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Coffee in hand, Bozeman? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new FEMA grants will upgrade Bozeman's emergency preparedness
  • Why 14 black bears were killed near Bozeman last month.
  • What questions did Bozeman residents press lawmakers with at town hall?

Also on today's calendar: Relationally Wise Leaders Conference and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 49.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine; near-record warmth, with a high of 79 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. FEMA First Responder Grants (hilinetoday.com) — Bozeman is set to receive a significant boost in emergency preparedness, with FEMA granting more than $220,000 to Montana State University and over $85,000 directly to the city. These funds will help local first responders upgrade protective gear and training, keeping services and resources focused squarely on Montana communities instead of Washington.
   

2. Montana wildlife officials cull 14 black bears after they lost fear of people, ate human food (washingtontimes.com) — Wildlife officials recently euthanized 14 severely food-conditioned black bears at a Bozeman property after reports of illegal supplemental feeding, leaving only one cub for rehabilitation. Authorities say Bozeman typically sees several 'problem bears' euthanized each year and warn residents that unsecured garbage and intentional feeding quickly create dangerous situations for both people and wildlife.
   

3. NBC MT Today: Interactive solar display, Germanfest returns, pleasant weekend (nbcmontana.com) — A recent town hall in Bozeman brought lawmakers and residents together to discuss how federal operations interact with state authority in Montana communities. Organizers framed the event as a chance for locals to ask questions directly and better understand how enforcement decisions affect everyday life in and around Bozeman.
   

4. Why Everyone Wants Montana — And Why Montanans Are Fed Up (alloutdoor.com) — Bozeman's rapid growth is reshaping daily life, from crowded rivers and trailheads to rising housing pressure and expanding subdivisions around Gallatin County. The piece explains why the town has become the epicenter for hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear jobs, and how statewide migration trends are cooling but still fueling tension between longtime residents and newcomers drawn to Montana's public lands.
   

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  • "Nothing really matters in the grand scheme of things.
    Because we are just stardust floating in a void." ~Roy Kent (The trick is to know that while playing the game like it's real.) (Nextdoor Northstar)
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    Preferably with a small yard but it's not an immediate downer if it dosent have one. Looking for a private landlord, something under $2,000 if… (Nextdoor Bozeman)
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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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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