🌱 1 Shot Dead In North STL + Give STL Day + City Foundry Mom's Day

Rise and shine, St. Louis! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in St. Louis.

First, today's weather:

Occasional rain and drizzle. High: 60 Low: 53.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in St. Louis:

1. Homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was shot and killed in north St. Louis on Thursday morning. According to authorities, 25-year-old Arriell Dixon was fatally shot in the 4200 block of Obear Avenue in the Fairgrounds neighborhood around 1:10 a.m. Anyone who has information about this case is asked to contact the St. Louis Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. (KMOV4)
2. Give STL Day was yesterday, but you can still donate to support local organizations through the end of the day today! As of Thursday morning, more than $600,000 had already been raised for more than 600 local nonprofits. Fund local charities and discover the causes that matter most to you by visiting the link in the article. (KMOV4)
3. The City Foundry is hosting a special Mother's Day event this weekend. Festivities will include waffles, jewelry, and more exciting ways to celebrate the moms in your life. Stop by the Food Hall starting at 11:00 a.m. this Sunday, May 8. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Storytelling In The Museum At Missouri History Museum (10:30 AM)
• Grapes In The Garden At Missouri Botanical Garden (5:30 PM)
• Hot Koolaid At St. Charles Music House (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home in the St. Louis area? Check out your St. Louis Patch for a roundup of the latest properties to hit the market. (St. Louis Patch)
• The St. Louis Science Center shared their Artifact of the Week: an Alligator Snapping Turtle Skull collected right here in Missouri. Check out all past and present Artifacts of Wonder on the museum's website. (Facebook)
• Join your neighbors and Pride St. Louis on Saturday, Jun. 4, to celebrate the start of Pride Month, leading up to PrideFest 2022 "Together Again." This free event includes complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and beers, ciders and seltzers from Anheuser Busch and Cutwater Spirits, the awarding of the 2022 Community Service Awards, amazing auction items, and more! (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.