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Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair Showed Off The Best And Worst Of America Sep 21, 2021

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Several elements came together at the World's Fair in St. Louis to show off America's global impact on the economy, science, art, and food. It also opened in the middle of the Jim Crow era of discrimination and at the height of the country's removal and forced assimilation of Native Americans.

Monday, September 20, 2021 - Vacuum Enthusiasts in Rolla Sep 20, 2021

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While some people think of vacuums as just an appliance, the Vacuum Cleaners Collector Club members are passionate about them. The held their national convention in Rolla over the weekend.

Friday, September 17, 2019 — Nonpartisan Election Challenge Sep 17, 2021

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Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft wants to see all elections in the state become partisan elections. He says voter turnout in non-partisan municipal elections can be in single digits, while partisan elections tend to have a much higher turnout.

Thursday, September 16, 2021 - 2020 Census Shows A More Diverse St. Louis Region Sep 16, 2021

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The initial detailed numbers from the 2020 Census show growing diversity in the region among Asian and Hispanic populations. But the communities also face challenges with government services and support.

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 - St. Louis County Council Requires Vaccines For Employees Sep 15, 2021

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St. Louis County employees will need to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Those who refuse will be tested every 14 days. There are exemptions for medical reasons or religious objections to the vaccine.

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - Examining How People Can Be Pulled Away From Extremism Sep 14, 2021

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St. Louis native Carla Power’s new book focuses on deradicalizing extremists. It’s told through the stories of former militants and people working to bring them back into society. Power has won the National Book Award and been a Pulitzer Prize finalist for non-fiction.

Monday, September 13, 2021 — Farming And Carbon Sep 13, 2021

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Some Missouri farmers are trying to learn just how much carbon they can keep out of the atmosphere by putting it in the ground. And the research is looking at how environmentally friendly practices could also help farmers' bottom line.

Friday, September 10 - Live Music Returns With Music At The Intersection Sep 10, 2021

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The three-day festival "Music at the Intersection" kicks off in Grand Center tonight and will feature the first big live shows for some local venues since the start of the pandemic. It also marks the beginning of a fall season that could include more live events than St. Louis has seen in the past year and a half.

Thursday, September 9 - Soul Singer Bettye LaVette's Enduring Musical Career Sep 09, 2021

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The Blues Hall of Fame member and soul singer worked in relative obscurity for decades before receiving her due in recent years, propelled by a 2005 collection of radically reinterpreted classic rock songs. She is now widely considered one of the great song interpreters. Her most recent release, "Blackbirds," is a collection of songs first popularized by other Black women.

Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - George Washington Carver’s Quiet Revolution Sep 08, 2021

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George Washington Carver is best known for his innovative work with peanuts. But this Missourian is also responsible for advancements in biofuels, plant-based meats, alternative medicines, and so much more.

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