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Hello Bozeman! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison premiere, Planet Fitness operator moving its HQ, and a Broadway-style Cinderella ballet + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Bozeman protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Roots and folk vibes: Bridger Brewing Bozeman brings live sets from Walcrik, StevenStephen, Jay Alm, and Ryan LittleEagle. After March 4, the next night lands tomorrow, March 11, with summer amphitheater news to come — see who’s playing and when.

Corporate confidence fuels recovery: The operator of many Planet Fitness locations will move its national headquarters to Butte, a boost for Southwest Montana that could bring jobs and fresh momentum near Bozeman — read the full story.

A family starts over west: Taylor Sheridan’s new Montana drama The Madison premieres March 14 and was filmed in the Madison River valley, Ennis, and downtown Bozeman, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell — explore the plot and cast.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Bid, dine, and support elk country
• Experience a restorative Reiki sound bath
• Each pint supports Crosscut’s trails
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Pie that feels homemade: The Coffee Pot Bakery Cafe keeps Bozeman smiling with from-scratch baking and a rotating pie-by-the-slice lineup that tastes like it came from grandma’s kitchen. When the week needs a lift, flaky crust and real fruit do the talking… comfort, simple and honest, in every bite.

Send-a-smile upgrade: Need a color boost or a quick pick-me-up? Langohr’s Flowerland turns fresh stems into personal, not cookie-cutter, arrangements. Go designer’s choice, then layer on leafy extras to brighten a counter, a room, or a whole week, whether it’s yours or someone else’s.

Time to send it: If your forearms are bored, Spire Climbing + Fitness ups the stoke with tall rope lines, plenty of bouldering, and training toys like Kilter and Tension boards, plus yoga and a legit fitness area. Belay buddies abound, and it already feels like climbing season.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🩰 Cinderella @ The BoZone | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:00 PM – Whether you know the tale by heart or just remember the shoes, Cinderella hits town as a Broadway-style ballet with 40 dancers, handcrafted sets, and glittering costumes, equal parts humor and romance. Expect mischievous stepsisters, swoony ballroom scenes, and Marina Kesler’s choreography, nostalgia included.

⛸ Winter Skate Nights @ Bozeman Warming Center | Thursday (3/12) at 5:00 PM – Trade the icy sidewalks for Winter Skate Nights, an indoor, all-ages skate hang with skill zones, beginner clinics, rotating obstacles, art stations, and a proper Game of SKATE. Show up, bring a friend, maybe even sponsor or volunteer, because Bozeman deserves smoother landings.

👶 Music Together Babies Class @ 406Cirque | Friday (3/13) at 11:00 AM – Running on three hours of sleep or celebrating a nap, this free Winter Babies class is your chance to sing, sway, and see other adults. Moms, newborns, and caregivers compare milestones, swap sanity tips, escape the house, and yes, they need three babies to run.

💃 Big Sky Country Fairgrounds Dance @ Gallatin County Fairgrounds | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – Dust off your boots and hit the Fairgrounds for an all-ages country dance, line to swing, the whole two-step buffet. Good music, better people, zero pretense. Bring the kids, your neighbor, and those moves you only break out after the third chorus.

⛷ Community Dual GS Races @ Bridger Bowl | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – Nothing beats trash talk on Bobcat off Alpine Lift, where the Community Dual GS lets all ages and boards line up. Twenty bucks gets you two timed runs, best one counts, with awards, bragging rights, and prizes. Register early, no day-of registration, details at bridgerbowl.com/mountain/events.

☘ Saint Patrick’s Pioneer Fair @ Park County Fairgrounds (Livingston) | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Skip the green beer and swing by the Park County Fairgrounds for a Saint Patrick’s fair that keeps it fun, not fuzzy. Free family games, live tunes, and solid eats, with Park County Drop In Center proving sober fun is real, and surprisingly lively.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Bozeman report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 44°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 6%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 6 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Later: A slight chance of snow before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Tomorrow – High: 53°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 59%

Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West wind 26 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 64 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Rain and snow likely before 9pm, then rain and snow likely between 9pm and 3am, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 13 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 51 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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