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Engineers give Utah infrastructure a high grade, but say levees and canals need improvement

Utah has some of the best infrastructure in the country when compared to other states, although its canals and levees are in need of repair. That’s according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ report card, released Thursday, which gives the Beehive State an overall C+ grade. That’s tied with Georgia and Wisconsin for the highest score of all U.S. states and territories. “A C+ means our infrastructure is meeting the needs of Utahns, but there’s still room for improvement,” said Craig Friant, a civil engineer who worked on the report. “This is a sign that we’re ...

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Mister Rogers was one of my favorite role models growing up. Something that I learned from his show, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” is the importance of a well-connected neighborhood. Knowing your neighbors creates a web of support in your community that can be useful when times get ...

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