🌱 Patch AM: Why did AI crown Bozeman Montana’s “most miserable” town?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why did AI crown Bozeman Montana’s “most miserable” town?
• What Bozeman skiers must know before heading to Bridger Bowl now
• Why Bozeman bar patrons are waking up to surprise windshield gift cards

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve worship and 4 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, David B.!

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 54 and low of 31 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 56, low: 43.
• Tuesday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 54 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where Is The Most Miserable Place To Live In Montana? (wearebutte.com) — An AI-generated ranking just labeled Bozeman the “most miserable” town in Montana, a verdict that even the Bozeman-based author strongly disputes. The piece contrasts that gloomy label with locals’ lived experience of a vibrant but expensive city, and invites Montanans to weigh in on which town they think truly deserves the title.
   

• Bridger Bowl celebrates opening day of season (nbcmontana.com) — Bozeman skiers and riders can finally hit Bridger Bowl, which just opened for the season with half its lifts running and a 25-inch base. A new ticketing system means everyone must create fresh accounts and get new passes, and those heading for ridge terrain should watch for changes after a summer landslide.
   

• Montana Bar Fairies Reward Sober Drivers In Bozeman With Gift Cards (montanarightnow.com) — If you leave your car overnight at a Bozeman bar, you might return to find a coffee gift card from the Bar Fairies, a nonprofit rewarding sober drivers. Volunteers and Bozeman’s police chief say the effort supports changing attitudes about impaired driving and highlights local crash statistics.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bozeman

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Bozeman MT DEC 19th
  Last Best Comedy, Alley Entrance, 321 E Main St, Bozeman
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday December 15

• Boys Basketball 6th Home (Ophir)
  Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
  4:00 pm
• Boys Basketball 8th Home (Ophir) -8th Grade Night
  Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
  5:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• 6-8 Band/Choir concert
  Monforton 6-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• KF-4 Winter Concert
  Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
  2:15 pm
• 5-8 Winter Concert
  Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

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

🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 14

• West Dakota Stutter
  Wheelhouse , 10 Evergreen Dr Ste B , Bozeman
  12:00 pm
• Lillie’s Garden evergreen wreaths
  Lillie's Garden , 80889 Gallatin Rd , Bozeman
  12:00 pm
• Holiday Spectacular
  Willson Auditorium , 404 W Main St , Bozeman
  2:30 pm
• Skate with Santa
  Gallatin County Fairgrounds , 901 N Black Ave , Bozeman
  3:00 pm
• Jampoke @ Bozeman Hot Springs
  Bozeman Hot Springs , 81123 Gallatin Rd , Bozeman
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Rodent Poison in Cooper Park Neighborhood.
  I am not sure if other posts have been made here, but there is a dangerous amount of rodent poison being distributed around the Cooper Park… (Nextdoor Cooper Park)
• Hey everyone!
  I’m looking for odd jobs to help between the holidays. I can clean, babysit, nanny, or pet sit. I did 4h for 8 years and have 7 years in babysitting/… (Nextdoor Michael Grove)

• PM Hotel Group posted a job opening for Public Area Attendant | Field & Stream Lodge Co. | Bozeman, MT in Bozeman. Apply here.
• Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Bozeman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bozeman here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Mexican man sentenced in Missoula for illegal reentry to U.S. (montanarightnow.com)

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