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Tuesday, March 25 - Following the footsteps of a MO nature lover Mar 25, 2025

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A new trail is coming to Mark Twain State Park in Monroe County near Hannibal this summer. As Harshawn Ratanpal reports, volunteers came together recently to clear the trail and remember a friend.

Monday, March 24 - The second half of the MO legislative session begins Mar 24, 2025

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The second half of the 2025 Missouri Legislative session begins today: STLPR's Sarah Kellogg has a preview of what lawmakers in Jefferson City hope to accomplish in the upcoming weeks.

Friday, March 21 - Local educators respond to order to dismantle Dept. of Education Mar 21, 2025

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President Trump signed an executive order yesterday to further downsize the U.S. Department of Education, and as STLPR’s Hiba Ahmad reports, some St. Louis area education leaders are concerned about this change. Plus, a conversation between St. Louis Public Radio’s Marissanne Lewis-Thompson and local artist Mee Jey about how the immigrant experience shaped her work in a new exhibit.

Thursday, March 20 - A new leader for Explore St. Louis Mar 20, 2025

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Explore St. Louis CEO Brad Dean says the local tourism industry is on the rebound and this is the year it will rebound to pre pandemic levels.

Wednesday, March 19 - Demolition begins at the Workhouse Mar 19, 2025

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Demolition has begun at the Medium Security Institution in north St. Louis known as the Workhouse, following a years-long fight to close it. Plus: Harvest Public Media contributor Frank Morris reports on how uncertainty over federal programs is impacting rural communities.

Tuesday, March 18 - How a MO bill could impact utility bills Mar 18, 2025

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The Missouri legislature passed a major utility bill before it left for spring break. The 133 page bill contains dozens of policies. St. Louis Public Radio’s Kate Grumke explores how some of the changes in the bill could affect power companies and the people who rely on them.

Monday, March 17 - Recovering from weekend storms Mar 17, 2025

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Thousands of people are still without power and hundreds are working to repair damage and clean up debris from deadly storms and tornadoes that came through the region Friday night. Plus: Peat bogs are a type of wetland found in Missouri and Illinois that absorb a lot of the Earth’s carbon dioxide, but these natural air purifiers are at risk. A story of how scientists are working to protect the bogs and educate the public.

Friday, March 14 - 100 years of history, and $100M in upgrades, for Fairmount Park Mar 14, 2025

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Fairmount Park in Collinsville will open soon for its 100th season. And with that anniversary, there will be major changes at the horse race track. St. Louis Public Radio’s Will Bauer has a preview.

Thursday, March 13 - New jail leader aims for "empathy" Mar 13, 2025

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Doug Burris, credited with turning things around at the St. Louis County jail, is now the new leader of the St. Louis City Justice Center. Burris sat down with STLPR reporter Lacretia Wimbley to discuss his plans to improve conditions at the city jail.

Wednesday, March 12 - MO Republicans enthusiastic about Trump's second term Mar 12, 2025

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Missouri Republicans who attended the recent Lincoln Days event say they are enthusiastic about the first few weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum reports, the state’s GOP leaders remain unwavering in their support — despite backlash over Trump’s early moves.

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