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IT STARTED AS A DISPUTE over grass clippings. According to local news reports 29-year-old Allen Waller, who lived in the Glasgow Village area of north St. Louis County, got into an argument on June 6 with the men who cut his neighbor’s lawn, over debris they allegedly kept leaving behind. The dispute quickly escalated. Guns […]

Congresswoman Cori Bush's new bill is called the People’s Response Act. It’s a $10 billion package aimed at putting community organizations, social workers and nurses on the front lines of the nation’s mental health crisis — and scaling back the role of law enforcement. She explains why.

Mark Rank of Washington University's Brown School argues that most Americans have an incorrect view of who is poor, and what causes their poverty. He explains what the data says, and what that says about us as a nation

On the heels of the final day of the women’s competition, our Metro East report joins host Sarah Fenske with an update on the results and what this major downtown event meant for the St. Louis region.

Many hemp growers in the Midwest are finding it more difficult than anticipated to sell the crop for industrial uses. That has led to a drop in the number of licenses in at least one state.

Where in an urban space do goats, bees, flexible muscles, resilient spirits, elderflowers, generous hearts, and veg all flourish?

Thanks to farmer and healer human being Janett Lewis, in Spanish Lake, a community in unincorporated North St. Louis County, MO.         

Janett's work through Rustic Roots Sanctuary grew its strong fibers from her Georgia childhood on a family plantation, through work at a Waldorf School "where everything revolves around nature," to hands-on learning of bodywork skills in global cultures. A real estate business decision brought her to Spanish Lake. She stayed to address community needs and "because it's so beautiful and the people are amazing."

Rustic Roots 6.64 acres add urban farming land-wealth to the GROW Spanish Lake community garden, both co-creators with Spanish Lake CDC - with Janett's strong hand in each.

In each of her key roles in Spanish Lake, Janett Lewis draws from her lifetime of experience and commitment to help people feel better. Rustic Roots Sanctuary is a proud member of Known & Grown STL, our regional local food brand and certification program from Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

Thanks to Jenn DeRose and Known & Grown STL for facilitating this edition of Earthworms On The Farm!

Thanks to Earthworms truly verdant engineer, Andy Heaslet - and to Jon Valley and Andy Coco, KDHX Production guys.

Related Earthworms Conversations: One Health for People - Animals - Earth with Dr. Sharon Deem (April 2020)

Tend & Flourish School of Botanicals (Feb 2020)

Building Futures: Kids, Wood, Tools, Design, Future Benefits Now (June 2019)

Rep. Phil Christofanelli of St. Charles County talks with St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum about the passage of Empowerment Savings Accounts, new law surrounding HIV, and special sessions on the FRA and redistricting. This show was recorded on June 24, 2021 while the FRA special session was still going on in the Missouri Senate.

St. Louis on the Air's Evie Hemphill and Paola Rodriguez tagged along to document the feat, which is just the latest stunt the Jackson Pianos crew has undertaken in celebration of Make Music Day STL. That’s part of a global effort held each year on the summer solstice.

What makes a good summer read? For librarians Jennifer Alexander and Jen Ohzourk, it’s a book that is captivating, escapist, and easy to put down and pick back up again later — perhaps after a swim or bike ride. They share their favorites in this episode.

An officially sanctioned “black hip session” seemed unlikely in Lafayette Park during the summer of 1968, but it happened. There have been books written about the single year significance of…

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There’s no place like Downtown when it comes to experiencing the excitement of St. Louis sports! And as some of the best fans in the nation, it’s fitting that our city also has some of the best spots to cheer on our teams. From bars with a bird’s-eye view into Busch, to places with plenty […]

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Ready for a getaway? You don’t need to leave St. Louis to find new adventures! We’ve put together a guide of staycation ideas for people of all ages that combines the excitement of traveling with the possibility of re-discovering Downtown St. Louis any time of year.      Even though Downtown St. Louis attractions, hotels and restaurants […]

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Looking for the paw-fect place to head out with your pup? Fortunately, Downtown St. Louis offers a wide range of parks, public spaces, patios and more that welcome our beloved four-legged friends! We’ve put together a guide to all the dog-friendly places Downtown has to offer so you can start exploring with your furry best […]

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Our daily routines look different today compared to months ago, but there’s still nothing like a cold beer after a long day, a glass of wine with dinner or a (virtual) cocktail with friends – especially from one of St. Louis’ renowned brewers or favorite local bars. Lucky for us, Downtown restaurants are rising to […]

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Needing to eat something other than your own cooking or want to support a local restaurant? Check out the following Downtown St. Louis restaurants that have expanded their off-site dining options, increased their takeout and delivery options, or may be selling gift cards online for when they reopen and resume business as usual.    Blondie’s […]

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, June 28th, 2021, 5:30 PM, the Soulard Community Improvement District (the “District”) will hold a public meeting to consider and act upon the matters on the following tentative agenda and such other matters as may be presented at the meeting and determined to be appropriate for discussion at that […]

Most states don’t allow transgender people to correct their names on marriage documents. Some lawmakers and advocates are working to change that in Illinois.

Earlier this month, transit riders who use Metro Transit’s app to purchase tickets and choose routes may have noticed a new option popping up on their screens: Via Metro STL. The on-demand, $2-per-ride transit service started operating in certain areas of St. Louis County a year ago, and has recently been expanded.

Explore the soundscape of Bosnia-Herzegovina in Classic 107's upcoming “Musical Ancentries” program.

Attorney Chuck Hatfield explains why a Cole County ruling on Medicaid expansion is not at all what he expected -- but could provide swift resolution of Missouri's looming $1.9 billion question