Utah Stories
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Mims Bakery: A Single Father Keeps the Legacy of his Late Wife Alive
You know the old adage about knowing the face, but not the name? Tripp Mims is the opposite. He might not know your face, but he definitely knows your name.…
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The Real Food We Eat at Real Places in Utah
Why do we care so much about food? What is it that makes food the most popular posts on Instagram? Food shows like Beat Bobby Flay and Diner’s, Drive-ins and…
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Mental Health Crisis Causing Many to Become Homeless
Homelessness is a detrimental problem in Utah, and we’ve had many different guests on the podcast discuss this.
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Dr. Richard Ferguson — How One Man Aims to Increase the Number of Black Physicians in Utah
Dr. Richard Ferguson started Black Physicians of Utah in 2021 to create a social network for Black physicians and to mentor aspiring physicians, many of whom have already experienced benefits.
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Unveiling Provo’s Hidden Gems: Live Music, International Flavors, and Utah Lake Escape
Beyond the obvious events that BYU has to offer, Provo has several hidden gems worth discovering.
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Summer Sensations: 10 Delicious Restaurant Dishes that Beat the Heat
With record setting high temperatures being logged almost every month, most of us don’t want to be weighed down by heavy foods during the hot summer months. Thankfully, there are…
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Crime & Violence are Down in Salt Lake City: Are These Statistics Credible?
Rocky Anderson comes on the podcast to discuss the crime and violence in Salt Lake City, as well as mental illness and the homeless.
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Parley’s Trail — New Bicycle & Pedestrian Trail Near Completion
Parley’s Trail, named after famed pioneer and LDS missionary, Parley P. Pratt, is an 8-mile-long walking and biking path that begins at 900 W and continues in interrupted sections to…
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The Legacy of Johnson Farms
“Progress” threatens the 100 year legacy of Johnson Farms in Cache Valley. But the family is determined, switching from a dairy farm to more profitable produce farming.
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Wine Sales to Benefit Utah Rescue Dogs
I love dogs and I love wine. So I was stoked to hear about one of my favorite Sonoma wineries – Russian River Vineyards – has partnered with Utah’s boutique…
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The INN Between: A Model for Compassionate Homeless Care
Jillian Olmsted discusses The INN Between and the challenges of providing homeless the best affordable care.
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The Difficulty of Finding Reliable Employees in Utah Restaurants
Rondinelli and Feldman recounted their personal stories of how they got into the restaurant business, with Rondinelli starting his pizza restaurant due to a lack of real Italian food options,…
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Trip to Bountiful: A Visit to Venerable Mandarin Restaurant
For many years, one of our family’s favorite local dining destinations has been the Mandarin restaurant in Bountiful, which dates back to 1977. That’s when Gregory Skedros – former owner…
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Salt Lake’s Ice Cream Program and More
New menus at Adelaide, Bonne Vie’s ice cream program and Urban Hill Brunch.
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Hammer Spring Distillery: Crafting Grain-to-Glass Spirits with Care and Passion
Introducing Hammer Spring Distillery JP Bernier is the founder and owner of Hammer Spring Distillery. He recently discussed with Richard Makosian, publisher of Utah Stories and host of the Utah…
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Candid Conversation with Mayoral Candidate, Angel Castillo
Angel Castillo, an Ogden mayoral candidate, is introduced as someone with a plan to address the lack of affordable housing for working-class residents.