🌱 STL Groups Call For Reparations Plan + March For Our Lives Rally

Hey, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the St. Louis Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Record-breaking temperatures. High: 104 Low: 82.

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

1. Two St. Louis area men were among the individuals arrested for conspiring to riot at an Idaho pride event. Mitchell Wagner, 24, and Garret Joseph Garland, 23, were arrested as part of the group Patriot Front in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. The arresting officers found riot gear, one smoke grenade, and shields in the U-Haul van containing 31 people. (KSDK.com)
2. Several St. Louis organizations are calling for reparations. A coalition of more than 25 local community organizations is asking the mayor for a plan to repair the impact that discriminatory policies had in St. Louis. They also want a reparations commission to consider the plan. (St. Louis Public Radio)
3. The national movement called March for Our Lives held a rally at Kiener Plaza on Saturday. The rally was meant to raise awareness of gun violence and increase support for gun reform. St. Louis residents of all ages attended the rally while waving signs and yelling chants. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Today in St. Louis:

• Coral Reef Creations At The Lewis and Clark Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Feature Film: Life of Pi At The Mid-County Branch Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Saint Louis Zoo has a new resident: Pumzika the cheetah. The 7-year-old female cheetah moved from an Ohio conservation safari park. (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• Speaking of the Saint Louis Zoo, there are plenty of interesting events occurring at the zoo this summer. Click for the full event calendar. (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• The City Museum is hosting Drag Bingo this week for Pride Month. The event will be on Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (City Museum, St Louis, MO via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.