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Thursday, July 28, 2011  Missouri has more boys than girls, but there are more women than men.

Monday, February 21, 2011  The process wil begin with a series of hearings around the state. This will allow the public to say what should be protected and what should not.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  2010 census shows slowing US population growth; more House seats for GOP-leaning states.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  The top-earning 20 percent of Americans — those making more than $100,000 each year — received 49.4 percent of all income generated in the U.S., compared with the 3.4 percent earned by those below the poverty line.

Thursday, June 10, 2010  The nation's minority population is steadily rising and now makes up 35 percent of the U.S., boosted by a surge in Hispanic births and more Americans who describe themselves as multiracial.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  Lake area resident Donald Vilmin said, "It was hanging on the door and I looked at it immediately and it said Lake Ozark!" The problem: he doesn't live in Lake Ozark.

Monday, January 25, 2010  Here are some things to keep in mind as the 2010 census begins.