The Bozeman Public Library looked to expand its services by going mobile. In our modern world, going mobile usually means a new app or mobile website—but not this time. No, the library is actually going mobile by creating a vehicle to take books to local Bozeman residents. The focus of the new mo
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02/27/2015
The 78 year old Willson Auditorium will have some new swagger starting today. One of Bozeman’s biggest performance spaces, the auditorium had been out of commission while a 3.5 million dollar renovation that tackled everything from improved acoustics to a higher ceiling took place over the last 8
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02/26/2015
According to the Department of Community Development’s Annual Report, Bozeman has seen a huge spike in building permits over the past two years.639 single-family resident permits were filed in Bozeman in the last two years. That number is more than 2008 to 2011 combined. 40 duplex permits were f
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02/25/2015
A 54 million dollar bill to cover the costs of inflation for Montana public schools passed through the legislature this past week. The bill keeps the funding for Montana public schools at the same level as previous years, by adjusting for inflation. The state will increase education funds by 2.3%
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02/24/2015
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home sales fell 4.9% in January. Sales have not been so low since April of last year.The United States has added 1 million new jobs over the past 3 months, but the improvement in wages and labor has not had the impact on the housin
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02/23/2015
Two recent projects taking place in Bozeman have highlighted the city’s recent efforts to better address the health and safety of its residents.The Bozeman Police Foundation has spent nearly $6,000 to improve safety around Bozeman. One of the projects added flashing beacons to several crosswalks
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02/20/2015
Gallatin County has lead all Montana counties in economic growth in the past few years, according to a recent economic outlook presentation by the University of Montana. Already one of the fastest growing counties population wise, the county has seen growth in wages, tourism, manufacturing, energ
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02/19/2015
Two new downtown hotels are still right on track to open this summer in Bozeman. The Element Hotel by Westin will be moving into 25 East Mendenhall and the Lark Motel will be moving into 122 West Main. The Element Hotel is scheduled to open by the end of June. The Lark Motel plans on accepting re
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02/18/2015
I read a great article in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle today and I wanted to pass along some interesting numbers regarding rentals in the city limits of Bozeman compared to those outside of it. Long story short—it will be cheaper to rent outside of Bozeman compared to inside it.The numbers were ac
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02/17/2015
In a report released by a local research group, Prospera Business Network, Bozeman is barely above the average cost of living of the national average in 2014. According to Prospera Business Network, Bozeman scored a 100.8 index cost of living score—or in other words, they were 0.8% above the ave
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02/16/2015