WWII Vet Gordon Kirk honored on his 100th birthday

On March 23, WWII veteran and long-time St. Paul resident Gordon Kirk celebrated his 100th birthday.

MSR publisher among those recognized with Hubert Humphrey Awards

Tracey Williams-Dillard, the CEO and publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder newspaper, was one of five Humphrey Leadership Award recipients.

Young campers learn about solar energy

Just B Solar, a North Minneapolis program hosted an all-day solar camp/workshop.

Agape applies unconditional love to the wounds of violence

The Agape Movement’s mission is committed to bridging gaps between the community and law enforcement for starters.

TU Dance rings in new season with a nod to the past

With Love was inspired by the paintings of the late African American artist Ernie Barnes and choreographed by Uri Sands, with...

MSR celebrates graduates and parents with 23rd annual scholarship dinner (photos)

More than 200 community members, graduating students and their parents attended the free scholarship dinner and ceremony awards. Ten students...

Take 6 and Manhattan Transfer joust in fun at the Ordway

(l-r) Alvin Chea, Mark Kibble, Joey Kibble, David Thomas of Take 6 and Alan Paul of Manhattan Transfer. Two Grammy...

Stokley brings “sonic healing” to the Ordway

Stokley Williams displaying one of his many talents On Sunday, December 10, 2017, Stokley Williams, the Grammy-nominated vocalist, songwriter, producer,...

Thousands of garden plants gifted to North Mpls

Malmborg’s Garden Center and Greenhouse located in Rogers, Minnesota, one of the largest wholesale plant producers in the United States,...

‘Greenleaf’ co-creator returns to roots, talks faith, Oprah and more

If you've seen the award-winning Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) original drama series Greenleaf, about the Greenleaf family and their Memphis...

PHOTOS | 9th Annual Big Hat Luncheon

Big colorful hats and encouraging words and music ruled the day at the 9th Annual Big Hat Luncheon on Saturday,...

Masquerade ball helps Way to Grow exceed funding goal

Dr. Steve Perry Tickets sold out to the formal attire masquerade ball fundraiser hosted by Way to Grow, a 27-year-old...

Receiving recognition from your own

Twin Cities Steppers celebrate 10 Sistas who prevailed (l-r) Front row: Gloria Freeman, Atum Azzahir (an event organizer), Mary...

Reuse Minnesota launches website during membership celebration

Approximately 300 people gathered to celebrate the unveiling of ReUse Minnesota’s new website and to support the reuse economy. Over...

Opportunities and challenges of aging explored

Head of AARP shared insights from senior group’s research Approximately 200 people came to hear AARP President/CEO Jo Ann Jenkins...

State says it has jobs, needs Black applicants

Approximately 100 people attended African American Leadership Forum’s employment and business opportunity forum on September 10. Representatives from branches of...