A perfect late-summer day greeted the 18th annual Selby Ave. JazzFest held at the intersection of Selby Avenue and Milton in St. Paul.
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MN Renaissance Festival highlights [photos]
The Minnesota State Fair has come and gone, but the Minnesota Renaissance Festival goeth f’rth, serving up its 16th Century delights until Sept. 29.
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Southsiders unite for 10th Annual Back in the Day celebration [photos]
This past Saturday marked the 10th Annual South Side Back in the Day celebration, a time for Southside Minneapolis neighbors to catch up and/or get to know one another.
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30th Annual Family Day celebrated community spirit and talent (photos)
North Minneapolis families didn’t need to trek out to the crowded State Fair on Saturday afternoon to enjoy fair-like thrills
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Festival for Fathers and Families brings community together [photos]
Defying the cloudy skies and spurts of rain, Northside residents gathered Saturday afternoon to celebrate the presence of fathers in the community.
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Rondo spirit alive and well despite rained-out parade
Rain may have canceled this year’s Rondo parade but the sun shined on the festival.
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Remembering Philando Castile [photos]
The Philando Castile Relief Foundation celebrated Restoration Day and Unity Day (July 6 and 7) to commemorate the shooting death of Philando Castile in 2016.
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MayDay fun [photos]
Families enjoyed a day of fun in the sun at this year’s MayDay Parade on Sunday, May 5.
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Hats off to the young explorers!
The MSR welcomed students from Green Central Elementary’s Neighborhood Explorers group on Tuesday, April 23.
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Community responds in solidarity against New Zealand mosque attack [photos]
The community once again stood together to show the strength and endurance of the members of the Dar Al Farooq Center, its supporters, and the larger Twin Cities community.
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‘Celebrating the Sistas’ [photos]
The 11th annual Celebrating the Sistas event on March 10, sponsored by the Twin Cities Steppers Association, recognized 13 African American and other women of color for their contributions to the Twin Cities community.
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2019 UNCF MLK Holiday Celebration [Photos]
See photos from the 29th annual event featuring CNN anchor Don Lemon.
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New Fourth Precinct tree represents Northsiders’ vision of community
On Friday, Dec. 7, community leaders sipped on hot cocoa and hot cider as they decorated a new donated tree outside of the station filled with ornaments
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Black mothers matter: Sister Spokesman honors special mothers (photos/video)
The room brimmed with emotion as community members, young and old, celebrated mothers with reflections, tears and laughter.
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Twin Cities ‘Voices of the Civil Rights Movement’ honored
Attendees gathered at the Minnesota History Center to honor St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Dr. Josie R. Johnson, former Minneapolis Mayor Sayles-Belton, Mahmoud El-Kati and Harry “Spike” Moss for their contributions, ranging from fair housing to voter registration.
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A brand new makeover — Estes celebrates grand opening
“[This] is a celebration of our longevity of service to the community,” Wesley told the MSR. “For the community, it gives a sense of pride and purpose in the burial of our loved ones.”
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‘Sisterhood of Survival’ event seeks to break cycle of abuse (photos)
The one-hour discussion touched on various aspects of domestic violence, ranging from systemic and generational trauma and how to break the cycle of abuse to identifying abusive behaviors, prevention tips, and the importance of self-love and care.
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2nd annual Black & White Ball (Photos)
he Twin Cities’ top movers and shakers partied it up at the event, which featured live fashion show by Blessings Salon and an awards ceremony hosted by Kappa Alpha Psi’s Minneapolis/St. Paul alumni chapter.
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‘Imagine North’ — Thor launch celebrates new Northside narrative (photos)
The Imagine North Block Party featured live performances, including Ella Mai and Paris Bennett, along with youth activities, food trucks and building tours.
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Boat cruise fosters community spirit – and fun (photos)
The four-hour affair was sponsored by the Spokesman-Recorder, the nonprofit arm of the MN Spokesman-Recorder, as well as Blue Cross and Blue Shield. “The Legacy Boat Cruise is a worthy cause,” said Dr. Adrienne Matthews of Blue Cross and Blue Shield. “Not only does it support the oldest Black newspaper in the city, it supports education as well [as] the scholarship fund. It is incumbent upon us to support this mission.”