From junior college sidelines to high school gridirons, Black coaches in Minnesota are paving pathways for youth, proving that representation on the whistle changes lives on and off the field.
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Posted inThe Prep Scene
Johnson comes back to defeat St. Agnes
Down 12-0 at halftime and missing key graduated stars, the St. Paul Johnson Governors engineered a thriller, pulling off a 21-20 comeback win over St. Agnes sealed by a late two-point conversion.
Posted inProfiles In Power
Marquise Bowie’s journey from the streets of South Minneapolis to community leadership
After surviving the street life of the 1980s, federal incarceration, and systemic trauma, Marquise Bowie returned to South Minneapolis to serve as a mentor, author, and community ambassador at 38th & Chicago.
Posted inMSR In the News
MSR Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard talks Black history and Gen Z on AMPERS podcast
From printing paper editions as a kid to leading a statewide digital newsroom, MSR CEO and Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard joined AMPERS radio to discuss 92 years of family legacy, mentoring young Black journalists, and keeping community history alive.
Posted inLocal & State
The Target boycott isn’t over, Minnesota organizers sayÂ
What started as a corporate pushback in 2025 has turned into a permanent lifestyle shift. Minnesota organizers and Everyday shoppers speak on why the Target boycott is far from over and why recent missteps show corporate DEI cuts have real-world consequences.
Posted inSister Spokesman
Sister Spokesman event asks how Black communities can shape the AI era
At a recent Sister Spokesman event in North Minneapolis, tech leaders and residents gathered to discuss how Black communities can move past reacting to artificial intelligence and start actively shaping its future.
Posted inSports
Girls flag football takes the field at U.S. Bank Stadium as sport grows across Minnesota
High school girls flag football teams took the turf at U.S. Bank Stadium on Aug. 30, marking a major milestone in a sport surging toward Olympic recognition.
Posted inEvents
Twin Cities Veg Fest brings food, health and justice to St. Paul
The 14th annual Twin Cities Veg Fest returns to Harriet Island Regional Park with a mission to make plant-based living accessible, soul-nourishing, and fun for all communities.
Posted inEvents
Landmark Live concert series returns for its 15th season
St. Paul’s Landmark Center is keeping Minnesota’s live music energy high with its 15th anniversary Landmark Live series.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Push Fitness triathlon moves to North Minneapolis for seventh year, adds new scholarships
Building confidence over competition, the 7th annual Push Fitness sprint triathlon moves to North Minneapolis this year, offering a supportive space for first-time athletes, team relays, and holistic community health.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
Howell has outstanding coaching career at St. Paul Central
For the first time in over two decades, St. Paul Central will open its athletic season without Scott Howell on the sidelines. We look back at a historic run that defined Minutemen sports.
Posted inArts + Culture
Planting People Growing Justice named Minnesota Twins Game Changer
The Minnesota Twins have named Planting People Growing Justice a 2026 Game Changer for putting culturally reflective books directly into the hands of young readers.
Posted inEvents
Out of the Darkness Walk to unite Twin Cities community around mental health and healing
No family should process the pain of a mental health crisis alone. This September, Twin Cities residents will gather at Como Regional Park to break the silence and walk toward collective healing.
Posted inBlack College Sports Report
SWAC coaches sound off as HBCU football season kicks into gear
With the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in the books, HBCU football is in full swing. Dive into what SWAC head coaches are saying about preseason hype, college football chaos, and big matchups ahead.
Posted inEducation
Dr. Artika R. Tyner inspires the next generation at the National WWII Museum
An all-Black battalion of women cleared millions of delayed wartime letters to keep American troops connected. Now, St. Paul historian Dr. Artika R. Tyner is ensuring their courage is never forgotten.
Posted inFood
What growers know
Chef Lachelle Cunningham reflects on the legacy of urban growers, from her mother’s Rondo garden to Indigenous land stewards and shares her seasonal Tostada Formula.
Posted inOpinion
OpEd: The price on your screen is fiction
From your grocery app to ride-share fares, companies are using your personal data to change prices on the fly. The FTC is proposing new disclosure rules, but consumer champion Christopher Elliott warns that knowing you’re being squeezed isn’t the same as stopping it.
Posted inLocal & State
UROC seeks Northside input for proposed family resource center
What should a new Family Resource Center on Plymouth Avenue look like? UROC and Hennepin County are putting that question directly to Northside families, launching a survey to design services built by the neighborhood, for the neighborhood.
Posted inArts + Culture
Application open for 2027-28 Minneapolis Poet Laureate
The City of Minneapolis and The Loft Literary Center have officially opened applications for the 2027–2028 Poet Laureate position. Here is how local writers can secure a two-year civic appointment, engage the community, and elevate their craft.
Posted inOpinion
OpEd: College football kicks off over Labor Day weekend, but players are still not employees
The NCAA is lobbying Congress for the Protect College Sports Act, seeking unprecedented antitrust immunity. In this op-ed, Michele Roberts and Ellen J. Staurowsky break down why this bill undermines athlete labor rights and keeps student-athletes from being recognized as real employees.