The aronia berry, also known as chokeberry is native to North America. And in recent years, it’s gained a following for its reported health benefits and potential market.

Monday, Feb. 17 - Local student's business empowering Ethiopian coffee farmers

Essential news for the St. Louis region. Every weekday, in about 8 to 10 minutes, you can learn about the top stories of the day, while also hearing longer stories that bring context and humanity to the issues and ideas that affect life in the region. Music by Ryan McNeely of Adult Fur.