The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) celebrated 80 years of service to the community with the Legacy Boat Cruise, Saturday, August 1, 2015. Over 200 supporters and friends of the MSR gathered to sail down the St. Croix River to mark the joyous occasion.

The celebration included remarks from the MN Twins’ Diversity Marketing Director Miguel Ramos, a Congressional Record presentation from Congressman Keith Ellison’s office and a stirring musical performance by The Steeles. See photos by photographer Chris Juhn below.

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MSR Publisher/CEO Tracey Williams-Dillard greets the crowd

J.D. Steele congratulated the MSR on 80 years of service!

Tracey Williams-Dillard, Gloria Freeman and Travis Lee

All the the family! (l-r) Leticia, Vickie Lyle, Tina Schleif, Tracey Williams-Dillard, Wallace “Jack” Jackman, Christjon Jackman, Norma Williams, and Jahon Douglas

(l-r) Riana Aule, Julie Gartrell, Shawanna Gibson

Norma Williams, Kathy Washington and Marsha Collier

Minnesota Twins Diversity Marketing Intern Marvin Banks greets MSR Staff Writer Charles Hallman

A Proclamation signed by Governor Mark Dayton’s office

Dr. Crutchfield, MN Twins Diversity Marketing Director Miguel Ramos and Norma Williams share a laugh

Jennifer Johnson, Christjon Jackman, Norma Williams, and Jahon Williams

Tracey Williams Dillard accepts MSR honor from Erin Maye, a representative from congressman Keith Ellison’s office

Tracey Williams-Dillard and MN Twins Diversity Marketing Director Miguel Ramos

Robert Dillard and Tracey Williams-Dillard

Michael Diehl and Tracey Williams-Dillard

Tracey Williams-Dillard with Mehdi Kennar of Seward Co-op

Arlene Davis shows off her stylish accesories

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