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Posted inMSR Legacy Archives
MSR Historical Capsule: Historical Visit to the Twin Cities
This Historical Capsule: W. E. B. DuBois would be speaking at Phyllis Wheatley Settlement House on Feb. 20, 1935.
Posted inPodcasts
MSR News feat. Rep. Ilhan Omar
Al Brown interviews Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on the hot topics happening in the 5th District of Minnesota.
Posted inBulletin
Nominations open for Black Legacy Fellowship
The Cultural Wellness Center and Pohlad Family Foundation are accepting nominations for the Black Legacy Fellowship.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Why virtual escape rooms make an excellent activity for kids
Escape rooms have grown in popularity in recent years, and now there are many options for virtual escape rooms that can be played online and are suitable for kids of all ages.
Posted inArts + Culture, Movies
Standouts at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival featured a variety of standout films, including ‘The American Society of Magical Negroes,’ ‘Freaky Tales,’ ‘Rob Peace,’ ‘Luther: Never Too Much,’ and more.
Posted inBulletin
MnDOT seeks community input on the future of Highway 55/Olson Memorial Highway
MnDOT is hosting community workshop to share design alternatives for Olson Memorial Highway, and is also inviting feedback on these alternatives in an online survey.
Posted inMSR Legacy Archives
MSR Historical Capsule: an op-ed by founding publisher Cecil E. Newman
In launching the march to our historic 90th anniversary this August, the MSR will feature articles and photos from our past issues.
Posted inBusiness
Strategic savings: crafting a plan for major life purchases
Saving strategically for major expenses requires a disciplined and strategic approach, including setting clear goals, creating a budget, and exploring various savings and investment options.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Making online safety a priority: Guidance, controls, and app integrations
Parents can prepare to guide their children as they navigate the digital world by setting up parental controls.
Posted inWomen’s History Month
Women’s History Month event highlights in the Twin Cities
Women’s History Month offers a variety of free and low-cost events in the Twin Cities, including a panel discussion, concert, storytelling, and networking event, to celebrate the contributions of women across society.
Posted inPodcasts
‘Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real’ feat. Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw
Host Tracey Williams-Dillard interviews Councilmember LaTrisha Vetaw, Minneapolis Ward 4.
Posted inNews
PHOTOS: Sabathani Community Center unveils new Living History Museum
Twin Cities residents recently converge din the halls of Sabathani Community Center to view its Living History Museum.
Posted inPodcasts
Metro Transit Police Chief Morales shares his mission
Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales III talks about his life lessons and his mission for the turnaround of Twin Cities Metro Transit.
Posted inSpecial Editions
Black History Month events in the Twin Cities: Feb. 23-​29
Black History Month offers a variety of free and low-cost events in the Twin Cities and beyond to celebrate the contributions of Black people throughout history.
Posted inPodcasts
U of M Black Alumni Engagement and 120 Years of the UMAA
Watch as Kenneth Foxworth talks with Steve Davis Jr., VP U of M Alumni Association, and Toni Bennett, VP & Nyemadi Dunbar, VP of Marketing of the Black Alumni Network.
Posted inNews
Small business owners flex political muscle at Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Capitol
Hundreds of Minnesota Black small business owners gathered at the Capitol for the second consecutive year to make their presence felt.
Posted inPodcasts
‘Blacklight on Sports’ feat. Melvin Newbern
Watch MSR sports columnists Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer interview Melvin Newbern.
Posted inLocal & State
MN food shelves increasingly nimble in light of concerning data
Minnesota food shelves are seeing record demand, with more than 7.5 million visits in 2023.
Posted inBlack History Month
Black History Month events in the Twin Cities: Feb. 17-22
Celebrate Black history with these free or low-cost events in the community.