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Author: Nicole Kraft

Sports / Vikings/NFL

What the sports media got right (and wrong) in covering Damar Hamlin’s injury

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 - by Nicole Kraft - Leave a Comment

When disaster strikes on a live sports broadcast, it’s easy to say something wrong, especially in an age where words can be distributed widely, dissected and criticized on social media.

What the sports media got right (and wrong) in covering Damar Hamlin’s injury Read More
Local / News

House passes CROWN Act prohibiting discrimination based on hair

January 11, 2023January 17, 2023 - by Tim Walker/House Sessions Daily - Leave a Comment

‘The purpose of the bill is to allow more people to show up as their authentic selves in school or in the workplace’

House passes CROWN Act prohibiting discrimination based on hair Read More
Local / News

2023 MLK Calendar of Events

January 11, 2023January 18, 2023 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

Find MLK Holiday happenings in the Twin Cities and beyond.

2023 MLK Calendar of Events Read More
Local / News

​​House elections panel advances bill to restore ex-offender voting rights

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 - by Mike Cook/House Sessions Daily - Leave a Comment

If you are incarcerated you cannot vote, but you can cast a ballot if you’re not behind bars.

​​House elections panel advances bill to restore ex-offender voting rights Read More
Featured / Local / News

A hands-on start for a young entrepreneur

January 10, 2023January 11, 2023 - by MSR News Online - 1 Comment

Andrew Brundidge recently debuted his creation ‘Drew’s Drive-Thru Gloves’ at his McDonald’s workplace

A hands-on start for a young entrepreneur Read More
Opinion

Many states have outlawed hair discrimination—Minnesota should be next

January 10, 2023January 14, 2023 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

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.  

Many states have outlawed hair discrimination—Minnesota should be next Read More
MN Wild
MN Wild/NHL / Sports

Warren makes history at Boston College

January 9, 2023January 10, 2023 - by William Douglas - 1 Comment

‘Being named captain meant the world to me, especially at a place like Boston College.’

Warren makes history at Boston College Read More
Opinion

Work release should be expanded

January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 - by Terra Noble - Leave a Comment

We should follow the law and support people in prison, like me, following their dreams.

Work release should be expanded Read More
National / News

Black family whose beachfront properties were seized 100 years ago, sells land to the county for $20 million

January 6, 2023January 11, 2023 - by Stacy M. Brown - Leave a Comment

In the 1920s, the beach resort was extremely popular with African American tourists. At that time, Black people were not permitted on White beaches.

Black family whose beachfront properties were seized 100 years ago, sells land to the county for $20 million Read More
Local / News / Obituaries

Remembering Mel

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 - by MSR News Online - 2 Comments.

A year has passed since we here at the MSR lost our dear friend and colleague Mel Reeves.

Remembering Mel Read More
Featured / Local / News

DFL lawmakers and advocates commit to legalizing adult-use cannabis

January 5, 2023January 7, 2023 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

‘Minnesotans are ready, and I believe that 2023 is the year that we will legalize adult-use cannabis in Minnesota.’

DFL lawmakers and advocates commit to legalizing adult-use cannabis Read More
Featured / National / News

Cryptocurrency meltdown zaps hip hop heavyweights

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 - by Stacy M Brown - Leave a Comment

‘In some ways the crypto space has inadequate regulation.’

Cryptocurrency meltdown zaps hip hop heavyweights Read More
Local / News

New managing editor takes the helm at the MSR

January 5, 2023January 6, 2023 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

The MSR is pleased to introduce Evette Porter as its new managing editor.

New managing editor takes the helm at the MSR Read More
snow shoveling
Featured / Health & Wellness

Snow shoveling can be hazardous to your heart

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

People who are relatively healthy should note that pushing the snow with a shovel is better physically than lifting and throwing it.

Snow shoveling can be hazardous to your heart Read More
Featured / National / News

Gridlock and low expectations greet new Congress

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 - by Stacy M. Brown - Leave a Comment

With Democrats controlling the Senate and Republicans enjoying the majority in the House, much of any bill or other action signed by President Joe Biden would likely come in the form of executive orders.

Gridlock and low expectations greet new Congress Read More
Featured / Local / News

Snow emergencies declared in the Twin Cities

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

Snow emergencies have been declared for both St. Paul and Minneapolis. Parking restrictions begin at 9 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.

Snow emergencies declared in the Twin Cities Read More
Local / News

MN electric vehicle-share program finds success after false start

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 - by Frank Jossi - 1 Comment

The Twin Cities has been a leader in the field through HourCar, which has 17 years of car-share program experience.

MN electric vehicle-share program finds success after false start Read More
Featured / Health & Wellness

Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest during ‘Monday Night Football’ could be commotio cordis—a heart doctor weighs in

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 - by Wendy Tzou - 2 Comments.

News outlets immediately began speculating that Damar Hamlin may have suffered from commotio cordis—a potentially lethal stoppage of the heart caused by a strong impact to a person’s chest.

Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest during ‘Monday Night Football’ could be commotio cordis—a heart doctor weighs in Read More
Arts & Culture / Music

Trendsetting Rapper Gangsta Boo of Three 6 Mafia dies at 43

January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 - by Stacy M. Brown - Leave a Comment

Born Lola Chantrelle Mitchell in Memphis, Tennessee, Mitchell counted among the female pioneers in the heavily male dominated genre.

Trendsetting Rapper Gangsta Boo of Three 6 Mafia dies at 43 Read More
young man and senior woman coming back from jogging in city
Featured / Health & Wellness

It’s OK to aim lower with your new year’s fitness resolutions

January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 - by Ken Nosaka - Leave a Comment

If the aim is to build long-term fitness and health, the exercise must be sustainable.

It’s OK to aim lower with your new year’s fitness resolutions Read More

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