Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Bozeman. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After 125 years, the state’s oldest general store in Fishtail will get new owners as Bryan Rose and Celena Ross take over this summer; longtime owner Katy Martin remains nearby to help preserve the store’s legacy + serve the community. KBZK
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mr. Vale’s Math Class will perform at Bozeman Hot Springs Sunday, April 5 as it rides the wave of its new EP Live, Math, Love—which blends funk, blues, and jam rhythms led by tutor Jordan Vale in a lively local concert. Bozeman Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Seven MSU students will travel to Spain this summer to fly balloons during a total eclipse on Aug. 12 while testing experiments and gathering data. NASA invited the team to use up to 13 lbs of equipment (including a LoRa radio) as part of MSU’s sixth Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project. Bozeman Magazine
- ➤ MSU’s Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing will open four new education buildings this fall on campuses in Bozeman, Billings, Kalispell, and Missoula to increase nursing enrollment, with events on Sept. 18 in Bozeman, Sept. 23 in Billings, Oct. 12 in Kalispell, and Oct. 13 in Missoula (times pending). Bozeman Magazine
- ➤ Montana hunters must sign up for education courses to learn firearm safety, ethics & first aid. Student packets are available at FWP offices and pre-registration for spring classes begins online to prepare new hunters for their debut season. KBZK
- ➤ On Friday, Manhattan Middle School students embarked on a ski trip to Bridger Bowl that took an unexpected turn after they heard their principal acting erratically in the lodge bathroom, causing alarm + prompting law enforcement involvement. Superintendent Brian Ayers said the principal is on leave and getting support. KBZK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 350 Montana (a local environmental group) worries that ratepayers may face higher electricity costs if the Public Service Commission approves the NorthWestern Energy + Black Hills Energy merger without further review. The group calls for more transparency to protect consumers. KBZK
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks urges hunters to apply for deer, elk, and nonresident combination licenses by April 1 through the FWP website (which offers instructional videos and a MyFWP mobile app) to streamline the process. Bozeman Magazine
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A guide released Monday, Mar. 23 explains that Bozeman homeowners can reduce stress by using flexible storage strategies to rotate seasonal items and designate specific zones for work and relaxation. The advice suggests using offsite storage to keep living spaces functional + clutter-free. Bozeman Magazine
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MSU Lacrosse Clubs Fundraising Dinner & Auction at the Baxter
Come help the MSU Lacrosse Women's and Men's Club Teams raise money for Nationals at the 1st Annual Gala Dinner and Auction at the Baxter March 25th 6:30-9:00. Delicious dinner and amazing auction items, including 3-night stay at Lakefront home on Flathead Lake (sleeps 11), Golf Round at Sahalee Country Club, 2-Night Stay at Oceanfront Apartment in San Clemente, CA, Las Vegas stay and show, Lacrosse Coaching Clinics, Concert Tickets, Restaurants and Catering, Facials, Physical Therapy, Napa Valley Wine Basket, and more! Tickets are $60/pp or $1,000/10pp table. (Cash bar.)
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Family Irish Dance Event
12-1 p.m. — Belgrade Library and Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate St. Patrick's season with a fun introduction to Irish dance and learn some lively steps.
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Authors and Books: Rosemary Wells
2-4 p.m. — Bozeman Public Library — Registration required — Prolific author Rosemary Wells discusses her storytelling craft and signs books.
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Pints for Crosscut
4 PM — MAP Brewing Company — Cost info not provided — Celebrate trails and mountain biking at this nonprofit event supporting outdoor recreation.
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Montana Council for Exceptional Children Conference
9 AM – 6 PM — AC Hotel Bozeman Downtown — Cost information not provided — Explore educational strategies and resources for exceptional children at this conference.
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Jeff Tweedy Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The ELM — General admission and reserved tickets available — Experience an evening of captivating music with Jeff Tweedy and support from Sima Cunningham.
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MSU Spring Rodeo
7-9 p.m. — Brick Breeden Fieldhouse — Tickets from $69 — Experience thrilling rodeo action in Bozeman's premier venue.
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The Cat's Glasses with Shark Buffalo
7-10 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — Soaking entry required — Enjoy live funk music while you relax in the hot springs.
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Solas Concert at Ellen Theatre
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Ellen Theatre — Get Tickets at TheEllenTheatre.org — Celebrate 30 years of Solas with lively Celtic tunes from talented musicians.
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