Rachel Lippmann

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Lippmann returned to her native St. Louis after spending two years covering state government in Lansing, Michigan. She earned her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and followed (though not directly) in Maria Altman's footsteps in Springfield, also earning her graduate degree in public affairs reporting. She's also done reporting stints in Detroit, Michigan and Austin, Texas. Rachel likes to fill her free time with good books, good friends, good food, and good baseball.

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St. Charles shooting
6:50 pm
Wed December 29, 2010

Fourth charged in shooting in Bass Pro lot

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A badge from the St. Charles County Sheriff's department. Four men have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in the county on Christmas Even

A fourth man - the suspected shooter - has been arrested in connection with the death of a St. Louis-area native who had a spot on the Ram's practice squad this season.

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MSD appeal
4:18 pm
Wed December 29, 2010

MSD to appeal stormwater fee decision

MSD headquarters in downtown St. Louis

The Metropolitan Sewer District says it plans to appeal a July court ruling that threw out a new system for charging for stormwater system maintenance.

The new fee charged people based on how much of their property could not absorb water. But Lincoln County judge Dan Dildine ruled that it was actually a tax, and therefore had to be approved by voters.

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Education funding
4:01 pm
Wed December 29, 2010

Gaming dollars coming in lower than expected

Missouri’s K-12  schools could face even tougher funding hurdles this year thanks to the slumping gaming industry.

A document provided to the Associated Press today shows Missouri’s 12 casinos were projected to generate about $372 million. That was based on the assumption that removing loss limits would generate more revenue.

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clay mine cited
3:21 pm
Wed December 29, 2010

Mo. mine referred to attorney general for clean water violations

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This image from Google maps shows the approximate location of the Monroe Co. mine under investigation by attorney general Chris Koster

A northeast Missouri clay mine faces criminal charges over violations of the state's Clean Water Law.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources says the Joe Gilliam Mining Company hasn't had a permit to operate the mine since July 2009. Before its previous permit expired, mine owners didn't submit required annual reports and fees.

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Starkloff funeral
2:56 pm
Wed December 29, 2010

Services set for disability rights pioneer

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Max Starkloff on June 20, 2008, when he received a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Funeral services for disability rights pioneer Max Starkloff have been set.

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