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🌱 Patch AM: How Bozeman ranchers can support MSU students with a single steer.
And on the Bozeman Patch calendar - Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes

Good morning Bozeman! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Bozeman ranchers can support MSU students with a single steer.
- Has Bozeman's housing market finally swung toward buyers' favor?
Also on today's calendar: Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.
- Sunday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 73, low: 43.
- Monday: Partly sunny; windy, cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Montana State's Steer-A-Year program seeks donations for 2026-27 (tsln.com) — Montana State University in Bozeman is gearing up its Steer-A-Year program for 2026-27 and is actively seeking local donations of weaned calves, feed, supplies, or financial support. Donated steers are raised at the Bozeman Agricultural Research and Teaching Farm, then sold to MSU Culinary Services to supply campus dining halls with local beef. Proceeds fund student activities while giving area producers detailed performance data on their cattle.
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• Is It Finally a Buyer's Market? Here's How To Tell and What To Do About It (lmtonline.com) — Bozeman buyers are finally seeing more leverage, with local agents reporting that housing inventory has returned to pre-COVID levels and buyers gaining choices and negotiating power. The article explains how to recognize a buyer's market, why conditions vary by city and price range, and why local data matters more than national headlines. It encourages Bozeman shoppers to understand their specific segment before making offers.
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📸 Around Bozeman
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bozeman
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★ Featured events ★
- Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes →
Zoom @ Art Play Learn,
9:00 am
Monday September 21
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Other local events
- Revolution & Revelry: Shostakovich 5 →
Willson Auditorium, 404 West Main Street, Bozeman
7:30 pm - Bozeman Half Marathon →
East Main Street, Bozeman
8:00 am - Gallatin Valley Out of the Darkness Community Walk →
Lindley Park, Bozeman
12:00 pm - MHLAC Monthly Meeting →
Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 W. Main St., Community Room on 3rd Floor, Bozeman
12:00 pm - Men's Prayer Meeting →
2149 East Cameron Bridge Road, Bozeman
6:15 am - Scenarios & Tactics for the Field Training Officer →
Bozeman PD, 901 N. rouse Ave, Bozeman
8:00 am - Bozeman: Madison-Gallatin Chapter Meeting →
Bozeman Fire Station #3, 1705 Vaquero Pkwy, Bozeman
5:00 pm - Men's Open Group →
2419 E Cameron Bridge Road, Bozeman
6:30 pm - Qigong →
Lindley Park: The Hollows - across from the Library.
12:00 pm - 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 - Menstrual Cycles & Mental Health CEU →
115 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found Russian tortoise brought into my office by finder.
Found on Black and Harrison on the sidewalk. Have it setup with correct food and heat source for the meantime until we find the owner :) Let me know… (Nextdoor Northstar) - Bozeman Folklore Society presents husband and wife duo, Aodh Og O'Tuama from Cork, Ireland and Christy Martin from California, who will perform traditional and original music from the Celtic lands, Medieval & Renaissance Europe, India and the
Americas on an fascinating array of over 30 instruments! Children 12 and under admitted free. Door opens 6:30. More details at: https:/… (Nextdoor Haggerty Lane)
- Delta Air Lines, Inc. posted a job opening for Ticket/Gate Agent (Customer Service Agent) - BZN in Bozeman. Apply here.
- Crash Champions Collision Repair posted a job opening for Parts Manager in Bozeman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bozeman here.
🗞 Nearby News
Belgrade
- MDA Announces 2026 Growth Through Agriculture Grant Awardees (northernplainsindependent.com)
- Governor Gianforte Honors Montana Veterans (mt.gov)
- CMR coasts to a 28-3 win over Belgrade, thanks to first half special teams scores (swxlocalsports.com)
Manhattan
- Gov. Gianforte Highlights Job Creators in Southcentral Montana on 56 County Tour (mt.gov)
Livingston
- Hotter, Drier: How Climate Change Is Changing Montana Gardens (montanafreepress.org)
- 'Privilege of a Lifetime': Cam Sholly Looks Back on Eight Years as Head of Yellowstone (mountainjournal.org)
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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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