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Missouri AG sues over counting of illegal aliens in census

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JEFFERSON CITY — Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Census Bureau seeking to stop the counting of illegal aliens and temporary visa holders in census tabulations and to require a…
By Kyla Asbury | Legal Newsline

Representative Amy Elik Shares Goals and Concerns for 2026 as Midterms Approach

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ALTON - State Representative Amy Elik reflected on her plans for the year as the midterm election approaches. In a recent interview on “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello , Elik pledged to focus on policies that will make life more affordable for District #111 residents. She emphasized her focus on affordability and helping people who are struggling, including those who recently lost their jobs through Alton Steel’s closure. “I have always told people who I am

William Wells Brown served as one of the first black novelists

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ST. LOUIS - William Wells Brown, a former slave from St. Louis, became one of the first published Black novelists and playwrights in the United States. Brown used his experiences as a laborer on Missouri and Mississippi river steamboats to document the realities of the slave trade and his path to freedom. Brown successfully escaped [...]
Blair Ledet

The Origin of the Phrase "Cold Shoulder"

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Few phrases feel as instantly personal as “the cold shoulder.” One minute you’re chatting like normal, and the next you’re getting short answers, no eye contact, and a silence that seems to have weight. It’s not just rudeness—it’s a message. The interesting part is that this expression may have started as something much more literal than a frosty attitude. Depending on which origin story you follow, “cold shoulder” comes from either a real

Winter Shrub Walk

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Join one of the Horticulturists for a stroll in the most expansive garden space, Wildwood Valley, and the surrounding area in winter. This tour will focus on the various shrubs, […]

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Myranda Levins