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Southern Utah groups join Utah 2034 effort to spread Olympic spirit, raise funds for youth sports

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“Even if we won’t be doing any snow events in St. George, we still want St. George to feel part of the Olympic spirit,” said Tom Kelly, communications director for Utah 2034, the rebranded organizing committee for the 2034 Winter…

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