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A place for children in need, Shire Post Mint opens door

By Daniel Caruth,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Jack Travis, Randy Wilburn

Published September 24, 2024 at 3:58 PM CDT

On today's show, we hear about an organization offering a safe space for children in northwest Arkansas. Also, long hikes— really long hikes. Plus, a mint in West Fork.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large<i>.</i>

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is KUAF's digital content manager and a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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Randy Wilburn

Randy Wilburn is the host of I Am Northwest Arkansas.

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