🌱 What New Int'l Market Means For Fairpark + Monkeypox in SL County

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Salt Lake City Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town...

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First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 71 Low: 49.

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Here are the top three stories in Salt Lake City today:

1. West Side News: Local craft artisans and food trucks will be part of a celebration this weekend at the Utah State Fairpark as a new international market opens in the historic barns on the property near the Fairpark Trax station. The arrival of an international market to cater to one of Utah's most diverse neighborhoods signals a new era for the actual Fairpark as well, as plans are made to turn the site into a year-round attraction and not just a visitor draw during the fair. (FOX 13 News Utah)
2. Virus awareness: Two monkeypox cases have been confirmed by officials in Salt Lake County in two adult individuals from the same household who recently traveled internationally. Typically a condition contained to parts of central and west Africa, the monkeypox infection is contracted through cuts, scratches, or through the eyes, nose, or mouth (according to the CDC) like most infections, although it isn't easily spread. Utah's public health system has not identified any exposure risk to the public stemming from these two probable cases. (Salt Lake City Patch)
3. Public Safety: Police in Salt Lake City have successfully recovered six stolen vehicles as part of a multi-department auto theft recovery effort. But the Sargent who oversees the auto theft unit says that the cars don't always make it back to the original owner in working condition, noting that many stolen cars sustain major damage. Unfortunately the "drive it like it's stolen" hits a little too close to reality. The good news is that car thefts for April this year are 30% less than in April last year. (2 KUTV)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

• Watch the IFSC Paraclimbing World Cup at The Front climbing gym in Salt Lake City. (9 a.m.)
• Salt Lake Film Society presents Masima 2022: Pacific Island Film Tour at the Broadway Centre Cinemas, downtown. (1 p.m.)
• Torrey House Press presents Phyllis Barber | The Precarious Walk: Essays from Sand and Skyat The King's English Bookshop in Salt Lake City. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• "Book Donation Drive! Declutter while helping The City Library with this semi-annual Book Donation Drive, Saturday, May 28, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Volunteers from The Friends of The City Library will be accepting donations curbside at the Main Library." (Salt Lake City Public Library)
• "Did someone say festival food? Yes! At this year's Festival, enjoy tasty cuisine from local culinary artisans, including everything from Peruvian, Greek, BBQ, and Mexican food to corndogs, roasted corn, kabobs and fry bread." (Utah Arts Festival)
• "Lufthansa Group's new leisure airline launched flights on a brand new route between SLC and Frankfurt. EWDiscover is the first airline to offer nonstop flights from Europe's German-speaking region to Salt Lake City. Willkommen!" (Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC))

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Joseph Peterson

About me: Joseph is a writer and marketing communications strategist with a degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the University of Utah. He's keen on city life, public libraries, national parks, and promoting events that build community.

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