MnDot is considering the possibilities for I-94, the seven-mile stretch between Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis and Marion Street in St. Paul.
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Retired judge offers her vision for Hennepin County Attorney
‘We have to change the narrative and send the message that if you commit a crime, there are consequences.’
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How Blacks in baseball get pigeonholed
Minnesota Twins’ Chris Archer is among that paltry number of Black pitcher this season.
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Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane sentenced to three years in state case
Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, one of the four involved in the murder of George Floyd was sentenced to three years in prison.
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Gloves are still on in the Hiawatha Golf Course bout
The Park Board’s vote to move ahead with its Master Plan has not deterred the plan’s critics.
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Groundbreaking launches phase one of North High makeover
The center at North High will offer courses allowing students to get trade certificates and post-secondary education level courses.
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For Sabathani’s new director, the community calls the shots
Scott Redd, director of Sabathani Community Center, recently stopped by the MSR and shared his thoughts and vision for the iconic 56-year-old service hub.
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Black Storytelling Alliance continues cherished tradition
The 32nd Annual Black Master Storytellers Festival takes place September 22 -24.
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Meet the three finalists for Minneapolis police chief
The Minneapolis Police Department is poised to tap an outsider police chief for the first time since 2006.
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Mayo study shows link between spirituality and Black heart health
Black Americans who are more involved in spiritual and religious practices are more likely to have better heart health, according to a new study.
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Gopher M Club Hall of Fame gets new inductees
The U of M’s M Club will on Sept. 16 induct 13 new Hall of Fame members at a Friday evening in-person ceremony on the Williams Arena court.
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Scenes from the 21st Annual Selby Avenue JazzFest
Community members packed the streets for the return of the Selby Ave. Jazzfest on Sept. 10.
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Queen Elizabeth’s legacy through the lens of colonialism and Black lives
The longest-reigning British monarch’s history on race will forever exist as part of her legacy.
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How the police are defunding Minneapolis
‘The message they’re sending is that this is the way you game the system.’
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Biden calls for more guardians, fewer warriors
‘As long as there’s crime in our communities, there will be a need for law enforcement.’
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‘Innate negotiator’ devotes his talent to bettering public health
Within Minnesota’s healthcare circles, Clarence Jones may be the most connected person in our state.
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Hennepin County Attorney candidate envisions big changes
‘As county attorney, my job is to prosecute violent crime, and I can’t do that effectively unless we have good police work.’
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Southside crime complaints greet new public safety commissioner
‘My role is to make sure that you get 360 degrees of public safety in the city.’
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Longtime MSR sportswriter Charles Hallman recognized by MIAC
Charles Hallman was recently selected by the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference as the 2022-23 recipient of the MIAC Mike Augustin Award.
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MSR Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard honored as one of AARP’s ’50 Over 50′
‘I’m very excited to be recognized as one of the 50 over 50 by AARP. It’s definitely an honor when people recognize the work I do.’