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When we talk about hurricane season, there is a tendency to assume that somebody along the United States coastline is going to get hit. After all, from Texas to Maine, thousands of miles of coastline …
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By Nick Palisch
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9/3/26
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There is an old saying that if you don’t like Missouri weather, just wait a few minutes. While that certainly applies to our rapidly changing weather patterns, there is one thing that remains …
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By Nick Palisch
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7/2/26
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Weather has a way of reminding us that events taking place thousands of miles away can eventually influence what happens right here at home.
One of the most closely watched climate patterns in …
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By Nick Palisch
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6/18/26
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A few years ago, I stood in a field before sunrise watching dozens of hot air balloons slowly come to life. Crews spread massive envelopes across the grass while the occasional blast of a burner …
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By Nick Palisch
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6/11/26
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Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) grower-leaders joined farmers and agricultural organizations from 18 states Thursday in McKinney, Texas, to call for stronger oversight and accountability in …
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For the Republic-Monitor
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6/4/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers free recreational firearms shooting on more than 35 unstaffed shooting ranges around the state. The ranges were designed …
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For the Republic-Monitor
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6/4/26
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If you have ever watched the weather during severe storm season, chances are you have heard meteorologists mention the “SPC” or the “Storm Prediction Center.” You have probably seen colorful …
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By Nick Palisch
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6/4/26
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For urban gardening beginners in apartments, row homes, and shared buildings, the dream is simple: turn balcony corners, stoops, and scraps of sun into real food. The tension is real, too. Community …
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By Sharon Wagner
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4/23/26
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St. Louis - As the days get longer and homeowners start to plan their spring landscaping, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) has tips for finding a trusted lawn care or landscaping service.
A …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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4/16/26
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With warmer weather arriving and spring bringing renewed outdoor activity, the Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding residents to be BearWise.
Missouri’s black bear population, …
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By Nick Freeman | Conservation Agent
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4/16/26
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FARMINGTON — A group of volunteers gathered April 1 at Engler Park to install educational signage at the Bennett-Blanchfield Meadow, marking another step forward in the development of the park’s …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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4/16/26
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KIRKWOOD — Missouri has its own extended through-hiking trail. The Ozark Trail leads hikers, backpackers, and in some portions equestrians and mountain bikers, through the Show-Me-States most …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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4/9/26
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Join the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) to clean up Cape LaCroix Creek during the annual Friends of the Park Day April 18 from 9-11 …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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4/9/26
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians interested in hunting black bear and/or elk in the state this fall that they need to apply for a limited number of …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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4/9/26
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The Perryville Garden Club held its first meeting of the gardening season Wednesday, March 20, at the Robinson Event Center.
President Ruth Brown welcomed members and guests. The meeting began …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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4/9/26
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ASH GROVE – As flowers bloom and grasses grow, deer are shedding their antlers. Discover shed hunting tips with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in an upcoming workshop in Ash Grove.
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For The Republic-Monitor
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3/12/26
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Shake off the winter blues with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The MDC staff at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center will host many events this March, including:
Conservation Adults …
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By Maddie Est, Missouri Department of Conservation
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3/12/26
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With spring approaching and water temperatures beginning to rise, fish across southeast Missouri are becoming more active — increasing anglers’ chances of taking home a full daily limit.
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Nick Freeman, Perry County conservation agent
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3/12/26
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has new booklets for hunters, trappers, anglers, and others on spring turkey hunting, hunting and trapping, and fishing. The free …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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3/5/26
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Shake off the winter blues with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). MDC staff at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center will host many events this March, including:
Nature Center at Night …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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3/5/26
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KIRKSVILLE – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to an Evening with Wildlife at the Knox County High School in Edina Tuesday, March 10. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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2/19/26
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Families and adults can test their puzzle-solving skills at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Cape Girardeau Nature Center on Saturday, Feb. 28.
A nature-themed escape room will …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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2/19/26
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Birders of all experience levels are invited to take part in the 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge (MBC), scheduled for May 1–22, with free educational webinars offered in advance to help …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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2/19/26
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COLUMBIA – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to learn proper pond management techniques at several workshops. These workshops will cover pond construction, fish …
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For The Republic-Monitor
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2/19/26
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