‘A Walk to the Store’ to be released on what would have been George Floyd’s 49th birthday.
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Photo of the Week | Hues of the season
Fall foliage is at or near its peak around the Twin Cities metro area, as evidenced by this shot of fall hues along the Mississippi river last week.Â
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​Sister Spokesman offers insights on surviving and thriving
On October 1, Sister Spokesman attendees gathered for an uplifting afternoon centered on ways people can thrive together, from diagnosis to life after cancer.
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​Photo of the Week | Miss Juneteenth graces Sister Spokesman
DaMaris Jones, the first Miss Juneteenth of Minnesota, posed with MSR Publisher/CEO Tracey Williams-Dillard at Sister Spokesman’s ‘Surviving Together: From Diagnosis to Life After Cancer.’
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month
National Bullying Prevention Month is a month-long, nationwide campaign that aims to prevent childhood bullying and promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion
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Know your operator: Terence Brown
Meet Metro Transit operator Terence Brown.
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Mayor Frey nominates Brian O’Hara for Minneapolis police chief
Mayor Jacob Frey announced on Thursday his nomination of Newark Deputy Mayor Brian O’Hara as the next Minneapolis police chief.
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Docket: A free, one-stop app for your immunization records
Introduced in 2021, the app offers Minnesotans one-stop digital access to their immunization history through the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection.
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Rapper Coolio passes away at age 59
Legendary West Coast rapper Coolio passed away Wednesday at the age of 59, according to reports.
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Remembering Kelly Wayne Reynolds
Kelly Wayne Reynolds, aka Kelly Fun, aka Kelly Banana, aka K-Rey went back to a state of cosmic joy on September 19, 2022.
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Remembering Eleanor Hunsberger
On Friday, September 23, 2022, Eleanor Hunsberger, loving partner, and mother to three daughters passed away peacefully at home at the age of 84.
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Remembering Arthur Frazier, Jr.
Sunrise: August 16, 1932—Sunset: September 16, 2022 It is with our deepest sorrow that we share with you the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend Arthur Frazier, Jr. on September 16, 2022, at age 90. Services will be held September 30, 1-3 pm at Estes Funeral Home, located at 2201 Plymouth […]
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Help ease patient pain during Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Sickle cell disease impacts more than 100,000 people across the country, most of whom are of African descent.
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Taking steps toward homeownership
How do you know when you’re ready to buy a home? Shaun Simpson of JPMorgan Chase offers some insight.
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Legendary jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis dies at age 87
Last week the music world mourned the news that jazz pianist, three-time Grammy winner, and NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis died peacefully at age 87.
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Minnesota, six Midwest states form coalition to develop clean hydrogen
‘The development of clean hydrogen markets will create jobs and strengthen industries across our state,’ said Gov. Walz.
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Meet the three finalists for Minneapolis police chief
The Minneapolis Police Department is poised to tap an outsider police chief for the first time since 2006.
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Scenes from the 21st Annual Selby Avenue JazzFest
Community members packed the streets for the return of the Selby Ave. Jazzfest on Sept. 10.
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Open Streets West Broadway photo highlights
On Sept. 10, Â community members hit West Broadway in North Mpls. to enjoy one of the season’s last Open Streets.
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Free job skills training program at Goodwill Easter Seals
Goodwill Easter Seals is offering a 10-week virtual course that leads to immediate employment. The training is free of cost for eligible students.