🌱 A Deadly Weekend In Twin Falls + Would You Visit Blue Heart?

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Twin Falls Patch newsletter — here to impart everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 90 Low: 60.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High: 92 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Twin Falls today:

1. In a deadly weekend in Twin Falls, two people were killed in separate accidents. The first happened Saturday at 7:45 p.m. A 37-year-old Twin Falls man, drove off the road, killing himself instantly in the crash. The man was driving a Chevy Malibu and was wearing a seatbelt. The second happened at 10:00 p.m. on Sunday. A 52-year-old man from Buhl was killed in a single-vehicle crash. The man, who has not been identified, was not wearing a seat belt and died when his vehicle rolled over. Idaho State Police continue to investigate. (East Idaho News, KTVB.com)
2. Have you been to Blue Heart? The writer of this article has made a list of six reasons why no one should ever go there. He discusses the water temperature and quality, the lack of facilities and picnic grounds, the isolation, and the hard work it takes to get there. Take a look and see if you agree. (kezj.com)
3. Have you heard? A facility that has been described as the "largest wind farm ever" may be on the way to Twin Falls! The Lava Ridge Energy Project is stirring up controversy. Its proposed location faces the Minidoka Historic Site where Japanese Americans were held in WWII. The Friends of Minidoka are opposing the facility. (Ground News)

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Today and tomorrow in Twin Falls:

Tuesday, July 11

• St. Luke's Cornhole Tournament At St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center (11:30 AM)

Wednesday, July 12

• Pranayama Breathing Class At Soul Dimension (10:00 AM)
• Indian Fabric Painting At Culture For Change (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you an aspiring speaker or life coach? If you are you may enjoy this master class presented by The Rehearsal Stage. This class will teach you how to build a "6 figure coaching career" and venture into business on your own. (Happening Next)
• Have a taste for sourdough? Take your kids to the Kneaders Bakery and Cafe tomorrow, Jul. 12, for a lesson in making sourdough starter from scratch. Spend an hour there from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and take home the classic starter to make your own great-tasting bread at home. (All Events)
• Mark your calendars to see Tyrus Live on Jul. 21 at the Orpheum Theatre! The burly comedian will appear at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $300. His book "Just Tyrus" will be on sale at the event as well. Come listen to this "voice of the people" live and share in his unique perspective. (All Events)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.