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Tuesday, April 8 - Push to limit SNAP purchases Apr 08, 2025

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A growing effort to eliminate “junk food” from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has some access advocates worried about a restriction's impact on recipients. Harvest Public Media's Anna Pope examines the push -- and the possible problems.

Monday, April 7 - STL author uses own experience to inspire kids to read Apr 07, 2025

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Soman Chainani is on a mission to get kids to read. And not just one of the millions of books he’s sold as a children’s author – he wants to get kids into any book. As he shared with Laura Spencer from the Kansas City Public Library, the St. Louis author’s debut graphic novel taps into a childhood passion for horror.

Friday, April 4 - St. Louis' race for comptroller Apr 04, 2025

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The most competitive race for St. Louis comptroller in decades is nearing the end. Voters are choosing between a 30-year incumbent and a former alderwoman and state representative who says the city needs a new set of eyes on its finances.

Thursday, April 3 - St. Louis poet reflects on a colorful life Apr 03, 2025

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Paul Thiel’s poetry collection “Snapshots” is a memoir full of vivid details from 1960’s San Francisco, 1970’s New York and the bygone nightlife scene in St. Louis and East St. Louis. He discusses his work with STLPR's Jeremy Goodwin.

Wednesday, April 2 - Built for the birds Apr 02, 2025

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Buildings and light pollution will take a heavy toll on migrating birds this spring – particularly in the middle of the continent. One especially deadly building in the Midwest offers lessons on how residents can help more birds survive the journey.

Tuesday, April 1 - Where's Mike Palmer, and does it matter to voters? Apr 01, 2025

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Ferguson residents will vote on who will serve the city's three wards April 8. Some residents have questioned if one candidate is living in the ward he’s representing. STLPR's Chad Davis dives into the question--and its why the impact of its answers is complicated.

Monday, March 31 - Breaking down a contentious mayoral race Mar 31, 2025

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A combative race for mayor of St. Louis is nearing the end. Voters will decide on April 8 whether to keep incumbent Tishaura Jones in office, or give Eighth Ward alderwoman Cara Spencer the keys to the city. St. Louis Public Radio’s Rachel Lippmann takes stock of what was often a bitter and personal campaign so far.

Friday, March 28 - The politicization of a local library board Mar 28, 2025

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The Mississippi Valley Library District Board of Trustees has been caught up in culture war-like issues for the past two years. On Tuesday, three of its seven seats are open, and the winners will steer the board as it navigates aging facilities, staff unionization and more. STLPR's Will Bauer reports.

Thursday, March 27 - A new food label alternative Mar 27, 2025

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s organic label is supposed to give consumers confidence that their food was grown without pesticides, and with care for the animals. But high certification costs have some smaller farmers looking for alternatives. Harshawn Ratanpal reports on one label that's trying to establish itself as an alternative.

Wednesday, March 26 - Raising a glass to two local beverage leaders Mar 26, 2025

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The James Beard Awards are considered some of the most prestigious culinary honors in the nation – and in a new national category, two women from St. Louis are being celebrated. Abby Llorico speaks with Natasha Bahrami of The Gin Room and Alisha Blackwell-Calvert of Madrina about the honor.

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