🌱 How deputies traced a major liquor theft back to Yellowstone dorms.

Hi Gardiner! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How deputies traced a major liquor theft back to Yellowstone dorms.
• Planning an October Yellowstone trip through Gardiner? Here’s what stays open.
• How a sixth-grade-educated architect shaped Yellowstone’s iconic Old Faithful Inn.

Also on today's calendar: Manhattan Christian at Gardiner and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, with a high of 75 and low of 37 degrees.
• Sunday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 43.
• Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 44 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Men accused of booze burglary (bozemandailychronicle.com) — A burglary at Ridley’s Gardiner Market led to charges against two 18-year-old Yellowstone employees accused of stealing more than $2,700 in liquor and other alcohol. Deputies traced the suspects from security footage to their Old Faithful dorm, where they reportedly admitted involvement and turned over the recovered alcohol. The case highlights ongoing enforcement around Gardiner businesses.
   

• Fall is Falling (bozemanmagazine.com) — If you’re planning an October trip into Yellowstone through Gardiner, you’ll still find full services at the Montana entrances even as many in-park facilities wind down. The piece walks you through what remains open, how to handle campground reservations, and which trails and areas shine in quieter fall conditions, helping Gardiner visitors time their visit and expectations.
   

• Old Faithful Inn's Architect Only Had A Sixth-grade Education (dave1077.com) — Yellowstone’s Old Faithful Inn gets a deep dive here, from its self-taught architect and early-1900s construction to quirky design choices and colorful staff traditions. Along the way, the story nods to Gardiner’s historic role as a rail gateway delivering early tourists into the park. It’s a nostalgic look that adds context to trips starting or ending in Gardiner today.
   

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📸 Around Gardiner

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gardiner

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7

• Karaoke at Two Bit City →
  Two Bit City, 107 Second St. S, Gardiner
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7

• Park County Public Meeting - Gym
  Gardiner 7-8 Gardiner, MT 59030
  5:00 pm

Thursday October 8

• Manhattan Christian at Gardiner →
  Gardiner MT
  6:30 pm
• Gardiner at Manhattan Christian →
  Gardiner High School, 510 Stone St., Gardiner
  6:30 pm

Wednesday October 14

• Karaoke at Two Bit City →
  Two Bit City, 107 Second St. S, Gardiner
  9:00 pm

Friday October 23

• Sheridan High School at Gardiner High School →
  510 Stone St., Gardiner
  6:00 pm

Wednesday October 28

• Karaoke at Two Bit City →
  Two Bit City, 107 Second St. S, Gardiner
  9:00 pm

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📣 Gardiner Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday October 7

• Park County Public Meeting - Gym
  Gardiner 7-8 Gardiner, MT 59030
  5:00 pm
• Frank O'Connor For County Commission
  Livingston-Park County Public Library, 228 West Callender Street, Livingston
  6:00 pm

Friday October 9

• Black Water →
  Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray
  8:00 pm
• Black Water at Chico Hot Springs →
  Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray
  8:00 pm
• Black Water — Chico Hot Springs →
  Chico Hot Springs, 163 Chico Road, Pray
  8:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Ridley's Family Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for General Merchandise Clerk/Scan Coordinator in Gardiner. Apply here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Big Sky

• Letter to the Editor: Big Sky needs a different solution (explorebigsky.com)
• Governor Gianforte appoints Larry Flynn as Montana Department of Transportation director (bigskytimes.com)
• Local faves picked by those who know Best (bozone.com)

West Yellowstone

• Never-Ending Herd Of Bison Sprint Across Yellowstone National Park (whiskeyriff.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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