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Lynn Schmidt: Col. Ed Shames was an example for all Americans to follow

What does it mean to serve your country? Army Col. Edward Shames, the last remaining member of World War II’s “Band of Brothers,” certainly answered that question. He died last week at age 99.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Dec 9, 2021

Missouri AG demands local governments, school districts end health orders after court ruling

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Attorney General Eric Schmitt issued a legal threat to school districts and local health agencies on Tuesday, demanding they scrap COVID-19 health orders following a judge’s ruling last month.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Dec 8, 2021

8 batches of cookies: From easy to complicated

With everyone concentrating on the gifts they plan to give others at this time of the year, we often overlook the smallest of gifts that are always received warmly.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Dec 7, 2021

Editorial: Charging the parents of school shooters should become standard practice

Prosecutors in the recent Michigan school shooting by a 15-year-old student that left four dead also have filed manslaughter charges against the shooter’s parents, whose gun he used. This should become standard practice for school shooting cases when the young shooters are only armed because of their parents’ carelessness.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Dec 6, 2021

Editorial: Strickland's case shows why Missouri's compensation law needs a rewrite

The exoneration of Kevin Strickland, who spent almost 43 years in prison for murders he didn’t commit, has spotlighted the cruel cynicism of Missouri’s political leadership, with both the governor and attorney general refusing to correct this injustice due to political considerations. It’s also spotlighting an injustice in Missouri law,…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Dec 6, 2021

8 batches of cookies: From easy to complicated

With everyone concentrating on the gifts they plan to give others at this time of the year, we often overlook the smallest of gifts that are always received warmly.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Dec 6, 2021

Best Bites: Gardetto's Crisps

If you love the flavor of Gardetto’s classic snack mix but are looking for something a little lighter, these Gardetto’s Crisps are the answer. The crisps, made from wheat and potato, are light and crunchy and packed full of flavor. They are also not too bad for you; 22 crisps…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Dec 6, 2021

Daniel Neman: Aw, nuts! Expired grocery purchases signal bigger problem

Is it starting to feel to you like we as a society are starting to lose all control? As if we are spinning in ever-widening circles, like a falcon that can’t hear its falconer. As if everything is falling apart?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Dec 6, 2021

Governor lashes out after news report reveals his office buried a study showing mask mandates work

ST. LOUIS — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday said a news story that reported his office had buried a study showing mask mandates work was "purposefully misleading."

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Dec 3, 2021

At end of a long day, Blues lose to Lightning, 4-2

TAMPA, Fla. – The Blues were already in a run of games that wasn’t going to be easy. Two games with Tampa Bay, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion, and then two games with Florida, which started Thursday with the second-best points percentage in the league.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Dec 3, 2021