Good morning, Rexburg.

Mayor Jerry Merrill announced Rexburg will soon welcome several new national retailers and restaurants including WinCo Foods, Home Depot, Olive Garden, Café Zupas, Jersey Mike’s, Zeppe’s Italian Ice, Wingstop, Doorzza and Shoe Dept. Encore, with developments on Valley River Drive + University Boulevard.

Rexburg’s Founders’ Day will be celebrated Saturday to honor the city’s 19th century pioneer roots, its cityhood in March 1883, and the growth of Brigham Young University–Idaho.

City officials say the event will highlight historical milestones and community pride.

At BYU-Idaho today, Elder Aaron T.

Hall spoke at a devotional and urged students to ‘just keep swimming’ by sharing his Ironman race experience and quoting President Dallin H. Oaks. Student Armaya Bainbridge added that small daily efforts are valued by the Lord.

BYUI Mac Lab on the third floor of the David O.

McKay Library will host a Dungeons and Dragons workshop on March 11 at 7 p.m. Participants will learn to customize 3D mini designs using software and receive a free D&D character gift.

Sally Morgridge, editorial director at Holiday House, presented at BYUI on Feb.

18-19 in the Thomas E. Ricks Building to explain her career path and offer editing advice. Invited by professor Josh Allen, she urged students to read more and join the literary conversation (which sparks imagination).

Spring black bear controlled hunt draw results are now available on GoOutdoorsIdaho.com for hunters in our area to review selection information.

Check the site for details on next steps.

The Idaho Department of Labor announced an $8 million Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to boost training in advanced manufacturing and domestic mineral resources + local businesses are invited to apply for funding soon.

600yd High Power Prone and F-class Midrange Match

7 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Unified Sportsmens Club — $25 entry — Compete in a thrilling high-power rifle match supported by the Unified Sportsmens Club.