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Big winter wins at Bozeman sales-fest

Big winter wins at Bozeman sales-fest

Last President’s Day Weekend, Downtown Bozeman held its annual Winter Crazy Days event, and more than 200 businesses participated to offer major winter discounts. It’s safe to say nearly all of Main Street took part in this sales-on-top-of-sales extravaganza. Eager customers filled every shop

Bozeman’s best thrift

Bozeman’s best thrift

If I’m being honest here, Bozeman winters get me a little down. If you can relate, then you, too, might be the type in search of a pick-me-up amidst the chilly months. I present the cure to these downer days: retail therapy. Bozeman’s full of great

Recreational marijuana sales one month into legalization

The cannabis industry in Montana completely changed when recreational marijuana became legal in multiple counties throughout the state on Jan. 1, 2022. Recreational weed was legalized in a total of 24 counties where the majority of voters supported Initiative 190 in Nov. 2020. While the cannabis business has grown immensely

My Two Cents on Bozeman’s Best

The enchanting mountain town that is Bozeman serves its residents and visitors with a variety of charming activities and dining options — all of which were put to the test of public opinion in The Exponent’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards, published Jan. 27. In this competition, MSU students, community members

MSU alum creates his own energy bar company

MSU alum creates his own energy bar company

When Zach Hein attended MSU, his passion for spending time in the mountains led him to start his own energy bar business: Range Meal Bars. The 700 calorie bars are made with all natural ingredients and are designed to be a meal replacement for long days of adventuring. Hein graduated

Montana’s Minimum Wage Should Be A Living Wage

This year, in order to keep pace with rising inflation, Montana is raising its state minimum wage from $8.75 to $9.20, the largest increase in a single year since 2007, according to KTVH. The wage increase is indexed, or adjusted automatically, yearly to the federal Consumer Price Index

Readers' Choice Awards Results

Readers' Choice Awards Results

The Exponent’s Readers’ Choice Awards are an annual competition organized for students to nominate their favorite businesses and places in Bozeman across multiple categories. After nominations, students voted in each category for their favorite competitor. Behold the results: * Best breakfast: Western Cafe * Best coffee: Wild Joe*s * Best pizza: