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The Salt Lake City Council has $58 million to spend on some big community improvement projects. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sort through their favorites and share how you can weigh in. Plus, Utah prepares for an execution, 13 books banned in public schools, and local shoutouts.

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