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Hello all. I'm here with your Monday edition of the St. Louis Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Very cold with clouds and sun. High: 24 Low: 16.

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

1. A St. Louis nonprofit is asking for help after becoming the latest victim of Kia car thefts. According to the Annie Malone Crisis Center, a thief was seen stealing one of its vehicles on Thursday around midnight. The vehicle is a silver 2017 Kia Soul that was donated to the center in 2021 and is used for transporting patients to doctor visits, picking kids up from school, and more. The nonprofit's CEO Keisha Lee hopes donations from the community will help raise enough money to buy another vehicle. (KMOV4)
2. A new, St. Louis-based dating app is ready for suitors! Allison Cousins and Riley Foster recently launched Approach Dating, a dating app that hosts many meet-up events. There are even some planned already over the next few weeks. The app is available on Apple or Google Play and is ideal for young single professionals in St. Louis. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. New frozen pizzas from a local St. Louis distributor feature flavors from local restaurants. Mama Lucia's Pizza and 4 Hands Brewing are known for creating frozen pizzas inspired by local St. Louis foods. Now, three new pizzas will be available in collaboration with even more local spots, including Hi-Point Drive-In, India's Rasoi, and Michael's Bar & Grill. The pizzas can be found in the Diebergs and Schnucks markets. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall At St. Louis Science Center (9:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Join St. Louis County Parks at the North County Recreation Complex for the first Black History Month Expo on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission to attend is free. The County Parks are currently accepting vendors. If interested, please call 314-615-8846 or visit the North County Recreation Complex to sign up. The fee is $40 per table. (St. Louis County Parks via Facebook)
• Please join St. Louis Public Schools on Wednesday, Feb. 8 for the third Citywide Plan for Education progress report meeting. The meeting will take place from 6-7:45 p.m. at the YMCA O'Fallon Park Rec Complex. (St. Louis Public Schools via Facebook)
• Have you fallen for someone and can't get up? Maybe you're single and celebrating time with your friendships. There's something for everyone during the Tunnel of Love event — light exhibits, cocktails, crafts, Elvis, Galentine's Day activities, and more. Tickets for Elvis and Galentine's Day are available here. (City Museum of St. Louis via Facebook)

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— 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.