Read the MSR Digital Edition for Sept 4, 2025 (Vol. 92, No. 5), featuring top stories in community, culture, sports, and local news.
Minneapolis
Posted inLocal & State
Back in the Day award honors Al Brown as ‘Guardian of the Story’
Al Brown was awarded the 2025 Guardian of the Story Award at Southside Back In The Day for his decades of work in the Black Press and community storytelling, presented by MSR publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard.
Posted inEvents
All You Can Eat Soul Food Kickoff at Kitchen Concepts Comfort Food
Kitchen Concepts Comfort Food hosts its All You Can Eat Soul Food Kickoff on Sept. 6 in Lake Elmo. Enjoy soul food favorites — wings, catfish, candied yams, collard greens, and more — with affordable pricing for families.
Posted inLocal & State
Community leaders seek answers, solutions to school shootings
The Aug. 27 mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis left two children dead and 18 injured. Community leaders emphasize emotional health, youth mentorship, and assault weapons reform as key steps toward healing and prevention.
Posted inEvents
Strength & Strategy Lab Helps Black Entrepreneurs Shift from Grind to Growth
The Strength & Strategy Lab on Sept. 18 at Black Business Enterprises offers coaching, strategy, and networking to help entrepreneurs grow with clarity and confidence.
Posted inPhoto Galleries
Southside Back In The Day 2025: A Community Tradition in Photos
The 16th annual Southside Back In The Day festival returned to Phelps Park with music, food, sports, and cultural pride. The day’s theme, “Trust & Believe: Everything is Going to Be Alright,” set the tone for honoring community leaders, celebrating traditions, and uniting generations.
Posted inTheater
Anya Naylor makes Children’s Theatre debut in swashbuckling ‘Treasure Island’
CTC opens its 2025–26 season with Treasure Island Sept. 9–Oct. 19. Actor Anya Naylor makes her debut as an understudy for five roles in the swashbuckling production.
Posted inJames on Jazz
Celebrating 25 years and a season full of jazz milestones
James on Jazz turns 25 this September. Celebrate The Dakota’s 40th on Sept. 20, remember Sheila Jordan, and preview the Detroit Jazz Festival and AACM 60th at the Walker.
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Posted inHelp Is Here
Twin Cities Recovery Project hosts overdose awareness event
At a West Broadway gathering on Aug. 31, Twin Cities Recovery Project observed International Overdose Awareness Day with peer support, grief and trauma resources, harm reduction services, and a clear message that recovery is possible.
Posted inLocal & State
‘Soil Syndicate’ wants more people to see waste as a resource
Project Sweetie Pie and KilimoMax Solutions launched the Soil Syndicate on Aug. 23 in North Minneapolis, showcasing composting and biochar as tools for soil health and community resilience.
Sponsored
Avoiding unpleasant medical bill surprises
Unexpected medical bills are common. Learn five practical steps to avoid surprises, from understanding preventive vs. diagnostic care to comparing costs.
Posted inAnother View
New Lynx guard brings ‘unwavering faith’ to the game
DiJonai Carrington, a new guard for the Minnesota Lynx, brings toughness, energy, and unwavering faith to Minnesota’s playoff push.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
Former Minneapolis Washburn star leading his alma mater
MSR Prep Sports Shoutouts highlight 10 athletes, coaches, and leaders shaping Minnesota athletics as the new season begins.
Posted inEvents
Southside Back In The Day Returns for 16th Year of Celebration and Community
Southside Back In The Day returns Aug. 30 to Phelps Park for its 16th year, uniting neighbors with food, music, basketball, health resources, and community honors.
Posted inGophers/College
Gopher junior has NFL in his sights
Minnesota opens the 2025 season Thursday vs Buffalo. Defensive end Anthony Smith says the Gophers have been building toward this since January and are ready.
Posted inPolitics
DFL endorsement revocation heats up mayoral race
The Minnesota DFL revoked Omar Fateh’s mayoral endorsement, sparking criticism from progressives who call it anti-democratic. No candidate will be endorsed for now.
Posted inDigital Editions
August 28 – September 3, 2025 -Edition 4 – Volume 92
Read the MSR Digital Edition for Aug. 28 – Sept. 3, 2025 (Vol. 92, No. 4), featuring top stories in community, culture, sports, and local news.
Posted inLocal & State
Police ID shooter who killed 2 kids, hurt 17 at Minneapolis Catholic school, church
Breaking: A shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in south Minneapolis left multiple people injured. Police confirm the shooter is deceased and no active threat remains.
Posted inEvents
Black August Queer Film Festival Celebrates Freedom, Art, and Abolition
The Black August Queer Film Festival comes to Pillsbury House + Theatre on Aug. 31, celebrating Black queer artistry, resilience, and abolition with films, performances, and community.
Posted inEvents
Sabathani to Honor Southside Heroes with 2025 Hall Unveiling
Sabathani hosts the 2025 Southside Heroes Hall Unveiling on Aug. 28, honoring Black leadership in South Minneapolis with tributes and Sounds of Blackness.