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Who doesn’t want to walk into a bar that looks like a Christmas bomb exploded in it? Add in a holiday cocktail and live music and your inner Clark Griswold would be in heaven. You can have it all at Santa’s Den, a pop-up-themed Christmas bar. It’s not a new location, but a local watering […]

If you’ve spent any time with a church youth group, on a school playground or around a summer camp, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve spotted the game 9 Square in the Air. Grab a lid for your Monday Morning Coffee, because this week, it may get bumped a bit. We’re getting a glimpse into […]
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Black Friday might be over, but the holiday shopping season is in full swing. This year, we hope you’ll make plans to shop our many local businesses here in St. Joseph. As you sip on your peppermint mocha this morning, let’s look at the impact shopping local can have on our community and why we […]
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You’ve polished off that last leftover turkey sandwich. You’ve waited in line at 6 a.m. to get the good deals on Black Friday, and today you’re geared up to finish some of your list with a few good Cyber Monday steals. Keep your stamina up, because you’ve got one more day to celebrate: Giving Tuesday. […]
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Bargain hunters everywhere will be up early the Friday after Thanksgiving. Are you one of the many who will head out before the sun comes up to grab some great deals? Whether you love Black Friday or try to avoid it, it’s fun to know how this shopping holiday came about. Many believe it’s called […]
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How does a city get selected to host a major sporting event? Kansas City submitted a bid to be considered a contender for a host city for the World Cup in 2026. This was no small feat. It included a long process of putting together a campaign, a bid book, creating petitions, securing honorary bid […]

It’s just one mile, right? Yes, for 80 days. Or 100 days. Come weather, schedules, work, life … you name it. And if you miss a day, you start over toward your Measly Mile goal. But the best part? You don’t do it alone. This simple formula has advanced to an active group that connects […]
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In the marketing world, a shift towards diversity and inclusion is happening. We hear and see more from many voices and faces we have not heard from before. One of those groups, People with Disabilities (PWD), has been creating more content discussing their disabilities and how they affect their everyday life experiences. They share frustrations, […]
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St. Joseph is full of history. From the Pony Express to Jesse James to the Stockyards, St. Joseph is bursting with historic sites and landmarks. Of all the iconic sites in St. Joseph, the Missouri Theater might just be one of the most memorable. The Missouri Theater may be younger than most historical icons in […]
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Bake your favorite cake, bust out the confetti and put on your party hat. There’s a bit of a celebration to go with your Monday Morning Coffee this week. October is National Women’s Small Business Month. National Women’s Small Business Month began officially in 2012 when the Small Business Association began supporting and promoting events […]