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In The Lou – Monday, September 1, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Sunshine and a few clouds.
High: 81° | Low: 61°
Rain: 10%
Humidity: 42%
Winds: 8 mph
Max UV Index: 7 (high)
Sunrise: 6:30 a.m. | Sunset: 7:30 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🌊 Suburban Chicago Man Drowns: A 19-year-old from Glenwood, Illinois, drowned late Saturday at Public Beach 2 in the Lake of the Ozarks, marking the fourth drowning at the lake in August, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
⚾ Cards Top Reds 4-2: Willson Contreras and Pedro Pagés homered as the Cardinals beat Cincinnati for their third straight win; rookie Michael McGreevy allowed just one run over six innings.
🙏 Cardinal Dolan Returns Home: New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan came back to Richmond Heights to celebrate Little Flower Catholic Church’s 100th anniversary, reflecting on his time as parish priest and urging stronger community unity.
🎎 Japanese Festival Draws Thousands: The Missouri Botanical Garden’s Japanese Festival celebrated its 48th year with music, food, sumo wrestling, and cultural demonstrations, continuing its tradition as one of the largest events of its kind in the U.S.
🛒 Missouri Ends ‘Luxury’ Tax: Diapers and menstrual products are now taxed at the reduced grocery rate of 1.225% in Missouri, after a new law eliminated the so-called “luxury” sales tax—a change advocates call a major win for families.
🎟️ Events
Gateway Cup: Tour de Florissant – The Hill | 9:00 AM (Through Sept. 1)
Labor Day Weekend Japanese Festival – Missouri Botanical Garden | 9:00 AM (Through Sept. 1)
St. Nicholas Greek Festival – St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church (CWE) | 11:00 AM (Through Sept. 1)
Fresh Produce STL Beat Battle | FREE – Atomic by Jamo | 9:00 PM
Planetarium: Yoga Under The Stars – St. Louis Science Center | 7:00 PM
St. Louis Riverfront Cruise – Riverboats at the Gateway Arch | 12:00 PM
Terry Beck at Augusta Winery (Labor Day) – Augusta Winery | 1:00 PM
⚾ Sports
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Athletics – Busch Stadium | 1:15 PM
⛽ Cheapest Gas in the City
$2.62 at Murphy USA | 630 S Truman Blvd, Festus, MO
📜 This Day in History
1939 – Germany Invades Poland: Adolf Hitler’s forces launched a blitzkrieg assault on Poland, sparking World War II as Britain and France failed to respond effectively and the Soviet Union later joined in dividing the country.
1985 – Wreck of the Titanic Found: Oceanographer Robert Ballard’s expedition discovered the remains of the Titanic nearly 13,000 feet beneath the North Atlantic, 73 years after the ship’s sinking.
1923 – Great Kanto Earthquake: A devastating quake struck the Tokyo-Yokohama region of Japan, killing an estimated 142,800 people and leaving widespread destruction.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – September 1
C. J. Cherryh (1942) – Science fiction and fantasy author, best known for her Hugo Award–winning novels and expansive world-building.
Velma Middleton (1917) – American jazz singer celebrated for her longtime collaboration and performances with Louis Armstrong’s band.
Tim Velten (1983) – St. Louis–born soccer player who competed professionally as a defender in the USL and MLS developmental leagues.
Song of the Day
"Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett
On this day in 2023, American musician and singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett died age 76 at his home in Sag Harbor, New York, due to complications from Merkel-cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive skin cancer. He had the 1977 US No.8 single 'Margaritaville' and the 2004 US No.1 album 'License to Chill' and the US Country No.1 'It's Five O'Clock Somewhere with Alan Jackson (2003). Buffett was one of the world's richest musicians, with a net worth of $1 billion and was known for his tropical rock sound and persona, which often portrayed a lifestyle described as "island escapism" and promoted enjoying life and following passions.
🔥 NATIONAL BURNT ENDS DAY | September 1
A celebration of Kansas City’s iconic barbecue specialty, honoring the flavorful, smoky, and caramelized meat cuts that have become a favorite across the U.S.