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While you enjoy your coffee today, let’s go back in time a little and talk about one of the common ways food was served to a crowd in the early days of travel. Colonel Charles Goodnight was a cattleman in the mid-1800s. In 1866 he and his partner Oliver Loving were preparing to drive a […]
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Show us a thriving, successful community and we’ll show you handfuls of nonprofits contributing to that success. In St. Joseph, our nonprofit organizations work hard each day to support our neighbors with services ranging from basic everyday needs to rehabilitation programs to youth activities and much, much more. As you sip your Monday Morning Coffee, […]
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The sun is out and directly in your line of vision as you drive East. You feel the familiar rumble of gravel under your tires as you turn into the parking lot amid slow, yet heavy, traffic. You park the car, pop the trunk and grab your folding chair, along with children and equipment. Children […]

Missouri has long been known for wineries and breweries, but the Show-Me State can now add distilleries to the list of handcrafted spirits that are produced in the state. A new distillery has opened north of St. Joseph, in Mound City, Missouri. R/Farms Distilling is a family-owned business that is new to distilling, but not […]
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Sand between your toes, a drink in your hand, the warm sun beaming down on you and beach volleyball games nearby. At this point, you’re probably wondering, “where is this beach and how soon can I get there!?” This setting isn’t far away, as all of this can be found at Volleys in St. Joseph. […]

Local business owners are always looking to provide something of variety for our community. And when you search for local entertainment for the whole family to enjoy, there are some great options, but not many that can be open year-round. The guys at The Axe Factor have changed that and have opened the newest family-fun […]
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Celebrating National Pet Day With Monday Morning Coffee Monday, April 11 is National Pet Day, and while your initial decision to get a pet may have had nothing to do with your health, it turns out that in addition to little Fido’s irresistible puppy eyes, he may be helping you boost both your physical and […]
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Everyone loves dogs, right? Even the dads, who begrudgingly give in to their kids’ plea for a new four-legged family member, become best friends with the dog they never wanted. It’s seemingly human nature to develop a bond with your dog that can’t quite be explained, but certainly cannot be broken. Fantastic Fido’s has been […]

There is a new lunch place in town. RC’s Lunch Car has opened in downtown St. Joseph at 505 Francis Street. They specialize in casual, completely from-scratch cuisine. They believe authentic foods always taste better. And when they say from scratch, they aren’t messing around: absolutely no frozen foods, with whole, fresh ingredients in every […]

On the second day of January, you pop out of bed, lace up your shoes and go for a three-mile run. You feel the satisfaction of having completed the first of what you are sure will be countless runs on your new fitness plan. After a deliciously healthy breakfast, you enjoy that tired-sore feeling that […]
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