The annual Big Hat Luncheon in Plymouth, Minnesota, was a success, featuring performances by the Golden Swans, Monique Blakey, Menia Buckner, and the Minnesota Gospel Twins.
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Photos: Northern lights dazzle during rare solar storm
A powerful geomagnetic storm caused a spectacular display of northern lights that was visible in all 50 states, Cuba, and the Bahamas, the likes of which hasn’t been seen since 2005.
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Photos: Inaugural Small Business Summit and Expo held in St. Paul
The St. Paul Area Chamber, Minnesota Black Chamber and Minnesota Hmong Chamber of Commerce welcomed esteemed members of the Twin Cities business community to the inaugural Small Business Summit and Expo.
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Arbor Day celebration at McRae Park honors South Minneapolis history
Arbor Day was celebrated at McRae Park in South Minneapolis with live music, tree-themed activities, and a tree dedication with former Minnesota Viking Justice Alan Page.
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Photo of the Week: Publishers unite
This week’s photo features Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) CEO/Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard and Star Tribune CEO/Publisher Steve Grove at the MSR office on April 24.
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Photos: Epic eclipse event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway gathers 50,000 people
Thousands of people gathered at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to witness the eclipse.
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Photo of the Week: Meadowbrook Elementary celebrates Black excellence
Meadowbrook Elementary in Golden Valley hosted a Black History Month event featuring music, poetry, and a mock swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Roslyn Harmon and Hopkins School Board Member Brooke Roper.
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PHOTOS: A successful night out on the town—Sanneh Foundation Gala delivers
The Sanneh Foundation hosted the 4Goals Gala to celebrate the incredible work done by the organization in empowering youth through education.
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PHOTOS: Sabathani Community Center unveils new Living History Museum
Twin Cities residents recently converge din the halls of Sabathani Community Center to view its Living History Museum.
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Northside dance champs receive congressional honor
Rep. Ilhan Omar recently presented national champions Dance City with a Congressional Proclamation.
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2024 MLK Day photo highlights
Minnesotans braved the cold to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are some photo highlights.
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Photo of the Week: Barbie back-to-school party
Approximately 25 young girls participated in Blooming Butterflies Academy’s Barbie-themed back-to-school party.
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PHOTOS | Selby Avenue JazzFest 2023: A sweet farewell as organizers retire
It was announced during the event that festival organizers and Golden Thyme Coffee and Café owners, Mychael and Stephanie Wright, had sold the beloved community establishment to Rondo Community Land Trust.
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PHOTOS: Southsiders brave the heat for the love of community
Festivalgoers defied the sweltering heat to gather once more for Southside Back in the Day over the Labor Day Weekend.
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PHOTOS: ‘Shades of Black’ business celebration
The celebration, which took place on August 30 at the Capri Theater, included food, entertainment, and a small-business panel discussion led by US Bank’s Vice President and Business Access Advisor Tim Farrow.
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Legacy Cruise kicks off MSR’s 89th year (photos)
In a remarkable display of history, culture, and achievement, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder marked the beginning of its 89-year journey on the Legacy Yacht Cruise.
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Photo of the Week | Here come the judges!
Hundreds of African American judges have descended on the Twin Cities to attend the Judicial Council of the National Bar Association’s 98th Annual Convention.
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Northern lights shine bright across the Twin Cities and beyond
Last night many saw the northern lights for the first time.
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Buzzer-beater caps thrilling youth basketball championship
Parents and community members came together to watch the thrilling Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board 2023 Invitational Youth Basketball 13U Championship Game.
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Sights and sounds from Mardi Gras 2023 (photos)
This year, I attended the Krewe of NOMTOC (New Orleans Most Talked of Club) Parade.