🌱 Milk Can Win + Golden Wheel Back + Ice Bumper Cars

Morning, Boise! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on around Boise today.

Welcome to the Monday edition of the Boise Daily. We start the week off with happy Bronco fans after the upset at Fresno State. Fry lovers take note-the Golden Wheel is coming back. If holiday train rides are on your list, we have the best ones in the northwest and if that list includes ice bumper cars, we have that list also. Finally, take a look at how tax dollars are helping with homeless students in the valley.

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 52 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The Boise State University football team pulled off the upset and downed No. 23 Fresno State in the battle for the Milk Can. KTVB-TV's Devin Ramey has the story of the win and how the Broncos hope this wins places them back on track. (KTVB)
2. The Golden Wheel is coming back. The iconic drive-in on Fairview closed in June, but has recently announced a reopening due to an winning Optimist football team. BoiseDev editor Don Day explains the football angle and also announces a new menu of the restaurant's shakes and signature fries. (boisedev)
3. If you are willing to travel a bit, a holiday trip on a train could be a plan. The Oregonian's Jamie Hale provides information on enjoying Christmas on a steam-train complete with Santa and hot chocolate. (oregonlive)
4. As the weather chills and the snow starts to fly,LITE-FM's Michelle Heart provides readers with the 15 Incredible Things That Must Be On Your Idaho Bucket List. From ice bumper cars to winter mountain coasters, the list will fill up a few of those weekends. (liteonline)
5. School districts, including Boise, are receiving millions of dollars to assist with homeless students. IdahoEdNews and Sami Edge takes a look at how the money is being spent. (idahoednews)

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Today in Boise:

• The Community Center Book Club will be meeting virtually and discussing The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr. (3:30 pm)
• The Garden City Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday. (6:00 pm)
• The City Council of Garden City will hold a weekly meeting on Monday. (6:00 pm)
• The Idaho Chapter of the Sierra Club will meet Monday to discuss organizing outings for the group. (7:30 pm)

Boise Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "It looks like a beautiful morning on top of Bogus Basin with snow capped mountains and valley stratus! Today will be mostly clear and dry ahead of incoming rain and mountain snow on Tuesday. #IDwx #ORwx" (Facebook)
• Boise Hive: "Holy cow you guys you could own this amazing guitar by the incredible @storiegrubb ! Over 200 hours of hand drawing in SHARPIE. In sharpie you guys… Come down to our show going on NOW @ironwoodbargrill !" (Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "The Enchanted Forest area is ready to be explored this year at Winter Garden aGlow! The experience comes alive at night, so be sure to get your tickets and bring the family. Thank you to our sponsors!" (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Meet Wilma! Wilma is very sweet girl who is ready to be the newest addition to your family! Wilma has lots of energy but after going on a long walk and playing a few games of fetch she would love to snuggle with the family." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Thanks to you, we are so close to our goal from #KRBXFallRadiothon. Your support has kept people-powered radio in the Treasure Valley for over 10 years. Our donation page will be live for a few more days." (Instagram)

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