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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St. Louis Symphony
1:02 pm
Sat April 27, 2013

St. Louis Symphony Extra - April 27, 2013

Credit (Alise O'Brien)
Powell Hall, home of the St. Louis Symphony.

The St. Louis Symphony continues its 2012-2013 season this weekend, and you can be right there with them from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.

On select Saturday evenings, St. Louis Public Radio broadcasts the Symphony's performance over the air, bringing you a live classical music experience wherever you are.

Here's what's planned for you this weekend:

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10:29 am
Wed April 24, 2013

Busch Stadium Included in USA TODAY'S Hybrid Super-Ballpark

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Here's something fun for baseball fans - USA TODAY has put together what it considers to be the "most awesome ballpark in the world" using their favorite elements from baseball stadiums across the country. St. Louis' Busch Stadium gets a nod for its view of the Gateway Arch and the ability of the grounds crew to represent the Arch in the grass on the field.
With Wrigley Field celebrating its 99 th birthday on Tuesday amid talk of renovation, we got to thinking about which existing, iconic ballpark elements could be used to create a hybrid super park - the greatest park of them all.
Business
11:13 am
Tue April 23, 2013

Monsanto Announces $400M Expansion In Chesterfield

Credit (St. Louis Public Radio)
Outside Monsanto headquarters in St. Louis.

Agribusiness giant Monsanto has announced a $400 million expansion at its suburban Chesterfield research center.

The company plans to add 36 new greenhouses, plus additional "plant growth chambers," offices and laboratory space at the Chesterfield Village Research Center, on the former Pfizer campus.  According to Monsanto the project will add as many as 675 jobs over the next three years

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon was on hand to announce the expansion at Chicago’s International Bio Convention.

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St. Louis Symphony
6:38 pm
Sat April 20, 2013

St. Louis Symphony Extra - April 20, 2013

Credit (Alise O'Brien)
Powell Hall, home of the St. Louis Symphony.

The St. Louis Symphony continues its 2012-2013 season this weekend, and you can be right there with them from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 20.

On select Saturday evenings, St. Louis Public Radio broadcasts the Symphony's performance over the air, bringing you a live classical music experience wherever you are.

Here's what's planned for you this weekend:

BRAHMS (1833-1897) 

Gesang der Parzen (Song of the Fates), op. 89 (1882)

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MO Statehouse
12:00 pm
Fri April 19, 2013

Nixon Vetoes Vehicle Sales Tax Bill

Credit Marshall Griffin/St. Louis Public Radio
A car dealership in central Missouri.

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has vetoed a bill which would have levied sales taxes on out-of-state auto, boat and other vehicle purchases. 

The Governor vetoed a similar bill in May of last year.

Friday's action marks the second time in two years he has rejected the Legislature's attempt to reverse the effect of a 2012 Supreme Court ruling.

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