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In today's newsletter:

  • How St. Luke's new machine could change cancer care in Twin Falls
  • Want free fitness and health advice at CSI this week?
  • Have you actually stepped inside Twin Falls' Herrett Center yet?

Also on today's calendar: Vintage Vixens Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
  • Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• St. Luke's Cancer Institute adds a new linear accelerator (kmvt.com) — Cancer patients in Twin Falls can now access more precise radiation treatment at St. Luke's Cancer Institute thanks to a new linear accelerator that better targets tumors while sparing healthy tissue. Staff say improved imaging and tracking mean fewer trips out of the Magic Valley and more accurate care, especially for small or hard-to-reach tumors.
   

• Active Aging Week begins (kmvt.com) — Twin Falls residents can join free Active Aging Week exercise classes at the College of Southern Idaho from today through October 10, with options like yoga, water fitness, and dance. An Active Aging Summit on October 6 at the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium will cover topics such as musculoskeletal health and sleep, and no registration is required.
   

• 8 Idaho Spots That Longtime Locals Are Only Now Discovering For Themselves (newsbreak.com) — Twin Falls families are reminded that the Herrett Center at the College of Southern Idaho offers a free anthropology and natural history museum plus low-cost planetarium shows right in town. This statewide roundup of overlooked attractions explains what you'll find inside, how kid-friendly it is, and exactly where to park and check hours before visiting. It also suggests other easy day-trip museums and outdoor spots across Idaho.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Fall forage advantage: Why winter-hardy cereals are changing the game (agproud.com)
  • Pine Needle Quilt Guild sews quilts for Sleep in Heavenly Peace (smokesignalsnews.com)

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  • 7 Humble Idaho Breakfast Diners For A Hearty Plate (newsbreak.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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