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Doin’ It Our Way: “Between two worlds” Oct 01, 2022

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Shalon Gates has been homeschooling her four kids off and on for over a decade in Ferguson. Academically, all of her kids are thriving in her classroom. But some of her kids are ready to close this chapter for good. In this final episode of Doin' It Our Way, we’ll explore the challenges of homeschooling kids with different social needs.

Friday, September 30, 2022 - How the threat of severe flooding is endangering the habitat of a St. Louis area bird sanctuary Sep 30, 2022

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Several parts of the region have been dealing with devastating flooding for years. That includes the West Alton area, where the Audubon Center at Riverlands was hit hard in 2019.

Thursday, September 29, 2022 - An East St. Louis man is struggling to rebuild after this summer’s storms Sep 29, 2022

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Many in the St. Louis region are still recovering from July's record rain. That includes Alvin Cooper, who is pleading for help. His story is part of an intensive reporting project from St. Louis Public Radio and NPR's Next Generation Radio.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - Mobility issues complicate some area evacuations during flooding Sep 28, 2022

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July's record rain forced many residents from their homes. It was more complicated for a St. Ann resident because of his limited mobility. He shares his story with St. Louis Public Radio and NPR's Next Generation Radio project.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - Edible landscapes and climate change Sep 27, 2022

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St. Louis Foodscaper Matt Lebon runs an edible landscaping business where he introduces the community to the many benefits of growing native plants. He believes understanding biodiversity is vital as the world adapts to changing weather patterns.

Monday, September 26, 2022 - The weather is prompting a Spanish Lake farmer to change his routine and crops Sep 26, 2022

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Changes in the weather are convincing many farmers to revise their approach. That includes an urban farmer who is adapting by growing crops that are culturally important to his community.

Doin' It Our Way: "I didn't want that for them" Sep 24, 2022

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For Miquilaue Young, homeschooling her 7 kids was always part of her plan. More than a decade into her homeschooling journey, the kids are fully immersed in their tailor-made school experience. It’s something Miquilaue wishes she had. In this episode from Doin’ It Our Way, we’ll explore how they’re able to pull it off their way.

Friday, September 22, 2022 - The Army Corps of Engineers uses ‘a lot of rocks’ to train veterans Sep 23, 2022

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The Corps must curate artifacts discovered during its work. It uses that responsibility to train veterans. In the St. Louis office, 7 veterans come in for 5 months at a time to receive job experience.

Thursday, September 22, 2022 - St. Louis-area school librarian recalls ‘surreal’ police visits over books Sep 22, 2022

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A new law criminalizing books in Missouri schools will have the biggest effect on libraries already targeted by some parents. In one local high school, police responded twice last year to calls about books. That librarian is speaking out.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - Pediatricians are worried about the end of the national COVID emergency Sep 21, 2022

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The declaration allows millions of children to receive health coverage through federal programs, without going through the usual hurdles. That will change once the emergency ends.

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