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Springfield cannabis dispensary staff ratify union contract
Workers at Springfield's Good Day Farm Dispensary secured their first collective bargaining agreement. This marks the second union contract for Missouri cannabis employees.
Planned Parenthood clinic in southwest Missouri offers surgical abortions
Planned Parenthood’s Springfield location has expanded services to include procedural abortions. This marks the first time since 2010 that surgical abortions are available in the Missouri Ozarks.
Springfield Clinic Now Offers Abortion Services
Springfield now has a clinic providing abortion services for the first time in over 20 years. This marks a change in access to reproductive healthcare in southwest Missouri.
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Friday night rivalry delivers another classic in southwest Missouri
A last-minute touchdown sealed the win in front of a packed home crowd, capping one of the most competitive seasons in years.
Downtown Springfield’s historic square enters a new chapter
Three new restaurants and a boutique hotel are slated to open by summer, the latest phase of a long revitalization push.
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