April 2025

Letter From the Editor: Open To Spring

Angie Ripple

For the past 18 years, we have been bringing you the stories of Bozeman’s past and present on a monthly basis. Each April we aim to shine a light on local sustainability and share cautionary tales as well as actionable steps you can take to…

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February 2025

Dear Friends and Gentle Hearts*

Angie Ripple

I believe the true essence of Bozeman lies in its people—their character, kindness, and spirit define its heart. Founded in 1864, Bozeman got its start while Abraham Lincoln was president; the American Civil War began and raged; the phrase…

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January 2025

Letter From the Editor

Angie Ripple

As the new year begins, it’s time to embrace the boundless opportunities ahead and live out loud! Each January brings a renewed sense of hope—hope for brighter days, for positive change, and for a deeper connection to the places and…

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December 2024

Holiday Cheer

Angie Ripple

Driving down Willson Avenue on a winter evening in December is something I look forward to each holiday season. I love the curve of the road heading toward downtown, winter’s leafless tree canopy, stoic historic homes on either side, and a…

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November 2024

Connecting Community

Angie Ripple

I recently came across a quote that really hit home with me: “Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.” As I reflect on my journey as the founder of this local publication…

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October 2024

Take Time

Angie Ripple

If you’re an avid reader of Bozeman Magazine, you may have noticed that I took a break from writing the letter from the editor for quite a few months, mostly due to burn out. We’ve been publishing every month for over 200 months; with a…

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September 2024

Never Stop Learning

Angie Ripple

Welcome to the September issue of Bozeman Magazine, where we have collected an armful of local content created by contributing writers, mostly based on a back-to-school theme. In each issue, we include at least one historical article looking at…

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August 2024

Explore Bozeman

Angie Ripple

August is nostalgic for me… it’s the month when I moved to Bozeman twenty-nine years ago. I had visited only once, for orientation at MSU over a very hot few days earlier that summer. I absolutely relate to anyone who has moved here…

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