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Tuesday, May 26 

Your Daily Guide

Hey, Salt Lake! A fun read for all the bird enthusiasts out there: One blog ranked every state bird and placed Utah’s California Gull as the fifth best, thanks in part to the bird’s lore on helping Mormon settlers with a plague of Mormon crickets.

What Salt Lake's Talking About

Major TRAX Delays

If you ride TRAX, plan for some major delays over the next month. UTA is starting repairs near the 2100 South crossing, which will impact all three TRAX lines and could add 30+ minutes on trips through about June 20. [KSL]

Utah Officials Pitch 'Sherpas' to Grow Economy

Utah leaders just rolled out a new statewide economic development plan called “Utah Elevated,” which aims to create “sherpas” who help guide businesses, investors, and innovators through the state’s economic ecosystem. The plan focuses on growing industries like tech, energy, and healthcare. [Salt Lake Tribune]

Firefighters Train for Wildfire Season

Two dozen Utah firefighters trained in rugged terrain near Camp Williams to prepare for what could be a severe wildfire season. Hands-on drills focused on battling fast-moving flames, equipment failures, and decision-making under unpredictable conditions. [KSL]

PODCAST

Hate the Data Center? Watch Utah’s Courts.

What’s the Endgame for Utah’s Courts?

The Utah Legislature has been flexing some muscle over the judicial branch, but with all the other stuff going on in the world, it's hard to keep up. One group is making the case that the courts' independence is under threat — and that impacts you. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

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The Best Adventures Are Planned

Listen to Morris and prepare for your adventure before heading out. Calculate your water needs, prep your gear, and check weather, park, and trail conditions. Tell Frank you won’t be meeting up. You have plans!

New Places To Explore in Salt Lake

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Join our 15-week Tagge’s Farm Box CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and enjoy fresh, in-season fruits and veggies each week (July–October). Choose from three box sizes with over 80 pickup locations across Utah. Add on local favorites like jams, salsa, honey, sourdough bread, eggs, cheese, and more. Use CITY10 for $10 off. Spots are limited and sign-ups are open now. Get your farm fresh box today!

What To Do

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— Terina Ria

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