House Republicans voted to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her past comments about Israel.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Gov. Walz signs CROWN Act into law
‘By signing the CROWN Act, we are sending a message that Black Minnesotans deserve to live and work free from discrimination.’
Posted inArts + Culture, Featured, Local & State, News
Black History Month events in the Twin Cities: Feb. 1-8
Each week find free or low-cost Black History Month events in the Twin Cities community.
Posted inBusiness, Finances FYI
Basics of Estate Planning and Your Digital Assets
Unfortunately, because estate plans are meant for use after your death or incapacitation, it can be uncomfortable to think about estate planning or discuss it with your loved ones.
Posted inNational, News
Memphis police release footage of deadly Tyre Nichols beating
‘It is yet another painful reminder of the profound fear and trauma, the pain, and the exhaustion that Black and Brown Americans experience every single day.’
Posted inOpinion
Shakopee women offenders subjected to crowded, unlawful conditions
While the men’s prisons are working hard to ‘single cell’ all of the men, promoting positive mental health, privacy, and calm, MN DOC and MCF-Shakopee are heinously attacking the women offenders by trying to do the opposite.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sabathani Community Center to create healing space in light of Memphis police killing of Tyre Nichols
Sabathani Community Center is opening its doors to community members to grieve and heal in light of the tragic police killing of Tyre Nichols.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Minneapolis implements one-sided parking restrictions starting Jan. 26
To further de-clog the streets of snow, Minneapolis officials have decided to implement winter parking restrictions beginning at 9 pm tonight, Jan. 26.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Minnesota Senate passes CROWN Act legislation
‘The CROWN Act will ensure that no Minnesotan now or in the future can be discriminated against because of their natural hair.’
Posted inBusiness, Featured, Local & State, News
First ‘Black Entrepreneurs Day’ scheduled at State Capitol
‘Black-owned small businesses will take center stage at the inaugural “Black Entrepreneurs Day.’
Posted inBulletin
NAMI Minnesota launches Hearts+Minds
NAMI Minnesota is launching the new initiative Hearts+Minds, a free wellness program designed to educate and empower individuals to manage their mental and physical health.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mpls snowplow crews working to keep streets open, accessible
Residents are urged to report trouble spots to 311.
Posted inBusiness, Finances FYI
Here’s the Best Tax Software for 2023
Every year, millions of residents struggle to determine how much they owe, whether they qualify for a refund, and how to file their myriad tax forms.
Posted inLocal & State, MLK Legacy Section, News, Special Editions
MLK Holiday Breakfast will be broadcast live on radio
This year the motivational messages that honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Minneapolis MLK Holiday Breakfast on Monday, January 16 will be available to listeners on 830 AM WCCO Radio starting at 8 am.
Posted inMLK Legacy Section, Opinion, Special Editions
Some never tire of abusing Dr. King’s legacy
Reading Dr. King and reviewing his speeches will give anyone a rounded picture of him that can allow us to truly cast our comments about him in the light of truth and of what he would likely approve.
Posted inLocal & State, MLK Legacy Section, News, Special Editions
2023 MLK Calendar of Events
Find MLK Holiday happenings in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
A hands-on start for a young entrepreneur
Andrew Brundidge recently debuted his creation ‘Drew’s Drive-Thru Gloves’ at his McDonald’s workplace
Posted inOpinion
Many states have outlawed hair discrimination—Minnesota should be next
We applaud the Minnesota House of Representatives for discussing and voting on the CROWN Act this week and are looking forward to the Senate doing the same in the coming weeks.
Posted inBusiness, Finances FYI
How to Keep Your Identity Safe This Year
Reported incidents of identity theft and fraud have seen a steady uptick, with 5.7 million cases in 2021, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Posted inNews
Remembering Mel Reeves
A year has passed since we here at the MSR lost our dear friend and colleague Mel Reeves.