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360 Degrees of Starlight and Chasing the Perseids Meteor Shower Along the Missouri River
HERMANN, Mo. — Far beyond the reach of suburban glare, the wide expanses of the Missouri River bottoms served as a natural observatory over the weekend for stargazers tracking one of the year’s most anticipated celestial displays: the annual Perseid meteor shower.
Community

Making Room for Creativity with New Event Space and Fair-Trade Goods Debut
Hermann, Mo. — With new private party space, expanding staff, and an eclectic mix of hands-on DIY projects and socially conscious retail, local craft shop Magpie Muse is expanding its creative footprint.
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Sports

The Art of the Pivot: Ashlyn Hughes Shares Her Playbook for Landing College Athletic Scholarships
COLUMBIA, Mo. — For many high school athletes, the prospect of securing a college athletic scholarship feels like an exclusive club reserved only for elite state champions and future professional prospects.



