Politics
Turnout Burnout
The election season that ushered in a Trump presidency and a Republican sweep of Missouri’s top offices was one of the longest, most bitterly divisive we’ve seen. Despite statewide voter turnout on par with that in previous presidential election years, turnout in St. Louis City and County was down.
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Seeing Red
The Missouri House of Representatives has gone increasingly conservative.
Immigration
Immigrant City
During a campaign year when President-elect Donald Trump compared Syrian refugees to poisoned Skittles and Trojan horses, the number of Syrians and other refugees settling in the metro area has increased, according to the International Institute of St. Louis.
Development
Sports
Blue Sundays
Last January, NFL owners approved the relocation of the Rams to Los Angeles. Until Stan Kroenke’s proposed $1.9 billion stadium in Los Angeles County opens, the team is playing its home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Here’s the average attendance.
Barret Jackman Retires a Blue
Championships
Sure, the Cubs won it all after a 108-year wait. But they still have a ways to go to catch up with the Cards.
