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Monday, November 28, 2022 - Here's how this year's drought has battered the Midwest Nov 28, 2022

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From deadly wildfires to choking dust storms to decimated crop harvests, this year’s drought has left its mark in the Midwest and recovering won't be easy.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 - Respiratory viruses slam St. Louis-area hospitals Nov 23, 2022

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Illnesses including RSV and the flu have swamped hospitals in the St. Louis region. Health systems are also suffering from worker shortages after many employees left during the pandemic.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - How should money from the Rams settlement be spent? Nov 22, 2022

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St. Louis County, the city and the Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority are still figuring out how to spend hundreds of millions of dollars awarded after the football team moved back to Los Angeles. The authority's board recently passed a resolution calling for the money to go into an unspecified long-term use fund.

Monday, November 21, 2022 - The new Congress will tackle a new Farm Bill Nov 21, 2022

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The $500 billion spending plan is one of the biggest issues the incoming Congress will have to address. It covers dozens of areas, each with lobbyists and interest groups vying for their positions.

Friday, November 18, 2022 - Missouri House Democrats say a new map is one reason for election gains Nov 18, 2022

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The Missouri House of Representatives will still have a Republican supermajority during the upcoming session. However, Democrats point to a few possible reasons why they were able to flip three seats this past election cycle.

Thursday, November 17, 2022 - An ‘insane’ housing market is hitting some military families hard Nov 17, 2022

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Many Americans are contending with high inflation and haywire housing costs and military members and their families are no exception. Their quest for suitable housing has become more complicated.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 - What's next for Eric Schmitt? Nov 16, 2022

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Schmitt heads to Washington, D.C., as Missouri’s newest U.S. Senator. His fellow Republicans may be in the minority but many people have high expectations for the St. Louis County native.

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - Why can't urban farmers buy some vacant lots? Nov 15, 2022

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Many Midwest cities have an abundance of vacant land. Urban farmers often have a difficult time acquiring it, either from private landowners or city-run land banks.

Monday, November 14, 2022 - St. Louis groups are trying to acquire vacant properties Nov 14, 2022

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Neighborhood associations are going to court to take back rundown homes, especially in north St. Louis. Many businesses bought vacant homes during the 2008 financial crisis and left them abandoned.

Friday, November 11, 2022 - Veterans Day brings out emotions for many with St. Louis connections Nov 11, 2022

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This a day to honor veterans for their sacrifice. Like Memorial Day, it also stirs emotions for people whose loved ones have been designated as missing in action.

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