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10 Things You Didn't Know About Memorial Day

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 28 May 2012 11:30:14 +0000

Most of America might look forward to Memorial Day because it gives us a three-day break from our hectic work lives and an excuse to grill great gobs of red meat over an open pit, but it’s intentions are much nobler. The establishment of Memorial Day as a day of remembrance for the men and [...]

Memorial Day in Twin Falls – What is Open and What is Closed?

Terry Morgan — Sat, 26 May 2012 15:24:08 +0000

Memorial Day this year is on Monday, May 28th. Looking for something to do, or just want to see what’s going to be open? Check out our list of what’s open on Memorial Day in Twin Falls. Banks: Closed. Post offices: Closed. Libraries: Closed. Liquor stores: Closed. Schools: Closed. Rocket Express Car Wash: Open – [...]

Tim McGraw to Give New Homes to Military Veterans in Need

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:13 +0000

Tim McGraw is giving back to wounded warriors and service members by launching the nationwide HomeFront initiative, a goodwill effort that will award 25 deserving families with a mortgage-free home at each of his summer concert stops. “My sister’s a veteran of the first Gulf War. My uncle was a Vietnam veteran and my grandfather [...]

10 Moving Soldier Homecomings for Memorial Day

Kathy Landin — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:23:59 +0000

The service men and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time. The only thing that makes this sacrifice bearable for most is the incredible sweetness of coming home, even if it is only for a short leave.