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These are all of the STL Welcome Kit stories:
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Residents should have received a tax bill in November and can pay online, by phone, mail or in person at their local municipal office.
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Your kids can trade monkey bars for climbing trees at these Missouri parks — and launch infinite adventures.
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Take these three steps to get your car back in compliance after you’ve missed all the deadlines, and kiss those expired tags goodbye.
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You’ve only got 30 days to title and register your car after moving here.
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The pumpkin pie Americans enjoy each Thanksgiving often comes from pumpkins grown near Morton, Illinois. The region accounts for more than 95% of canned pumpkin in the U.S.
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The tradition of swapping candy for a joke dates back to just after World War II and can be found in only one other city. But it's not the only way St. Louisans celebrate.
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Take a quick drive from the St. Louis area to explore the bi-state region’s autumnal glory by hike, bike, boat and car.
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Frog gigging — hunting with a three-pronged spear — is a dying art that nevertheless draws thousands to Missouri marshes in search of a tasty treat with deep cultural roots.
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Bookstore lovers say you can’t get the same personalized book shopping experience when browsing online. Here's a guide to finding an independent bookstore in St. Louis.
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The makeup of the St. Louis region is changing. Here’s what the latest census date tells us about the population and racial demographic trends of the region — and what challenges local leaders must tackle to attract more St. Louisans in the decade to come.