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An Idaho local is opening a new doughnut shop in Idaho Falls following the passing of his stepfather. Randy Jensen was a baker for about 40 years and owned Bakers Dozen in Idaho Falls. He passed away in April.

The Farmer’s Merchant Banquet in Rexburg has been going on for more than 80 years. The theme this year is titled “Plowing Ahead.” Chris Mann, the CEO of the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce, said the theme was chosen in recognition of the agricultural and business communities’ determination to “plow through” despite this difficult year.

The Museum of Idaho had to close for three months at the beginning of COVID-19, but it is now back and better than ever!

The Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra is hosting a concert on Thursday, May 27. The Concert is Dr. Kevin Call’s, official retirement concert. He is a former BYU-Idaho music professor and conductor of the Orchestra.

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The First Lutheran Church in Idaho Falls is hosting a Bike Rodeo event for kids in the community this Saturday. The Rodeo goes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature a variety of activities.

The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho has a new exhibit on display called the Sayaka Ganz: Reclaimed Creations. The exhibit, which uses recycled objects to create shapes, will be open through October 2.

A former NFL player, and Idaho native, is reflecting about his decision to jump into action to rescue a driver whose semi-truck was hit by a train in St. Anthony.

On Thursday, May 6, a sixth-grade girl is accused of entering Rigby Middle School and shooting three people. These people, two students and one janitor, are expected to recover. The event, however, was tragic and scary for most.