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    Elder Orson Pratt of the Quorum of the Twelve and Erastus Snow were the first Latter-day Saints to enter the Great Basin, arriving in what is now Salt Lake City on 21 July 1847. They were followed by the advance party that included President Brigham Young. On 24 July, Brigham Young and the rest of the group of 148 saints arrived and on 28 July, President Young selected the site where the Salt Lake Temple would be built.
    Published: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010

  • Giving back to those in need

    The Salt Lake Mount Olympus Utah Stake Relief Society teamed up with several local organizations to furnish Palmer Court, an apartment complex designed to help homeless individuals and families attain affordable and appropriate long-term housing. The complex is a recently refurbished motel.
    Published: Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009

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Published: Saturday, Feb. 8, 1992

There are times when the patience of the Lord comes to an end, related Chauncey C. Riddle, BYU philosophy professor, in his lecture, "Days of Wickedness and Vengeance." These times are...