The Hidden GEMS on University Avenue campaign spotlights Flava Coffee and Cafe, Angelea’s Soul Food Kitchen and The Collective Salon Studios as part of NDC’s St. Paul Commercial Corridor Program celebrating the people and places that make the corridor special.
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Posted inWhat's Hot
MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | June 5–7
MSR’s What’s Hot roundup for June 5-7 features a heels dance class, R&B slow jams night, a free Prince Celebration block party, the Edina Art Fair and Pastafest by Travail.
Posted inEducation
A Howard scholar’s account of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
Howard University junior and WHCA scholar Madison Maynard was in the ballroom at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner when shots rang out. This is her account of the night that changed everything and confirmed her calling as a journalist.
Posted inYouth Financial Education
Understanding your paycheck: The first step toward financial freedom
The first installment of MSR’s Youth Financial Education Series, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, breaks down the difference between gross pay and net pay and why budgeting on the wrong number is one of the most common financial mistakes young earners make.
Posted inMusic
Rest in Power: Hip-Hop Legend Rob Base Dead at 59
Rob Base, one half of the legendary hip-hop duo Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock and the voice behind the genre-crossing 1988 anthem It Takes Two, passed away on May 22, 2026, at age 59 after a private battle with cancer.
Posted inPolitics
Civil rights groups fight back as Trump policies target Black voters, Muslim communities
CAIR-Minnesota hosted Somali American Solidarity Day at the State Capitol as the organization announced it is representing a Minnesota labor organizer whose phone and books were seized by federal agents, while the NAACP fights Tennessee’s gerrymandered congressional map in court.
Posted inDigital Editions
MSR Digital Edition 38 for April 23 – April 29, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition 38 for April 23 – April 29, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 38, Volume 92.
Posted inArts + Culture
Building without waiting: Amara Anieke is solving problems nobody else would
Amara Anieke is a Nigerian-born Minneapolis entrepreneur building simultaneously across prestige television, documentary film, water infrastructure technology, conflict intelligence and brand strategy at 27 years old.
Posted inEvents
Usher and Chris Brown Are Coming to Minneapolis This Summer for a Co-Headlining Stadium Tour
Usher and Chris Brown R&B Tour comes to Minneapolis on June 30 at U.S. Bank Stadium as part of a 33-date co-headlining stadium run across North America.
Posted inFinance
JPMorganChase Partners With Sports Legends to Help Athletes Master Their Money
JPMorganChase Athlete Council launches with Dwyane Wade as chair to develop financial education programs for athletes from early career through retirement.
Posted inDr. Q's News
Spring detoxification: Supporting your body’s natural process
After a long winter, spring is finally here, and with it comes a certain kind of energy. After months of slower rhythms, heavier foods, and limited sunlight, there’s a natural shift toward lightness, movement, and renewal. You might feel it in the urge to open windows, declutter your home, or set new goals. Your body […]
Posted inMusic
TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue Headline Minnesota State Fair Grandstand
The Minnesota State Fair has announced a major addition to its 2026 Grandstand Concert Series, bringing together three iconic groups for one night of music and legacy. TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue will take the stage for “IT’S ICONIC” on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Grandstand. A night of legendary hits The […]
Posted inEvents
Strive Bookstore Hosts Two Author Events in Downtown Minneapolis
Two upcoming literary events at Strive Bookstore will bring nationally recognized authors and scholars to downtown Minneapolis for conversations about leadership, identity and the power of literature. Both events are free and open to the public and will take place at the bookstore’s location inside the Medical Arts Building, 825 Nicollet Mall. Guests are asked […]
Posted inOpinion
Meta Deleted Me. I Still Don’t Know Why. And neither will you.
A commentator describes losing his Instagram and Threads accounts after a Meta account disabled notice erased years of content without explanation.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
Washburn wins Twin City title
The Washburn Como Park girls basketball championship concluded with Minneapolis Washburn defeating St. Paul Como Park 61-52 for the Twin Cities title.
Posted inNational
Civil Rights TV Launches in Selma as 24/7 Network Dedicated to Civil Rights History and Equity
The Civil Rights TV launch debuts a 24-hour network streaming from Selma, dedicated to civil rights history, education and global equity dialogue.
Posted inEvents
Jurassic Quest with Brick Fest Live Unites for One Weekend at the Minneapolis Convention Center
Jurassic Quest with Brick Fest Live brings animatronic dinosaurs and interactive brick-building attractions to the Minneapolis Convention Center March 6–8.
Posted inObituaries
Remembering Daryl Eugene Lynn
Daryl Eugene Lynn was born on July 18, 1948, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and passed away on February 8, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Posted inLocal & State
Eviction crisis looms as ICE surge continues
ICE occupation in Minneapolis is increasing housing insecurity as residents lose income, avoid work, and face eviction without immediate protections.
Posted inOpinion
Oppressive policing, like slave patrols, protect a system that must fall
The origins of policing in the United States trace back to slave patrols, revealing a system designed to enforce racial and economic control.