Under the theme “Fathers and Men, don’t give up; they show,” voting is officially open to recognize fathers and community leaders who are transforming families across the Twin Cities.
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Cypher Rotunda brings street dance battles to Mall of America
Street dancers from across the world are heading to Minnesota for Cypher Rotunda, a massive, free-admission dance battle featuring live DJs, international judges, and cash prizes.
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What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, August 7-9
Looking for weekend plans in the Twin Cities? MSR’s Lizzy Nyoike curates the ultimate guide to local art, street food, and vintage pop-ups happening around town.
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Sabathani Community Center marks 60 years with block party honoring Clarissa Walker and Launa Q. Newman
Sabathani Community Center turns 60 with an Aug. 8 South Minneapolis block party honoring Clarissa Walker and Launa Q. Newman.
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Twin Cities streamer hosts content creator networking event
Twin Cities streamer Itslilkk is hosting an interactive networking night on Aug. 6 for local content creators, influencers, and entrepreneurs to shoot content, collaborate, and support local vendors.
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Sister Spokesman hosts “The AI Era” to Bridge the Digital Divide
Sister Spokesman is bringing the Twin Cities community together for an empowering afternoon of tech education, networking, and expert insights at The AI Era: What To Know & How to Use It.
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What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, July 31 – Aug 1
Looking to tap into your creative side this weekend? We’ve curated the top picks for artists, makers, and anyone looking for good energy in Minneapolis. Featuring the Mixhaus networking event, a free textile workshop, and a lively Sip n’ Paint.
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7th Street Live returns to East St. Paul
St. Paul’s East Side is turning up the energy for 7th Street Live! Hosted by Power 104.7, this free block party features local heavyweights like Nur D, Juice Lord, and Ashley DuBose alongside live boxing, art vendors, and family activities.
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Black Business Week 2026: A Full Week of Events Celebrating, Supporting, and Growing Black Business in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Black Business Week 2026 runs July 23 through Aug. 2 with a packed lineup of conferences, certification workshops, street markets and festivals celebrating and investing in the city’s Black business community.
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Empowering young minds with the joy of reading at Leaders are Readers event
A St. Paul nonprofit is tackling statewide reading gaps head-on by hosting a free community event focused on culturally rich literature, a book giveaway, and youth empowerment.
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Frogtown neighbors to host clean air meet-and-greet
Empowering Saint Paul residents with heavy-metal monitoring data, the Neighbors for Clean Air project invites local neighbors to learn, connect, and drive environmental change.
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Rondo Block Party returns
The 4th annual Rondo Block Party expands this weekend with a focus on community wellness, local entrepreneurs, and preserving Rondo’s rich legacy through action.
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Sabathani Community Center marks 60 years with community block party
Sabathani Community Center celebrates 60 years of empowering South Minneapolis with an upcoming block party featuring music, honors for community icons, and a backpack giveaway.
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Chroma Zone Mural & Art Festival event lineup
Local, national, and international street artists are converging in St. Paul’s Creative Enterprise Zone for three days of live mural creation, panel talks, and neighborhood celebrations.
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Renaissance Gala signals a new era for Minnesota Black businesses
The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Renaissance-inspired Gala to strengthen statewide business networks, expand entrepreneurial access, and drive lasting economic impact.
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A soulful celebration to come at 1st annual Northside Jazz & Heritage Festival
North Minneapolis is making history with its first-ever free Jazz Festival the community-owned celebration honors the Northside’s deep musical roots, featuring live soul, R&B, local vendors, and family activities.
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Free health screenings and family activities featured at upcoming Minneapolis cancer expo
The Colors of Cancer, Health & Wellness Expo offers free cancer and health screenings for the community July 25 at the University of Minnesota. Digital Editor Aaliyah Demry has the details.
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Midwest Black Book Fair comes to North Minneapolis
The 2026 Midwest Black Book Fair honors Black storytelling and resistance for Black August, featuring author panels, publishing workshops and raffles at UROC in North Minneapolis. Digital Editor Aaliyah Demry has the full lineup.
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Brooklyn Center fundraiser event supports 30K-Square-Foot event space
McNeal Management is celebrating the land launch of a new 30,000-square-foot business and event center for Black entrepreneurs in Brooklyn Center with a free outdoor celebration. Digital Editor Aaliyah Demry has the details.
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What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, July 17-19
From a BIPOC treats walk to Rondo Days, here’s what’s happening across the Twin Cities July 17-19.