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Good morning Bozeman! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why 14 bears were killed near Bozeman—and how to prevent more.
  • How Bozeman's PNKBZN campaign is turning shopping into cancer support
  • What Bozeman's new sister-city partnership with a Ukrainian town will do

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

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Carolyn G.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Abundant sunshine, temps: high: 79, low: 49.
  • Friday: Very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bozeman debacle shows yet again that a fed bear is a dead bear (animals24-7.org) — Near Bozeman, wildlife officials recently killed 14 black bears after reports that someone was illegally feeding them north of the city, underscoring the danger of habituating wildlife. The piece explains how drought and unsecured trash fuel bear conflicts and urges residents to lock up food, garbage, and other attractants to avoid future kills and injuries.
   

2. PNKBZN campaign promotes breast cancer awareness across Bozeman (nbcmontana.com) — Bozeman businesses and nonprofits are teaming up all October for PNKBZN, a downtown campaign encouraging breast cancer screening and supporting local families facing cancer. Look for pink promos, roundup donations, and special events at more than 40 Bozeman-area businesses, with proceeds helping Cancer Support Community Montana and other partners expand free services and education.
   

3. Ukrainian Kopychyntsi and Bozeman, Montana Officially Become Sister Cities (matr.net) — Bozeman has officially become a sister city with Kopychyntsi, Ukraine, formalizing four years of local fundraising, volunteer trips, and Montana State University involvement. The new agreement, signed in Bozeman, sets goals for cooperation in economic development, education, local governance, and veteran support, reflecting shared hopes for strong, future-focused hometowns.
   

4. 5 Winners Selected for the 2026 Therapeutic Garden Grant Program (greenhousegrower.com) — Bozeman's Eagle Mount has been awarded a $1,000 therapeutic garden grant, recognizing its long-running horticulture program for people with disabilities and cancer. The national program selected just five winners, helping Eagle Mount expand year‑round greenhouse and garden activities that build skills, confidence, and community connections for local participants.
   

5. This Nationwide Freeride Film Tour Is Kicking Off Winter Hype (theinertia.com) — Bozeman will host a stop on the 2026 Pangea Freeride Film Tour on November 6, bringing a slate of independent ski and snowboard films to town. Local snow lovers can catch athlete stories, deep-powder adventures, and big-mountain action on the big screen as they gear up for winter.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Fall and Fungi
    It's been fairly warm and while there has been some frost up in the mountains, I don't think there's been a freeze. With this in mind, I thought I'd… (Nextdoor Oak Spring Park)
  • Join us upstairs in the cafe for uninterrupted reading time.
    Feel free to grab food or drink before joining us upstairs. Learn more about our events here: https://heylo.group/bozeman-silent-book-club (Nextdoor Western and 25th)
  • Rosauers Supermarkets, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitor - Department Clean Up in Bozeman. Apply here.
  • Montana State University posted a job opening for Police Officer Commissioned (non-certified) 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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