Anoka-Hennepin School District faces budget fight over diversity programs
Anoka-Hennepin School District is at the center of a budget controversy due to a wave of school board candidates fighting...
MSR Historical Capsule: Historical visit to the Twin Cities
MSR Historical Capsule: Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity members of the Twin Cities will gather for a banquet in honor of...
Capitalism is not a God-ordained economic system
Capitalism is an economic system that has been criticized by Black scholars and activists for its purposeful mistreatment of Black...
Healthy aging study seeks Black elders to help advance research
Nearly 20% of older Black Americans are living with a form of dementia, and healthy lifestyle choices such as regular...
The ABCs of literacy: 3 key tips for success
Dr. Artika Tyner shares her story of how reading opened up the world to her and inspired her to pursue...
TikTok ban signed into law
President Biden signed a bill approving the ban of TikTok, putting significant pressure on the platform.
Photo of the Week: Publishers unite
This week's photo features Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) CEO/Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard and Star Tribune CEO/Publisher Steve Grove at the MSR office...
Rep. Omar’s daughter suspended from college over Pro-Palestinian protests
Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, has been suspended from Barnard College for her involvement in...
U.S. Coast Guard promotes first Black female admiral
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Zeita Merchant has become the first Black female admiral in the service's 233-year history.
More summer smoke? Experts monitor climate-fueled events and health effects
Minnesota health officials are warning of the health effects of climate change, including increased wildfire activity.
Mary J. Blige and A Tribe Called Quest to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024
Mary J. Blige and A Tribe Called Quest are among the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class 2024.
7 Mother’s Day crafts for kids of all ages
Mother's Day is just around the corner, and your kids can help with one of these colorful and useful crafts...
Making personal loans work for you — types, considerations, and best practices
Personal loans can be a valuable financial tool for people in need of quick access to money, but it is...
Why MAGA policies are detrimental to Black communities
The MAGA agenda is a dangerous regression that threatens to undo the progress we've made, especially for Black Americans.
How to start or set up your small business for success
Kaltrina Rezniqi, a Chase Senior Business Consultant, shares her tips for setting up a small business.
Remembering Alvedia E. Smith (Veetsey)
At age 95, Alvedia E. Smith, a longtime Minneapolis resident, passed away on March 16, 2024.
New rideshare ordinance goes into effect July 1
Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to delay the start of its new rideshare ordinance by two months.
Why doesn’t Rush City prison have a dentist?
Prisoners at MCF Rush City are not provided with adequate dental care, despite the constitutional right to medical care for...
T-Pain and Ludacris join Minnesota State Fair Grandstand acts
T-Pain and Ludacris have been announced as headliners for the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand in 2024, with Chance The Rapper...
The hidden cost of gun violence: Lack of federal funding and the search for solutions
Gun violence has become a deadly and costly public health crisis in the US.
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