World renowned ballerina and author Misty Copeland joins Talking Volumes on Sept 28 at the Fitzgerald Theater for a wide ranging conversation on dance, books, and equity in the arts. Tickets are 35 dollars.
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Gumbo
Gumbo digital health platform pairs culturally tailored health education with community health workers so patients can navigate care in their own language and context. Free to patients. Licensed by providers.
Posted inLocal & State
Minnesotans can now buy recreational cannabis from state’s medical dispensaries
Minnesota recreational cannabis sales began at RISE and Green Goods, the first non-tribal dispensaries serving adults 21+. New licenses allow limited supply conversion and wholesaling as the market scales.
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Minnesota African Cultural Festival Returns with Food, Fashion, and Family Fun
he Minnesota African Cultural Festival returns Sept. 13 with a full day of music, food, and cultural pride at Centennial Park in Brooklyn Center, followed by a Gala Night Fashion Extravaganza.
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Cooking in the Garden with Ifrah Hashi Brings Food Justice to the Table
Join chef Ifrah Hashi for Celebrating Our Roots, a free Sept. 13 cooking class at Augsburg Community Garden. Learn plant-based cooking, food justice, and cultural connections.
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Strength & Strategy Lab Helps Black Entrepreneurs Shift from Grind to Growth
The Strength & Strategy Lab on Sept. 18 at Black Business Enterprises offers coaching, strategy, and networking to help entrepreneurs grow with clarity and confidence.
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Southside Back In The Day Returns for 16th Year of Celebration and Community
Southside Back In The Day returns Aug. 30 to Phelps Park for its 16th year, uniting neighbors with food, music, basketball, health resources, and community honors.
Posted inDigital Editions
August 28 – September 3, 2025 -Edition 4 – Volume 92
Read the MSR Digital Edition for Aug. 28 – Sept. 3, 2025 (Vol. 92, No. 4), featuring top stories in community, culture, sports, and local news.
Posted inTicket Giveway
Win Tickets to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival with MSR
MSR is giving away Family Packs of 6 tickets to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Winners will be announced Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.
Posted inObituaries
Remembering Levell Jones Jr
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Levell Jones Jr., in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 28, 2025.
Posted inPhoto Galleries
Honoring a Hometown Legend: Dave Winfield Celebration at Toni Stone Field
A photo gallery honoring MLB legend Dave Winfield at Toni Stone Field in St. Paul. The day included a statue announcement, tributes, and memories of legacy and leadership.
Posted inBlacklight On Sports, Podcasts
Performance, Pressure & the Mental GameFeaturing Dr. Kirbi Kidd, Psy.D.
Sport psychologist Dr. Kirbi Kidd joins Blacklight On Sports to explore the mental challenges that athletes face. From building resilience to culturally competent care, she offers insight from both research and experience.
Posted inWNBA
Angel Reese reclaims viral moment with ‘Mebounds’ merch launch
WNBA star Angel Reese turns internet trolling into a power move with Mebounds, a new merch line benefitting her foundation and promoting empowerment.
Posted inEvents
Mayday 2025: Reimagining a Tradition Through Community Power
Mayday 2025 is a community-driven celebration of spring renewal, social justice, and creative freedom, featuring a parade, Tree of Life Ceremony, and communal joy, with multiple neighborhood groups and individuals leading the event.
Posted inCommunity Voices
MN’s racial disparities best addressed through financial stability, home ownership
CAPI USA, a nonprofit organization in Brooklyn Center, is working to address racial disparities in homeownership in Minnesota by providing financial counseling, homeownership education, and advocating for policies and initiatives that promote equitable access to homeownership.
Posted inTheater
Mixed Blood: Using Theater to Disrupt Injustice and Catalyze Change
Mixed Blood Theatre has been a leading force in social change through theater since 1976, promoting radical hospitality and inclusion, and continues to challenge traditional narratives and push boundaries in their work.
Posted inBlack History
Breaking Generational Curses: A Celebration of Resilient Black Women
The Black History Month Spectacular, Day 2, will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 825 Arts in Saint Paul, focusing on how Black women are rewriting their stories and building new legacies by breaking generational curses.
Posted inBlack History
Black to the Future: Celebrating Black Brilliance Through Innovation and Fashion
Black to the Future is an event that celebrates Black excellence in innovation, entrepreneurship, and fashion design, featuring interactive activities, a game show, and a fashion show.
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Minneapolis Mother Charged with Illegally Giving Gun to Son
A Minneapolis mother has been charged with aiding an offender and contributing to the delinquency of a child after allegedly providing her son with a firearm, which was used in several violent incidents.