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Rocia Mejia, minority outreach coordinator for Intermountain Donor Services, and Lisa Osmond look over the names of over 5,000 organ donors on the Celebration of Life Donor Monument in Salt Lake City on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Osmond's son, Adam, donate Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Vivian Vonk waves to her family as she and Kevin Claunch are the final two to enter the Maverik Center for the Westminster College 2016 commencement ceremony in West Valley City on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Vonk and Claunch received masters of mental heal Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake forward Juan Manuel Marquez, right, points to forward Yurta Movsisyan, left, after Movsisyan scores the go-ahead goal during an MLS regular-season game against Houston Dynamo at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Saturday, April 30, 2016. Chris Samuels, Deseret News
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Kanako Ford plays a koto before a tea ceremony at the 11th annual Nihon Matsuri Japan Festival in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 30, 2016. The festival features traditional tea ceremonies, anime, Japanese dance, martial arts demonstrations, taiko drumm Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Elder Mason Wells is pushed by his father, Chad, as he returns home and is welcomed by friends and family in Sandy on Thursday, April 28, 2016, after spending 37 days in the hospital after being injured in the Brussels terrorist attack. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Dr. Andrew Deceuster of Weber State University launches a 3-D printed rocket made by high school student Caleb Ingram, of Fremont High School, during an engineering technology open house at Weber State University in Ogden, Thursday, April 28, 2016. Ravell Call, Deseret News
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Utah Valley University grads Saud Alharthi and Azzam Albauami take a selfie during the historic 75th commencement in Orem on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Bingham's Josh Sprunt reaches for a header during a soccer game against Copper Hills at Copper Hills High School in West Jordan on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Open Classroom students plant four silver linden trees along D Street on Arbor Day in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 29, 2016. Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Recruit Candidate Academy takes on veteran firefighters in a tug of war during the Fire Games in Provo on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Kym Wells, mother of Elder Mason Wells, hugs friend Jeanette Bennett as they return home to Sandy on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Elder Wells spent 37 days in the hospital after being injured in the Brussels terrorist attack. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Megan Campbell, back to camera, and Shandee McEown hug in Salt Lake City, Thursday, April 28, 2016, after an interview about their injured children. In the background is Steve Miller. Ravell Call, Deseret News
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The Brigham Young University Cougars celebrate winning the MPSF men's volleyball tournament championship against the UCLA Bruins at the Smith Fieldhouse in Provo, Saturday, April 23, 2016. Chris Samuels, Deseret News
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Windmills turn at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon, Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Ravell Call, Deseret News
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Alex Homer, 9, a heart transplant recipient, gets a fist bump from his dad, Jeff, after speaking at a press conference marking the 30th anniversary of the UTAH Cardiac Transplant Program at the Capitol in Salt Lake City, Friday, April 22, 2016. Chris Samuels, Deseret News
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Gov. Gary Herbert speaks during the Utah State Republican Convention at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Firefighters work at the scene of a fire west of Salt Lake City, Thursday, April 21, 2016. Ravell Call, Deseret News
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Performers entertain during Cavalia Odysseo in Sandy on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Jeffrey Allred, Deseret News
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Anthony Hilton, left, 16, shakes hands with West Jordan Police Department Sgt. Travis Brower, right, after receiving a new BMX bike during the Hometown Living Expo at the South Towne Center in Sandy on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Anthony's bike was given to Chris Samuels, Deseret News
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Riders perform during Cavalia Odysseo in Sandy on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Protesters rally at Brigham Young University in Provo Wednesday, April 20, 2016. They protested the university’s Honor Code as it relates to sexual assault victims. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Genevra Prothero of Syracuse has her photograph taken at the Democratic Convention at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 22, 2016. Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Brigham Young University's Jake LanGlois and Ben Patch celebrate a point against UC Santa Barbara during the MPSF semifinals in Provo on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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"But I don't want you to die," says Claire Liljenquist as she hugs Cameron Forte, who is battling Ewing sarcoma, before the start of the Dance Company Concert at Corner Canyon High School in Draper on Monday, April 18, 2016. Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Two runners cheer as they cross the finish line of the half-marathon event at the Salt Lake City Marathon, Saturday, April 16, 2016. Chris Samuels, Deseret News
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Gabriel Vasquez and Jackson Caldwell share a laugh as they enter the Tabernacle on Temple Square for their graduation ceremony from LDS Business College in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 15, 2016. Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Paige Clark holds her baby daughter Bexleigh with her husband, Unified Police officer Travis Clark, at Intermountain Health Care Riverton Hospital in Riverton on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Paige Clark started to deliver the baby while on the way to the hosp Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Steven Hudson, a kindergartner, gets a free haircut at Copperview Elementary School in Midvale on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Students of the Paul Mitchell beauty school gave free haircuts to the students in time for the next day's school photos. Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Riders perform during Cavalia Odysseo in Sandy on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Third-grader Sophie McClendon blows her hair from her face as a Paul Mitchell beauty school student trims the back at Copperview Elementary School in Midvale on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Students of the school gave free haircuts to the Copperview student Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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A grounds worker clears water off the infield tarp during a rain delay before the Salt Lake Bees play a Pacific Coast League baseball game against the Fresno Grizzlies at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Chris Samuels, Deseret News
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Rider-trainer Elise Verdoncq works with a group of Arabian horses as the Cavalia Odysseo show prepares to open in Sandy on Friday, April 15, 2016. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake midfielder Luke Mulholland (19) and teammate defender Demar Phillips (17) defend a bicycle-kick attempt by Vancouver Whitecaps forward Octavio Rivero (29) as RSL and Vancouver play at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando (18) mocks Vancouver Whitecaps forward Octavio Rivero (29) after Rivero crashed into him as RSL and Vancouver play at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy Saturday, April 16, 2016. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood (5) drops the ball during a basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 11, 2016. The Mavericks won 101-92. Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) runs into Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) during a basketball game at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 11, 2016. Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah gubernatorial candidates incumbent Gary R. Herbert and Jonathan Johnson debate at Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 11, 2016. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Band students Landon Gwynn, center, and Mike Roylance, right, cheer as the announcement is made in Kaysville, Monday, April 11, 2016, that the Davis High School marching band has been invited to perform in the 2017 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Ravell Call, Deseret News
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Wheeler Farm's Raegan Scharman shows Flemish Giant rabbit Dolly Parton to Nila Nachimuthu in Midvale on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Dolly Parton was stolen on Thursday and returned today. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Dylan Brunjes, owner of Sugar House and Salt Lake Sports Clips, has his head shaved at the Sugar House Sport Clips in Salt Lake City, Friday, April 15, 2016. The proceeds from all haircuts and head shaves for the day will go to St. Baldricks Foundation, a Ravell Call, Deseret News
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Utah Utes tight end Harrison Handley, above, reaches to catch a pass during a spring football scrimmage at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Saturday, April 9, 2016. Chris Samuels, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake forward Joao Plata (10) celebrates his score during MLS action in Sandy on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Real Salt Lake won 1-0. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Pista dance group warms up during the grand celebration at the India Cultural Center in South Jordan on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Cultural programs, music and dance were performed. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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A man is brought out of a Salt Lake City home as SWAT members surround the home after a woman reportedly told police that she had been kidnapped Monday, April 11, 2016. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Pleasant Grove and American Fork play in Pleasant Grove on Friday, April 8, 2016. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Destiny Vazkues, a fourth-grader, and Dena Leone chat on the Buddy Bench after its dedication ceremony at Riley Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 8, 2016. The bench was donated to Riley Elementary by former kindergarten teacher Shirley Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Los Angeles Clippers guard Pablo Prigioni (9) gets called for a technical in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 8, 2016. The Clippers won 102-99 in overtime. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Salt Lake Bees mascot Bumble holds a baby before the game in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars outfielder Brennon Lund, left, dives back to first base as Utah Utes first baseman Hunter Simmons (9) catches the throw during an NCAA baseball game at Miller Field in Provo, Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Chris Samuels, Deseret News
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Case manager Cydnie LaCour, of the Salt Lake County Milestone Transitional Living program, talks with resident Freddie Soto at a Milestone residence in Sandy, Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Ravell Call, Deseret News
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East and Bountiful players clash over a ball near the East goal during a high school boys soccer match in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 15, 2016. Chris Samuels, Deseret News
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Samuel Medina and Rachel Moreno take a photo with the temple behind them during the Saturday afternoon session of the 186th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 2, 2016. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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President Thomas S. Monson blows a kiss to someone in the crowd as he and his daughter, Ann M. Dibb, exit the morning session as LDS members gather for the 186th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake Cit Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Deseret News Ms. Basketball and Bountiful Brave Kennedy Redding in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Trees blossom near the Salt Lake Temple on Temple Square in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 1, 2016. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Ben Moody takes a photo with his friends on Temple Square in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 1, 2016. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Riverton and Herriman play softball at Riverton. Herriman won 9-3 on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch, left, greets the Jazz Bear before an NBA regular-season game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Friday, April 1, 2016. Chris Samuels, Deseret News
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San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) talks with forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during an NBA regular-season game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Chris Samuels, Deseret News
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Giraffe keeper Lisa Ellison feeds Kipenzi, a giraffe at Utah's Hogle Zoo, while Kipenzi has an ultrasound in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Ravell Call, Deseret News
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Waterford's Patrick Dowd (27) heads the ball away from a defender in a boys high school soccer match against Roland Hall in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Chris Samuels, Deseret News
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Childrens Dance Theatre performs "Gwinna" at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City on Thursday, April 7, 2016. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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An Ha hugs Suavis Kanyange, who comes from Burundi, at a meeting about refugee community capacity-building at the Refugee Education & Training Center in South Salt Lake on Friday, April 1, 2016. Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Students Marisa Diaz, left, and Tanner Budge work during Rebecca Jackson's sixth-grade math class at West Point Elementary School in West Point, Friday, April 8, 2016. Ravell Call, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) tries to draw a foul on Los Angeles Clippers center Cole Aldrich (45) as the Utah Jazz and the L.A. Clippers play at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Friday, April 8, 2016. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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The new Primary General Presidency first counselor Jean B. Bingham, new Primary General President Joy D. Jones and new Primary General Presidency second counselor Bonnie H. Cordon hug after the afternoon session of the 186th Annual General Conference of T Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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President Thomas S. Monson, center, with his counselors President Henry B. Eyring, left, and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf take their seats as LDS members gather for the 186th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Riverton and Herriman play softball at Riverton. Herriman won 9-3 on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) is pushed away from a rebound by San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan, right, during an NBA regular-season game at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Chris Samuels, Deseret News
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Kipenzi, a pregnant giraffe at Utah's Hogle Zoo, walks in a zoo enclosure in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Behind Kipenzi is Pogo. Ravell Call, Deseret News
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Patrons watch a movie at a new exhibit titled "We Declare: An Exhibit About Human Rights" at the Leonardo Museum in Salt Lake City, Saturday, April 9, 2016. Chris Samuels, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake defender Tony Beltran (2) leaps over Colorado Rapids defender Marc Burch (4) during MLS action in Sandy on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake forward Yura Movsisyan (14) fights with Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Zac MacMath (18) during MLS action in Sandy on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Real Salt Lake won 1-0. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Herriman's Mikaela Thomson digs up a low throw to get the out on Riverton's Alysson Houston during softball action at Riverton. Herriman won 9-3 on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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The Honor Guard prepares to present the colors at a ceremony to honor local prisoners of war from World War II, Korea and Vietnam at the Zion's Bank Building in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 8, 2016. Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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The crowd reacts as Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood (5) makes a 3-point shot during an NBA regular-season game against the San Antonio Spurs at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Chris Samuels, Deseret News
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American Fork players celebrate as they defeat Pleasant Grove in Pleasant Grove on Friday, April 8, 2016. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) is heavily defended by the Los Angeles Clippers in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 8, 2016. The Clippers won 102-99 in overtime. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
By Deseret News

During the month of April, Deseret News photographers brought readers striking images from the soccer pitch, the political arena, Temple Square and many other places in between.

They were there for major news and cultural events around the state, and the range of emotions can be seen in our gallery of the best photos from April 2016.

Click through the above gallery to see the best of the best.

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