Gov. Tim Walz delivered a spirited address to accept the vice presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention.
Paige Elliott
Paige Elliott is the digital editor at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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Arbor Day celebration at McRae Park honors South Minneapolis history
Arbor Day was celebrated at McRae Park in South Minneapolis with live music, tree-themed activities, and a tree dedication with former Minnesota Viking Justice Alan Page.
Posted inArts + Culture, Theater
Review: ‘Corduroy’—a crowd-pleasing romp for all ages
If you’re looking for an enjoyable time for the family, look no further than “Corduroy” at the Children’s Theatre Company
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Photo of the Week | A wintery landscape
Last week’s heavy snow made for many postcard-perfect scenes around town, like this one shot near Lake Hiawatha in South Minneapolis.
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Photo of the Week | A snow bunny at Minnehaha Creek
Jeff Barber’s “Cottontail on the Trail” statue appeared fashionably festive and warm on Sunday afternoon.
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Photo of the Week | Bird of prey demands rapt attention
A red-tailed hawk took a break from dining on an unlucky squirrel to strike a majestic pose on a tree branch.
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Relentless Academy shows kids the sky’s the limit
‘Our campus has a holistic approach to everything. We don’t just work on academics; we don’t just focus on STEM, but we care about the whole child and their families.’
Posted inArts + Culture, Theater
Hot theater picks in the Twin Cities and beyond
There are several theater productions playing in the Twin Cities and the greater metro area that are sure to entertain.
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Shop owners appreciate community support after robbery
‘There’s been really awesome support from the community. ‘
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MSR’s Charles Hallman honored by Women’s Basketball Coaches Association
The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced that the local MSR reporter, along with ESPN commentator Holly Rowe, are the recipients of the 2022 WBCA Mel Greenberg Media Awards.
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Minnesota launches the nation’s first-ever task force on missing Black women, girls
Minnesota has become the first state in the nation to launch a panel to tackle the disproportionately high number of missing and murdered Black women and girls.
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To mask or not to mask? For the fully vaccinated, is that still a question?
On June 25, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that fully vaccinated people continue to wear a mask.
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Day 9 of Chauvin trial: Floyd died of a ‘low level of oxygen’ not drugs, says expert
Day nine of the Derek Chauvin murder trial was a pivotal one for the prosecution.
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Prosecution ends first week of Chauvin trial on high note as officers cross ‘blue line’
The prosecution capped the first week of the Derek Chauvin murder trial with more impactful testimony from a veteran of the Minneapolis police force.
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Day 2 of Chauvin trial was rife with emotional witness testimony
The second day of the Derek Chauvin murder trial was full of emotional and heart-wrenching witness testimony.
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New S.M.A.R.T. summer program aims to bridge education gap
Nicoshia Wynn recently announced the launch of Relentless Academy, a youth arts and education summer program.
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Artists subvert delay of Harriet Tubman $20 bill
Those hoping for an official redesign of the $20 bill featuring Harriet Tubman will have to look for the future and be on the lookout for the Tubman-stamped bill.
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Hennepin Gallery exhibit highlights MSR’s 85 years
‘Minnesota-Spokesman Recorder: Celebrating 85 Years’ will showcase the power of legacy of the Black Press and evoke a rich tableau of Black life in the Twin Cities.
Posted inArts + Culture, Books, Featured
‘In Search of the Gingerbread Man’ offers savory family fun
Local children’s book author and illustrator Timi Bliss once again delves into children’s folklore with ‘In Search of the Gingerbread Man.’
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Naomi Osaka overpowers, shares spotlight with Coco Gauff
Naomi Osaka made light work of American sensation Coco Gauff, but more is being said about the special moment shared between the two than the on-court action.