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More than 40 pieces of property belonging to the United Effort Plan — the trust the state of Utah took over in 2005 — went to auction Tuesday in Hurricane.

The property went for $1.2 million in bids, but a judge still has to approve the sales.

KUTV reporter D.J. Bolerjack explains more, including why some are upset with the auction.

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