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Emails obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune show MIDA repeatedly advocating on behalf of Kevin O’Leary, effectively negotiating against the people of Box Elder County in the process.
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Box Elder County wanted data center project money up front. MIDA pushed back, advocating on Kevin O’Leary’s behalf.
Facing the prospect of a massive data center and energy campus moving in, Box Elder County wanted the money up front.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/11/utah-data-center-project-mida/
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A 59-year-old LDS Church general authority and head of the faith's global missionary department died suddenly.
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LDS Church leader over worldwide missionary program dies suddenly
A 59-year-old LDS Church general authority and head of the faith's global missionary department died suddenly.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/05/11/lds-leader-over-global-missionary/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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The LDS Church posted about supporting working moms. A hot debate ensued, including an examination of what the faith teaches today vs. what it taught in the past.
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Jana Riess: LDS Church’s post about working moms does indeed clash with past teachings
The LDS Church posted about supporting working moms. A hot debate ensued, including an examination of what the faith teaches today vs. what it taught in the past.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/05/11/jana-riess-lds-churchs-post-about/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Of the 355 comments submitted by Box Elder County residents, 242 (68%) were flatly against the data center, 106 (30%) expressed concerns about it and 7 — just 2% — said they supported it. The Box Elder County Commission approved it unanimously.
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How do Box Elder County locals feel about the massive data center plan? The numbers are overwhelming, records show.
Hundreds of locals filled out a county form to share their thoughts, with most falling on one side of the issue.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/11/box-elder-data-center-read/
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“Without immediate and significant public investment, quality childcare as we know it will largely disappear within five years,” Sarah Stone writes in an op-ed. “It will not only hurt families with young children. It will destabilize the entire economy.”
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Voices: The system holding Utah’s economy together is starting to crack
“Without immediate and significant public investment, quality childcare as we know it will largely disappear within five years,” Sarah Stone writes in an op-ed. “It will not only hurt families with young children. It will destabilize the entire economy.”
https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2026/05/11/voices-if-we-dont-do-something/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
about 14 hours ago
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A Mormon poet tries to imagine life for her pioneer ancestors — a mother and daughter married to the same man.
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She dug into her Mormon ancestry and found sister wives, a massacre and questions with no answers
A Mormon poet tries to imagine life for her pioneer ancestors — a mother and daughter married to the same man.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/05/11/an-interview-with-millie-tullis/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Summer is coming quickly, and now is the time to start marking your calendars for the season’s many food and drink festivals.
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Save the dates: Here are 10 food and drink festivals to savor in Utah this summer
Summer is coming quickly, and now is the time to start marking your calendars for the season’s many food and drink festivals.
https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2026/05/11/here-are-10-utah-food-drink/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
about 16 hours ago
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The Jazz have the second-overall pick in next month’s draft. Can they find a way to get the former BYU star?
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Gordon Monson: Why the Utah Jazz should do everything in their power to draft AJ Dybantsa
The Jazz have the second-overall pick in next month’s draft. Can they find a way to get the former BYU star?
https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2026/05/11/should-utah-jazz-trade-up-draft/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
about 16 hours ago
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Facing the prospect of a massive data center and energy campus moving in, Box Elder County wanted the money up front.
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Box Elder County wanted data center project money up front. MIDA pushed back, advocating on Kevin O’Leary’s behalf.
Facing the prospect of a massive data center and energy campus moving in, Box Elder County wanted the money up front.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/11/utah-data-center-project-mida/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
about 17 hours ago
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Hundreds of locals filled out a county form to share their thoughts, with most falling on one side of the issue.
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How do Box Elder County locals feel about the massive data center plan? The numbers are overwhelming, records show.
Hundreds of locals filled out a county form to share their thoughts, with most falling on one side of the issue.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/11/box-elder-data-center-read/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
about 18 hours ago
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Timed-entry reservations at Arches National Park likely reduced visitation to the park, even as the local tourism economy continued growing overall, according to a long-awaited study commissioned by Grand County.
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Arches timed entry likely reduced visitation, but Grand County’s tourism economy still grew
Timed-entry reservations at Arches National Park likely reduced visitation to the park, even as the local tourism economy continued growing overall, according to a long-awaited study commissioned by Grand County.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/11/arches-timed-entry-likely-reduced/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
about 18 hours ago
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Utah received record snowfall in 2022-23. Just three seasons later, the least amount of snow in recorded history fell on the state. Just how different were those seasons? We will show you.
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See the dramatic difference between Utah’s best and worst snow years
Utah received record snowfall in 2022-23. Just three seasons later, the least amount of snow in recorded history fell on the state. Just how different were those seasons? We will show you.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2026/05/11/utahs-best-worst-ski-seasons/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Some places in Cache County don’t have high-speed internet. Here’s why it could soon get over 100 times faster.
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Want crazy-fast internet? If you live in these parts of northern Utah, you may be in luck.
Some places in Cache County don’t have high-speed internet. Here’s why it could soon get over 100 times faster.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/11/utah-broadband-plans-bring-10/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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What will the Utah Jazz do with the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft? Austin Ainge explained his strategy on Sunday.
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What will the Utah Jazz do with the No. 2 NBA Draft pick? Here is what Austin Ainge said.
What will the Utah Jazz do with the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft? Austin Ainge explained his strategy on Sunday.
https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2026/05/11/what-will-utah-jazz-do-with-no-2/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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“If the goal is to raise overall outcomes, then a system that allows innovation — even uneven innovation — may be necessary,” writes Stacey Hutchings in an op-ed. “But that approach requires strong and direct accountability.”
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Voices: What Utah can learn from its high-performing charter schools
“If the goal is to raise overall outcomes, then a system that allows innovation — even uneven innovation — may be necessary,” writes Stacey Hutchings in an op-ed. “But that approach requires strong and direct accountability.”
https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2026/05/10/voices-what-utah-can-learn-charter/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Letter: After driving an electric school bus for 100,000 miles, I would never go back to diesel
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Letter: After driving an electric school bus for 100,000 miles, I would never go back to diesel
Letter: After driving an electric school bus for 100,000 miles, I would never go back to diesel
https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2026/05/10/letter-after-driving-an-electric/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Letter: Let’s support policies that will improve our future, not return to the past
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Letter: Let’s support policies that will improve our future, not return to the past
Letter: Let’s support policies that will improve our future, not return to the past
https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2026/05/10/letter-lets-support-policies-that/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Letter: How does shutting down people’s voices about the data center align with ‘disagreeing better’
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Letter: How does shutting down people’s voices about the data center align with ‘disagreeing better’
Letter: How does shutting down people’s voices about the data center align with ‘disagreeing better’
https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2026/05/10/letter-how-does-shutting-down/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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The Jazz will select No. 2 in the NBA draft — with Dybantsa, Peterson, and Boozer as possible picks.
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Gordon Monson: Lady Luck smiles on the Utah Jazz, and the future, at long last, is bright
The Jazz will select No. 2 in the NBA draft — with Dybantsa, Peterson, and Boozer as possible picks.
https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2026/05/10/utah-jazz-move-up-no-2-nba-draft/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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This week's cartoons from The Salt Lake Tribune's Pat Bagley.
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This week from Bagley: Cox’s playbook, Orwellian America, Utah’s higher power, Trump statue
This week's cartoons from The Salt Lake Tribune's Pat Bagley.
https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/bagley/2026/05/10/this-week-bagley-coxs-playbook/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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“Even if the data center isn’t as dreadful as feared — or if it never is actually built — the stench attached to the rushed and secret political process will take a very long time to dissipate,” writes The Tribune's editorial board. “If it ever does.”
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Tribune editorial: Utah data center’s greatest damage so far is in lost trust
“Even if the data center isn’t as dreadful as feared — or if it never is actually built — the stench attached to the rushed and secret political process will take a very long time to dissipate,” writes The Tribune's editorial board. “If it ever does.”
https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/editorial/2026/05/10/tribune-editorial-how-box-elder/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Did the Utah Jazz get lucky in the NBA draft lottery? Here's where the team will pick next month.
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NBA draft lottery: Here’s where the Utah Jazz will pick in next month’s draft
Did the Utah Jazz get lucky in the NBA draft lottery? Here's where the team will pick next month.
https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2026/05/10/nba-draft-lottery-utah-jazz-will/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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The LDS Church posted a story about a husband who took a backseat to follow his wife's dream career choice, and the backlash online was swift.
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Should LDS husbands take a back seat to their wives’ careers?
The LDS Church posted a story about a husband who took a backseat to follow his wife's dream career choice, and the backlash online was swift.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/05/10/lds-church-stance-gender-roles-has/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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In a lengthy post on X Friday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he aims to “do better” after saying a week earlier that the people of Utah are “destroy(ing) our country” if they want to slow development of the Stratos data center to allow time for more careful study.
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‘I seek to do better’: Cox says his reaction to criticism over the Box Elder data center plan fell short
The Utah governor said his comments "did not meet the expectations I set for myself."
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/09/utah-gov-cox-says-he-aims-do/
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The LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation voted unanimously to pass a resolution opposing the City of Page’s decision last year to sell 500 acres of recreational land for a $10 billion data center development.
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Navajo Nation leaders oppose data center in Page, Arizona
The LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation voted unanimously to pass a resolution opposing the City of Page’s decision last year to sell 500 acres of recreational land for a $10 billion data center development.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/10/navajo-nation-passes-resolution/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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The Bullfrog Marina at Lake Powell is being moved to deeper water near Halls Crossing as the lake levels continue to drop.
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‘A different lake’: Bullfrog Marina moves to deeper water as Lake Powell drops
The Bullfrog Marina at Lake Powell is being moved to deeper water near Halls Crossing as the lake levels continue to drop.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2026/05/10/lake-powell-drops-bullfrog-marina/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Utah businesses are using AI more often. Is that making the job hunt more difficult as people look for work?
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Most Utah businesses aren’t using AI. But new college grads might still have a hard time finding a job.
Utah businesses are using AI more often. Is that making the job hunt more difficult as people look for work?
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/10/utah-businesses-are-using-ai-more/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Utah is set to experience an exceptionally poor water year after a record hot and dry winter. Read more:
https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2026/05/08/lake-powell-track-worst-water-year
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The Utah Jazz will learn their NBA Draft fate this weekend. What chance do they have at landing the top pick and AJ Dybantsa?
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The Utah Jazz learn their NBA draft fate this weekend. Will they get a shot at Dybantsa, Boozer or Peterson?
The Utah Jazz will learn their NBA Draft fate this weekend. What chance do they have at landing the top pick and AJ Dybantsa?
https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2026/05/10/utah-jazzs-chances-during-nba/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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The LDS Church instructs its local leaders to not become involved voluntarily in court cases because they can cause victims — or other members — to feel betrayed when they see a leader supporting an alleged perpetrator rather than encouraging accountability.
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A BYU dean wrote in support of a man charged with child sex abuse crimes. It’s not an isolated case.
A BYU dean vouched for a Utah County man accused of possessing child sex abuse materials in court, writing to a judge that the man was "always honest, kind and trustworthy."
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/07/he-was-facing-dozens-felonies-byu
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“As a resident of Box Elder County, I worry about possible increases in my utility bills — both water and electricity — as well as in my property taxes,” Lynn Martinez writes in a letter to the editor.
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Utahns say data centers are a ‘win’ and a ‘strain,’ in this week’s Inside Voices
“As a resident of Box Elder County, I worry about possible increases in my utility bills — both water and electricity — as well as in my property taxes,” Lynn Martinez writes in a letter to the editor.
https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2026/05/09/utahns-say-data-centers-are-win/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Letter: It’s heartening to watch a unique Utah memorial honoring veterans taking shape
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Letter: It’s heartening to watch a unique Utah memorial honoring veterans taking shape
Letter: It’s heartening to watch a unique Utah memorial honoring veterans taking shape
https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2026/05/09/letter-its-heartening-watch-unique/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Host FC Dallas scored two goals in the first 24 minutes and held off Real Salt Lake for a 3-1 victory in a Major League Soccer game on Saturday.
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Real Salt Lake loses for third time in past four games
Host FC Dallas scored two goals in the first 24 minutes and held off Real Salt Lake for a 3-1 victory in a Major League Soccer game on Saturday.
https://www.sltrib.com/sports/rsl/2026/05/09/real-salt-lake-loses-third-time/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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“For any book store to so publicly back away from any opportunity to promote any local author has to be seen as a setback for the freedom of speech and a lost opportunity for people to encounter ideas they may not agree with,” writes the editorial board.
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Tribune Editorial: If we are only to take advice from people who have reached perfection, there would be little for any of us to say
“For any book store to so publicly back away from any opportunity to promote any local author has to be seen as a setback for the freedom of speech and a lost opportunity for people to encounter ideas they may not agree with,” writes the editorial board.
https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/editorial/2026/05/09/tribune-editorial-kings-english/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Letter: An upstart won the Democratic nomination for Utah’s 3rd District. That deserves attention.
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Letter: An upstart won the Democratic nomination for Utah’s 3rd District. That deserves attention.
Letter: An upstart won the Democratic nomination for Utah’s 3rd District. That deserves attention.
https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2026/05/09/letter-an-upstart-won-democratic/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Letter: Kudos to all who came out to protest the Box Elder County data center
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Letter: Kudos to all who came out to protest the Box Elder County data center
Letter: Kudos to all who came out to protest the Box Elder County data center
https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2026/05/09/letter-kudos-all-who-came-out/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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The LDS Church gives a health update of LDS President Dallin H. Oaks, which looks pretty good for the 93-year-old.
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At 93, how healthy is LDS President Dallin H. Oaks?
The LDS Church gives a health update of LDS President Dallin H. Oaks, which looks pretty good for the 93-year-old.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/05/09/lds-church-president-dallin-h-oaks/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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For years, it was a given that Americans’ religious beliefs shaped their political views. Evidence suggests the reverse might be closer to the truth.
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What Vance’s criticisms of the pope reveal about religion in America
For years, it was a given that Americans’ religious beliefs shaped their political views. Evidence suggests the reverse might be closer to the truth.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/05/09/do-religious-views-shape-political/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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More than 40 festivals — celebrating fruit harvests, or America's independence, or Pride — are scheduled throughout Utah.
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Utah summer festivals 2026: Here’s a list of all the fun events planned across the state
More than 40 festivals — celebrating fruit harvests, or America's independence, or Pride — are scheduled throughout Utah.
https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2026/05/09/utah-summer-festivals-2026-see/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Utah Eats: Mecca Cafe, in Salt Lake City's Granary District, is a little out of the way. Just look for the converted ski gondola.
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A cafe with a converted ski gondola opens in SLC’s Granary District
Utah Eats: Mecca Cafe, in Salt Lake City's Granary District, is a little out of the way. Just look for the converted ski gondola.
https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2026/05/09/utah-eats-converted-ski-gondola-is/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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U.S. Rep. Blake Moore and state Rep. Karianne Lisonbeen — both Republicans vying for Utah's new 2nd Congressional District seat — weigh in on the Box Elder data center project
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After being silent, Utah GOP congressional candidates address Box Elder data center plan
U.S. Rep. Blake Moore and state Rep. Karianne Lisonbeen — both Republicans vying for Utah's new 2nd Congressional District seat — weigh in on the Box Elder data center project
https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/05/09/blake-moore-karianne-lisonbeen/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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A northern Utah landowner says trails on his property are not public. As a legal battle over access continues, trail users secured a win.
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Trail users in northern Utah score a victory while court battle over access simmers
A northern Utah landowner says trails on his property are not public. As a legal battle over access continues, trail users secured a win.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/09/clarkston-off-roaders-secure/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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The Utah governor said his comments "did not meet the expectations I set for myself."
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‘I seek to do better’: Cox says his reaction to criticism over the Box Elder data center plan fell short
The Utah governor said his comments "did not meet the expectations I set for myself."
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/09/utah-gov-cox-says-he-aims-do/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Elected officials, department heads, developers and a lobbyist make up the powerful group.
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Who serves on MIDA? Here’s a breakdown of each board member behind plans for a massive Box Elder County data center.
Elected officials, department heads, developers and a lobbyist make up the powerful group.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/09/mida-board-members-breaking-down/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Craig Gordon, the exuberant voice and face of the Utah Avalanche Center, is retiring. He will be remembered by most for his surfer-speak and top knot, but his most impactful legacy will be the cutting edge avalanche education programs he created.
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Craig Gordon, Zen and the art of avalanche education
Craig Gordon, the exuberant voice and face of the Utah Avalanche Center, is retiring. He will be remembered by most for his surfer-speak and top knot, but his most impactful legacy will be the cutting edge avalanche education programs he created.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2026/05/09/craig-gordon-retiring-utah/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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An investigation deemed the second-hand allegations made by Hagen’s ex-husband to be “speculative, overstated, and misleading.” Utah GOP leaders announced they would launch their own investigation anyway. Now, Hagen has resigned.
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Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigns amid Utah Legislature’s investigation
Justice Diana Hagen — under intense pressure from Republican leaders, including Gov. Spencer Cox — has resigned from the Utah Supreme Court, the governor said.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/05/08/supreme-court-justice-diana-hagen/
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If the Stratos data center is built, a BYU ecology professor told The Tribune, the effects would be catastrophic. Evaporation would spike. And the dewpoint could vanish, with devastating consequences on wildlife, plants and the fertility of the land.
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‘So much worse than I even thought’: Utah’s ‘hyperscale’ data center could create massive heat island near Great Salt Lake
Skeptics of the proposed hyperscale data center in Box Elder County are sweating about a lot more than its energy demands and potential toll on water supplies.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2026/05/07/utahs-data-center-could-create/
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Delta Center is set for another summer of renovations. Here's what Utah Jazz and Mammoth fans can expect for next season.
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Delta Center had thousands of obstructed-view seats for hockey. This is Ryan Smith’s fix for 2026.
Delta Center is set for another summer of renovations. Here's what Utah Jazz and Mammoth fans can expect for next season.
https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-hockey-club/2026/05/09/delta-center-renovations-begin/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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Residents say a major data center project, backed by “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary, could endanger the area’s water supply and quiet atmosphere.
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The outlook for Lake Powell keeps getting worse.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2026/05/08/lake-powell-track-worst-water-year
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