Tag: Missouri
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Stick it in Your Ear
Stick It In Your Ear is a record store that holds a special place in the hearts of people in Springfield, Missouri. Learn about how this independent vinyl shop stays relevant in a digital world, all while cultivating a community for music lovers in the southern part of the Midwest. Stick it in your ear…
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Keep it Tuned
Rolla, Missouri, looks like it doesn’t offer much. A Wal-Mart. A dispensary. A few fast-food joints. Easy access to Lake of the Ozarks a few miles west. But for the students of Missouri University of Science and Technology, there’s a safe haven tucked in a seemingly nondescript dorm building. KMNR is an independent radio station….
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Hopping through the Glass Ceiling – The Rise of Midwest Female Brewers
Women are making strides to advance their careers in the male-dominated industry of craft beer making. The beer making industry has been dominated by men for decades. Advertisements and commercials have created a skewed image of women and their relationship with beer — ranging from their taste in beverages to their ability to properly brew…
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The Midwest: Home of the World’s Largest ________
Take a road trip through the Midwest, and you’re likely to pass any number of various sideshow attractions: from the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa, to the magic capital of the world in Colon, Michigan; Lamar, Missouri’s birthplace of Harry Truman, to Riverside, Iowa’s future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk. Trekkies and hobo-enthusiasts…