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Sabathani Energy Day Combines Career Resources with Community Fun
Sabathani Community Center will host its 4th annual Energy Day on Sept. 13, combining career resources, family fun, and energy-saving support. Free and open to all, the event offers meals, entertainment, and employer connections.
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NOURISH is community-driven health innovation in action
NOURISH Mt. Olivet Lab School Minneapolis tackles food insecurity and health disparities with a free food shelf, culturally relevant nutrition education, and community-led wellness programs.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Escape to Paradise LLC
Escape to Paradise, led by therapist Shantel Seraaj, reopens with 14 treatment rooms and a specialty in post-operative lymphatic drainage massage for faster, more comfortable recoveries. The clinic also offers body sculpting, deep tissue and relaxation massage, and on-site faja tailoring.
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Students push lawmakers on gun control
More than 100 students rallied at the Minnesota Capitol after the Annunciation Church shooting, urging a ban on semiautomatic firearms and high-capacity magazines. Speakers called for policies that address both gun safety and mental health and pressed lawmakers to act in a special session.
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Sylvia Fowles admits she was that good
Sylvia Fowles Hall of Fame weekend brought candid reflections from the Lynx great. Following her Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction in June, she joined Maya Moore and Sue Bird in a landmark Naismith class and admitted, after rewatching film, she was that good.
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Why sleep is the cornerstone of vitality
Dr. Ayanna Quamina’s seven modules of vitality begin with sleep. She explains how quality rest repairs the body and mind, what breaks down without it, and practical sleep hygiene tips you can use now.
Posted inFinances FYI
How homebuyers can save on a down paymentÂ
Upfront costs remain a top challenge for homebuyers in 2025. Minneapolis-St. Paul buyers may qualify for down payment assistance programs offering grants, forgivable loans, and low-down payment mortgages to make homeownership more affordable.
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Sabri stands firm in defense of private encampment
Minneapolis officials are considering suing developer Hamoudi Sabri over a Longfellow homeless encampment that has drawn fines and complaints of health hazards. Sabri defends allowing people to stay, saying they need stability. Advocates argue legal threats won’t solve homelessness, calling for safe spaces and permanent housing.
Posted inDigital Editions
September 11 – September 17, 2025 -Edition 6 – Volume 92
Read the MSR Digital Edition for Sept 4, 2025 (Vol. 92, No. 5), featuring top stories in community, culture, sports, and local news.
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Roho Collective’s Art Heals Offers Healing Through Creativity After Tragedy
On Sept. 13, Roho Collective will host Art Heals, a free outdoor community healing event at Webber Camden Library in North Minneapolis. Families can join for art, music, wellness resources, and collaborative creativity.
Posted inTheater
History Theatre Premieres Don’t Miss Doris Hines, A Tribute to a Minneapolis Jazz Legend
History Theatre presents Don’t Miss Doris Hines, a new play with music about the Minneapolis jazz great known as the Satin Doll. Running Sept. 18–Oct. 12, the show honors Hines’ artistry and enduring legacy.
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Minnesota African Cultural Festival Returns with Food, Fashion, and Family Fun
he Minnesota African Cultural Festival returns Sept. 13 with a full day of music, food, and cultural pride at Centennial Park in Brooklyn Center, followed by a Gala Night Fashion Extravaganza.
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Re-imagining Mpls Third Precinct building as Democracy Center
Early plans for the Minneapolis Democracy Center show a welcoming, secure hub at the former Third Precinct. Residents can vote through Sept. 12 to choose Change Inc. or Mama Sheila’s House of Soul to operate the community space.
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Selby Avenue JazzFest returns, led by Walker West
Selby Avenue JazzFest 2025 returns Sept. 12–14 with free concerts at Selby and Milton. Walker West leads a lineup featuring Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles and more, plus two public masterclasses.
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Lip Esteem
Lip Esteem, the Rondo rooted brand by Tameka Jones, is rising fast with plant based cosmetics, new products Double Take and Main Character, and partnerships with pro teams.
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Be The Change Golf Tournament brings youth of color to the sport
The Be The Change MN Golf Tournament partnered with First Tee and the Solomon Hughes Sr. Golf Academy to expand access, mentorship, and representation in golf for youth of color.
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Appeals for assault weapons ban follow Mpls mass shootings
Two children were killed and 18 people injured when a gunman opened fire during Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in South Minneapolis. Leaders renewed calls for an assault weapons ban as the community mourns.
Posted inDigital Editions
September 4 – September 10, 2025 -Edition 5 – Volume 92
Read the MSR Digital Edition for Sept 4, 2025 (Vol. 92, No. 5), featuring top stories in community, culture, sports, and local news.
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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.