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Monday, May 18 - Pressing on May 18, 2026

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One year after the tornado that devastated parts of the St. Louis Region, especially north St. Louis, survivors of the storm and people remembering loved ones talk about moving forward. STLPR's Lacretia Wimbley joins a family on their first trip to a garden named in honor of one of the tornado's victims. Plus: Takeaways from the 2026 Missouri Legislative Session

Friday, May 15 - Are we ready for another? May 15, 2026

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Black homeowners are considering their paths forward after the May 16 tornado, and for many, those plans don't include another home. STLPR looks into how that could impact generations to come. Plus, we look into what the City needs to do to prepare for another storm.

Thursday, May 14 - "Time's up" May 14, 2026

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Nearly a year ago, an EF3 tornado tore through neighborhoods and homes in St. Louis. Roofs are still tarped. Windows still boarded. Many families are still displaced and waiting for aid. St. Louis Public Radio’s “Meet Me” project invited residents to an open mic to share their stories of that day — and every day since. =

Wednesday, May 13 - Not waiting for help May 13, 2026

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In the immediate aftermath of the May 16 tornado, volunteer groups and nonprofits stepped into the gap left by city leadership. Nearly a year later, the same groups are still picking up the pieces. St. Louis Public Radio’s Hiba Ahmad has been following one group’s story of recovery in north St. Louis.

Tuesday, May 12 - Decades of disinvestment and an uncertain future May 12, 2026

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The EF3 tornado that ripped through north St. Louis one year ago exposed the city’s long history of neglect in the area, which to many people is the driving factor of the city’s slow response. St. Louis Public Radio’s Andrea Henderson reports many north St. Louis families are worried that long-term displacement will increase vacancies and create population loss.

Monday, May 11 - City Hall decisions and slow tornado recovery May 11, 2026

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Since last year's deadly tornado, residents in the impact zone say frustratingly little progress has been made. While St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer has repeatedly blamed chaos at the federal level, St. Louis Public Radio’s Kate Grumke and Kavahn Mansouri have been working to understand what happened at the local level.

Friday, May 8 - A chorus wrapped in family ties May 08, 2026

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The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's IN UNISON chorus this weekend debuts a commission from composer Nathalie Joachim inspired by family dynamics.

Thursday, May 7 - Just for kicks May 07, 2026

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The iconic highway Route 66 is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The so-called “Mother Road” went through large stretches of Illinois and Missouri on its two-thousand-mile trek from Chicago to Los Angeles. Historian Andrew Wanko from the Missouri Historical Society recently spoke with St. Louis on the Air host Elaine Cha about the legacy of Route 66 and its origins in Springfield, Missouri.

Wednesday, May 6 - CSA farmers think outside the box May 06, 2026

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Community supported agriculture, or C-S-A boxes, first gained popularity in the 90s. It’s a way for people to support their local farmers… by paying upfront for produce that’s delivered throughout the summer. But today’s food system caters to both convenience and choice. As Harvest Public Media’s Hope Kirwan reports, that’s put pressure on CSA farmers to offer people more buying options.

Tuesday, May 5 - Inking a new deal in life May 05, 2026

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Research has shown that stable employment after incarceration dramatically reduces the likelihood of someone reoffending. Rebecca Smith brings us the story of one new program that’s helping inmates gain valuable and employable skills, as licensed tattoo artists.

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