FilmNorth’s new media center opens in St. Paul on July 19, offering education, production space, and accessible resources for diverse artists and creators.
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Lost federal funds inspires YWCA Punch-a-Thon
YWCA St. Paul will host its first-ever Punch-a-Thon June 5-6 — a 24-hour community fundraiser to support housing, wellness, and economic advancement programs.
Posted inLocal & State
2025 Bush Fellows Announced: 32 Leaders Driving Change Across the Region
The 2025 Bush Fellows include 32 changemakers building stronger, more equitable communities across MN, ND, SD & Native nations. Each Fellow receives up to $150K.
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Posted inHelp Is Here
Twin Cities Recovery Project delivers culturally grounded healing and hope as overdose deaths surge in Hennepin County
As overdose deaths soar in Hennepin County, Twin Cities Recovery Project delivers Black-led, culturally grounded healing — saving lives and building hope.
Posted inLocal & State
Tracey Williams-Dillard honored with Congressional Record Award for over 50 Years in journalism
Tracey Williams-Dillard, publisher and CEO of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, was honored with a Congressional Record Award by U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar for more than 50 years of service in journalism and her commitment to amplifying Black voices in Minnesota.
Posted inLocal & State
Access Free Summer Meals for Youth and Families Across Minnesota
Minnesota families can access free summer meals through SUN Bucks, Summer Eats MN, and SFSP to help ensure children stay nourished when school is out.
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Activists protest circumcision, call for bodily autonomyÂ
Activists gathered in Minneapolis to protest circumcision, raising concerns about consent, bodily autonomy, and racial disparities in medical practices.
Posted inBusiness
Bri Smith Named Head Brewer at Modist Brewing, First Black Woman to Hold Title in Minnesota
Bri Smith just became Modist Brewing’s Head Brewer—making her the first known Black woman to hold the title in Minnesota’s craft beer industry.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Justice 929
Selwyn Jones, uncle of George Floyd, turns grief into action. Through Justice 929, he pushes for reform, builds tech for safety, and keeps fighting for justice.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
GOP reneges on promise to protect Medicaid, Medicare, Obamacare
A GOP-backed budget bill with record Medicaid cuts could impact over 1.3 million Minnesotans, triggering rural hospital closures and lost health care access.
Posted inBlacklight On Sports
Crystal Flint: Champion for Girls’ Basketball and Community Empowerment
Crystal Flint, Minnesota basketball legend and community leader, reflects on her playing, coaching, and mentoring journey—from NCAA success to empowering youth in the Twin Cities.
Posted inArtists
Walker’s ‘Surface’ exhibition invites deep reflectionÂ
Walker Art Center presents A Surface by Kandis Williams—an immersive exhibition that blends collage, video, and critical theory to confront systems of power.
Posted inLocal & State
MSR-hosted event honored George Floyd’s legacy
Marking five years since George Floyd’s murder, MSR hosted a moving event with community leaders, artists, and activists reflecting on justice, grief, and what comes next.
Posted inTracey’s Keepin' It Real
MSR Hosts Powerful Panel on 5-Year Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder
On the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder hosted a powerful panel at UROC in North Minneapolis, bringing together local leaders, advocates, and families impacted by police violence for an honest and urgent conversation.
Posted inFinance
Metro Black business growth among nation’s fastest
Dr. Andre Perry joined Twin Cities leaders to launch Black Power Scorecard, highlighting data-driven strategies to boost Black wealth, homeownership, and life expectancy.
Posted inGeorge Floyd
We’re still here, still fighting, still demanding more
Nekima Levy Armstrong reflects on the unfulfilled promises since George Floyd’s death and urges continued community organizing and accountability in the fight for justice.
Posted inGeorge Floyd
The value of coalition work
CUAPB founder Michelle Gross reflects on the murder of George Floyd and how coalition work has sustained the fight for justice and police accountability ever since.
Posted inTwins/MLB
Twins’ Buxton leads by example
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is the second fastest player on the basepaths in Major League Baseball. According to Statcast, Buxton is averaging 30.2 feet per second, his highest speed since 2019.
Posted inGeorge Floyd
What George Floyd’s death taught me about America
Phalen (PJ) Pounds was 15 when he saw George Floyd’s murder. Five years later, he shares how that moment changed his view of America, community, and justice.
Posted inArts + Culture
In 2020, Minnesota youth changed the world
The new documentary 612: Darkness in the Land of Nice by Diem Van Groth explores Minnesota’s youth-led uprising, racial justice, and grassroots solutions. Premieres May 23.