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Monday, May 2, 2022 - Muslim families celebrate Mehlville’s decision to make Eid a school holiday May 02, 2022

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The Mehlville school district recently announced it is adding Eid as an official holiday in the 2022-2023 school year. It might be the first district in Missouri to do so. Officials say about 20% have missed school on Eid in years past.

Friday, April 29, 2022 - Volunteers vow to restore Washington Park Cemetery Apr 29, 2022

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The historic Black cemetery has fallen into disrepair after years of neglect and improper maintenance. Efforts are underway to bring awareness and funding to bring the land near St. Louis Lambert International Airport back to its former glory.

Thursday, April 28, 2022 - A multimedia installation at the Kemper is built on Black St. Louis voices Apr 28, 2022

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Nicole Miller’s commissioned, site-specific installation “A Sound, a Signal, the Circus” incorporates interviews with St. Louisans about the Black experience in America. It incorporates audio and video recordings along with laser animations.

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 - Republican angst over Eric Greitens Apr 27, 2022

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There is concern among many Missouri Republicans about the possibility former Governor Eric Grietens will win the state's soon-to-be-open Senate seat and gain a major platform to promote his views. He is among 21 members of the GOP running for the spot being vacated by Senator Roy Blunt.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - Pork producers are taking a gamble to get more money for lobbying and lawsuits Apr 26, 2022

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Pork producers are feeling threatened by attempts to change how they raise pigs. So they have made a surprising move to reduce the money they automatically give to the industry’s fund for marketing, education, and research.

Monday, April 25, 2022 - Schools can't stop trend of embarrassing student photos on social media Apr 25, 2022

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Anonymous pages dedicated to posting pictures of students in embarrassing situations have quickly spread in popularity at high schools across the country. Some consider the posts lighthearted jokes. But other students say the online images are an invasion of privacy.

Friday, April 22, 2022 - The director of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus prepares for her final bow Apr 22, 2022

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The last performance of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus under Amy Kaiser's direction is May 1. She is retiring after 27 years. Kaiser came to St. Louis after a career as a freelance conductor in New York City.

Thursday, April 21, 2022 - Many St. Louis area students say banned books teach race and history Apr 21, 2022

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School districts, parents, and lawmakers are pushing to ban books. Several are by Black or LGBTQ authors. Many St. Louis-area students say they are determined to read banned materials to better understand Black history.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - Building a better puck for blind hockey players Apr 20, 2022

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Engineers at St. Louis University and members of the St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club are working on improving the puck for visually impaired players. It’s a deceptively complicated engineering problem.

Tuesday, April 19, 2022- Even small, backyard flocks are at risk as bird flu spreads Apr 19, 2022

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More than 22 million chickens, turkeys, and other birds have died or had to be destroyed as the highly-contagious bird flu spreads in several states, including Missouri and Illinois. Most of the affected flocks are commercial, but backyard flocks aren’t any less susceptible.

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