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Friday, January 7, 2022 - Virtual learning is changing how schools cope with winter Jan 07, 2022

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Snow days are becoming a thing of the past. After more than a year of practicing virtual learning, school districts can now send students home with work if a winter storm is on its way.

Thursday, January 6, 2022 - The opportunities and challenges for the new head of the St. Louis County jail Jan 06, 2022

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There have been four directors of the St. Louis County jail in the past three years. Scott Anders is now in the role and is dealing with COVID, court delays, re-entry for inmates, and recent jail releases.

Wednesday, January 5, 2022 - Missouri lawmakers gather for this year’s legislative session Jan 05, 2022

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Missouri's 2022 legislative session opens today with lawmakers having to decide how to spend billions in federal COVID relief and infrastructure money. They also need to redraw the state's congressional districts.

Tuesday. January 4, 2022 — Black gun owners and suicide Jan 04, 2022

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Missouri health officials say even though homicides reached record levels in 2020, there were more suicides that year throughout the state. Some Black gun owners are taking more steps to protect themselves and that has others stepping in before more people possibly take their own lives.

January 3, 2022 - Asian population growth Jan 03, 2022

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The Asian population in the St. Louis region increased significantly between 2010 and 2020, according to the most recent Census. Most of the growth is concentrated in St. Louis and St. Louis and St. Charles counties. In St. Louis County, Asians now account for nearly 5% of the total population. Who is deciding to move here and why?

Thursday, December 23, 2021 - The year in Missouri politics Dec 23, 2021

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A look back at the biggest local and state political stories of 2021 and how some, like the politicization of the coronavirus pandemic and the race to fill U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt’s seat will play out in 2022.

Wednesday, December 22, 2022 Dec 22, 2021

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Families are preparing to gather for the Christmas holiday as COVID cases surge and new variant looms. But doctors say simple precautions can reduce the risk.

December 21 - Arts Year in Review Dec 21, 2021

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St. Louis Public Radio's Chad Davis and Jeremy Goodwin look back on how artists and arts organizations adapted during a second pandemic season.

Monday, December 20, 2021 - Byproducts cause problems for small meatpackers Dec 20, 2021

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Large slaughterhouses can profit by selling parts of cows like tongues and livers. But small processors struggle with what to do with parts of a cow that aren't steaks or can be used in ground beef.

Friday, December 17, 2021 - The new leader of the Little Bit Foundation wants to fill pandemic learning gaps Dec 17, 2021

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Miranda Walker Jones has spent almost two decades working in public service in St. Louis. Now, she’s starting a new role as CEO of the Little Bit Foundation, which helps break down learning barriers for students living in poverty.

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