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Brandon Jones/Courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceThe Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is the core of a major flyway for migrating birds and one of the most visited refuges in the U.S. Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts saved it from being drained 100 years ago, but the next century brings new challenges. -
Just in time for Halloween, "The Haunted States of America" is a new anthology of spooky stories for middle-school (and up!) readers. Also, what role will split-ticket voters play in this year's election? It's Part 2 of the Dole Institute of Politics series "Beyond the Ballot." -
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Part history, part ghost story: we visit with Fran Borin, author of "The Spirit of Quindaro," part of our 2024 Kansas Notable Book Series. -
Missouri's 2025 state budget includes less than a third of the federal funding the state received for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program grants. More than a dozen producers with selected projects are without funding for now. -
Several south-central Kansas counties are seeing a dramatic increase in groundwater contamination. The region’s nitrate pollution comes primarily from agriculture. -
A survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that about 3% of U.S. high-schoolers identify as transgender, and another 2% question their gender identity. -
Relive the fun of last year's Haunting Halloween Sounds concert with Destiny Ann Mermagen and guests; the finale of KPR's Live Day 2023.
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The suit alleges that Musk and his super PAC are luring voters to give up identifying information in pursuit of a cash prize. DA Larry Krasner called the scheme “indisputably an unlawful lottery.” -
Federal officials have been warning that in recent months, some social media users have been encouraging sabotage of ballot drop boxes. "It's a direct attack on democracy," said one local official. -
Over 200,000 people canceled their subscriptions in the first few days following news that The Washington Post would not endorse any presidential candidate. -
A London distributor says thieves posing as a French client stole some $389,000 worth of cheddar. The tight-knit U.K. cheese community is on high alert — and asking people to help sniff out the goods. -
Egypt has a new cease-fire proposal amid Israel’s bombardment and siege of northern Gaza. Israel is discussing the proposal but waiting to see who is elected U.S. president, an official told NPR.
On this edition of Conversations, Patricia Cornwell, talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, "Identity Unknown."
