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Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - Black Families Struggle To Recover Financially From The Pandemic Sep 02, 2020

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African Americans have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus and its economic impact. Black families in the St. Louis region are facing unprecedented hurdles as the virus worsens already stark disparities.

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - Improving Downtown St. Louis Sep 01, 2020

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A group of stakeholders is gathering input on ideas to solve problems in the city's core. Members are planning to deal with several issues including, infrastructure, property maintenance, and safety.

Monday, August 31, 2020 - Music Venue Owners Wonder If It's Time To Reopen Aug 31, 2020

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Businesses featuring live music in the St. Louis region have been hit hard by the pandemic. Regulations allow those locations to open their doors with new guidelines. Now, many owners are deciding if the timing is right to reopen.

Friday, August 28, 2020 - Missouri Hops And Strange Brews Aug 28, 2020

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Craft brewers thrive on being local. That has prompted the University of Missouri to study the feasibility of growing certain varieties of hops in the state. And in southern Illinois, the owners of a microbrewery are using unusual ingredients to flavor their beer.

Thursday, August 27, 2020 - Riding Along With Stray Rescue Aug 27, 2020

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Stray Rescue is calling the last few months, "the summer of violence." The no-kill animal rescue organization in St. Louis says it's receiving more requests for help with cases of abuse than usual, and those cases are more severe.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 - Birdwatchers Flock to Current River For Glimpse of a Brown Booby Aug 26, 2020

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There is excitement in the birdwatching community about a rare sighting in Missouri. Officials say a bird usually found in other areas has been spotted in the state for the first time.

Tuesday, August 25, 2010 - Advancements in COVID Testing Aug 25, 2020

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Researchers at the University of Illinois are figuring out how to expand a new saliva-based COVID-19 test to other colleges and universities throughout the state. The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency authorization to the technology developed on the Urbana campus.

Monday, August 24, 2020 - Remote Learning Aug 24, 2020

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The school year is starting remotely for many students after pushback from parents and teachers. Online learning during the pandemic could be a different experience now, compared to the spring.

Friday, August 21, 2020 - St. Louis Rapper's Song On Police Violence Speaks To Generations Of Anguish Aug 21, 2020

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MBz Live has been blending rapping and melody to make party music for years. But the south St. Louis rapper’s latest work is focused on police brutality. He says living in a region plagued by inequality and racial divisions has inspired his new music.

Thursday, August 20, 2020 - The Differences Between Mail-In And Absentee Voting Aug 20, 2020

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There is confusion among many Missouri voters about mail-in and absentee voting. That includes how to make sure those votes will count in November's election.

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