been making it as a sort of private challenge for customers for 11 years. If someone can eat the whole thing, it's free. The "Flathead Monster" contains three patties, nine slices of cheese, sauteed mushrooms, lettuce, onion, tomato, and two grilled cheese sandwiches for the bun all held together with two chop sticks and served over french fries. According to Tien, in 11 years on…

<p>Drew Turiano, right, answers questions during a debate between candidates for the GOP nomination for U.S. House on Wednesday evening at the Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell. May 28, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>From left (front row) Paul Erickson, Deanne Lehner, Linda Sole, (back row) Paul Sebesta, Jim Lehner, Irv Milheim and Wendell Tharpe are members of the Flathead Community Band that will be traveling to Europe to play in a concert for the 70th anniversary of D-Day.</p>

<p>A rainbow appears behind the Flathead County Courthouse in Kalispell on Wednesday evening.</p>

<p>Lee Proctor, left, and his assistant Nate Adoretti of Bigfork pour molten glass into casts of student hands on May 23 at Proctor’s studio in Bigfork. Once cooled, the hand prints will become part of the new Linderman Education Center sculpture that combines glass handprints with pieces of the Old Steel Bridge.</p>

<p>Joaquin Calderon (right) blocks a leg kick by Duran Flaget Friday night during Kalispell Kombat mixed martial arts fights at Majestic Valley Arena. May 30, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Dakota Tackett (left) lands a shot on the chin of Leo Shoji Friday night during Kalispell Kombat mixed martial arts fights at Majestic Valley Arena. Tackett won by corner stoppage. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Paul and Alison Smaltchz are retiring after beginning their teaching careers 40 years ago. May 28, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Kidsports Complex was filled with people Saturday afternoon for the Three Blind Refs tournament in Kalispell. May 31, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

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&lt;p&gt;Adam Pitman as Robert at the dress rehearsal of Boeing Boeing at the Whitefish Theatre Company on Tuesday, May 27. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Josh Lucas of Whitefish and his dog Tucker take a quick dip in Whitefish Lake on Monday. Cool weather and high winds prevented a long swim, but hitting the lake was something Lucas wanted to do to celebrate the holiday weekend.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Joe Knowles sorts through some of the comics he has collected over 22 years at the new location of Kalispell Comics on Tuesday, May 27, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;For National Burger Day Tien Windaur whips up one of his &quot;Flathead Monsters&quot; on Wednesday, May 28, at Tien's Place in Columbia Falls. The burger is not officially on the menu but Tien has been making it as a sort of private challenge for customers for 11 years. If someone can eat the whole thing, it's free. The &quot;Flathead Monster&quot; contains three patties, nine slices of cheese, sauteed mushrooms, lettuce, onion, tomato, and two grilled cheese sandwiches for the bun all held together with two chop sticks and served over french fries. According to Tien, in 11 years only four customers have been able to eat the whole thing. For something a little more manageable Windaur offers the &quot;Chad&quot; a burger named after the customer who initially request that Tien create the perfect burger. The &quot;Chad&quot; has two patties, cheese, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato and onion with bun for $8.95. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Drew Turiano, right, answers questions during a debate between candidates for the GOP nomination for U.S. House on Wednesday evening at the Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell. May 28, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;From left (front row) Paul Erickson, Deanne Lehner, Linda Sole, (back row) Paul Sebesta, Jim Lehner, Irv Milheim and Wendell Tharpe are members of the Flathead Community Band that will be traveling to Europe to play in a concert for the 70th anniversary of D-Day.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;A rainbow appears behind the Flathead County Courthouse in Kalispell on Wednesday evening.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Lee Proctor, left, and his assistant Nate Adoretti of Bigfork pour molten glass into casts of student hands on May 23 at Proctor&#146;s studio in Bigfork. Once cooled, the hand prints will become part of the new Linderman Education Center sculpture that combines glass handprints with pieces of the Old Steel Bridge.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Joaquin Calderon (right) blocks a leg kick by Duran Flaget Friday night during Kalispell Kombat mixed martial arts fights at Majestic Valley Arena. May 30, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Dakota Tackett (left) lands a shot on the chin of Leo Shoji Friday night during Kalispell Kombat mixed martial arts fights at Majestic Valley Arena. Tackett won by corner stoppage. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Paul and Alison Smaltchz are retiring after beginning their teaching careers 40 years ago. May 28, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Kidsports Complex was filled with people Saturday afternoon for the Three Blind Refs tournament in Kalispell. May 31, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;