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And check out Christmas Eve worship on the Bozeman Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How will Bozeman’s 20-year transportation plan shape your daily commute?
  • Why Bozeman just ranked among the nation’s best Christmas towns
  • How Bozeman responded when antisemitic hecklers disrupted a Main Street celebration

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve worship.

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Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 50 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sun, then clouds, temps: high: 57, low: 38.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 45 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gallatin Valley MPO seeks community input on long-range transportation plan (nbcmontana.com) — Bozeman’s Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization is updating its 20‑year transportation plan and is asking residents to weigh in now. The Bozeman-housed MPO is mapping future investments for driving, transit, biking, and walking as the valley grows, and says community feedback will help decide which projects and priorities make the cut.
   

2. Montana Town Ranked Among The Best For The Holidays (kool929fm.com) — Bozeman gets national love as one of the best places to spend the holidays, thanks to traditions like the Downtown Bozeman Christmas Stroll and a full slate of festive events. The piece also nods to nearby towns like Livingston and Belgrade, plus offers a summer survival guide and regional getaway ideas for Bozeman locals.
   

3. Sheehy condemns hate at Bozeman Menorah lighting as police rebuff two hecklers (bozemandailychronicle.com) — Hundreds gathered on Main Street in Bozeman for a Hanukkah Menorah lighting where local and statewide leaders, including Sen. Tim Sheehy and Bozeman Sen. Cora Neumann, denounced antisemitism after two hecklers shouted from across the street. Police quickly intervened, and speakers emphasized solidarity with Jewish residents and other threatened communities in light of recent global attacks.
   

4. Driver abandons fatal crash scene in Flathead County, passenger from Bozeman found dead (kbzk.com) — A 34-year-old man from Bozeman was found dead after a pickup crashed and overturned near Somers in Flathead County, with the driver fleeing before authorities arrived. Investigators suspect alcohol, drugs, and speed played roles in the wreck, and the Montana Highway Patrol is still working to identify and locate the driver.
   

5. Billings West wrestling boys chasing 4-peat; girls hungry to contend (montanasports.com) — Bozeman Gallatin’s boys wrestling squad just finished second at the CMR Holiday Invitational, trailing only powerhouse Billings West as the Bears chase a fourth straight Class AA title. The story spotlights West’s dominant boys and rapidly improving girls programs, setting up strong statewide competition Bozeman wrestlers will have to face this season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bozeman

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    Wednesday December 24
  • Christmas Eve worship
    Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church, 3580 N Benton Ave, Helena
    3:00 pm

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Other local events
    Tuesday December 23
  • Christmas Candlelight Service
    Bozeman Christian Reformed Church , 324 N 5th Ave , Bozeman
    6:30 pm
    • Monday December 29
  • Open Gym Girls Basketball
    Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Do you know anyone that really needs help with snow removal?
    and isn’t getting it? We want to bless a neighbor each storm cycle that really needs the help with free snow removal. Just a way to give back and… (Nextdoor Cooper Park)
  • Is anyone missing this carport?
    It landed in our backyard from the wind on Friday. Planning on hauling it to the dump on Tuesday. Dulohery/Canary Lane area (Nextdoor Clover Meadows)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Bozeman. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Bozeman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bozeman here.

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