Sister Spokesman hosts a February 7 community conversation in St. Paul focused on domestic violence awareness, healthy relationships, and healing.
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MSR Digital Edition for January 22 – January 28, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition for January 22 – January 28, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 25, Volume 92.
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Know Your Rights When Facing Immigration Enforcement
Everyone in the United States has constitutional rights, regardless of immigration status. This guide explains what to do during immigration enforcement encounters and how to protect yourself and your family.
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Ilhan Omar to Host In-Person Town Hall in North Minneapolis on January 27
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar will host a free, in-person town hall on January 27 in North Minneapolis, offering congressional updates, constituent services, and live community Q&A. Registration is required for in-person attendance, with a livestream available.
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Thomas & Friends Exhibit Now Open at Minnesota Children’s Museum
Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails is now open at the Minnesota Children’s Museum, giving families a hands-on, play-based learning experience inspired by the world of Sodor.
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In the Heart of Minneapolis’ Urban Indian Community, a Warming Center Becomes a Lifeline
As dangerously cold temperatures grip Minnesota, Indigenous-led organizations in Minneapolis are responding to heightened ICE enforcement and life-threatening winter conditions by opening a culturally grounded warming shelter for unsheltered Native relatives.
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Pro- and Anti-ICE Demonstrators Clash in Minneapolis as Immigration Enforcement Intensifies
Pro- and anti-ICE demonstrators clashed in downtown Minneapolis as federal immigration enforcement expanded across the Twin Cities.
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Children’s Book Launch Revisits Minnesota’s School Integration History Through Young Eyes
The Our First Bus Ride book launch in Minneapolis highlights a true story of school integration through children’s literature and community conversation.
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Yolanda Pierson named president, CEO of Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce
Yolanda Pierson has been named president and CEO of the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce, bringing decades of leadership and a focus on community connection.
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Friendship Academy Students Explore Dr. King’s Legacy Through Art
On December 19, eighth-grade students in Friendship Academy of the Arts’ morning enrichment program took part in Draw for Your Dream, an art experience inspired by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of justice and equality. Led by Friendship Academy founder Dr. Nellie Collier, the class used creative expression to […]
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Sweet Potato Comfort Pie’s MLK Holiday of Service Returns With Food, Storytelling, and Beloved Community
The MLK Holiday of Service Golden Valley 2026 brings community together through food, storytelling, and service at The Club at Golden Valley.
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MSR Digital Edition for January 15 – January 21, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition for January 15 – January 21, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 24, Volume 92.
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Bruno Mars to Bring ‘The Romantic Tour’ to Minneapolis in 2026 Stadium Stop
Bruno Mars Minneapolis 2026 brings The Romantic Tour to U.S. Bank Stadium, marking his first full stadium tour in nearly a decade.
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Powderhorn Park Marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day With Community Celebration and Cultural Performance
Powderhorn Park’s 28th annual MLK Day celebration returns January 19, bringing neighbors together through art, youth performance, and community reflection.
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MSR Digital Edition for January 8 – January 14, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition for January 8 – January 14, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 23, Volume 92.
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Remembering Donald B. McRaven Jr.
Donald B. McRaven Jr. passed away on December 23, 2025 in Fargo, ND.
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General Mills and UNCF Mark 36 Years of Honoring Dr. King Through Education and Service
Minnesota’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast returns for its 36th year, continuing a tradition of honoring Dr. King through education, service, and community investment.
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Bayard Rustin’s 1947 Saint Paul protest honored with film screening
More than a decade before the Greensboro sit-ins helped ignite the modern civil rights movement, Bayard Rustin, a key strategist of nonviolent protest and later the chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, staged a quiet but powerful act of resistance in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In January 1947, Rustin, a Black and openly gay […]
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Do You Know Bobby Garnett, the Black Godfather of Vintage Fashion Who Inspired Ralph Lauren?
Bobby Garnett helped shape modern vintage fashion, influencing top designers and Hollywood productions through one of the industry’s most important collections.
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Keith Sweat Brings New Jack Swing Legacy Back to Mystic Lake
Keith Sweat returns to the Mystic Showroom at Mystic Lake on January 31, 2026, bringing his New Jack Swing legacy and classic R&B hits back to Minnesota.