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A northwest Missouri man has nailed the Missouri State Fair’s “largest pumpkin contest” on the first try.

Alisa Nelson talks to Colt Ridge, of Grant City, to find out his big secret to success.

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Alpha Brewing Company in St. Louis recently passed one million cans packaged and sold.

Here with us is co-owner Derrick Langeneckert joining Cameron Conner to discuss the company’s reaction to one million, what is new in the works, and an update on the Alpha Brewing Company Distillery.

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After a decade in the making, Missouri’s first-ever nature school is open for business.

Alisa Nelson talks to Department of Conservation educator Jenna Stiek, who says the Boone County Nature School has begun teaching students about the great outdoors.

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The St. Louis Public School District had several million dollars in the bank and then reported a deficit of roughly 35 million dollars. This led to calls for a state audit.

Alisa Nelson talks to State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, who talks about what his audit will cover.

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Mizzou scientists have declared war against nanoplastics, the tiny pieces of plastic, often smaller than dust particles, which can be found in water sources, including bottled water.

Anthony Morabith chats with University of Missouri professor Gary Baker.

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University of Missouri student Amaris Vazquez Collazo will compete for Puerto Rico's Paralympic Team in the long jump, 100-meter, and 200-meter dash. She has also been selected as the country's flag-bearer.

She joins Bill Pollock to share her story and the dedication it takes to be an athlete of this caliber.

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Every year, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast at the Missouri State Fair draws politicians from every level of government.

This year’s breakfast included southeast Missouri Congressman Jason Smith, who spoke with Missourinet’s Marshall Griffin.

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Missouri has a new public education commissioner.

Alisa Nelson sits down to get to know Commissioner Karla Eslinger.

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David Harrison has written hundreds of successful children's books and has been given the distinction of Missouri Poet Laureate.

He explains to Ashley Byrd what that all means.

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