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Thursday, December 16, 2021 - Why are Black families leaving St. Louis? Dec 16, 2021

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The 2020 Census shows St. Louis lost thousands of African Americans to St. Louis County, the Metro East, and other states. Experts say the makeup of the city could change if the trend continues.

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 - Lawmakers are preparing to redraw Missouri’s Congressional districts Dec 15, 2021

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Missouri legislators are getting a late start on congressional redistricting. Much of the speculation centers around the future of Kansas City Congressman Emanuel Cleaver. The real conflict could be about how to change Congresswoman Ann Wagner’s 2nd Congressional District.

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 — Who can issue mask mandates in Missouri? Dec 14, 2021

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A Cole County judge’s ruling is creating confusion over who has the authority to issue public health orders like mask mandates. A St. Louis University School of Law professor weighs in on the judge’s action and what it means for Missouri residents.

December 13, 2021 - Cleanup will take days after tornadoes hit Edwardsville and Defiance Dec 13, 2021

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker will be in the Metro East today as cleanup continues after Friday night’s deadly tornado in Edwardsville. Crews are also going through the rubble in St. Charles County, where the same storm system spawned a tornado in Defiance.

Friday, December 10 - Examining the factors behind inflation Dec 10, 2021

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People are dealing with higher prices in several areas, including food, gas, and building materials, as the pandemic drags on. Many economists are trying to figure out if this will be an economic blip or a long-lasting hit to the wallet.

Thursday, December 9, 2021 - St. Louis venues are aiming for consistent COVID-19 rules Dec 09, 2021

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Most local arts venues now require patrons to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test to enter. Beyond that, showgoers may encounter different environments from one venue to another or even one night to the next.

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - Are offers of money and land helping to bring new residents to the Midwest? Dec 08, 2021

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Communities throughout the Midwest are offering money and land to attract new residents. But are the incentive programs working?

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 - Some counties are waiting to spend pandemic relief money Dec 07, 2021

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St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin, and Phelps counties have not used much of their federal coronavirus relief funds because officials say they don’t have enough guidance about how the money can be spent.

Monday, December 6, 2021 - Tracking omicron might be easier than other variants Dec 06, 2021

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Detecting coronavirus variants has been a challenge for U.S. health officials during the pandemic. Some researchers say omicron might be less difficult to track than other strains.

Friday, December 3, 2021 - Ferguson native combines activism and music in role with Jazz St. Louis Dec 03, 2021

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Keyon Harrold has collaborated with many big names in popular music, including Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, and Erykah Badu. He is the first creative advisor for Jazz St. Louis. Harrold has brought an activist's spirit to the role while meeting with community groups to plan collaborative projects with young musicians.

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