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Timely national, state and local articles, including profile stories featuring local businesses and personalities

Featured / Local / News

Elders showcase artistry, share wisdom

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

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

Elders showcase artistry, share wisdom Read More
Featured / Local / News

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.

Contrasting visions vie for the future of I-94 Read More
National / News

How Black cops could beat an unarmed Black motorist

January 31, 2023February 1, 2023 - by Rashad Shabazz, Arizona State University - Leave a Comment

Rashad Shabazz, a geographer and scholar to explore the societal conditions in which Black police officers could brutalize another Black man.

How Black cops could beat an unarmed Black motorist Read More
Featured / Local / News

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.

Black History Month events in the Twin Cities: Feb. 1-9 Read More
Go Green / Local / News

Disadvantaged business corridors in MN get solar boost

January 30, 2023February 1, 2023 - by Mike Moen - Leave a Comment

The Lake Street Council in Minneapolis and two other groups have been offered to join the Solar Energy Innovation Network, which is under the umbrella of the U.S. Energy Department.

Disadvantaged business corridors in MN get solar boost Read More
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
National / News

Memphis police release footage of deadly Tyre Nichols beating

January 28, 2023January 31, 2023 - by  - Leave a Comment

‘It is yet another painful reminder of the profound fear and trauma, the pain, and the exhaustion that Black and Brown Americans experience every single day.’

Memphis police release footage of deadly Tyre Nichols beating Read More
National / News

Pain and trauma of police killings have a ripple effect on Black communities

January 27, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Denise A. Herd, University of California, Berkeley - Leave a Comment

Beyond protests, every police killing can have painful and widespread consequences.

Pain and trauma of police killings have a ripple effect on Black communities Read More
Local / News

Sabathani Community Center to create healing space in light of Memphis police killing of Tyre Nichols

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

Sabathani Community Center is opening its doors to community members to grieve and heal in light of the tragic police killing of Tyre Nichols.

Sabathani Community Center to create healing space in light of Memphis police killing of Tyre Nichols Read More
Local / News

Minneapolis implements one-sided parking restrictions starting Jan. 26

January 26, 2023January 31, 2023 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

To further de-clog the streets of snow, Minneapolis officials have decided to implement winter parking restrictions beginning at 9 pm tonight, Jan. 26.

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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.’

Minnesota Senate passes CROWN Act legislation Read More
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.’

First ‘Black Entrepreneurs Day’ scheduled at State Capitol Read More
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Local / News

MN part of push to expand access to voting

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 - by Mike Moen - Leave a Comment

The plans coincide with broader democracy concerns amid the continued fallout from the 2020 presidential vote.

MN part of push to expand access to voting Read More
Local / News

An interview with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara

January 25, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Abdi Mohamed - Leave a Comment

When the search for the next chief of police in Minneapolis was launched, the city had one major task for the right person: reform. 

An interview with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara Read More
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
Featured / Local / News

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
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Local / News

Report: mental health workforce has capable help waiting in wings

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 - by Mike Moen - Leave a Comment

‘They have a lot to offer because part of the folks that we’re talking about are folks like peer support specialists…’

Report: mental health workforce has capable help waiting in wings 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
Local / News

Mpls snowplow crews working to keep streets open, accessible

January 17, 2023January 18, 2023 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

Residents are urged to report trouble spots to 311. 

Mpls snowplow crews working to keep streets open, accessible Read More
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Education / Local / News

Fewer women enrolling in college—pandemic, racial equity are factors

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 - by Mike Moen - 1 Comment

Those pushing for greater equity at the college level say it appears to be another roadblock for women of color.

Fewer women enrolling in college—pandemic, racial equity are factors Read More

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