🌱 Bozeman Hotels Benefiting From Booming Tourism + TOUGHFEST Event

Hey, neighbors. It's me, Lauren Kubiak, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Couple of thunderstorms. High: 63 Low: 48.
• Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; cool. High: 58 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories in Bozeman today:

1. As summer begins, hotels in Bozeman are experiencing high demand and early success, benefiting from the post-COVID recovery and favorable market conditions. Patrick Morrisey, general manager of Hilton Garden Inn Bozeman, and Hillary Folkvord, owner of RSVP Motel, report being fully staffed and ready to capitalize on the booming tourism in the area. They credit the Elm concert venue, the busy airport, and Montana State University events for contributing to their steady revenue and anticipate a busy travel season ahead, especially with the upcoming Fourth of July. (NBC Montana)
2. After the tragic car accident that claimed Ronan Soto's life on U.S. Highway 191 a month ago, the Bozeman community rallied together to assist in sending his body back to Honduras for burial. Thanks to the overwhelming support and nearly $30,000 raised, Soto's family in his home country will have the opportunity to bid their final farewells. Although it was a bittersweet occasion, as Jun. 19 marked both the day of Soto's body returning to his native country and his 30th birthday, his brother-in-law Elmer Suazo-Diaz expressed gratitude and joy that Soto is reunited with his family. (KPAX)
3. MTNTOUGH's TOUGHFEST, which took place early Thursday morning, offers the community a chance to engage in workouts and contribute to a charitable cause. The event included a Conquer Hunger initiative where volunteers assembled kids' packs for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank, aiming to create 8,000 packs. In addition to fitness activities, the event featured seminars, films, and food trucks. (KULR-TV)

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Today and tomorrow in Bozeman:

Friday, June 23

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

Saturday, June 24

• Family Storytime At Bozeman Public Library (10:15 AM)
• Author Event With Theresa Nichols Schuster At Bozeman Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Little Caesars mobile pizza kitchen visited Bozeman for the first time, distributing 80 boxes of pizza at the Salvation Army to help combat hunger in the community. Approximately 300 individuals were provided with a free pizza lunch during the event. (NBC Montana)
• Are you looking to enjoy live music this summer? Click here for a complete list of the summer music festivals happening in Montana. (Visit Bozeman via Facebook)
• Bozeman Health has announced Dr. Kathryn Bertany as their new CEO, following unanimous selection by the board. With approximately 30 years of medical experience, Bertany previously served as the interim CEO and played a pivotal role in stabilizing the organization's workforce and finances. As the first female CEO in Bozeman Health's history, Bertany looks forward to leading upcoming projects such as the spine and joint institute unit and the region's first in-patient mental health unit opening in 2024. (NBC Montana)

That's it for today! See you 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.