Apple Mail delay

For some reason I have to wait 10-15 minutes for Apple Mail to retrieve my email messages. It always eventually comes in but clicking "check for new mail" does nothing. Clicking that button also does nothing after I've already received my new mail.
I've seen other similar discussions but nothing that offers a solution this predictable problem.
Also is there a log file where I can see what's happening behind the scenes?
thanks,
Scott

Delete the GoDaddy account from Internet Accounts (make sure to select Remove All)
Locate the Cached folder, after you find the com.apple.mail folder, delete everything inside the cache (all folders and files)
Restart your machine
Re-add your email account from within Apple Mail: Mail - Accounts... - Add Other Account
Fill out your account info fully, re-launch Mail

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Wishlist for Apple Mail.
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Outlook seems to have mastered this feature, I am sure Apple can do the same.
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That's great, but does no good posting here. We're just users like yourself.
In the Mail menu, there is an option to send feedback to apple. That is the appropriate way to request enhancements.

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