Good Day
Bozeman
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Bozeman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Howdy Bozeman is wrapping up its bracket-style Mutt Madness contest with Hazel and Magnolia as finalists, raising funds for Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter. Voting opens today on Howdy Bozeman’s Instagram and a celebration with free pup cups is set for Gallatin Regional Dog Park Saturday. KBZK
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local Bozeman author Danielle Girard returned from a 20-city national book tour to celebrate 25 years of writing at a Country Bookshelf event on April 1, where signed copies of her 17th book PINKY SWEAR were available and she discussed her latest work. Bozeman Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ President Brock Tessman took office with an investiture ceremony Thursday evening at Montana State University. He joined university leaders on a tour in the Gallatin Valley to visit local schools and research sites, emphasizing the school's mission to educate and innovate. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ Fisheries biologist Alexander Zale received the American Fisheries Society Career Achievement Award on Thursday, Apr. 2. He spent 32 years guiding research and training students who now support fish conservation in the Bozeman area. Bozeman Magazine
- ➤ Gallatin College announced today a $50,000 grant from Montana’s Future at Work program to share its hands-on cybersecurity curriculum with high schools, offering free certifications and CyberKits to boost digital skills as cybersecurity job demand grows statewide. KBZK
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bozeman Health is asking Gallatin Valley residents to complete a confidential survey online by April 30 to help guide improvements in local healthcare. The results will inform changes over the next three years in collaboration with HRDC, One Health, and Gallatin City-County Health Department. KBZK
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bozeman homeowners are adapting to long winters and bright summers by rethinking storage, and many now use flexible external options to manage seasonal gear & free up home space. Bozeman Magazine
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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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Best of the West Volleyball Tournament
8 AM - 5 PM — Montana State University — Team Registration open until April 2 — Experience thrilling matches featuring top talent from across the region.
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NOT.GREENDAY Concert
8-11 p.m. — The ELM — General Admission and Reserved Premium Loge tickets available — Experience a night of electrifying music at one of Bozeman's top venues.
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Best of the West Volleyball Tournament
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Montana State University — Team Registration open until April 2nd — Experience thrilling matches featuring top volleyball teams from across the region.
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Annual Trout Lecture with Nick Lyons
7-9 p.m. — Montana State University Library — Free entry — Explore the evolution of fly fishing with renowned angler and author Nick Lyons.
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GHS After Prom 2026 - The Raptor Royal
10:30 PM – 1:45 AM — Gallatin High School — Ticket purchase required — A safe fun time for juniors, seniors, and their dates to celebrate after prom.
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