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Greetings Bozeman! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What to expect from Bozeman Symphony's fiery October concerts
- How Montana State kept its 19-game win streak alive in Bozeman
- What did Bozeman commissioners decide about the Innovation Campus TIF?
Also on today's calendar: Montana State University will host a free, public lecture focused on school funding in rural states and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Charles A.!
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 61 and low of 43 degrees.
- Monday: A passing shower, temps: high: 65, low: 40.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Bozeman Symphony Presents Bohemian Fire (pccjournal.com) — Bozeman Symphony is bringing its Bohemian Fire program to Willson Auditorium downtown on October 10 and 11, featuring the Montana premiere of Jennifer Higdon's Cello Concerto with returning soloist Julian Schwarz. Conducted by music director Norman Huynh, the concerts pair contemporary works with Dvořák's Symphony No. 7, with tickets starting at $33 and student discounts available online, by phone, or at the door.
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2. Montana State tops Northern Arizona 28-14 for 19th straight win (cbssports.com) — Montana State extended its record winning streak to 19 games in Bozeman with a 28-14 victory over Northern Arizona, despite missing several key offensive players. Backup quarterback Patrick Duchien accounted for three touchdowns, while Colson Coon gashed the defense for 199 rushing yards, keeping the top-ranked Bobcats unbeaten heading into next week's road test.
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3. Students and community confront Bozeman City Commissioners over funding war profiteers (fightbacknews.org) — Bozeman residents and Montana State University students packed the September 22 City Commission meeting to oppose extending a tax-increment financing district that helps fund the Innovation Campus, which includes defense‑oriented tech tenants. Despite three hours of testimony about redirecting revenue to city services and concerns over "war profiteers," commissioners unanimously approved issuing bonds and prolonging the TIF, while some pledged to explore ways to limit military‑linked companies on the campus.
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4. Mountain goat visits town, Alme backs Trump's Iran approach & MT Supreme Court candidates attend forum (bozemandailychronicle.com) — Bozeman readers are treated to a quirky story about a yearling mountain goat calmly appearing in the entryway of Grace Bible Church before wildlife officials relocated it. The newsletter also recaps U.S. Senate candidate Kurt Alme's support for Trump's Iran policy and sharp criticism of a rival, plus a Montana Supreme Court candidate forum on judicial philosophy and rights.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bozeman
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★ Featured events ★
- (CLI) Command Leadership Institute →
Bozeman Police Department Public Safety Center, 901 N. rouse Ave., Bozeman
8:00 am
Monday September 28
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Other local events
- Montana State University will host a free, public lecture focused on school funding in rural states →
Inspiration Hall inside Norm Asbjornson Hall, Bozeman
5:30 pm - Public Lecture on School Funding in Rural States →
Inspiration Hall, Norm Asbjornson Hall, Bozeman
5:30 pm - Montana State University lecture on school funding in rural states →
Inspiration Hall in MSU's Norm Asbjornson Hall, Bozeman
5:30 pm - Deer Tick →
The ELM, 506 North 7th Avenue, Bozeman
8:00 pm - Trans Poetry Showcase with Bozeman Poetry Collective →
Country Bookshelf, 28 West Main Street, Bozeman - Men's Prayer Meeting →
Finding Freedom, 2419 E. Cameron Bridge Road, Bozeman
6:15 am - Theory of a Deadman & Sevendust: The Dead / Seven Tour - Bozeman, MT →
The Commons, 1794 East Baxter Lane, Bozeman
6:30 pm - Men's Open Group →
The Landing – Home of Finding Freedom, 2419 E. Cameron Bridge Rd, Bozeman
6:30 pm - Theory of a Deadman & Sevendust: The Dead / Seven Tour →
The Commons, 1794 East Baxter Lane, Bozeman
6:30 pm - Bible Study →
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2915 Colter Avenue, Bozeman
7:00 pm - Steve Hofstetter in Bozeman, MT! (7:30PM) →
West Main Street, Bozeman
7:30 pm
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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