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Public safety requires a community united against violence

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 - by Abdi Mohamed - Leave a Comment

SPPD Chief Axel Henry has taken the top job in the department with the task of solving the city’s most pressing criminal issues, at a time when the role of the police department in public safety is hotly contested.

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Featured / Local / News

Republicans oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee

February 2, 2023February 3, 2023 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

House Republicans voted to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her past comments about Israel.

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Featured / Sports

Bobby Marshall: Minnesota’s first Black superstar athlete

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 - by Charles Hallman - Leave a Comment

Before there was Kirby Puckett and Kevin Garnett, there was Bobby Marshall.

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Featured / Local / News

Elders showcase artistry, share wisdom

February 1, 2023February 3, 2023 - by Travis Lee - Leave a Comment

Families, friends, and City officials came together for a joyful afternoon of art and storytelling.

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Contrasting visions vie for the future of I-94

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by H. Jiahong Pan - Leave a Comment

The Twin Cities Boulevard proposal comes at a time when MnDOT is asking community members what to do with the same stretch of freeway along the Minneapolis-St Paul corridor.

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Black History Month events in the Twin Cities: Feb. 1-9

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

Each week find free or low-cost Black History Month events in the Twin Cities community.

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Featured / Local / News

Nichols killing fuels local demands for police reform

January 30, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Cole Miska - Leave a Comment

‘This is a part of a blue culture that is anti-Black that does not hesitate to discriminate against Black people because they know that typically they will get away with it.’

Nichols killing fuels local demands for police reform Read More
Featured / Local / News

Minnesota Senate passes CROWN Act legislation

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

‘The CROWN Act will ensure that no Minnesotan now or in the future can be discriminated against because of their natural hair.’

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Business / Featured / Local / News

First ‘Black Entrepreneurs Day’ scheduled at State Capitol

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

‘Black-owned small businesses will take center stage at the inaugural “Black Entrepreneurs Day.’

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Featured / Local / News

St. Paul pays $1.3m settlement to Golden family

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 - by Cole Miska - Leave a Comment

‘My son was a beautiful son. He should be here today, living the best life he could live.’

St. Paul pays $1.3m settlement to Golden family Read More
Metro Transit
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Metro Transit announces new hiring event 

January 23, 2023January 24, 2023 - by Sheletta Brundidge - Leave a Comment

‘I had never driven a bus before, but I filled out the application and they called me for an interview. Next thing I was behind the wheel.’

Metro Transit announces new hiring event  Read More
Featured / Sports

‘Boys in Blue’ explores relationships between police and kids

January 19, 2023January 20, 2023 - by Charles Hallman - Leave a Comment

‘So many good cops were out there trying as hard as they can.’

‘Boys in Blue’ explores relationships between police and kids Read More
Featured / Health & Wellness

What are dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 - by Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD and Nathan Keller, B.A. - 7 Comments.

Individuals with dementia can live meaningful lives with the proper care and support.

What are dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? Read More
Featured / Local / News

Encampment evictions continue in winter 2023 

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 - by Cole Miska - Leave a Comment

The displacement of unhoused people continued into the new year as MnDOT announced they will clear out a homeless encampment near downtown Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed there on Jan. 12.

Encampment evictions continue in winter 2023  Read More
Featured / Local / News

Restoring affordable housing in St Paul’s Highland Bridge area

January 17, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Evette Porter - Leave a Comment

‘Any housing units created address the needs. But the challenge is that these projects take so long to develop that they can’t keep up with the need overall.’

Restoring affordable housing in St Paul’s Highland Bridge area Read More
Featured / Local / National / News

Martin Luther King’s legacy under siege 

January 13, 2023January 14, 2023 - by Mary Turck - Leave a Comment

‘We have an opportunity to make America a better nation.’

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Featured / Local / News

A hands-on start for a young entrepreneur

January 10, 2023January 11, 2023 - by MSR News Online - 1 Comment

Andrew Brundidge recently debuted his creation ‘Drew’s Drive-Thru Gloves’ at his McDonald’s workplace

A hands-on start for a young entrepreneur Read More
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Showtime documentary follows North High’s Polars

January 9, 2023January 13, 2023 - by Charles Hallman - Leave a Comment

‘Boys In Blue’ is a four-part docuseries that follows the Polars through their 2021 season.

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DFL lawmakers and advocates commit to legalizing adult-use cannabis

January 5, 2023January 7, 2023 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

‘Minnesotans are ready, and I believe that 2023 is the year that we will legalize adult-use cannabis in Minnesota.’

DFL lawmakers and advocates commit to legalizing adult-use cannabis Read More
Featured / National / News

Cryptocurrency meltdown zaps hip hop heavyweights

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 - by Stacy M Brown - Leave a Comment

‘In some ways the crypto space has inadequate regulation.’

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