Police have not been forthcoming about why so many shots were fired, and why, if they were indeed aiming at Vue, so many missed their target.
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Lawsuit threatens right to protest
One of the most important First Amendment cases in decades is on the docket to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court next month.
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‘In Search of the Gingerbread Man’ offers savory family fun
Local children’s book author and illustrator Timi Bliss once again delves into children’s folklore with ‘In Search of the Gingerbread Man.’
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Black Business Spotlight: Wendy’s House of Soul
The ever-resilient Wendy Puckett is back in business after being hit in the face with a random pellet on Nov. 22.
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6 Reasons to Support Black-Owned Businesses
For a green economy, holistic sustainability is impossible without the inclusion of all.
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St. Paul’s Open Cities needs stopgap funding to survive
A much-used community health institution, Open Cities Health Center, finds itself needing nearly two million dollars to keep its doors open in 2020 after 52 years of serving the community.
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New street name honors former MSR publisher
The City of Minneapolis has recognized the historical legacy of Launa Q. Newman, former publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, by naming a stretch of city street ‘Launa Q. Newman Way.’
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Four places where homeless folks can fill up
Not having the means to do as others do does not mean one has to do without. The MSR found a few places that welcome those down on their luck.
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The best films of 2019
2019 offered a diverse array of superb talent—in front of and behind the camera.
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Domestic abuse too dangerous to ignore
Raven Gant’s killing sent shock-waves through much of the Twin Cities and devastated her family and friends.
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Black Business Spotlight: Mama Sheila’s
Since opening its doors in 2018, the restaurant has quietly established itself as one of the Twin Cities’ premier destinations for authentic Southern cuisine.
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A matter of life and death: insulin emergency/affordability bill stalls
Many Minnesotans with diabetes cannot wait for an affordable option for insulin, but a legislative relief is slow to come.
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Summit Academy OIC: a Northside institution looks to the future
Summit Academy OIC sees the Tech Migration as the next critical wave for achieving economic mobility for African Americans and low-income People of Color.
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‘Tis the season of holiday classics and good cheer
The forecast may look a bit frightful but live theater always has a way of warming the soul. Enjoy some of these seasonal classics.
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Local hip hop artist amasses global following
The Lioness will take the stage at the Dakota Jazz Club on November 29 with a variety of artists.