Good morning, Bozeman.

In Montana, nonprofits now face delays in federal grants that force efforts like ISAN (Invasive Species Action Network) to cut back on summer outreach for mussel prevention.

The Montana Nonprofit Association has urged congressional delegates to clarify funding rules amid federal budget cuts.

Gallatin Crossing in Bozeman is adding new national retailers this fall (Under Armour will open Sept.

18, The North Face soon after, and Böhme next to Madewell) as the center completes exterior construction and plans further interior upgrades.

NorthWestern Energy customers raised concerns when summer power bills spiked due to higher usage and increased cost.

The Montana Public Service Commission is investigating the trend and advising customers to email documentation if they see a jump in their bills (some reported tripling from July to August).

Approximately 4,700 students moved into 12 MSU residence halls over the weekend as they settled in for the new school year.

Freshmen shared their excitement for outdoor activities and campus life while university officials said housing numbers are consistent with past years.

Montana State University physicist Matt Jaffe received the Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator award, which will provide $150,000 a year for three years.

He will study non-Gaussian beam shaping in optical cavities to improve quantum computing + gravity sensing.

Students and families began arriving on Aug.

24 as move-in weekend kicked off the new school year across Montana; local campuses are busy preparing for classes.

Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks has launched its Hunter Landowner Stewardship Program to help licensed hunters learn the landowner's perspective through brief video segments and tests (and those who complete it can win prizes like guided hunt trips, optics, and gift cards).