Happy Birthday St. Louis!

Good morning Fenton and High Ridge!

Birthday:  On Feb. 15, 1764 St. Louis was founded as a fur trading post by the Auguste Chouteau. It was named after King Louis XV and his patron saint Louis IX.

Residents aren't expected to face towards the Gateway Arch and sing Happy Birthday to our big city neighbor, but if you do, let Patch know and we'll come and help blow out the candles.

Tell Me a Story: If you venture out today with little ones in tow, there's a story time half hour at 11 a.m. at the of the Jefferson County Library.

Remember the Maine: Another historic event also took place in 1898 on this day when the U.S.S. Maine blew up in Havana harbor, an event that touched off the Spanish American War.

Rainy weather: Remember to take something with you today to keep you dry as a 90 percent chance of rain is predicted by the National Weather Service. Rain is expected in the morning with thunderstorms forecast after noon. The temp is expected to be a seasonal 46 degrees.

Post Valentine blues: Flower shops still will be open on the day after Valentine's Day in case you forgot a little something yesterday. And let's face it, every day is a good day to receive flowers. You might be the only one to five a bouquet of roses two days in a row. and , in High Ridge, is sure to have something red that smells sweet.

Or Jewelry: For the truly ambitious, there the diamonds and gold available at in Fenton that will make up for for that oversight yesterday.

Filling up? Be sure to check our daily look at the local traffic flow and a list of the cheapest gas in town. Gas prices are hovering just under $3.50. Click on our traffic and gas tab on the home page, or just click here