Kelsey Proud

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Kelsey Proud is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, where she earned a Convergence (Multimedia) Journalism degree. She has worked at PBS Interactive in Washington, D.C., MSN UK News in London and is a social media enthusiast. Kelsey feels journalism is truly a public service and hopes her work enhances community and reaches those who need information most.  Though she's "from" Chicago, Kelsey has also lived in several different regions of the United States, including periods of time in North Carolina, Ohio, New Mexico and Illinois. Her extended family has roots in Boone and Audrain counties in Missouri, too. She is a wannabe chef and globe trekker, former competitive golfer and band-ie (trumpet), and honorary Missourian.

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Sports / Culture
3:10 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

You Too Can Live Like 'Stan The Man' Musial - His House Is Up For Sale

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Stan Musial.

Cardinals fans know that there was only one "Stan The Man" Musial. But, an opportunity to get close to living like the legendary baseball player has come on the market.

The Ladue home of Stan Musial is up for sale, Realtor.com says. Musial died in January and his wife, Lil, died in May 2012

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Business
11:47 am
Mon May 20, 2013

Downtown St. Louis Macy's Store Closing, Cites Insufficient Customer Activity

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Department store giant Macy's has announced that it's closing its downtown St. Louis location.

94 people work at the approximately 189,000 square-foot facility at 601 Olive St.

The reason? Insufficient customer activity, Macy's says.

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Culture
4:23 pm
Thu May 16, 2013

Mason And Emma Reign Supreme On Top 100 Missouri Baby Names List

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The Social Security Administration has released its lists of the most popular baby names for babies born in 2012.

So, which names graced the most birth certificates in the Show-Me State last year?

In Missouri's case, its top two names, Mason for males and Emma for females, were also the second most popular names for male and female babies nationwide.

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MO Statehouse
12:38 pm
Wed May 15, 2013

Mo. Ethics Panel Fines Ex-Sen. Wright-Jones Of St. Louis $270K

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Former state senator from St. Louis Robin Wright-Jones.

A former state senator from St. Louis has been fined more than $270,000 by the Missouri Ethics Commission for violating numerous campaign finance laws.

A decision released Wednesday by the commission found that former Democratic Sen. Robin Wright-Jones used campaign money for personal expenses such as food and clothing. She also received vehicle mileage reimbursements both from the state and her campaign committee. The commission also found numerous instances where the campaign failed to report contributions and expenditures by deadlines.

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USPS/Dogs
12:09 pm
Wed May 15, 2013

Ouch! St. Louis Among Worst Cities For Dog Attacks Of Postal Workers

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The U.S. Postal Service says that 32 times in FY2012, postal workers in St. Louis had interactions with dogs that were definitely not this cute.

The "postal worker gets attacked by dog" theme is tired, to be sure. But 32 times in FY2012, postal workers in St. Louis were the unfortunate players in real-life versions of the storied situation.

The Atlantic has highlighted the 'Worst Cities for Dog Attacks, According to the U.S. Postal Service' and St. Louis sits at number 7 on the USPS list.

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