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Author: RB King

Arts & Culture

Getting to the roots of sweet potato and pumpkin pie

November 23, 2022November 28, 2022 - by RB King - Leave a Comment

When it comes to Thanksgiving dessert, two pies reign supreme: pumpkin and sweet potato.

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Featured / Local / News

The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage prepares for a new legislative session

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 - by RB King

Black advocacy at the State level If you’re African American and you are concerned about being able to wear your hair in whatever style you prefer, the Council for Minnesotans …

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Local / News

Ward 10 newcomer Aisha Chughtai on improving the lives of workers and renters

January 8, 2022January 13, 2022 - by RB King - 1 Comment

The new Minneapolis City Council has a majority of BIPOC members. This week we talk with Ward 10 newcomer Aisha Chughtai.

Ward 10 newcomer Aisha Chughtai on improving the lives of workers and renters Read More
Featured / Local / News

Mpls City Council newcomer Robin Wonsley-Worlobah lays out her vision

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 - by RB King

Our series of interviews with newly elected members of the Minneapolis City Council continues with Ward 2 newcomer Robin Wonsley-Worlobah.

Mpls City Council newcomer Robin Wonsley-Worlobah lays out her vision Read More
Local / National / News

Billions bound for MN: How will the infrastructure money get spent?

December 15, 2021December 16, 2021 - by RB King

The MSR spoke with Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) to find out how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will impact the lives of Minnesotans. 

Billions bound for MN: How will the infrastructure money get spent? Read More
Featured / National / News

Texas law limiting right to choose could affect Minnesota

December 1, 2021May 18, 2022 - by RB King

‘These policies exacerbate health inequities by harming People of Color, people with low incomes, and those living in rural areas the most.’

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Corporations fail to honor pledges to Black media

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 - by RB King

‘They don’t care enough about our community to be honest about it, and they know that nobody’s going to call them out on it.’

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Local / News

Ward One newcomer suggests council audits to monitor MPD

November 17, 2021November 20, 2021 - by RB King

‘We need to really address the fundamental root cause of inequality if we want to really take on the challenge of community violence.’

Ward One newcomer suggests council audits to monitor MPD Read More

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