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Unlikely ‘workhorse’ LDS temple opens seven miles away from a ‘show horse’ temple

By Salt Lake Tribune · September 1, 2026 · 1 min read
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In a tale of two temples, the LDS Church opens the Ephraim Temple a short drive away from the historic Manti Temple. Snow College LDS students are thrilled to have the new building so close to their campus.

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