Stanley Eugene Williams, Ph.D, age 94, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on March 18, 2026.
Minneapolis
Posted inThe Prep Scene
Reminder, South made it to state
Minneapolis South boys basketball state tournament 2026 Significant Six photos highlight the Tigers second appearance in three years and a standout season nobody saw coming.
Posted inOpinion
Twin Cities development, beyond traditional affordable housing
Affordable housing in the Twin Cities demands more than unit counts. This op-ed calls for mixed income community development rooted in social infrastructure and neighborhood investment.
Posted inSister Spokesman Highlights
Sister Spokesman plants seeds of community at spring gathering
Sister Spokesman spring event Earth Bounces Back sold out on April 4 at Bachman’s Floral in Minneapolis with music from Jamela Pettiford and a hands-on planting session.
Posted inLocal & State
2026 Twin Cities CARES Barbershop Final Four Men’s Wellness and Mentor Recruitment Kick-Off
Twin Cities CARES mentor recruitment barbershop event gathered more than 40 Black men at Urban Touch Barbershop in South Minneapolis for a wellness and mentorship kickoff.
Posted inArts + Culture
How Twin Cities murals are telling nature’s story
Twin Cities nature murals across Minneapolis and St. Paul use art to connect urban communities to ecosystems, migration and the living world around them.
Posted inLocal & State
Food deserts persist, but local organizations are fighting back
Food deserts in the Twin Cities affect nearly 900,000 Minnesotans. Here is how community organizations are working to restore grocery access in underserved neighborhoods.
Posted inWhat's Hot
MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | April 3–5
Twin Cities things to do April 2026 this weekend include Frequency Fridays, a free food truck festival in White Bear Lake and a paint and sip at Sociable Cider Werks.
Posted inDigital Editions
MSR Digital Edition 35 for April 2 – April 8, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition 35 for April 2 – April 8, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 35, Volume 92.
Posted inOn the Radar
Kevin Washington’s musical journey from Detroit to Walker West
Kevin Washington isn’t just a jazz drummer; he is a musical vessel for Black music. From his Detroit upbringing to his Minneapolis residency, Washington blends funk, gospel, and punk rock to create a spiritual experience he calls “the source.”
Posted inTimberwolves/NBA
Old? Not yet: Conley still has more to give
Mike Conley Jr. is back with the Minnesota Timberwolves and still chasing a championship at 39, reflecting on veteran leadership and what he still has to offer.
Posted inOn the Radar
South Minneapolis Filmmaker Maxie Rockymore Centers Black Humanity in Storytelling
Maxie Rockymore joins MSR On the Radar to talk about her award-winning short film Fresh Cut, her South Minneapolis roots and writing Black stories in their full humanity.
Posted inPolitics
Five Candidates Face Off Over ICE Prosecution, Criminal Justice Reform in Hennepin County Attorney Race
Hennepin County Attorney race 2026 forum at Sabathani Community Center featured five candidates debating ICE prosecution, criminal justice reform and the future of the office.
Posted inTheater
The ‘Wizard of Oz’ is coming to the Children’s Theatre
Children’s Theatre Company Wizard of Oz Minneapolis 2026 runs April 21 through June 14 with a diverse ensemble cast and choreography by Christopher Windom.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
Chaska Totino-Grace capture state titles
2026 state boys basketball tournament Sensational Seven photos highlight champions and top players from Classes 4A and 3A.
Posted inLocal & State
Twin Cities parks plans aim to close equity gaps
Minneapolis parks equity plan is ahead of schedule with 46 capital projects completed and every neighborhood park on track for renovation by 2036.
Posted inEvents
Sister Spokesman Invites Community to Celebrate Spring Renewal on April 4
Sister Spokesman spring event April 2026 at Bachman’s Floral in Minneapolis on April 4 features hands-on planting, live music and community connection. Tickets $10.
Posted inEvents
Minnesotans Join Millions Nationwide at No Kings Rally at the State Capitol
The No Kings rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on March 28 joined millions nationwide demanding democracy, civil rights and voting rights protections.
Posted inEvents
Humphrey School Celebrates Two Trailblazing Leaders During Women’s History Month
Humphrey School honors Dr. Reatha Clark King and Dr. Josie R. Johnson during Women’s History Month, celebrating two legacies of civic leadership and public service in Minnesota.
Posted inPolitics
Minneapolis council members, leaders oppose $38 million police training center
The Minneapolis police training center proposal faces pushback from council members and community leaders who question the cost and timing amid ongoing budget strain.