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Minnesota dentists offering free dental care for 4,000 children in need Feb. 3 & 4

Press release Minnesota dentists are offering  free dental care to children in need on February 3 and 4, 2017. Appointments can be booked now. The Minnesota Dental Association has over 2,000 dental professionals volunteering at more than 125 clinics across the state for Give Kids a Smile. Locating a clinic with open appointments is as […]

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Black unemployment rate drops

More jobs, but wage growth remains sluggish The Black unemployment rate improved from 8.6 percent in October to 8.1 percent in November, according to the latest jobs report from the Labor Department. The White unemployment rate ticked down from 4.2 percent in October to 4.1 percent in November, likely because White workers dropped out of […]

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Holding the Grinch at bay — local food shelves ensure holiday baskets aren’t empty

“Tis the season to start wondering what you’re going to do about that bird for Turkey Day and perhaps think ahead to Christmas dinner. Here are a few places in South Minneapolis that have done some wondering and thinking right along with you on behalf of those in need. Jericho Road Ministries and Union Gospel […]

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Obama chides electorate; offers Trump advice

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama, in his first comments on the Nov. 8 election following the selection of Donald Trump as president, told those marching in protest and others upset over the nation’s choice for president, said something he has been saying throughout his eight-year term. “Hopefully, it’s a reminder that elections matter and voting […]

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Robert “Bob” Blakeley — remembering one of St. Paul’s greatest athletes

Robert “Bob” Blakeley, one of the greatest athletes in St. Paul and St. Paul City Conference history passed away October 30. “I saw him in action — he was the best I had ever seen in our conference,” wrote longtime St. Paul youth coach Billy Peterson in an email. “I was very fortunate to know […]

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MSR Top Five | Selby Jazz Fest, Sister Spokesman, Open Streets: West Broadway & more!

A snapshot of upcoming events around town   MPLS – Live On the Drive 2016 (At Open Streets Broadway) An annual Northside summer concert series Sept. 10 | 1-3 pm Outdoors near the Capri Theater 34th Ave., N. in Mpls. More info: http://liveonthedrive.org Sister Spokesman: Alzheimer’s Awareness Join us to learn how to recognize the […]

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