Post by Poor Richard on Jul 1, 2024 8:58:52 GMT -7
Bozeman becomes unexpected migrant hotspot, sparking backlash as locals blame Yellowstone TV Show
The Daily Mail frequently publishes articles concerning Bozeman. Based in the UK Montanans are not even close to their home audience. Perhaps they have a traveling correspondent who likes to recreate in the area and may own property here. Their correspondent provides an English lens for local readers to view what is going on in Bozeman. Today the Daily Mail reports "A picturesque Montana city has become an unexpected hotspot for America's migrant boom, sparking a backlash from a group of hard-right residents.
Bozeman, once a quiet backwater known for its small-town charm, is now one of the fastest-growing small cities in the country.
Home to around 56,000 people, the city's economy has grown exponentially and thousands of jobs have been created. But some long standing residents fear their community is being destroyed.
Schools are struggling to cope with the influx of multilingual children, while locals say they are being priced out of their homes.
A small but vocal minority have directed their ire at the migrants themselves, with reports of a spike in hate crimes against the Latino community. "
Read the full story here.
Bozeman, once a quiet backwater known for its small-town charm, is now one of the fastest-growing small cities in the country.
Home to around 56,000 people, the city's economy has grown exponentially and thousands of jobs have been created. But some long standing residents fear their community is being destroyed.
Schools are struggling to cope with the influx of multilingual children, while locals say they are being priced out of their homes.
A small but vocal minority have directed their ire at the migrants themselves, with reports of a spike in hate crimes against the Latino community. "
Read the full story here.