Minnesota Attorney General, Keith Ellison reflects on the his first six month in office.
Lynx player hopes new WNBA, CBS TV deal leads to bigger checks
The WNBA and CBS recently announced it would broadcast 40 WNBA games in prime-time and on weekends as part of a brand new multiyear deal between the league and the sports. It all kicks off on May 25.
Ballerina Misty Copeland says her message is more important than her dance moves
ou think Misty Copeland stands strong in those ballet slippers as the first Black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater, wait until you hear her talk about the importance of Black unity and upliftment.
How acting a fool led to a shout out from Michelle Obama
I screamed, laughed, cried, lost all feeling on the left side of my body and peed on myself a little bit. Cause baby, Mrs. Obama, our Forever First Lady, sent ME a tweet!
Young artist aims to spread peace through her paintings
Olivia Bruce uses water colors, markers and color pencils, acrylic and oil pints to come up with one-of-a-kind creations that have captured the attention of Michelle Obama…
More than fun in the sun: big lessons, attractions in Texas
After my story about making vacations a teaching opportunity for your children ran in the MSR this past December, I’ve been inundated with calls and e-mails from parents looking for places to go. Most of them asked, “Where should I take my children for spring break?” Others demanded to know, “Are there places nearby we […]
Local author shows how to ‘change your life in 30 days’
Dr. Verna Price shares her step-by-step approach to creating successful changes in your life.
Wrestler’s shorn locs expose more than outdated rules
Black communities across the country watched in disbelief as a Black New Jersey high school wrestler was forced to either cut his dreadlocks or forfeit a regional match.
More than fun in the sun: vacations can be good teaching tools for kids
I don’t know about y’all, but I have one girlfriend who just makes me sick: Lindy Vincent. She does with ease everything that it takes me real effort to complete. She works out without sweating, while I can’t walk around the block without needing oxygen and a paramedic. I can’t get my kids to mind […]
Change in leadership follows Fourth Precinct Christmas tree uproar
On Friday, two officers from the North Minneapolis station, in a predominately African American neighborhood, were put on leave after adorning the Christmas tree with cans of malt liquor, Newport cigarettes, and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen paraphernalia, along with other racist items.