Hennepin County’s Family Response and Stabilization Services receives a major 4-year grant renewal after helping families navigate mental health crises.
MSR Staff
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Flickr announces MODE 2026 photography Festival in downtown Minneapolis
Flickr is bringing MODE Festival to downtown Minneapolis from Sept. 18–20, transforming public spaces into a live hub for visual artists, music lovers, and creators.
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Impacted families to march for annual demonstration against police violence
The 6th Annual March for All Impacted Families brings together surviving relatives, local organizers, and national voices to honor individuals who have lost their lives to law enforcement and corrections.
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Voting opens for 6th annual Black Business Ball Awards
Public voting is officially open for the 6th Annual Black Business Ball Awards, where every vote supports micro-grants for local Black business owners.
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Looking back at 9/11: How the MSR centered Black perspectives and Civil Rights in 2001
As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, MSR looks back at our archives to reveal how our reporting prioritized civil rights, anti-war analysis, and local community care during a historic tragedy.
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Cedarfest returns to the West Bank for Minneapolis Welcoming Week: Here’s what to know
Open Streets Cedarfest takes over Cedar-Riverside on Sept. 13 with live music, 20+ vendors, and free transit passes as Minneapolis kicks off Welcoming Week.
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Southside Back In The Day photo gallery
The South Side Back In The Day celebration reunited long-time residents and welcomed new faces for an afternoon of culture, connection and celebration. Take a look at MSR’s photo gallery to see how the community showed up.
Posted inObituaries
Remembering KevinHenry Lacy
KevinHenry Lacy obituary. The son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend passed away peacefully Sunset August 26, 2026.
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MSR Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard talks Black history and Gen Z on AMPERS podcast
From printing paper editions as a kid to leading a statewide digital newsroom, MSR CEO and Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard joined AMPERS radio to discuss 92 years of family legacy, mentoring young Black journalists, and keeping community history alive.
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Girls flag football takes the field at U.S. Bank Stadium as sport grows across Minnesota
High school girls flag football teams took the turf at U.S. Bank Stadium on Aug. 30, marking a major milestone in a sport surging toward Olympic recognition.
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Twin Cities Veg Fest brings food, health and justice to St. Paul
The 14th annual Twin Cities Veg Fest returns to Harriet Island Regional Park with a mission to make plant-based living accessible, soul-nourishing, and fun for all communities.
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Landmark Live concert series returns for its 15th season
St. Paul’s Landmark Center is keeping Minnesota’s live music energy high with its 15th anniversary Landmark Live series.
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Planting People Growing Justice named Minnesota Twins Game Changer
The Minnesota Twins have named Planting People Growing Justice a 2026 Game Changer for putting culturally reflective books directly into the hands of young readers.
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Dr. Artika R. Tyner inspires the next generation at the National WWII Museum
An all-Black battalion of women cleared millions of delayed wartime letters to keep American troops connected. Now, St. Paul historian Dr. Artika R. Tyner is ensuring their courage is never forgotten.
Posted inLocal & State
UROC seeks Northside input for proposed family resource center
What should a new Family Resource Center on Plymouth Avenue look like? UROC and Hennepin County are putting that question directly to Northside families, launching a survey to design services built by the neighborhood, for the neighborhood.
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Application open for 2027-28 Minneapolis Poet Laureate
The City of Minneapolis and The Loft Literary Center have officially opened applications for the 2027–2028 Poet Laureate position. Here is how local writers can secure a two-year civic appointment, engage the community, and elevate their craft.
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MSR Digital Edition 5 – Volume 93 – August 27 – September 2, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition 4 -Volume 93 for August 27 – September 2, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 4, Volume 93.
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Community Care Sessions return to North Minneapolis
As seasonal shifts begin, neighbors are coming together to create sanctuary in North Minneapolis, offering free bi-weekly wellness sessions.
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Registration now open for the 2026 Minnesota Library Association
Registration is officially open for the 2026 Minnesota Library Association Annual Conference. Discover how library workers across Minnesota are coming together virtually to recharge and sustain the profession.
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Free family concerts to take over Minneapolis music venues
Free live music for the whole family is hitting Minneapolis neighborhood hubs this fall. Check out the 9-week schedule featuring shows at The Capri, First Avenue, Hook & Ladder, and more.