I grew up near St. Louis and have an upcoming med school interview out there. Most of my family is still out that way. I grew up in Granite City (moved away when I was 12) and my dad used to take me with him when he trained at the Gold's out there. I remember there were some huge, strong steelworkers lifting there. I go back to visit every year or so and love the city of STL...Granite not so much.