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Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - The College Experience During a Pandemic Jan 06, 2021

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It has been an academic year unlike any other because of COVID-19. College students say even when they are on campus, they are missing out on the social life a higher education environment usually provides.

Tuesday, January 5, 2021 - Lawmakers Return to Jefferson City Jan 05, 2021

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The 2021 session of the Missouri legislature begins tomorrow. Medicaid expansion, COVID-19 liability and increasing the gas tax are some of the issues expected to be up for debate this year at the state capitol.

Monday, January 4, 2020 - The Future of Absentee And Mail-in Voting Jan 04, 2021

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Illinois election authorities have released absentee and mail-in voting totals from the general election on a county by county basis. Missouri is soon to follow. We examine how election night in November might change voting forever.

December 23, 2020 - A Year of Legal Hemp Dec 23, 2020

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The most recent farm bill legalized hemp production nationwide, but left individual states in charge of oversight. As the crop rolls out across the Midwest, some states are seeing more success than others, but overall, farmers remain optimistic.

Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 — eMLS player & model airplanes Dec 22, 2020

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St. Louis City FC signed its first player, more than two years before the team will take the pitch. But this player will compete only on the screen. And, we take a ride with a passionate model airplane club.

Monday, December 21, 2020 - Tik Tok and Politicians Dec 21, 2020

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Tik Tok, the social media video platform, might not be the first place you think of for politicians. But some state lawmakers in Missouri and Kansas are using the app to reach a younger audience.

Friday, December 18, 2020 - 'Love And Kindness In The Time of Quarantine' Dec 18, 2020

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The first piece by The Rep's playwright-in-residence is a compilation of vignettes by nine artists. Regina Taylor says the production addresses pandemic life through monologue and song.

Thursday, December 17, 2020 - Applying To College During A Pandemic Dec 17, 2020

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High school seniors are applying to college in uncertain times. They're struggling to market themselves following an academic year without many extracurricular activities and standardized tests because of COVID-19.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - Vilsack Is Back Dec 16, 2020

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Former Iowa Governor and previous Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is President-elect Joe Biden's choice for the cabinet post he held under President Obama. While he was perceived to be the "safe" choice, Midwest farmers from across the political spectrum have major concerns.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - St. Louis Area Restaurants Struggle During The Pandemic Dec 15, 2020

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The Chief Executive Officer of Niche Food Group says many restaurants will close over the winter without more financial support and a regional plan. Gerard Craft discusses how the region’s restaurant owners are trying to stay in business during the coronavirus outbreak.

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