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Does McDonald’s use real potatoes? Why do the fries always taste so good? Are they mashed and formed in a mold? There are a lot of questions about our fries so Grant Imahara is going to investigate our fry making process in his own way. Watch and discover how we make our World Famous Fries. How do you make your fries? http://McD.to/054yesp Do you use real potatoes for your fries? http://McD.to/052yesp What kind of potatoes do you use to make your fries? http://McD.to/060yesp Do you add any type of flavor when preparing your fries? http://McD.to/055yesp What kind of oil do you use to cook your fries? http://McD.to/058yesp Are the fries at McDonald’s gluten-free? http://McD.to/056yesp Why are the fries so good? http://McD.to/110yesp Are your fries vegetarian friendly? http://McD.to/059yesp Can I order fries without added salt? http://McD.to/061yesp How much salt do you add to your fries? http://McD.to/062yesp How would you recommend reheating your fries once they’re cold? http://McD.to/057yesp

Lights, camera, potatoes! Treasure Valley spuds play starring role in McDonald's video

McDonald's came to Caldwell to shoot a five-minute YouTube video showing how J.R. Simplot Co. prepares fries.

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U.S. files whistle-blower suit against Idaho Falls School District

The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a whistle-blower lawsuit against Idaho Falls School District alleging it retaliated against an employee for raising concerns about asbestos removal.

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The Boise temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints opened in May 1984. It was the second Mormon temple constructed in Idaho and the 27th overall. The temple was the first with six spires since the Washington, D.C., temple was built in 1974 and the Salt Lake temple in 1893. The Idaho Falls temple, built in 1945, is the oldest in Idaho.

Mormon leaders call for measures protecting gay rights

Mormon church leaders are making a national appeal for a "balanced approach" in the clash between gay rights and religious freedom. 12 minutes ago

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College coaches ranging from Division I to NAIA have shown interest in Capital point guard Derrick White, and he has several partial scholarship offers on the table already from smaller programs, he said. White led Capital to the 5A state championship last season despite dealing with his mother’s death from leukemia.

After mom's death, Capital boys basketball point guard finds peace on the court

Derrick White's poise and composure as a player never hint at the heaviness in his heart. They are traits he inherited from his mother.

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Does McDonald’s use real potatoes? Why do the fries always taste so good? Are they mashed and formed in a mold? There are a lot of questions about our fries so Grant Imahara is going to investigate our fry making process in his own way. Watch and discover how we make our World Famous Fries. How do you make your fries? http://McD.to/054yesp Do you use real potatoes for your fries? http://McD.to/052yesp What kind of potatoes do you use to make your fries? http://McD.to/060yesp Do you add any type of flavor when preparing your fries? http://McD.to/055yesp What kind of oil do you use to cook your fries? http://McD.to/058yesp Are the fries at McDonald’s gluten-free? http://McD.to/056yesp Why are the fries so good? http://McD.to/110yesp Are your fries vegetarian friendly? http://McD.to/059yesp Can I order fries without added salt? http://McD.to/061yesp How much salt do you add to your fries? http://McD.to/062yesp How would you recommend reheating your fries once they’re cold? http://McD.to/057yesp

Lights, camera, potatoes! Treasure Valley spuds play starring role in McDonald's video

McDonald's came to Caldwell to shoot a five-minute YouTube video showing how J.R. Simplot Co. prepares fries.

Entertainment

Michael Deeds: Will you shake it at a Luke Bryan concert, Boise?

The concert hasn't been announced, but country fans should expect a visit in May. 27 minutes ago

Living

A presentation Feb. 4 by The World Center for Birds of Prey at the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge in Nampa will detail the successes of reintroducing California condors to the wild, and the challenges birds and preservationists still face.

Helping Works by Anna Webb: Get a condor update; Albertson Foundation supports backpack program

New grant will support an important program for kids in need, the Idaho Botanical Garden offers garden education grants, and a day of STEM exploration for young students at Boise State.

Outdoors

Hells Canyon from Dry Diggins Lookout.

Monday morning motivation: Hiking across Hells Canyon

Call it a convergence of coincidences. We had a beautiful day on Sunday, which made me start thinking about future trips. I ran across this on the Gear Junkie's website, and it's another crazy Idaho adventure by Boisean Steve Graepel, who also wrote...

Opinion

Guest Opinion: Proposed rules allow a few people to dictate drilling in Idaho

Proposed integration rules are set to allow a few people to decide for everyone whether there will be gas drilling allowed on their particular piece of property.

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