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Thursday, February 4, 2021 - Absentee Voting In St. Louis Feb 04, 2021

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Some voters in St. Louis are upset Missouri does not include fear of contracting COVID-19 as an excuse to obtain an absentee ballot. Their concerns come less than a month before the city’s mayoral primary.

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - A Wild Year For American And German Schools Feb 03, 2021

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After early success in reopening schools, most German students have been learning from home for nearly two months amid a resurgence of COVID across Europe. It means they could face similar learning loss as Americans.

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - Improving The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Feb 02, 2021

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Missouri is revising its plan to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. Most of its shipments will be sent to roughly two-dozen hospitals. Also, the Cardinals have finalized a big trade.

Monday, February 1, 2021 - A New Leader At The International Institute Of St. Louis Feb 01, 2021

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Arrey Obensen is the new President and CEO of the International Institute of St. Louis. He replaces longtime leader Anna Crosslin who spent more than 40 years on the job. Obensen begins his new responsibilities with ambitious goals, including launching a conversation with the community.

Friday, January 29, 2021 - High Speed Internet Access in Rural Areas Jan 29, 2021

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A think tank says improving access to broadband internet could bridge the rural-urban divide. But it is one of many issues the Biden Administration has to tackle with limited time and resources.

Thursday, January 28, 2021 - Live Music Struggles Jan 28, 2021

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Federal aid for live music venues has had mixed results for St. Louis arts organizations. Also, Governor Mike Parsons delivered his State of the State address.

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 - Prisons And The Coronavirus Vaccine Jan 27, 2021

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The Missouri vaccination plan categorizes correctional officers as essential. They will be among the first workers to receive the shots. Though inmates are at a high risk of contracting the virus inside dense prison settings, the state plan does not specify when they will be vaccinated.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - Extremism In German Youth Jan 26, 2021

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In parts of eastern Germany, teens are making up a growing percentage of perpetrators of hate crimes. St. Louis Public Radio’s Ryan Delaney traveled to Germany in the fall with support from the Pulitzer Center. He reports several nonprofits are working with educators and students to teach against anti-semitism and far-right extremism.

Monday, January 25, 2021 - Black Doctors And The Vaccine Jan 25, 2021

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Some African Americans in the St. Louis region do not trust the coronavirus vaccine because of the country’s history of racism in the healthcare system. Doctors and health officials in the St. Louis area are educating Black patients about the vaccine to build trust.

Friday, January 22, 2021 - St. Louis County Council Members Disagree On Leadership Jan 22, 2021

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The intensity of the current split on the St. Louis County Council is affecting the flow of county business. The fiery debate centers on leadership of the seven-person body.

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