The Second Harvest Make Hunger History Summit brought together hunger relief leaders working to reduce food insecurity across Minnesota.
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Posted inLocal & State
Bounty hunters seen in Minneapolis prompt city investigation
A Minneapolis bounty hunters investigation has begun after a video showed armed men detaining a resident and placing him in a van marked with a fictitious business name.
Posted inGophers/College
Back to softball
Sophomore outfielder Jae Cosgriff is looking to build on her freshman season as Minnesota softball begins the 2026 campaign.
Posted inDigital Editions
MSR Digital Edition 31 for March 5 – March 11, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition 31 for March 5 – March 11, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 31, Volume 92.
Posted inOn the Radar
On the Radar Podcast Episode 2 Features Poet and Emcee Se’Anna Johnson
South Minneapolis poet and emcee Se’Anna Johnson is featured on Episode 2 of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s On the Radar podcast.
Posted inLocal & State
Status of Women & Girls in Minnesota
The Minnesota gender pay gap remains largely unchanged, with women earning about 81 cents for every dollar earned by men, according to a new statewide report.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
South Minneapolis Black-owned thrift store creates space for healing and access
The Thrifty Nifty thrift store Minneapolis location is helping South Minneapolis residents access affordable clothing while building community support near George Floyd Square.
Posted inLocal & State
Minneapolis renters seek more time to pay rent after immigration crackdown
A Minneapolis eviction notice extension to 60 days is advancing as tenants ask for more time to pay rent after immigration enforcement disrupted local businesses and households.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
South wins Twin City Title
Minneapolis South defeated St. Paul Central 80–77 to win the TC Championship, securing its first Twin City title since 1962.
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St. Paul Central Extends Winning Streak with 86–59 Win Over Southwest
St. Paul Central vs Minneapolis Southwest finished 86–59 as the Minutemen extended their winning streak and improved to 25-2.
Posted inMSR In the News
WCCO Highlights Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s Legacy of Lifting Black Voices
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder WCCO feature highlights the paper’s decades-long commitment to preserving and amplifying Minnesota’s Black community stories.
Posted inLocal & State
More Arrests Made in Cities Church Demonstration; Federal Agents Accused of Excessive Force
Cities Church protest arrests prompted excessive force allegations as federal agents charged demonstrators under the FACE Act.
Posted inLocal & State
From slavery to ICE: How money shapes Minnesota’s moral battles
Eliza Winston’s 1860 freedom case reveals how slavery in Minnesota was sustained by economic interests, with parallels to modern deportation enforcement debates today.
Posted inAnother View
The overlooked challenger of MN Twins’ segregation
Minnesota Twins spring training segregation practices ended after Kwame McDonald and civil rights activists pressured the team to abandon segregated housing in the 1960s.
Posted inBlack History
Handling and passing the baton: Kareem Murphy’s vision for equity and innovation
Kareem Murphy of Hennepin County leads health and human services strategy with a prevention-focused approach aimed at reducing disparities and strengthening community stability.
Posted inBlack History
Donnita Osborn: From Rondo roots to leading with heart
Donnita Osborn of Hennepin County is strengthening access and disability services through leadership rooted in community, authenticity and representation.
Posted inBlack History
Commissioner Angela Conley: Championing health, equity, and Black leadership
Angela Conley of Hennepin County is advancing heart health, maternal health equity and homeownership initiatives to address racial disparities.
Posted inBlack History
From parking booth to director: Bobby Jackson’s 47-year commitment to community and service
Director Bobby Jackson reflects on his 47-year career with Hennepin County, leading with equity, operational excellence and a commitment to service.
Posted inBlack History
Sheriff Dawanna Witt: Becoming what she once feared, defeating the odds
Sheriff Dawanna Witt’s journey from a childhood shaped by distrust of policing to becoming Hennepin County’s first Black woman sheriff reflects resilience and leadership.
Posted inLocal & State
Libraries’ commitment to Black and Brown voices questioned
Hennepin County Library book removals have prompted questions after residents noticed Black history and culture titles on withdrawal carts, though officials say the process is routine.