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There’s no question what motivated state Rep. Kelly Moller to push for changes in Minnesota law on concert ticket sales. “Really, it was the Taylor Swift debacle for me,” she said. A self-professed Swiftie, the Democrat found herself among millions of other Americans unable to buy tickets last year to Swift’s Eras Tour. She preregistered […]

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Pearl Jam launched their U.S. tour Thursday, August 31, in St. Paul, Minnesota, marking Eddie Vedder and company's first live performance of 2023. The grunge icons shared a photo of…

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A $2 million ticket was sold at QuikTrip, located at 2030 Union Road in St. Louis. The winner entered the store to purchase gas and a soda, then decided to try their luck with a 'Super Cash Bonanza' game ticket. The Scratchers ticket they purchased held one of the game's $2 million top prizes. 

When John Perkins looked at the books for his beloved southern restaurant, Juniper, he discovered a staggering statistic. Eighty percent of diners ordered fried chicken.

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged 75-year-old Richard Laususe with a hit-and-run on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Laususe is currently in jail on a cash-only bond of $250,000. 

This Saturday, Colorado takes on TCU in a Big 12 college football game in Fort Worth, followed by Rice at Texas.

Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native Art, 1940s–1970s, is the first ticketed exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum to focus on modern Native American art. Expanding the narrative of mid-century abstraction, […]

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On This Day, September 1, 1973 … Paul McCartney and Wings began recording what would become the album Band on the Run in Lagos, Nigeria. Just ahead of the sessions, drummer Denny Seiwell and guitarist Henry…

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As the health care industry evolves to pandemic-related pressures and patients' changing demands, a regional medical supply company has been forced to adapt in step.

St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact with these fascinating buildings in […]

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrived at the scene of a fatal wreck on August 31 around 8:10 p.m. A large industrial pickup truck veered off the right side of the roadway, striking a stop sign and then a ditch.

Kansas City police arrested at least four people on invalid warrants in 2021 following its transition from one tracking software program to another, The Missouri Independent has learned.  It’s unclear from the records obtained by The Independent how many individuals were mistakenly arrested. The department had been warned of possible technical issues that could lead […]

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EAST ST. LOUIS - As Labor Day approaches, State Senator Christopher Belt highlights the importance of the hardworking people in the 57 th District whose dedication and efforts continue to drive our communities and economy forward. Labor Day is observed every year on the first Monday in September. This is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity and well-being. Illinois has consistently demonstrated its dedication to the well-being of its workforce. From enacting labor protections to advocating for equal pay, the state has been at the forefront of championing workers’ rights. “I have been a longtime advocate for workers in every sector,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “I will continue to work tirelessly to create an environment

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To date, five garages and one retaining wall have been painted with murals, adding color and cheer to a close-knit neighborhood in Washington, Missouri.

GREENFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that resurfacing of Illinois 267, from the Jersey County Line to Bear Creek in Greene County, began Aug. 29. Flaggers will maintain two-way traffic. The north and south portions of the project are expected to be completed by the end of November. The middle section (through Greenfield) will continue through the winter, with completion of resurfacing anticipated in spring 2024. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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