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Author: Nikki Love

Arts & Culture / Books

Author found healing in sharing traumatic experience

January 20, 2023January 21, 2023 - by Nikki Love - Leave a Comment

In 2022, her years of writing resulted in her first book ‘November.’

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Opinion / Word on the Street

WORD ON THE STREET | Beyond MLK Day, how are you keeping King’s dream alive?

January 18, 2023January 22, 2023 - by Nikki Love - Leave a Comment

We asked community members: How are you keeping King’s dream alive? See their answers below.

WORD ON THE STREET | Beyond MLK Day, how are you keeping King’s dream alive? Read More
Opinion / Word on the Street

Word on the Street: What lifts your spirits in the winter?

December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 - by Nikki Love - Leave a Comment

The MSR took to the streets to ask community members how they keep their spirits bright in the colder, darker months of winter.

Word on the Street: What lifts your spirits in the winter? Read More
Featured / Local / News

Northside Santas bring joy to the community  

December 20, 2022December 21, 2022 - by Nikki Love - Leave a Comment

‘Our Northside kids are the most important resource we have. We have to be the village.’

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Featured / Local / News

​Winter Wonderland promises a magical night

December 7, 2022December 8, 2022 - by Nikki Love - Leave a Comment

This year, BTC Youth will sponsor a holiday event for K-5 students that celebrates joy, family, connection and togetherness as a school community. 

​Winter Wonderland promises a magical night Read More
Featured / Opinion / Word on the Street / Word on the Street

WORD ON THE STREET | Are you voting in the midterm elections?

November 7, 2022November 8, 2022 - by Nikki Love - Leave a Comment

For this Word on the Street, we asked community members about the importance of voting ahead of the midterm elections.

WORD ON THE STREET | Are you voting in the midterm elections? Read More
Black Business Spotlight / Business / Featured

​Black Business Spotlight: Charles Caldwell Fine Arts

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 - by Nikki Love - Leave a Comment

‘I am grateful to be able to share something they like and love, and maybe they can use art as a beacon of hope for themselves.’

​Black Business Spotlight: Charles Caldwell Fine Arts Read More
Local / News

Longtime senior health advocate passes the torch

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 - by Nikki Love

‘I am also passionate about the health of the community VOA serves and will continue Dorothea’s legacy.’

Longtime senior health advocate passes the torch Read More
Photo Galleries

Golfing to create change

September 10, 2022September 10, 2022 - by Nikki Love

Golfers from various walks of life gathered last weekend for the Be the Change Golf Tournament at Theodore Wirth Park.

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Black Business Spotlight / Business / Business

Black Business Spotlight: Trap House Chicken

August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 - by Nikki Love - 1 Comment

‘I’ve been cooking all my life. I liked cooking for my family and seeing the smile on their faces. Cooking is something I love to do.’

Black Business Spotlight: Trap House Chicken Read More
Featured / Opinion / Word on the Street

WORD ON THE STREET | What can we do to stop the violence?

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 - by Nikki Love

We asked community members: What do you think will help stop the violence in the community?

WORD ON THE STREET | What can we do to stop the violence? Read More
Opinion / Word on the Street

WORD ON THE STREET | Two years out, how have we fared?

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 - by Nikki Love

The MSR recently took to the streets to ask community members if they felt there has been positive social change in the last two years since George Floyd’s killing.

WORD ON THE STREET | Two years out, how have we fared? Read More
Black Business Spotlight / Business

​Black Business Spotlight: Ties

May 6, 2022May 9, 2022 - by Nikki Love

‘We wanted to build a place and space for everyone to feel comfortable.’

​Black Business Spotlight: Ties Read More
Arts & Culture / Music

Legendary DJ Disco T remembered

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 - by Nikki Love

The tribute at the Capri Theater for Disco T showcased his life, love, and legacy.

Legendary DJ Disco T remembered Read More
Arts & Culture / Music

Celebrating DJ Brother Jules

December 25, 2021January 4, 2022 - by Nikki Love

Brother Jules was more than just a DJ; he was a mixologist when it comes to music.

Celebrating DJ Brother Jules Read More
Arts & Culture / Music

Wu-Tang lit up the Skyway Lounge

October 3, 2021November 15, 2021 - by Nikki Love

The MSR caught up with members at the tour kickoff held at the Skyway Lounge in Minneapolis.

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Opinion / Word on the Street

WORD ON THE STREET | 20 years later —remembering 9/11

September 15, 2021October 7, 2021 - by Nikki Love

We asked attendees at Open Streets West Broadway: Where were you when the September 11 attacks occurred and what are your thoughts about it 20 years later?

WORD ON THE STREET | 20 years later —remembering 9/11 Read More
Local / News / Photo Galleries

Back in the Day fest revives Southside community spirit (photos)

September 8, 2021September 21, 2021 - by Nikki Love

Southsiders gathered once again at Phelps Park in Minneapolis to enjoy
food, health clinics, free haircuts, kids’ activities, shopping with local vendors, and live entertainment Blackness.

Back in the Day fest revives Southside community spirit (photos) Read More
Black Business Spotlight / Business

Black Business Spotlight: The Black Threadist

September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 - by Nikki Love

‘I broke the mode by learning and perfecting an art form that was never taught or offered to my culture.’

Black Business Spotlight: The Black Threadist Read More
Featured / Opinion / Word on the Street

WORD ON THE STREET | Reflections on the Chauvin sentence

June 28, 2021June 29, 2021 - by Nikki Love - 1 Comment

After the sentence was handed down, the MSR took to the streets and asked community members: What are your thoughts on the Chauvin sentencing?

WORD ON THE STREET | Reflections on the Chauvin sentence Read More

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