🌱 Patch AM: Bozeman man jailed on attempted homicide charge after Saxon Way stabbing

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In today's newsletter:

• Bozeman man jailed on attempted homicide charge after Saxon Way stabbing
• How will MSU handle Jeff Choate's Nevada in this week's showdown?
• Why Bozeman just ranked America's top mountain town despite soaring costs

Also on today's calendar: Qigong and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 38 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 47.
• Thursday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man in custody after a stabbing Monday morning in Bozeman (nbcmontana.com) — Bozeman police arrested a man after his roommate was stabbed early Monday on Saxon Way, sending the victim to a local medical center with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was taken into custody by Gallatin County SWAT and is being held on an attempted homicide charge, with a court appearance set for Tuesday as local agencies and neighbors are thanked for their cooperation.
   

2. MSU prepares for matchup with former Cats head coach Jeff Choate and Nevada (nbcmontana.com) — Bozeman fans can look ahead to a major early-season test as Montana State's 2-0 Bobcats prepare to visit Nevada, now coached by former MSU head coach Jeff Choate. With Nevada coming off a dominant rushing performance, current coach Brent Vigen is stressing the challenge while downplaying the emotional storyline, as the top-ranked Cats chase a 17th straight win.
   

3. 3 Montana Towns Ranked Best Mountain Places to Live (my1035.com) — Bozeman has been named the best mountain town to live in by Travel + Leisure, highlighting the city's appeal while also stressing that its cost of living sits about 29 percent above the national average. Alongside Bozeman, Bigfork and Whitefish also made the top-ten list, underscoring how desirable—and expensive—Montana's scenic communities have become.
   

4. Bozeman MT (advrider.com) — If you're hosting visitors in Bozeman, this piece suggests a classic day trip: exploring Lewis and Clark Caverns, then soaking and catching live music at Norris Hot Springs. It's written from a former MSU student's perspective and highlights easy outdoor adventures, river time on the Madison, and local food and drink options within a short drive of town.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bozeman

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• An Evening with Chris Martin IV and Craig Thatcher at Music Villa in Bozeman, MT →
  Music Villa, 539 E Main St, Bozeman
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Picture Day
  Morning Star Elementary School Bozeman, MT 59715
  8:30 am
• Qigong →
  Lindley Park: The Hollows - across from the Library.
  12:00 pm
• Board Meeting →
  Anderson 7-8 Anderson Main Campus-RM-116-Spanish Room (30) [Google Meet Kit]
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Bookmobile Visits
  LaMotte 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59715
  10:45 am
• 7th/8th Grade Back to School Night
  Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 8
• Mindfulness for Adults Series →
  Belgrade, MT Calendar, 205 E MAIN ST, Belgrade
  2:00 pm
• Gentle Yoga →
  Belgrade, MT Calendar, 205 E Main Street, Belgrade
  2:00 pm
• Chess Club →
  Belgrade, MT Calendar, 205 E Main Street, Belgrade
  4:00 pm
• OES Back to School Night
  BIG SKY SCHOOL K-12 Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
  4:30 pm
• Belgrade City Council Workshop →
  Belgrade, MT Calendar, 205 E Main Street, Belgrade
  6:00 pm
• K-3 Grade Back to School Night
  Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Fall is Beginning to Fall
  I spent some time both in and along Hyalite Creek yesterday morning. I love experimenting with long exposures of flowing water, so there is one of… (Nextdoor Oak Spring Park)
• Lost dog in Alder Creek sub.
  He followed us home to Blackwood Groves. No collar. Knocked on a few doors and no one recognized him. Very sweet pup. (Nextdoor Valley West)

• SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Bozeman. Apply here.
• Olympus Property posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician - Avion in Bozeman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bozeman here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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