It's been said the most important educational years of your life are spent in elementary school as that's the foundation of everything. That's why it's quite an honor for the Missouri elementary schools that were just named the 50 best in the state.
If you told me that a Missouri city would appear in the top 20 most dangerous cities list for 2024, I would have guessed Saint Louis or Kansas City since they commonly appear in crime lists unfortunately. It's neither of those places that has suddenly soared into the worst city list in America.
If you are one of those who enjoys experiencing nature, and maybe even tempted to take a taste of the wild home with you, you should know there are restrictions when it comes to what plants you can and cannot harvest and remove from Minnesota State Parks.