Twin Cities radio icon Chaz Millionaire has died at 61, remembered for four decades on KMOJ and KRSM and for a lifetime of quiet, unrecognized acts of community care. Contributing writer Lizzy Nyoike has his tribute.
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DHS used obscure tariff law to secretly seize journalist Georgia Fort’s phone records
DHS used an obscure 1930s tariff law to secretly obtain journalist Georgia Fort’s phone records without a warrant, after judges rejected the government’s earlier attempts to unmask her sources. Contributing writer Clint Combs has the full investigation.
Posted inLocal & State
Hennepin County secures grant renewal to expand youth mental health stabilization services
Hennepin County’s Family Response and Stabilization Services receives a major 4-year grant renewal after helping families navigate mental health crises.
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Impacted families to march for annual demonstration against police violence
The 6th Annual March for All Impacted Families brings together surviving relatives, local organizers, and national voices to honor individuals who have lost their lives to law enforcement and corrections.
Posted inNational
Looking back at 9/11: How the MSR centered Black perspectives and Civil Rights in 2001
As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, MSR looks back at our archives to reveal how our reporting prioritized civil rights, anti-war analysis, and local community care during a historic tragedy.
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St. Paul council to vote on $200,000 federal grant for drone program
The St. Paul City Council prepares to vote on a $200,000 federal grant to expand its police drone program, spurring intense debate over civil rights, library cuts, and surveillance.
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Fight for incarcerated Minnesotans’ protections carries high stakes for Black community
Despite legislative stalemates on pre-trial data collection and cash bail reform, Minnesota advocates push forward to address systemic racial disparities and expand healthcare access for incarcerated individuals.
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The Target boycott isn’t over, Minnesota organizers sayÂ
What started as a corporate pushback in 2025 has turned into a permanent lifestyle shift. Minnesota organizers and Everyday shoppers speak on why the Target boycott is far from over and why recent missteps show corporate DEI cuts have real-world consequences.
Posted inSister Spokesman
Sister Spokesman event asks how Black communities can shape the AI era
At a recent Sister Spokesman event in North Minneapolis, tech leaders and residents gathered to discuss how Black communities can move past reacting to artificial intelligence and start actively shaping its future.
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UROC seeks Northside input for proposed family resource center
What should a new Family Resource Center on Plymouth Avenue look like? UROC and Hennepin County are putting that question directly to Northside families, launching a survey to design services built by the neighborhood, for the neighborhood.
Posted inLocal & State
Boycott leaders demand accountability from Target over racist Halloween costume
National Target Boycott organizers gathered outside Target’s Minneapolis headquarters to demand full transparency over an offensive children’s costume. Activists argue a corporate apology isn’t enough as DEI rollbacks and unfulfilled commitments come under fresh scrutiny.
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AT&T surprises Northside families with free MacBooks at Phyllis Wheatley back-to-school event
Families arrived at the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center expecting backpacks and pencils and walked out with free MacBooks. A look at the surprise partnership bridging North Minneapolis’ digital divide.
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Two Flock cameras removed in St. Paul, 10 remain as activists call for cutting ties with Flock and Skydio
Faced with mounting concerns over privacy abuse, St. Paul officials are pulling city-owned surveillance technology, but county-level cameras and opaque drone contracts remain active.
Posted inLocal & State
North Commons Park renovation nears halfway point amid funding push, budget concerns
A major overhaul at North Commons Park is set to bring a new water park, three-court fieldhouse, and expanded community spaces to North Minneapolis, though park advocates remain vigilant over proposed city budget adjustments.
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MPHA approves $6 million for Heritage Park, but affordable housing delays follow
Following months of community outcry, the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority approved a $6 million funding package to stabilize Heritage Park.
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Impact of federal operations focus of first Minnesota Truth Council public meeting
As Minnesotans process the fallout from recent federal enforcement, the Minnesota Truth Council opens public hearings to establish an accurate record of events.
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Minneapolis holds Day of Service to honor Annunciation community
Marking one year since the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, Minneapolis residents are channeling grief into community action through service, unity, and shared light.
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Community input wanted as Minneapolis searches for new police chiefÂ
Following the resignation of former chief Brian O’Hara, Minneapolis is inviting residents to share their vision for the city’s next top cop.
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How a Fridley coffee shop lost half its staff over a Nintendo system and its plans to rebuild
When a dispute over a video game system pushed staff to walk out, it exposed months of tension over culture, communication, and workplace leadership at Fridley’s Clapping Monkey.
Posted inBusiness
AI won’t take your job overnight, but it will change it, local strategist says
Local strategist Dwayne Dixon reveals why judgment and lived experience matter more than ever, and how Black professionals can turn tech shifts into real leverage.