🌱 Car Crash Ends In Shooting + Coffee Shop Hosts Winter Brewing Class

Hello, neighbors. I'm here with your fresh copy of the St. Louis Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Milder with periods of sun. High: 45 Low: 26.

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

1. A car crash on Sunday ended with a shooting. A 34-year-old man was shot during an argument following a car crash in the 3900 block of Alberta Street in Dutchtown. Both the suspect and victim appear to have been involved in the crash. The suspect fired shots at the victim before fleeing the scene. (KSDK.com)
2. Blueprint Coffee is offering up more than just delicious coffee. The coffee shop is selling gifts from locally-owned stores and vendors. It will also be holding a class this winter for coffee lovers and those who want to become experts in their favorite brew. There are two locations in St. Louis offering the course. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. Warming shelters in St. Louis are opening ahead of the historic cold predicted for next week. Temperatures should hit single digits by Thursday evening, and snow is expected as well. The warming stations will provide homeless and at risk individuals a safe and comfortable place to ride out the dangerous winter weather. There are locations available throughout St. Louis County. (KSDK.com)

Today in St. Louis:

• Exhibit: St. Louis Sound at Missouri History Museum (10:00 AM)
• Rich Fleetwood at Broadway Oyster Bar (5:00 PM)
• Holiday Lights at Grant’s Farm (5:00 PM)
• Brewery Lights at the Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery (5:00 PM)
• Cécile McLorin Salvant & Sullivan Fortner at Jazz St. Louis (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Saint Louis Zoo's own Leslie Garner, director of architecture and construction, has been selected as one of "Saint Louis Business Journal's" 40 Under 40! Amazing job! (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• City Museum will be open all week if you need a fun family activity (or just some time to relax and unwind on your own!). (City Museum, St Louis, MO via Facebook)
• We love winter hiking, and so does St. Louis County Parks! Make sure to follow the tips and tricks at link for staying safe on the trails this winter. (St. Louis County Parks via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll see you around!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.