🌱 Boise Walgreens Robbery + New DQ Menu + Flock Cancer Walk

Morning, Boise! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Boise.

Welcome to the Monday edition of the Boise Daily. We start your morning off with news of a robbery in Boise. The city is paying our some cash to settle a sexual discrimination suit and your local Dairy Queen may have some burgers you wish to try out. A restaurant on the Bench is calling it quits by the end of the month and cancer survivors and others gathered in Boise to Flock Cancer.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, showers around; cold. High: 48 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Boise Police are looking for two suspects after the Walgreens on Fairview Avenue reported a robbery. KTVB-TV staff report the robbery took place on Saturday in the early morning. No injuries were reported. (KTVB.com)
2. The City of Boise will pay a former police officer the sum of $400,000 after settling a sexual discrimination suit. CBS2 carries an Associated Press story the city will pay Sierrna Berg after she contended that she was retaliated against and became the target of sexist discrimination and malicious rumors after reporting that a training officer applied a chokehold to another officer in training. (idahonews)
3. Going back to early childhood memories, Dairy Queen has always held a special place in Boise hearts. In one of the largest changes in 20 years, the fast food giant is introducing stack burgers in Boise restaurants. Taste of Home's Melany Love introduces the Flamethrower, Loaded A.1., Two Cheese, and Original Cheeseburger you can try out. (tasteofhome)
4. Boise is once again losing a restaurant as Petite 4 had decided close the end of May. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports the Boise Bench eatery cited a number of factors in making the decision to call it quits. (boisedev)
5. Boise's Harrison Boulevard was very pink on Saturday as Flock Cancer took to the street to raise money for non-profits, bring survivors of cancer together and continue the tradition of walking against cancer. KIVI-TV's Steve Dent joined the walk and spoke with participants for the expanding celebration. (kivitv)

Today in Boise:

• The City Council of Garden City will meet Monday. (6 p.m.)
• The Garden City Chamber of Commerce will also meet Monday. (6 p.m.)
• Boise's LGBTQIA+ book club will meet Monday to discuss Felix Ever After by Kacen Callende Monday evening. (6:30 p.m.)
• The Idaho Chapter of the Sierra Club will hold an Outings Team Monthly Meeting on Monday. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Winter hasn't left the mountains yet. Saw some accumulation on the slopes today and more is on the way." (Facebook)
• Boise State University: "Become a member of the Bronco Family by joining the @boisestatealumni Association. Members have access to resources, benefits, discounts, and exclusive events throughout the year. New Boise State graduates receive a free one-year membership." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Kids are the best!! These Adams Elementary School students held a bake sale and raised $421 on behalf of our homeless pets! A big thanks to Darla, Anneke and Annabelle for your generosity; we appreciate your thoughtfulness." (Facebook)
• Boxer Lovers Rescue: "just an update on the building - the bottom part is all insulated and one panel short of having it all paneled in--now for the white board to go up." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The Minidoka National Historic Site is one of the eleven most endangered historic places in the country, according to an annual list released by the National Trust for Historic Preservation Wednesday." (Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

— John Braese

About me: Welcome to the Boise edition of patch.com. I am the community editor in this exciting endeavor for the Boise area. I was born and grew up in Boise, attending Bishop Kelly High School before graduating from Borah High School more than a few years ago. I have seen Boise grow substantially in the last few years, but still maintain my hometown appeal. I want to hear about what is important to you and the stories you wish to see on patch.com. Feel free to reach out to me via email at john.braese@patch.com or drop me a phone call or text at 208 954-9585.

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