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A sweet story on entrepreneurship

Jan 18, 2021 02:33PM ● By Linnea Lundgren

Draper resident and owner of Sheer Ambrosia Rita Magalde makes baklava year-round, using nuts and seasonal fruits for fillings.

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Draper outdoorsman is still hiking and biking at age 93

Jan 11, 2021 10:49AM ● By Katherine Weinstein

Ninety-three-year-old Draper resident Hans Lundgren enjoys daily hikes and bike rides on the city’s many trails and encourages others to do the same.

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How ski resorts are handling COVID-19

Jan 11, 2021 10:44AM ● By Tavia Dutson

New apps, social distancing in lift lines and food trucks await skiers this season.

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A little French flair in historic Draper

Jan 06, 2021 01:04PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

If you’re dreaming of a getaway to Paris but can’t stamp your passport due to the pandemic, perhaps a visit to La Petite Maison would be just the thing to rediscover your joie de vivre.

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This ‘chain of one’ gourmet market is a local treasure chest

Dec 14, 2020 03:43PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Draper’s longtime gourmet market Pirate O’s has goodies and gifts galore to explore.

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60 years of family, friends and burgers at the Iceberg

Dec 14, 2020 03:39PM ● By Linnea Lundgren

For 31 of her 32 years, Chelsee Hofheins has been coming to Ballard’s Iceberg Drive-in in Draper, not just for, in her words, the “fantastic food” or the “great salsa” or “the best banana shakes,” but because it feels like home.

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Draper Deals is a win-win for residents and local businesses

Dec 14, 2020 11:46AM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Every household in Draper received three $10 gift cards to be redeemed at local businesses before the end of November.

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The Local Bee facilitates giving back and spreading joy

Dec 14, 2020 11:43AM ● By Katherine Weinstein

Two women from Draper start their own charity, The Local Bee, and find that connecting people to charitable causes spreads happiness.

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Life and Laughter – A Dickens of a holiday

Dec 09, 2020 07:08PM ● By Peri Kinder

Columnist Peri Kinder shares some thoughts on the classic Christmas story from Charles Dickens.

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Changes are afoot at Draper Historic Theatre this holiday season

Dec 03, 2020 01:29PM ● By Katherine Weinstein

Draper Historic Theatre’s seasonal shows included one from the Off Broadway Theatre in November, followed by a somewhat altered version of their original musical version of “A Christmas Carol” in December.

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