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Also on today's calendar: Qigong and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Andrew W.!
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Planned Parenthood Expands To Bozeman With New Montana Clinic (ksenam.com) — Bozeman will soon get its own Planned Parenthood clinic near Montana State University, giving roughly 1,400 Gallatin County patients a closer option for reproductive and sexual health care. Expected to open in summer 2027, the center will offer birth control, STI testing, abortion services, gender-affirming care, and some primary care, with most construction funding already raised.
2. Bobcats drill Nevada, continue to affirm place among best in the West in college football (skylinesportsmt.com) — Montana State's football team, based in Bozeman, extended its winning streak to 17 games with a commanding road victory over Nevada, reinforcing its status among the West's top programs. Coaches and former staff highlight how MSU's strong facilities, fan support, and Bozeman's growth make the Bobcats an FCS powerhouse that can regularly challenge FBS teams and retain in-demand head coach Brent Vigen.
3. Newly opened Montana Wool Lab works to support and improve state's sheep industry (nbcmontana.com) — Montana State University has opened a new multi-million-dollar Montana Wool Lab in Bozeman, replacing its 1947 facility and aiming to boost the state's sheep and wool industry. Local students and ranchers will benefit from hands-on education, detailed fiber analysis, and support in competing in international markets, all while promoting sustainable natural fibers over synthetics.
4. The most beautiful places to live in the Rocky Mountains in 2026 (qz.com) — Bozeman earns a spotlight as one of the Rocky Mountains' standout places to live, praised for its lively downtown, Montana State University energy, and relatively lower home prices than nearby Big Sky. The article compares Bozeman's walkable, culture-rich lifestyle and airport access with other mountain communities, helping potential residents weigh housing costs, recreation options, and daily living trade-offs.
5. Honduran Illegal Charged With Attempted Murder Following SWAT Standoff in Montana (borderhawk.news) — A Bozeman resident was seriously injured in an early-morning stabbing that led to a SWAT standoff and the suspect's arrest at a local residence. Police, hospital staff, and Gallatin County authorities all played roles in the response, and the accused man is now held without bond at the county detention center while facing an attempted homicide charge.
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