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Bozeman
Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Bozeman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The wife of Billings man Jeff Zinne, who died on March 10 from a ski lift accident on Red Lodge Mountain, has launched an independent investigation into his death and hired Brandon Conlin of Alpine Engineering (a ski lift expert) two days later, while Heenan and Cook reported that he has not received the same access to information as the resort's expert. KBZK
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montana State University students said Bozeman is ranked as the best college town in the U.S. for the second year, based on factors like affordability and quality education. They added that the town offers many outdoor activities—skiing and hiking—and a strong school culture that draws students. KBZK
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the 2025 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan on March 27th after a long public review process. The plan updates wolf research, management experience, and conflict strategies — aiming to guide future wolf conservation. Bozeman Magazine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Bozeman group called Water Adequacy for Residential Development is gathering signatures for a ballot initiative that will require developers who pay for water rights to include 33% affordable housing in new projects. The group needs (5,500) signatures by June 23 to put the measure on the November ballot and help address water and housing challenges in town. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ The Montana House Appropriations Committee advanced House Bill 2—an $16.6B state budget plan for the next two years—after over 12 hours of debate on amendments on March 27; the full House will debate the bill next Wednesday. KBZK
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Montana State University’s nursing college and its partners increased rural access to cancer care when Barrett Hospital and HealthCare opened a new infusion center in Dillon in October. The $1.9 million Merck Foundation grant will fund shared oncology services—reducing long trips for patients who previously traveled over two hours to Bozeman for treatment. Bozeman Magazine
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Kelsey Garon, a stay-at-home mom in Shepherd, started Kelsey's Homemade Baked Goods to help pay for her nonverbal autistic 7-year-old son's therapy bills after he had difficulty adjusting to public school. Her sales will go toward covering therapy costs that can reach nearly $1,000 a month — the new business also gives her a chance to reclaim her identity. KBZK
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Frozen Frontline | 2nd Annual Police vs Fire Ice Hockey Fundraiser
Join us for our 2nd Annual Bozeman Police vs Fire Hockey Game at the Haynes Pavilion (Bottcher Rink)! 6:00 PM | Friday, March 28 | Entry by donation | Seating limited.
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Spring Card Show
10 AM - 5 PM | Gallatin County Fairgrounds | FREE Admission | Bozeman’s largest sports cards and pokemon show with over 100 tables and fun activities.
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Foreshadow Record Release Celebration
1–3:30 p.m. — Shane Lalani Center for the Arts — Pay what you can — Celebrate the release of Foreshadow's new record with an engaging matinee performance.
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Bingo Night
6:30-9:00 p.m. — The Office Liquor Store and Lounge — $20 for 10 games — Enjoy a fun evening of bingo with cash prizes up for grabs.
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Garagarama 2025
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Gallatin County Fairgrounds — Booth rentals available — Explore a massive garage sale featuring art, antiques, and a silent auction.
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Charles Ellsworth Concert
7 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — Ticketed event — Experience the global sounds of NYC singer-songwriter Charles Ellsworth in a vibrant setting.
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Trail Running Film Festival
7 p.m. — Ellen Theatre — Supports local land trust — Celebrate the culture of trail running while supporting conservation efforts in the Gallatin Valley.
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FLOW Screening
7:30 p.m. — Ellen Theatre — $11 — Experience the Oscar-winning animated masterpiece that captivates audiences of all ages.
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Level 2 USPA Coach Certification Course
All day — Prime Performance and Physio — Course Fees Apply — Elevate your coaching with hands-on training and expert guidance for powerlifting athletes.
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Bobcat Spring Rodeo
1-5 p.m. — Brick Breeden Fieldhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling rodeo action featuring MSU teams against competitors from the Big Sky region.
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MSU Provost’s Distinguished Lecturer Series Featuring Lisa Rew
7 p.m. — Museum of the Rockies — Free entry — Discover groundbreaking insights from MSU faculty in a distinguished lecture series.
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