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Monday, February 21, 2022 - Missouri still needs to approve federal money for schools Feb 21, 2022

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Missouri is among the last states to distribute federal education funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. Education leaders are urging state lawmakers to appropriate the money before a March 24 deadline.

Friday, February 18, 2022 - Staffing shortages at Missouri's veterans homes Feb 18, 2022

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Missouri's seven state-run veterans homes are so short on workers they are running at 50% capacity. Low pay, difficult work, and COVID issues are at the heart of the shortage. Meanwhile, many veterans are on a waiting list and the state is losing out on VA reimbursement money.

Thursday, February 17, 2022 - Winter warming and farming Feb 17, 2022

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Across much of the U.S., winter is not as cold as it used to be. The four warmest Januaries on record have all occurred since 2016. In Missouri, winters are about four degrees warmer on average than in 1970 — and farmers are starting to feel the effects.

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 - A deadly tornado is prompting questions about warehouse safety Feb 16, 2022

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Illinois does not have safety regulations for warehouses like the Amazon facility hit by a tornado late last year in the Metro East. That means workers in surrounding buildings, and in the Amazon operation, once it’s rebuilt, won’t be any safer during the next major storm.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 - The ‘Ghost Army’ Feb 15, 2022

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The soldiers who used deception to defeat Hitler in World War II have finally received the Congressional Gold Medal — nearly 80 years after they served in what’s become known as the “Ghost Army.”

Monday, February 14, 2022 - How a St. Louis nonprofit is empowering women to land better jobs Feb 14, 2022

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Rung For Women is trying a new strategy. It is using personal coaches to help women climb the economic ladder. The initiative comes as U.S. Census numbers show women consistently earn less than men and the gap widens over time.

Friday, February 11, 2022 - ‘Last Stop On Market Street’ Feb 11, 2022

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St. Louis blues and soul great Denise Thimes returns to the theatrical stage in the Metro Theater Company's production for young audiences. It is the first time the 2018 musical, based on a popular children's book, will be performed in St. Louis.

Thursday, February 10, 2022 - Are gym workouts worth the risk during a pandemic? Feb 10, 2022

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Some in the St. Louis area are sticking to at-home workouts as the omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads. But others say going to a gym is to break a sweat is worthwhile, even during a pandemic.

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 - The impact of Missouri’s new House districts Feb 09, 2022

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A New Missouri House map could lead to more competitive elections. That’s the assessment of a University of Missouri Political Science professor. The revised House map has received unanimous support in Jefferson City.

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 - Missouri’s Superintendent of the Year prepares for a new job in Rockwood Feb 08, 2022

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The current Wentzville School District superintendent will shift to the same job with the Rockwood district in July. Curtis Cain’s move comes as Rockwood parents push back on COVID-19 protocols and the district copes with contentious debates over race and equity.

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