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Thursday, October 13, 2022 - Bellefontaine Cemetery is home to a new, and somewhat mysterious new mausoleum Oct 13, 2022

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A very private family has commissioned the new structure that is very noticeable in the historic cemetery, and also packed with symbolism.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 - The tractor of the future will not need farmers Oct 12, 2022

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Farm equipment manufacturers are on track to put autonomous tractors into fields by the end of the decade. The new technology holds a lot of promise but is also receiving mixed reactions from farmers.

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 - Can farmers adapt to a wetter world? Oct 11, 2022

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Farmers in many parts of the Midwest are dealing with heavier rainfall. Some install drainage tiles and trenches to handle the water, but that can lead to soil erosion and flooding downstream.

Monday, October 10, 2022 - The U.S. Supreme Court to consider a California hog regulation that could affect Midwest producers Oct 10, 2022

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A California law will impose stricter rules on raising hogs in that state before they are sold. Pork producers in the Midwest say it could cost them millions, leading to a lawsuit. The high court will hear arguments in the case tomorrow.

The U.S. Supreme Court to consider a California hog regulation that could affect Midwest producers Oct 10, 2022

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Friday, October 7, 2022 - A Parkway elementary school music teacher's pandemic hobby led to a ukulele obsession Oct 07, 2022

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Henry Elementary teacher Peggy Plesia decided to try something different this year: a new wall of ukuleles. They’re pretty easy to learn, sound good, and help students quickly master pop songs.

Thursday, October 6, 2022 - Missouri’s Hispanic commission has disappeared even though the Latino population has boomed Oct 06, 2022

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It’s been 14 years since Missouri has had a functional governor-appointed commission assigned to address issues facing Hispanic and Latino residents. The population has increased by more than 40% in that time.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 - A new show is bringing more than one ‘St. Louis Woman’ to life Oct 05, 2022

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St. Louis vocalist Laka has never stood onstage and played a character. Now she’ll play a few every night. All are Black women who spent some of their lives in St. Louis or East St. Louis and achieved great success.

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - Planned Parenthood launching mobile abortion clinic in Illinois Oct 04, 2022

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The organization says the decision follows an increase in patients traveling to Illinois from states that prohibit the procedure after this summer's U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade

Monday, October 3, 2022 - Workers paid to teach people about SNAP benefits are paid so low they also qualify for the program Oct 03, 2022

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SNAP-Ed, the USDA funded program designed to help teach beneficiaries learn how to make the most of their food budgets are paid barely above minimum wage in the Midwest, which makes those employees eligible for the benefits, or forces them to take second jobs.

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