Think you have to wait ‘til autumn for an Oktoberfest kind of German event? We have good news – you don’t! May is also historically a time of celebration in Germany, known as “Maifest.” And we have one fine wine and stein-filled Maifest for you!
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On this date in 1927, a devastating tornado hit Poplar Bluff, killing 104 and and injuring 350 more. In all, 225 people were killed as this twister and others in its group swept through southern Missouri and Arkansas. Sadly, this heartbreaking tragedy was eclipsed in the late afternoon of May 22, 2011 when an EF5 …
Fans were celebrating a win over Milwaukee near Busch Stadium when the storm suddenly struck around 4:00 pm. A beer tent at nearby Kilroy’s Sports Bar went airborne as hail pounded fans who ran for cover. One man was killed, and approximately 100 others were injured. The storm ended up being one of the most …
The four-season beauty of Columbia can be found throughout the town in its private lawns and public gardens. Here’s where the green-thumbed go to find inspiration.
