Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a Utah Valley University speaking event. The 31-year-old conservative activist rose to prominence as a teen organizer and became a central figure in youth-led conservatism.
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Posted inLocal & State
Re-imagining Mpls Third Precinct building as Democracy Center
Early plans for the Minneapolis Democracy Center show a welcoming, secure hub at the former Third Precinct. Residents can vote through Sept. 12 to choose Change Inc. or Mama Sheila’s House of Soul to operate the community space.
Posted inLocal & State
Be The Change Golf Tournament brings youth of color to the sport
The Be The Change MN Golf Tournament partnered with First Tee and the Solomon Hughes Sr. Golf Academy to expand access, mentorship, and representation in golf for youth of color.
Posted inLocal & State
Appeals for assault weapons ban follow Mpls mass shootings
Two children were killed and 18 people injured when a gunman opened fire during Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in South Minneapolis. Leaders renewed calls for an assault weapons ban as the community mourns.
Posted inLocal & State
Back in the Day award honors Al Brown as ‘Guardian of the Story’
Al Brown was awarded the 2025 Guardian of the Story Award at Southside Back In The Day for his decades of work in the Black Press and community storytelling, presented by MSR publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard.
Posted inLocal & State
Community leaders seek answers, solutions to school shootings
The Aug. 27 mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis left two children dead and 18 injured. Community leaders emphasize emotional health, youth mentorship, and assault weapons reform as key steps toward healing and prevention.
Posted inLocal & State
‘Soil Syndicate’ wants more people to see waste as a resource
Project Sweetie Pie and KilimoMax Solutions launched the Soil Syndicate on Aug. 23 in North Minneapolis, showcasing composting and biochar as tools for soil health and community resilience.
Posted inPolitics
Trump delivers ‘massive’ setbacks to the Black middle class
rump’s second-term policies are dismantling supports that built the Black middle class, from federal jobs to housing, education, and business development.
Posted inProfiles In Power
Mpls council candidate knows what it means to rebuild a life from scratch
Profiles in Power: Maurice L. Ward, founder of JIIVE, announces run for Minneapolis City Council in the 5th Ward, bringing lived experience and vision for housing, safety, and economic justice.
Posted inProfiles In Power
Guild’s head of outreach believes in second chances
Profiles in Power: Once unhoused, Rihem Cowart now leads outreach at Guild, empowering people in crisis with housing, health care, and hope.
Posted inLocal & State
Police ID shooter who killed 2 kids, hurt 17 at Minneapolis Catholic school, church
Breaking: A shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in south Minneapolis left multiple people injured. Police confirm the shooter is deceased and no active threat remains.
Posted inNews
Minnesota’s few Black farmers face unique barriers
Frog Tree Farm, the 40-Acre Co-op, and Mahogany Farm are redefining farming in Minnesota by reclaiming heritage, fostering healing, and creating community-centered agricultural spaces.
Posted inLocal & State
Philando’s Pantry’s free groceries draw a crowd
Philando’s Pantry in Brooklyn Park continues Philando Castile’s legacy by feeding hundreds of families, distributing 20 tons of food this month and working toward a permanent home to expand services.
Posted inFashion
Love First hosts first-ever youth fashion show
Love First hosted its first youth fashion show, a celebration of creativity and confidence tied to programs that support HBCU access, youth-led safety, and leadership for Black girls across the Twin Cities.
Posted inPolitics
Minnesota DFL rescinds Minneapolis mayoral endorsement
The Minnesota DFL rescinded its endorsement of Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor, citing major flaws in the endorsement process. No candidate will be endorsed.
Posted inLocal & State
Target Boycott Leaders Call for Continued Pressure After CEO Ouster
Civil rights leaders call for continued pressure on Target after CEO Brian Cornell’s ouster, citing DEI rollbacks, financial fallout, and betrayal of Black communities.
Posted inMSR In the News
91st Anniversary Gala balanced celebration with reflection
On August 16, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder celebrated 91 years of service with a gala at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel. The evening honored the Black press’s enduring legacy while affirming its future through music, history, and community reflection.
Posted inBush Fellows
Still telling the stories that matter
Georgia Fort, founder of BLCK Press and the Center for Broadcast Journalism, has been awarded a Bush Fellowship to expand her leadership training and strengthen Black media.
Posted inGeorge Floyd Square
Minneapolis seeks public input on potential pedestrian mall at George Floyd Square
Minneapolis is seeking community input on whether George Floyd Square should become a pedestrian mall. City staff presented new concepts and will host pop-up events this month.
Posted inMSR In the News
Carrying the MSR’s story forward
The MSR Legacy Yacht Cruise honored 91 years of storytelling and Black community with a night of music, joy, and connection on the St. Croix.