‘Here you have a famous White man who was at the top of his game, financially and athletically, being allowed to steal from the poorest of the poor.’
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Nonprofit aims to disrupt traditional finance
RICH offers financial services to people who often run into obstacles handling their money.
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What is hurricane storm surge, and why can it be so catastrophic?
As a hurricane reaches the coast, it pushes a huge volume of ocean water ashore. This is what we call storm surge.
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Historical Society enshrines local hip hop legacy
Some of Minnesota’s early pioneers in hip hop were commemorated recently by the Minnesota Historical Society with a photo induction at the History Center.
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Conspiracy theories feed White nationalist hate
Conspiracy theories allow White nationalists to depict a world in which Black and Brown people are endangering the livelihoods, social norms and morals of White people.
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Big Lie candidates running in NovemberÂ
In Minnesota, Republican Kim Crockett is running for Secretary of State on a Big Lie platform.
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MnDOT to rebuild I-94 through Twin Cities—or not
MnDot is considering the possibilities for I-94, the seven-mile stretch between Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis and Marion Street in St. Paul.Â
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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.’