🌱 $10M City Settlement For Protestors + Cor.ece Grammy Nomination

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the St. Louis Daily. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.

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Cloudy. High: 31 Low: 23.

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

1. In the aftermath of the 2017 St. Louis protests, the city will face a settlement of almost $10 million owed to the protestors and bystanders. Attorney Bill Freivogel said that the actions of police that night were unlawful, noting that the arrests also included bystanders who got swept up in the line of officers. While the incident is contributing to staffing shortages and challenges in retention, lawmakers hope that these challenges will lead the city to address the matter of police brutality. (STLPR)
2. Nominated for a 2023 Grammy, native St. Louis artist Cor.ece is being recognized for his contribution to Beyoncé’s latest album, "Renaissance," and for bringing attention to his hometown. Credited on the album as Corece Smith, he is one of the writers for the song “Cozy.” The album itself is nominated in nine categories, the most of any album nominated this year. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
3. The Darkness Haunted House is holding its annual "My Bloody Valentine" date night event on Feb. 11. The city's famous haunted house on South Eighth Street is known for its Halloween celebrations, but this spooky date night event is a sellout every year. Tickets are $30 with an optional $10 fast pass add on. They can be purchased here. (Riverfront Times)

Today in St. Louis:

• ResumeMania At University of Missouri-St. Louis (Online) (8:00 AM)
• CORP Tax Service At St. Louis County Library - Grant's View Branch (Online) (9:00 AM)
• Green Tree Tavern Ranger Program At Sainte Geneviève National Park (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra is preparing for its second free community orchestra concert on Mar. 19. Tickets are available here. (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)
• The St. Louis Science Center has been nominated for Best Science Museum and Best Free Museum in USA Today's 2023 Reader's Choice Awards. Support the museum by voting for it in either category (or both) at the link before Feb. 13. (Saint Louis Science Center via Facebook)
• St. Louis County Parks' four recreation complexes offer a range of classes, fitness centers, team sports, and more. Visit their website to learn more about how to get involved in the new year. (St. Louis County Parks via Facebook)

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

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.