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Temple open house draws thousands to small town of Ephraim

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Tens of thousands of visitors are making their way to the small town of Ephraim to tour the new Ephraim LDS Temple during its public open house. The temple, announced in 2021, has brought new attention and visitors to the Sanpete County community, with local leaders and business owners preparing for the increased activity.

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