Clean power celebrates its first anniversary
Keith Dent (second from right), and Keith Ellison (center) along with attendees (including students of the Just-B-Solar Camp) of the...
Fitness ‘coach’ teaches what Mama didn’t
Tammie Richardson politely but firmly barks orders drill-sergeant-like as she walks around her adult aerobics class at North Commons Community...
WNBA president encourages players to continue speaking out
Lisa Borders WNBA President Lisa Borders said she is encouraging players to continue making their voices heard on current issues. Last month...
Maya Moore on renewing focus after Olympic high
Maya Moore at last year's “Faith and Family Night” The Minnesota Lynx nine-game post-Olympics schedule begins Friday in Connecticut. They and...
It’s back to business as usual for Olympic hoopsters
Several Lynx team members may need to shake off an Olympic hangover. For 20 weeks, to commemorate the WNBA’s 20th...
BRIDGE event featured stories from behind prison walls
A “stronger bridge” between the community and currently incarcerated persons, besides their families, is badly needed. This was the overall...
Sports were a refuge from childhood troubles for this student athlete
There are approximately 100 African American and other student-athletes of color this school year at the University of Minnesota. In...
Black community ‘first in line’, pledges Stein
Green Party presidential hopeful offers a new New Deal Green Party Candidate Jill Stein with attendee of the August 16...
We Kick It prevails at kickball finals
Adult kickball fosters community spirit on the Northside (l-r) This year's champs: We Kick It; Annetta Johnson This summer’s adult kickball...
Saints recognize hometown baseball heroes
Saint Paul has a rich baseball history but too often is dwarfed by its so-called “twin” city across the river....
Bus riders reach for the sky during police action
Reporter gets a personal ‘Hands Up Don’t Shoot’ experience Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau announced four policy changes in her...
Quinn’s staying power sees her through 10 seasons so far
For 20 weeks, to commemorate the WNBA’s 20th season (the MSR having covered each season), the MSR sports section...
Actress Lynn Whitfield stumps in Mpls for Clinton
Lynn Whitfield Is the Democratic Party taking the Black vote for granted? No way, say local party officials. “The...
St. Paul and Saints honor Dave Winfield
David Winfield has received numerous honors and awards during his adult life: All-American. College World Series MVP. Multiple major league...
A chat with actor and Saints co-owner Bill Murray — from baseball to films
First of two parts Bill Murray This reporter learned a lesson recently during an unscheduled interview with actor Bill Murray:...
Sportswriter’s notebook: foreign report card — poor grades for female leadership
2012 London Olympic all-around gymnastics champion Gabby Douglas was unable to defend her title this year in Rio because of...
WNBA rookies on the rise
For 20 weeks, to commemorate the WNBA’s 20th season (the MSR having covered each season), the MSR sports section will...
Benin youth seek their own Field of Dreams
Visiting team takes America’s national pastime to West Africa Some of the member of “Team Benin” Benin, a country in...
Youth and elders find common ground in The Way
50th Anniversary event reminds all that the struggle continues (l-r) Princess Titus, Mahmoud El-Kati, Jaylon Oglesby, Ieshia Dobbs, and Princess-Ann...
Excitement builds for Northside kickball playoffs
The All-Star West squad won their game last Sunday Sunday is win-or-go-home day at North Commons Park as this summer’s...
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