Looped In: Feb. 10 Edition

Good morning !

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• Weather: A chance of rain and snow before 5 p.m., then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph becoming north. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent, according to the National Weather Service.

In case you missed it

• The to provide a local workshop on smart growth.
• The city is holding an for children. All artwork will be hung in a municipal building - enter your child's art work today.
• We started a new feature Thursday — "U" Tell Us. We want you to r in the area. Do you own a local establishment? Claim your directory listing on U City Patch here.

Coming up today

• Our One Tank Trips takes a look at a great new exhibit at the Missouri History Museum. Look for it at 8 a.m.
• The winner of our romantic Valentine's Day dinner spot will be announced today. Did you vote? 
• The Returning Artists Reception was held Thursday at . Look for photos and a story later today.

Around the web

• The St. Louis American reports on Rep. Rory Ellinger's work to reform prisons in Missouri.
• Stanley and Arlene Browne, owners of Robust Wine Bar and University City residents, were profiled in Ladue News.
• Mayor Shelley Welsch is putting out a call that Fair U City needs volunteers, according to a story in the St. Louis Chinese American News.