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In today's newsletter:

  • Bozeman community grieves the reported accidental death of Callum Cook
  • How illegal feeding near Bozeman led to 14 bears being killed
  • MSU Bozeman seeks new geography professor focused on climate and hazards

Also on today's calendar: Qigong and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunshine; near-record warmth, with a high of 78 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 76, low: 42.
  • Thursday: Sunny with near-record warmth, with a high of 76 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bozeman, MT: Callum Cook Passes Away Following A Tragic Accident (theunionstar.com) — Bozeman neighbors are mourning the reported accidental death of local resident Callum Cook, whose passing has prompted an outpouring of sympathy and support. While details of the accident and his personal life remain limited, friends and family are remembering his impact and awaiting information on funeral or memorial arrangements.
   

2. Bear Massacre Stuns Montana (theconservativebrief.com) — Fourteen food-conditioned black bears were recently captured and euthanized north of Bozeman after state wardens found they'd been illegally fed and had lost their fear of people, creating a serious safety risk. Officials explain that once bears regularly associate Bozeman-area homes with food, nonlethal options shrink, and they urge residents to secure garbage, bird feeders, and pet food to prevent future kills.
   

3. Assistant Professor in Earth Sciences (montana.edu) — Montana State University's Earth Sciences Department in Bozeman is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geography focused on global change, hazards, and resilience. The role includes teaching human geography and geospatial courses, mentoring students, and building a funded research program that leverages Bozeman's unique setting at the meeting of the Rockies and Northern Great Plains.
   

4. Billings West volleyball is back ahead of huge week of top-three matchups in Class AA (swxlocalsports.com) — Bozeman volleyball fans will see their team, ranked No. 2 in Class AA, host a key matchup Thursday when Billings West visits after facing top-ranked Gallatin. The Golden Bears, 11-2, view this week's games against Gallatin and Bozeman as a major test in their push toward the state tournament.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A little brown and tan dog is running around the north side no collar!!
    Around Bealle park area ! Would not let me catch him (Nextdoor North East Neighborhood Association)
  • Big changes happening at 406 Golf!
    Bring your family, friends or co-workers and come check out Downtown Belgrade's only golf simulator! Grab a pizza to share next door and hang out in… (Nextdoor Nash Park)
  • Montana State University posted a job opening for Custodian I - Full Time (Applicant Pool) in Bozeman. Apply here.
  • City of Bozeman Montana posted a job opening for Solid Waste Operator in Bozeman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bozeman here.

Ok Bozeman! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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