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Good day Bozeman! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Bozeman favorites locals crowned "Best" all across town.
  • How and where to donate winter gear for Bozeman students this month
  • See how downtown Bozeman is turning pink and supporting cancer care

Also on today's calendar: 16th Annual Buddy Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and delightful, temps: high: 71, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Local faves picked by those who know Best (bozone.com) — Bozeman residents just chose their favorite local spots in this year's Best of Bozeman survey, highlighting everything from coffee shops and breweries to parks, trails, and traffic headaches. The piece walks through dozens of winning businesses, events, and outdoor destinations, underscoring how housing costs and access to the outdoors are shaping daily life in town.
   

2. Bozeman schools seek donations for coat drive, face growing need for winter gear (explorebigsky.com) — Bozeman families and neighbors are being asked to help nearly 500 local students stay warm this winter by donating new coats, boots, snow pants, and other gear to the BSD7 coat drive. You can drop items or gift cards at any Bozeman school office through October, with cash donations helping fill specific size gaps before coats are distributed ahead of Thanksgiving.
   

3. Bozeman turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (kbzk.com) — Downtown Bozeman is going bright pink all month as local shops, the Downtown Bozeman Partnership, and Cancer Support Community Montana team up for PNKBZN, a Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. From pink banners on Main Street to special merchandise and fundraisers, residents are being encouraged to support local cancer resources and stay on top of screening and mammograms.
   

4. MSU freshman Dahlke already making an impact (nbcmontana.com) — A Bozeman native is already turning heads for the hometown Bobcats: true freshman receiver Carter Dahlke stepped in for injured starter Taco Dowler and delivered 117 yards and a touchdown in his first start at Bobcat Stadium. Dahlke credits Dowler's mentorship for his rapid development as Montana State, now 5-0, prepares for Friday night's road game against Idaho.
   

5. Bozeman town hall focuses on federal enforcement, state authority (nbcmontana.com) — Bozeman residents packed a town hall to press state lawmakers about recent federal law enforcement operations in Gallatin County and what rights locals have when agents arrive. Legislators discussed limits on state oversight, possible transparency bills for the next session, and practical steps residents can take if they feel their rights are being violated.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Here is a rave review..
    Dr.Larsen..new podiatrist in town..He removed a corn between my 4th and 5th toe that a supposed surgeon at one of Bozeman's best-known orthopedic… (Nextdoor Hyalite Canyon)
  • Hi, does anyone have any local recs for a good real estate lawyer in Bozeman?
    I am going to be selling my mom's property in the Spring and need some help going over some legal documents, understanding HAO covenants, amending… (Nextdoor Sundance Springs)
  • Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Walmart in Bozeman. Apply here.
  • GNC Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Manager in Training 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 did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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