Twin Cities radio icon Chaz Millionaire has died at 61, remembered for four decades on KMOJ and KRSM and for a lifetime of quiet, unrecognized acts of community care. Contributing writer Lizzy Nyoike has his tribute.
Lizzy Nyoike
Lizzy Nyoike is a Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication student and contributing writer for the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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The Target boycott isn’t over, Minnesota organizers sayÂ
What started as a corporate pushback in 2025 has turned into a permanent lifestyle shift. Minnesota organizers and Everyday shoppers speak on why the Target boycott is far from over and why recent missteps show corporate DEI cuts have real-world consequences.
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What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, August 28 to 30
The Minnesota State Fair is officially open, and there’s plenty more happening around the Twin Cities this weekend, from Musiq Soulchild at the Dakota to Playfessionals’ Country Club Weekend.
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Black Business Spotlight: Zoma House creates a path for artists in Minneapolis
Uzoma Ngwu launched Zoma House in Minneapolis to bring music, film, fine art, and food under one roof. Here’s how she’s carving out a physical haven for underrepresented creatives.
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What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, August 21 to 23
From premium spirits to old school R&B to a celebration of Black authors, here’s what’s happening across the Twin Cities August 21-23.
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Flame Reaction Candle Co. brings bold scents to the Twin Cities
Twin Cities entrepreneur Chay’La Hart launched Flame Reaction Candle Co. to create handcrafted home fragrances that double as art pieces.
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Get Gorgeous marks nearly 20 years of beauty in the Rondo community
For nearly two decades, Get Gorgeous Salon & Spa has been more than a place to get styled, it’s a home for St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood. Discover how founder Ilka Bird built a multicultural haven that spans generations.
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What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, August 7-9
Looking for weekend plans in the Twin Cities? MSR’s Lizzy Nyoike curates the ultimate guide to local art, street food, and vintage pop-ups happening around town.
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What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, July 31 – Aug 1
Looking to tap into your creative side this weekend? We’ve curated the top picks for artists, makers, and anyone looking for good energy in Minneapolis. Featuring the Mixhaus networking event, a free textile workshop, and a lively Sip n’ Paint.
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Self-taught lash artist builds business one client at a time
For Shareez Foreman, becoming a lash artist started with curiosity, creativity, and the self-determination to master a new skill, one client at a time.
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Good Trouble’s State of the Youth calls on young people to lead, communities to listen
The Good Trouble State of the Youth event honored John Lewis’s legacy while challenging adults to make room for young people to lead, not just be heard. Contributing writer Lizzy Nyoike has the story.
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What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, July 17-19
From a BIPOC treats walk to Rondo Days, here’s what’s happening across the Twin Cities July 17-19.
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What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, July 10-12
From a paint-and-plant self-care night to a weekend-long arts festival, here’s what’s happening across the Twin Cities July 10-12.
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Roots & Bloom turns plant care into self-care
Ciera Curtis turned her love of plants into Roots & Bloom, a mobile plant shop bringing greenery, workshops and wellness conversations to communities across the Twin Cities. Contributing writer Lizzy Nyoike has the story.
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Governor’s office recognizes Dr. Sharhonda York Chea for transforming justice through research
A conversation with a parole officer as a teenager set Dr. Sharhonda York Chea on a path from watching her father’s reentry to earning a PhD and building a research firm dedicated to reducing recidivism. Contributing writer Lizzy Nyoike has her story.
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What’s Hot: Fourth of July Weekend Events Across the Twin Cities
From Taste of Minnesota to a hands-on Ethiopian pottery workshop, here’s what’s happening across the Twin Cities this Fourth of July weekend.
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Sheer Treasures celebrates culture, wellness and community after 53 years
From selling incense door to door in North Minneapolis to 53 years in business, M. David and Gail Ricks built Sheer Treasures into a Northtown Mall staple rooted in culture, wellness and community.
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Rebound Inc. creates pathways for Black youth beyond the justice system
Rebound Inc. is working to help Black youth in the Twin Cities move beyond systems involvement through prevention programs, transitional housing, group homes and youth advocacy, serving young people at every stage of their journey toward stability and independence.
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MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | June 19–21
MSR’s What’s Hot roundup for June 19-21 features Juneteenth Freedom in Motion, Soul of the Southside on East Lake Street, a free multimedia exhibition and the Twin Cities Jazz Festival all weekend at Mears Park.
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How one St. Paul makeup artist built her business from the ground up after high school
Black Business Spotlight: Makeup artist Kelexis McKinley built Slayage By Keke over 11 years from experimenting in the mirror after high school into a storefront beauty studio on University Avenue in St. Paul.SUBTITLE
Black Business Spotlight: Makeup artist Kelexis McKinley spent 11 years building Slayage By Keke from a home glam room to a storefront