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  • Missouri Top 10s,  MO Bloggin'

    Tallest Skyscrapers in Missouri

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    Missouri love affair with skyscrapers began with the construction of the Wainwright Building in downtown St. Louis.  The 10-story skyscraper was completed in 1891 and towered over the surrounding buildings.  It was one…

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    Top 10 Counties for Median Income in Missouri

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    #1    St. Charles           $70,331#2    Platte                    $65,948#3    Cass                     $60,097#4 …

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    Top 10 Biggest Cities in Missouri

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    Biggest Cities in Missouri  by population (2023 census estimate vs 2000 census):   City County 2023 2000 #1    Kansas City    Jackson 510,704 442,307 #2    St. Louis           …

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  • Famous Missourians

    A First for the Catholic Church. A First for America?

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    Pope Benedict made a surprise announcement on February 11th, 2013; he would be the first Pope in modern history to step down from the position.  As a matter of fact, he will be the first…

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    Mr. Show Me Basketball winners

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    The Mr. Show-Me Basketball award is presented annually by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association. The award recognizes the top male high school basketball player in Missouri. The award’s name reflects Missouri’s nickname, the…

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  • MO Sports

    What’s wrong with Missouri basketball?

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    Let’s play a game of Sports Jeopardy, shall we? Answers: 1.  The Top Freshman NCAA basketball player in the country, likely to be the next #1 pick. 2.  One of the top Sophomore NCAA…

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