Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the beloved Minnesota sports journalist and MSR columnist who spent nearly five decades as a trusted voice for Black athletes and coaches, has died at age 71. Tributes from across the sports world honored a pioneer, trailblazer and door opener.
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Posted inFashion
A Pop of Pink Model Kimerlie Geraci Opens Up About Faith, Healing, and Rising Through Breast Cancer
Fashion model and breast cancer survivor Kimerlie Geraci joins Tetas Podcast host Vanessa Berrueta for an honest and deeply personal conversation about diagnosis, surgery, faith and healing ahead of the A Pop of Pink fashion show on June 19 in Minneapolis.
Posted inLocal & State
Families outraged after GOP delegates honor Chauvin at State Convention
Families of Black men killed by police are outraged after Minnesota Republican delegates held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at the state GOP convention in Duluth, with Courteney Ross, Valerie Castile and Toshira Garroway all speaking out.
Posted inBlacklight On Sports
Lucas Patterson Has Sent 35-Plus Kids to Division One. Minnesota Still Doesn’t Know His Name.
On Blacklight on Sports, hosts Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald and Charles Hallman sit down with Lucas Patterson, founder of Future Academic Ballers and Minnesota Prep, whose program has sent more than 35 players to Division I programs over nine years.
Posted inFinance
Predatory Lending Is on the Rise, and Small Businesses Are Paying the Price
MEDA Vice President Adrian Ruddock warns that predatory lenders are targeting small businesses struggling in the wake of Operation Metro Surge and urges BIPOC entrepreneurs to seek trusted alternatives before signing anything.
Posted inYour Voice Matters
Your Voice Matters: The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Wants to Know What You Want to Read
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder has launched a Reader Survey and wants your feedback to help shape the future of our news coverage. The survey is open through June 22 and only takes a few minutes to complete.
Posted inEvents
A Pop of Pink Brings Couture Fashion and Cancer Awareness to Minneapolis on June 19
A Pop of Pink: A Couture Experience of Fashion, Awareness and Impact brings high fashion and heartfelt purpose to the Center for Performing Arts in Minneapolis on June 19, with proceeds supporting American Cancer Society patient services across Minnesota.
Posted inEvents
BOMJA 003: Corporate After Dark Is Coming to the Cabooze on June 12
BOMJA 003: Corporate After Dark brings elevated late-night culture, live music and a genre-blending DJ lineup to the Cabooze in Minneapolis on Friday, June 12 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Posted inHome Ownership
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Is Hosting Free Homeownership Info Sessions This Summer
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is hosting free monthly Homeownership Information Sessions starting this summer, giving prospective buyers a chance to learn about the program, ask questions and explore whether Habitat homeownership is the right path for them.
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Support a Black-Owned Creative Space at the Urban Lights DJ Night and Fundraiser on June 12
Urban Lights Music in St. Paul is hosting a DJ Night and Fundraiser on June 12 featuring an all-vinyl house, funk and disco set from MPLS House, vinyl giveaways and community connection to help keep a meaningful Black-owned creative space alive in the Twin Cities.
Posted inLocal & State
Minneapolis Launches Citywide 2026 Summer Safety Plan
The City of Minneapolis has announced a coordinated Summer Safety Plan covering enforcement, prevention, community engagement and major event coordination, with Operation Safe Summer kicking off June 1 through 6.
Posted inMovies
Earth, Wind & Fire documentary opens 2026 Tribeca Film Festival
Film critic Dwight Brown reviews the new Earth, Wind & Fire documentary directed by Questlove, finding a well-crafted but familiar music doc that shines brightest when it lets the music and the band members tell their own story.
Posted inLocal & State
Celebration of Life Services Announced for Larry Fitzgerald Sr. “The Original”
The family of Larry Fitzgerald Sr. has announced visitation on Friday, June 12 and a funeral service on Saturday, June 13 in Minneapolis to honor the beloved MSR sportswriter known to many as “The Original.”
Posted inSports
The man who brings the big events to Minneapolis
Meet Minneapolis president and CEO Melvin Tennant was integral in landing the 2028 NFL Draft for the Twin Cities, continuing a quiet legacy of bringing major events to Minneapolis that the mainstream media rarely credits him for.
Posted inOdds and Ends
Maya Caldwell: Right where she’s supposed to beÂ
Minnesota Lynx guard Maya Caldwell has navigated waivings, overseas stints and four WNBA clubs in five years on a journey built on faith, perseverance and a belief that she is right where she is supposed to be.
Posted inOn the Radar
iLLism’s Emanuel and Fancy Are Building Community Through Music, Art, and the Legacy Building
Sponsored by: Hubbs Center – Adult Basic Education – On the Radar host Damenica Ellis sits down with iLLism duo Emanuel and Fancy to discuss their journey from solo artists to community builders, the Legacy Building, the Creative Freedom Fund and what is coming next including Soul of the Southside and Fancy’s debut children’s book.
Posted inWhat's Hot
MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | June 5–7
MSR’s What’s Hot roundup for June 5-7 features a heels dance class, R&B slow jams night, a free Prince Celebration block party, the Edina Art Fair and Pastafest by Travail.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
50th Annual Winfield Awards
The 50th Annual Winfield Awards honored 20 student athletes from 10 St. Paul high schools on June 1 at the Intercontinental St. Paul-Riverfront Hotel, with Baseball Hall of Famer David Winfield serving as keynote speaker.
Posted inDigital Editions
MSR Digital Edition 44 for June 4 – June 10, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition 44 for June 3 – June 10, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 44, Volume 92.