🌱 Bogert Place Reconstruction Project + Fiber Internet On Its Way

Good morning, Bozeman! It's me, Lauren Kubiak, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Cloudy and colder. High: 34 Low: 19.
• Saturday: Cold with snow at times, 1-3". High: 29 Low: 21.

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Here are the top three stories in Bozeman today:

1. During a recent City Commission meeting, Bozeman commissioners agreed to proceed with a reconstruction project for Bogert Place, which will be funded by a special improvement district. The project is necessary, as the street requires improvements from the ground up, and it is in the best interest of the residents in the area. The next step is to bid the project in the spring, with construction slated to begin in the summer. (NBC Montana)
2. Bozeman is getting fiber internet, which will be installed by Yellowstone Fiber with the help of six providers. This will have a significant impact on local residents and businesses, providing faster and more reliable internet access to up to 45,000 customers. Yellowstone Fiber plans to have 20 installation crews working this summer, and the project is expected to be completed by December 2025, with installations in the county to follow. (KBZK News)
3. The Bozeman Symphony and Symphonic Choir will premiere Montana composer Eric Funk's "Symphony No. 6 Apocalypse-Phoenix Rising" in a special performance this weekend. Music Director Norman Huynh said the concert will take audience members on a profound emotional journey, perfect for someone who needs an outlet to process things. The performances will feature world-renowned soprano Janai Brugger and will take place this Saturday, Mar. 25, and Sunday, Mar. 26, at the Willson Auditorium. (NBC Montana)

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Today and tomorrow in Bozeman:

Friday, March 24

• Happy Hour Open Mic At Last Best Comedy (5:00 PM)
• Monthly Couples Dinners At 1889 Barn (5:30 PM, 7:00 PM)

Saturday, March 25

• Donny Elliot Band At Kountry Korner Café (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Bozeman area at the link! (Bozeman Patch)
• Montucky, a beer company in Bozeman, Montana, is searching for its next mascot, and they're inviting fans to submit a 30-second video explaining why they should be chosen. The chosen mascot will have their face featured on Montucky cans across America, a Nascar truck, and will receive other perks such as a trip to a Nascar race, becoming an emissary to The Republic of Molossia, and a year's worth of snacks. (XL Country)
• Montana State University STEAM Day is now open for registration! The event offers hands-on workshops for middle school girls in STEAM fields such as science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The event will take place on Apr. 15 and provides a fun way to introduce girls to career options in STEAM fields, with workshops such as astronomy, robotics, engineering, veterinary medicine, and more. (Montana State University)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all soon for another update.

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.