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bozemanmagazine.com
Bozeman Real Estate Market Bi-Annual Report
As we evaluate the first six months of data, Bozeman’s real estate market continues to show signs of stability, with a gradual increase in inventory and steady buyer activity. While we’re no longer experiencing the frenzied pace of the pandemic years, today’s market remains active for well-priced homes, and buyers have more choices than they have had in several years. Interest rates continue to influence affordability and purchasing decisions, but they haven’t stopped motivated buyers and sellers from making moves. Here’s a look at how the first six months of 2026 compared to recent years.
Collinsville Daily News
Heat and Smoke Impact Local Produce As Montana Farmers Face Growing Challenges
BELGRADE, Mont. — Extreme heat and smoke in Montana ha ve started to impact how some local fruits and vegetables gr ow and reach shoppers locally across the Treasure State. At Amaltheia Dairy Farm in Belgrade, Nathan Brown , a local farmer, sa ys he ha s l argely built the farm’s fruit and vegetable operation by using manure from the goats raised there to make compost for produce. Brown says that when the farm started in 2000, the family had 80 goats and now are up to over 200. "My parents started this goat dairy 26 years ago, in the fall of 2000" Brown said. "And eventually got into vegetables in 2012" Brown explained that some crops ha ve struggled in the heat this summer due to a process called bolting, which makes produce inedible to eat due to being exposed to high temperatures for too long. He pointed to bok choy and lettuce as examples of crops affected by the weather. "We have seen it with like Bok Choy; Bok Choy will bolt on us. All of our Bok Choy bolted last week, " Brown said. "Lettuce is slower to grow if it's really hot out or it
explorebigsky.com
Big Sky gets its first climate controlled storage
Big Sky’s draw is its recreation: skiing and snowmobiling in winter, rafting, biking and off-roading in summer. That lifestyle comes with a lot of gear in a town where many homes have small garages and several apartments and condos don’t come with a garage. Now, the community has its first climate-controlled storage facility between Michener Creek Rd and Buck’s T-4 in Gallatin Canyon.
NBCMontana
NorthWestern Energy confirms toxin present on Hebgen Reservoir
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Hebgen Reservoir is now under a health advisory as officials say the presence of a dangerous toxin is in the waters and can be harmful to people, pets and livestock. Routine monitoring on the Hebgen confirms the presence of Anatoxin-A, a toxin associated with harmful...
montanarightnow.com
Heat and Smoke Impact Local Produce As Montana Farmers Face Growing Challenges
BELGRADE, Mont. — Extreme heat and smoke in Montana have started to impact how some local fruits and vegetables grow and reach shoppers locally across the Treasure State. At Amaltheia Dairy Farm in Belgrade, Nathan Brown, a local farmer, says he has largely built the farm’s fruit and vegetable operation by using manure from the goats raised there to make compost for produce.
explorebigsky.com
The Coffee Pot changes owners, keeps its heart
William and Amanda Wittpenn take over beloved Bozeman institution, and yes, the cinnamon rolls stay. The Coffee Pot Bakery Café, a Bozeman institution known for its cinnamon rolls and pottery-lined shelves, has changed ownership. But longtime customers won’t notice much of a difference at the counter. William and...
retailrestaurantfb.com
Mellow Mushroom Builds Midyear Momentum
Atlanta — Mellow Mushroom is entering the second half of 2026 with significant franchise development momentum after signing six franchise deals through the first half of the year, preparing to open new restaurants and expanding into new markets — including its first-ever location in Montana. During the first...
restaurantmagazine.com
Mellow Mushroom Accelerates 2026 Growth With New Franchise Deals, “Fast Fine” Restaurant Prototype
The iconic pizza brand is carrying strong franchise development momentum into the second half of 2026 with new signings, first-time market expansion and more. The psychedelic pizza brand continues to attract entrepreneurs who have spent years experiencing Mellow Mushroom as guests before deciding to become owners themselves, a trend leadership says speaks directly to the strength of the brand.
KBZK News
Bodhi Farm-to-Table Food Festival showcases local agriculture
theshopmag.com
CrossHarbor Launches Summit + Speed Automotive Events Division
Willow Springs Raceway and CrossHarbor Capital Partners have announced Summit + Speed, a new experiential events division dedicated to creating premier automotive and luxury lifestyle events across its portfolio of iconic destinations and brands, according to a company press release. Summit + Speed will oversee the development and execution of...
intentsmag.com
Curated Events acquires Montana Party Rentals
Curated Events, Charleston, S.C., a national luxury event rental and production company, has acquired Montana Party Rentals, a Bozeman, Mont.-based specialty rental company. Founded in 1996 by Jill Redmon, her brother, Troy Redmon, and their friend, Scott Schwartz, Montana Party Rentals began as a home-based rental business. The company has grown to become an event partner for many Mountain West venues, private clubs, luxury hospitality destinations and milestone celebrations.
Fairfield Sun Times
Gallatin valley farm stands connect community with local goods
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Farm stands are becoming more common across the Gallatin Valley as local producers find new ways to sell what they grow and raise. Tracy Haas started Skinny Legs N’ Eggs Farm in 2023 after spending several years giving eggs for free. “I wasn't selling eggs....
westernagnetwork.com
MSU to Celebrate New Wool Lab Grand Opening
Montana State University, the Montana Department of Livestock and the Montana Department of Agriculture will celebrate the grand opening of the new Combined State Laboratories building at 11 a.m. Friday, July 17. Located at 1969 W. Garfield St., near the intersection of South 19th Avenue and Lincoln Street, the multi-use...
hotelmanagement.net
ERES Companies, O'Reilly Hospitality open Montana Hampton Inn
ERES Companies and O'Reilly Hospitality Management have opened the 125-room Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton in Belgrade, Mont. The four-story, 72,000-square-foot hotel—located on Belgrade Boulevard across from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport—was co-developed by Denver, Colo.-based ERES Companies and Springfield, Mo.-based OHM. The hotel—which is managed by OHM—is the latest addition to Yellowstone Airport Plaza, following the opening of the EVEN Hotel by IHG and the 168-unit Yellowstone Landing Apartments in 2024.