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Monday, April 4, 2022 - Black farmers see new opportunities in industrial hemp Apr 04, 2022

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A federal study shows only 6% of industrial hemp growers in the U.S. are Black. A couple in Missouri is hoping to help change that by creating the state’s first Black-owned hemp processing site.

Friday, April 1, 2022 - Political issues dominate some St. Louis school board races Apr 01, 2022

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At candidate forums and on social media, debates over highly politicized issues, such as masking and how race, history, and LGBTQ issues are taught in schools, are at the center of some local school board races.

Thursday, March 31, 2022 - St. Louis’ murder total is falling, but some killings are not being counted Mar 31, 2022

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Authorities in St. Louis have bragged about lower murder rates. An investigation by ProPublica and APM Reports finds the department has achieved lower numbers by redefining what it considers murder.

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 - The end of mask mandates makes schools scary for high-risk children Mar 30, 2022

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Parents of medically vulnerable students are worried their children are no longer as protected against coronavirus as school face-covering requirements disappear. A Metro East family wants to make sure its child is kept safe.

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 - Young Afghan refugees find something familiar in St. Louis — soccer Mar 29, 2022

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Dozens of young refugees from Afghanistan gather on Saturdays to play soccer. It gives them an opportunity to be kids as they resettle in a new land.

Monday, March 28, 2022 - Students go back in time for an international mining competition Mar 28, 2022

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Collegiate mining teams from as far away as England and Australia came to Rolla over the weekend to compete in mining events like hand-mucking, Swede sawing, and gold panning. The event featured mining techniques used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Friday, March 25, 2022 - North City Blues Mar 25, 2022

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The St. Louis Blues have launched an after-school program to give more children a chance to learn the sport while increasing diversity in hockey. North City Blues is a partnership with KIPP Schools and Friendly Temple.

Thursday, March 24, 2022 - Moving Military Families Mar 24, 2022

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Members of the military move to a new base every few years. Some in the service are not re-enlisting because they don’t want to constantly uproot their families. The Department of Defense is considering whether the moving policy is still a good idea.

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 - Women who shaped St. Louis history Mar 23, 2022

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As part of Women’s History Month, we reflect on several influential women over the years in St. Louis. They include an educator who ran a riverboat school for formerly enslaved people and a union organizer who advocated for better working conditions.

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 - Why schools are improving services to families who speak other languages Mar 22, 2022

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The pandemic is leading some local districts to increase outreach efforts to families who speak languages other than English at home.

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