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Hey Twin Falls, hope your week’s off to a good start! Behind a lifesaving blood effort, Magic & Mixology, the BYU-Idaho Sinfonietta, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Behind the lifesaving effort: In January, the Red Cross declared a severe blood shortage after a 35 percent supply drop. Twin Falls donors have kept turning out, with the center open Mondays and Fridays — get all the details.
New sustainability disclosure pledge: Idaho Milk Products joined the Dairy Methane Action Alliance in January 2026, committing to cut methane in dairy supply chains and share emissions data for producers across the Magic Valley — read the full story.
What a new authority entails: Burley is asking Idaho lawmakers to let Minidoka and Cassia counties form an airport authority after the FAA decided not to continue funding the current airport because runways are short — get all the legislative details.
Barley contest goes national: Jerome County growers Joey Wallace and Dustin Miller won the first National Barley Yield Contest, earning trips to the Commodity Classic in San Antonio as Idaho led U.S. barley production — see the winners and yields.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
An evening of musical brilliance: BYU-Idaho’s Sinfonietta will bring its 2026 Strands of Light tour to Twin Falls and Boise. Directed by Dr. Dallin Hansen, the 21 student musicians perform challenging works from the 17th through 20th centuries. Tickets are available for a classical night close to home in Twin Falls. Get all the details.
Twin Falls bakery tradition: Jim Bob’s and Sons on Second Avenue East is still rolling after 40 years, now led by owner baker Sabra Clapier, who bought it in 2021. She mixes 40 pounds of dough nightly and has added cronuts. The counter is open until 11 a.m., and favorites can sell out early. Read the full story.
Handmade since 1936: When a caramel craving hits, duck into Frederickson’s Fine Candies for small-batch chocolates steeped in Twin Falls nostalgia: buttery caramels, chocolate-covered cherries, nut clusters, even the occasional chocolate-dipped potato chip. Sweet little victories… saved for after dinner or savored on the spot.
Sustainably chic refresh: Ooh La La!keeps Twin Falls closets fresh with one-of-a-kind consignment, revived vintage, and occasion-ready pieces curated with the planet in mind. For something new-to-you and locally loved, fast-fashion guilt fades as standout finds deliver style that feels good and looks even better.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🌱 Idaho Victory Garden Course @ Twin Falls County West | Tuesday (2/24) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’ve kept tomatoes alive since the Reagan years, or can’t tell compost from coffee grounds, this Tuesday afternoon course sharpens your Idaho green thumb. Local know-how for fickle frost, pushy weeds, and zucchini explosions. Come learn, swap tips, feel smug by July.
🍸 Magic & Mixology @ Turf Club | Tuesday (2/24) at 6:00 PM – Whether you believe in sleight of hand or just good bartending, this hidden lounge night serves both. A local magician will roam table to table with jaw-droppers while you sip your included craft cocktail. Twenty bucks, limited spots, and plenty of mischief.
📔 “Education and Freedom at Minidoka: The Diary of Superintendent Arthur Kleinkopf” @ College of Southern Idaho | Wednesday (2/25) at 1:00 AM – Skip the armchair hot takes and hear Minidoka’s story from the source. Friends of Minidoka unveils Education and Freedom at Minidoka, the first complete publication of Superintendent Arthur Kleinkopf’s diary, a rare local account from our own backyard that invites reflection, context, and real conversation.
This weekend
🔮 Fused Glass Basics Class @ Hands On | Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 AM – This no-experience-needed fused glass class has you stacking shiny bits, kiln-firing them, and walking out with pendants, nightlights, and suncatchers. Bring ideas, coffee, and your inner magpie, and leave with gifts people will actually keep.
🌱 Turf Talks @ Webb Landscape, Inc. | Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 AM – Got a lawn that gave up sometime after Memorial Day? Hit Turf Talks for a free, no-judgment chat that untangles fertilizer confusion, watering myths, and weed woes, so you can stop fighting the yard and start winning. Call 208-733-1485 to reserve a spot.
🎯 2026 AJHL Dart Tournament and Fundraiser @ Woody’s 2.0 | Saturday (2/28) at 12:00 PM – Warm up your aim at Woody’s 2.0 for a hi-low blind draw dart tourney, a $10 buy-in with bar match, and a potato and chili bar. Sing badly, win raffles, enjoy drink specials, and help AJLH turn Magic Valley houses into safer, more accessible homes.
🎾 UDA Slice Pickleball Open Match Play Day @ Slice Pickleball | Saturday (2/28) at 1:00 PM – Slice Pickleball is swooping in with an open match play day for UDA folks and curious neighbors, play or learn. Expect low-impact hustle, high spirits, and just enough friendly trash talk to count as cardio, with Ron Schnackenberg rescuing plans like a hometown MVP.
Live music & entertainment:
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📻 Twin Falls report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 49°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 98%
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 48°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 54%
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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