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Hello Twin Falls! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Twin Falls nearly pulled off a stunning semifinal comeback
  • Twin Falls crews stop fast-moving Sidney Street house fire in minutes
  • How Chobani's Twin Falls plant is shaping local students' futures

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hillcrest Knights edge Twin Falls Bruins 28-27 in state semifinal rematch (localnews8.com) — Twin Falls fans saw a thriller as the Bruins fell just one point short to Hillcrest, 28-27, in a state semifinal rematch in Twin Falls. After trailing 8-3 at halftime, Twin Falls stormed back with defensive and passing touchdowns but couldn't quite complete the comeback against Hillcrest's strong air attack.
   

2. Twin Falls Fire: Residential structure fire put out in minutes, causes heavy structure damage (ktvb.com) — A Twin Falls home in the 200 block of Sidney Street suffered heavy exterior and attic damage Sunday when a fast-moving fire sent a large smoke column over town. Twin Falls Fire crews, aided by Rock Creek Fire, paramedics, and police, knocked down the blaze within minutes, and all eight occupants escaped safely with no injuries reported.
   

3. Siblings live Chobani Scholars program impacts (capitalpress.com) — Twin Falls residents connected to agriculture may be interested in Chobani's scholarship program, which supports local students and includes tours of the company's large Twin Falls yogurt plant. Three siblings from nearby Jerome share how the renewable awards helped them attend the University of Idaho, explore agricultural careers, and plan to return to serve the Magic Valley's dairy community.
   

4. Groundbreaking Held for Idaho-Nevada Transmission Line Project (publicpower.org) — A major new power line is being built to link the Midpoint Substation near Twin Falls with Nevada, creating a 576-mile corridor that will move electricity across the West. When finished in 2028, the project will boost grid reliability, add 500 megawatts of northbound capacity for Idaho Power customers, and strengthen Magic Valley's connection to regional energy markets.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Twin Falls

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    Monday September 7
  • Labor Day - No School
    Twin Falls District #411 Twin Falls, ID 83301
  • Rim2Rim Race4Homes
    Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce The Rim2Rim is a Magic Valley tradition! This is a 7.5 mile race that begins and ends deep in the Snake River canyon at the prestigious Blue Lakes Country Club's Bass Lake. The course climbs out of the canyon at a treacherous 6% grade, with a Da$h4Ca
    9:00 am
  • Tuesday September 8
  • Fr/JV/V Volleyball
    Twin Falls High School Wood River High School, 1250 Fox Acres Dr, Hailey, ID 83333, U
    4:30 pm
  • V/JV Boys Soccer vs Jerome
    Twin Falls High School Sunway Soccer Complex, N 2700 E, Twin Falls, ID 83301, USA
    4:30 pm
  • JV/V Girls Soccer
    Twin Falls High School Jerome High School, 104 S Tiger Dr, Jerome, ID 83338, USA
    5:30 pm
  • Wednesday September 9
  • Tennis Court Ribbon Cutting Event
    Twin Falls High School tennis courts
    4:00 pm
  • College/Career Senior Parent Night
    Twin Falls High School Roper
    6:30 pm
  • Thursday September 10
  • Frosh/JV Football
    Twin Falls High School Blackfoot High School, 870 S Fisher St, Blackfoot, ID 83221, U
    4:30 pm
  • V/JV Girls Soccer
    Twin Falls High School Burley High School, 2100 Parke Ave, Burley, ID 83318, USA
    4:30 pm
  • V/JV Boys Soccer vs Burley
    Twin Falls High School Sunway Soccer Complex, N 2700 E, Twin Falls, ID 83301, USA
    4:30 pm
  • Fr/JV/V Volleyball vs Jerome
    Twin Falls High School Both gyms
    5:00 pm
  • Bands at the Bridge
    Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Perrine Bridge Visitors Center
    6:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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