Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Citywide safety overhaul ahead: Bozeman plans to install over 400 new stop signs at more than 300 intersections around town, with work starting in May and running through 2030 to address growing traffic concerns -- learn what's planned through 2030.

Montana hospitals earn top marks: Forbes named Bozeman Health Regional Medical Center and Missoula’s Providence St. Patrick Hospital five-star hospitals in 2026 rankings earlier this month, based on outcomes, best practices, value, and patient experience -- see who topped the list.

Find bites by category: Downtown Bozeman Restaurant Week starts today and runs through May 3, with 40 downtown spots offering specials and sips. Expect flavors and prizes from Downtown Bozeman Association and Visit Bozeman -- get all the details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Cupcake mood booster: Whether you’re craving classic chocolate or Key Lime Pie, Cupcake Mountain Cupcakery LLC rolls out 15 rotating flavors and keeps a case ready for those “I need cake now” moments. Family-owned and consistently fresh, it’s the sweet spot locals breeze into without thinking... then leave smiling.

Your midweek burger plan: Frugals is slinging cooked-to-order burgers with crispy seasoned fries, creamy shakes, and that house-made fry sauce locals hoard in the glovebox. Go classic with the Frugal Burger, or level up with Daily's bacon or a Mushroom Swiss, then call it a very good day.

Need a pho fix: Pho Sai Gon ladles eight-hour-simmered broth that’s rich and steamy, loaded with your favorite add-ins. Craving more than noodles? Grab a banh mi or bubble tea, then settle in for a cozy weeknight as Bozeman weather does its moody Bozeman thing.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🐠 Aquatic Pet Rehoming Event @ Montana State University | Tuesday (4/28) at 10:00 AM – Ready to part ways with that goldfish or the turtle that suddenly needs a mortgage payment? Swing by MSU’s Romney Oval to responsibly rehome fish, turtles, frogs, and aquatic plants. Pre-register since walk-ins are limited, and no on-site adoptions, waterfowl, or venomous critters.

❤ Give Big Fest @ Belgrade Community Library | Thursday (4/30) at 5:00 PM – Give Big Fest turns the Belgrade Community Library into a feel-good pit stop for the whole crew, with kids' activities, snacks, and face time with local organizations. Swing by, donate a little, chat a lot, and leave feeling like you finally returned that overdue book.

🥞 Pancake Breakfast @ Prospera Business Network | Friday (5/1) at 7:00 AM – Prospera is flipping pancakes and making networking feel less awkward, all for a good-cause donation. Let their team serve you a hot breakfast, linger with neighbors, trade cards over syrup, and relax knowing gluten-free stacks are on deck.

🏕 Give Big & Gather 'Round the Campfire @ The LARK Bozeman | Friday (5/1) at 6:00 PM – Grab a cozy layer and head to The Lark downtown for a campfire hang with Yellowstone Forever, equal parts conservation pep talk and neighborly catch-up. Expect live music, s’mores, complimentary refreshments, and giveaways that include 2026 Wildlands Music Festival tickets, because karma occasionally pays cash.

🛍 Rummage Sale @ Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ | Saturday (5/2) at 8:00 AM – Spring cleaning calls for Pilgrim’s rummage sale, where you can donate the good stuff and snag better stuff, cheap. Bring clean, lightly used items, skip TVs, car seats, and promo bottles, KGLT tees welcome. Pro tip, the bag sale hour is glorious.

🎶 KGLT Record Fair & Music Swap @ Strand Union-Montana State University | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – MSU’s Strand Union turns into Southwest Montana’s only vinyl sale, with crates from Cactus, Cameron, and Clam from Butte, plus hi-fi gear, guitars, CDs, and tapes. Brace your shelves, pay five bucks to snoop early or stroll in free, all benefiting KGLT’s gloriously unruly radio.

🔥 MT Kings Feast 13: Beltane Celebration @ The Chateau Events Center | Saturday (5/2) at 6:00 PM – Trade your flannels for flower crowns and head to the Beltane bash back in Bozeman at the Chateau, since Chico’s pool is on a spa day. Expect a proper feast, Valhalla mead, live tunes, games, and that rarest local export, unforced camaraderie.

Reimagined in 2021, this 4-bed, 6-bath retreat spans 5 acres in Wylie Creek Ranch on Bozeman’s northwest side, minutes to downtown and the airport. A soaring two-story great room centers on a custom steel, wood-burning fireplace with sweeping views. Highlights include cabinetry, designer tile, quartz, hand-forged railings, en suite bedrooms, a bar, outdoor kitchen, barnwood siding, and a four-car garage.