Eligible Minnesota small businesses and nonprofits can apply for free funding through the MN PROMISE Act, with more than $49 million still available.
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Black and Somali MCTC students call for solidarity
MCTC students speak out about fear, immigration enforcement, and why Black and Somali communities must stand together.
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Roger Clarke: A life of courage, leadership, and lasting impact
Roger Clarke’s legacy at Augsburg University lives on through his leadership as a Black Student Union president, mentor, and advocate for equity during a critical moment in campus history.
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Emergency housing fills as more seek shelter
As winter tightens its grip, Minnesota shelters are facing record demand with little room to expand. Providers like People Serving People and Catholic Charities say families are staying longer, funding is shrinking, and many are left without safe options. Advocates warn that without long-term investment in housing and support services, shelters alone cannot stop the crisis from worsening.
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Blacklight on Sports Featuring Khalid El-Amin
Minneapolis basketball legend Khalid El-Amin reflects on his journey, mindset, and life lessons in a powerful Blacklight on Sports conversation.
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Residents unite to resist ICE raids
Minneapolis residents are organizing community patrols to push back against ICE presence following increased immigration enforcement across the city.
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MSR Digital Edition for December 11 – December 17, 2025
The MSR Digital Edition for December 11 – December 17, 2025 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 19, Volume 92.
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Kicks and Coats for Kids: Helping Minneapolis Students Stay Warm This Winter
Be The Change MN is helping Minneapolis families weather the winter through its Kicks and Coats Initiative. The program will provide one thousand elementary students with new winter coats and quality shoes, offering comfort, safety, and dignity for children across four underrepresented schools. Donations help lift a financial burden from families and ensure every child enters winter prepared.
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MSR Digital Edition for December 4 – December 10, 2025
The MSR Digital Edition for December 4 – December 10, 2025 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 18, Volume 92.
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Sister Spokesman participants pause to breathe and heal
At Sister Spokesman’s Pause. Breathe. Heal. event, Black women filled a glass lined community space near NorthPoint for an afternoon that felt less like a program and more like a communal exhale. Publisher Tracey Williams Dillard, therapist Venus Burney, and trauma specialist Dr. Resmaa Menakem led a candid conversation about stress, survival, and the weight Black bodies carry, while vendors, laughter, and connection turned the room into a living space of healing and joy.
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Minneapolis South High Overpowers Cooper in Early Season Statement Win
South opened its season with authority, blowing past Cooper 91 to 41 behind an aggressive defense, fast paced offense, and standout performances from Jamair Wright and Laviance Gales. The Tigers looked deeper and more disciplined than last season, making an early statement in the Minneapolis City Conference.
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The Cost of the Grind: When Entrepreneurship Breaks Your Health
Episode 6 of Tracey’s Keepin’ it Real with Business tackles burnout head on. Tracey Williams Dillard, Octavia “Tav” Treadway, and Tommy McNeal break down how exhaustion, anxiety, and unhealthy work habits are hurting entrepreneurs and why modeling wellness is essential for leadership and growth.
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Winter Wonderland Returns Sunday to Bring Joy and Community to Minneapolis Families
Winter Wonderland returns to the Mall of America on Sunday, December 7, bringing more than one thousand Minneapolis children and their families together for a free morning of rides, food, gifts, and community connection. Hosted by Be The Change MN, the event removes financial barriers and creates a holiday celebration many families would not otherwise experience.
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Former metro areas star contributing
Fab Five photos This week’s Fab Five photos feature several former metro-area girls’ basketball players who have developed into some of the nation’s top collegiate athletes. University of Minnesota senior guard Amaya Battle (Hopkins), University of Wisconsin senior guard Ronnie Porter, Middle Tennessee State senior guard Alayna Contreras (Hopkins), University of South Carolina junior guard […]
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Cleaning up notebook
A new study shows Timberwolves ticket prices are among the highest in the NBA. This week’s sports roundup also covers brain injury awareness in athletics, congressional delays on the SCORE Act, and Netflix hiring its first full-time sports anchor.
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Winter Warm Up Brings Indoor Skating and Running Back to U.S. Bank Stadium
U.S. Bank Stadium is reopening its doors for Winter Warm Up, the indoor skating and running program that brings active recreation inside during Minnesota’s coldest months. With thirteen sessions scheduled across December and January, the event offers a family friendly way to stay moving this winter.
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The Jingle Bar Pop Up Brings a Festive Holiday Experience to Minneapolis
The Jingle Bar, a well loved holiday pop up from the East Coast, is making its Minneapolis debut with themed sessions for adults and families. The venue will feature Christmas decor, festive music, games, specialty drinks, and activities that bring the holiday spirit to West Lake Street.
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This Giving Tuesday, Support the Black Press That Tells Our Stories and Protects Our Voice
Independent Black media has carried our stories for generations. This Giving Tuesday, the Minnesota Spokesman Recorder is asking the community to help preserve that legacy. Your support strengthens Black journalism, funds mentorship for young storytellers, and ensures our history continues to be documented with accuracy and care.
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Strength & Strategy Series – Episode 5: Networking and Mentorship Podcast
In Episode 5 of the Strength and Strategy Series, Tracey’s Keepin’ it Real with Business focuses on networking and mentorship as non-negotiables for long term success. Tracey, Octavia “Tav” Treadway, and Tommy McNeal talk about stepping into Black chambers, community cooperatives, incubators, and peer circles that are built to help you level up. If you have ever felt like you are building your business alone, this episode offers clear steps to move from isolated to supported.
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Echoes of Unity: Honoring 40 Years of Minnesota’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Echoes of Unity is a special edition created to honor the 40th anniversary of Minnesota’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday celebration. The commemorative publication highlights the history of the event, spotlights community leaders and lifts up the voices continuing Dr. King’s work in neighborhoods, schools and public institutions across Minnesota. Sponsorship opportunities are now open.