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How an Afghan teen made it to St. Louis
It was August three years ago. The U.S. military was pulling out of the Afghanistan capital. Tens of thousands of Afghans had gathered at the Kabul International Airport, hoping desperately…
Buried history of slave prisons near Busch Stadium
There is a part of Busch Stadium history that Proudie only recently learned about, a dark history linked to the building that was so dear to her. Historians say some…
Cardinals owners want taxpayers to fund stadium renovations
The River City Journalism Fund has learned that the Cardinals owners hope to make significant renovations to Busch Stadium in the next five years — and will likely seek public…
Confronting the Lindbergh legacy in St. Louis
Before the centennial commemoration of Charles A. Lindbergh’s flight, it’s time to step back and examine our relationship with Lindbergh, understand his attitudes about Jewish people and reconcile what it…