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.
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
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91st Anniversary Gala balanced celebration with reflection
On August 16, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder celebrated 91 years of service with a gala at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel. The evening honored the Black press’s enduring legacy while affirming its future through music, history, and community reflection.
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Carrying the MSR’s story forward
The MSR Legacy Yacht Cruise honored 91 years of storytelling and Black community with a night of music, joy, and connection on the St. Croix.
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Above all else, gratitude
Senior Editor Jerry Freeman reflects on his 30-year journey with the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, honoring the people and purpose behind 91 years of Black Press legacy.
Posted inBusiness
Minnesota’s Black Business Week blooms at 38th and Chicago
Minneapolis Black Business Week kicked off at the historic 38th and Chicago intersection, now a vibrant hub of Black entrepreneurship. With five new businesses since 2020 and a powerful panel of local leaders, the week highlights a growing movement rooted in legacy, ownership, and transformation.
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MSR publisher twice honored during Juneteenth
Tracey Williams-Dillard, CEO and publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, was honored with two Juneteenth awards for her contributions to Black media, legacy, and leadership.
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.
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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.
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Honoring Minnesota’s women history makers at 1MN History Makers event
Tracey Williams-Dillard, CEO and publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, will be a featured panelist at 1MN History Makers: Women’s History Month, sharing her experiences in leadership, media, and community empowerment.
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MSR’s CEO honored for 50+ years in news
Tracey Williams-Dillard was honored with six others by the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s Half Century Club, recognizing her 50 years of service to the newspaper industry.
Posted inOpening the Archives
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder highlights pivotal stories from 1992 and 1999
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s new weekly video series, Opening the Archives, explores pivotal stories from the archives, including the Expanding Horizons training sessions, the election of Gary Sudduth to the Aquatennial Board, the KKK incident at UW River Falls, and the deadly force incident involving a white policeman and Black suspects.
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Opening the Archives: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy in Minneapolis
Opening the Archives is a new weekly video series that explores the rich history of the Minneapolis Spokesman, St. Paul Recorder, and Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, with a special tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Posted inEvents
90 Years Strong: Join Us This Giving Tuesday to Support Black Journalism
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, the oldest Black-owned newspaper in Minnesota, is asking for support to continue telling stories that matter and to ensure its legacy lives on.
Posted inYour Voice Matters
Your Voice Matters: December Questions
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is asking readers to share their seasonal favorites and reflect on the past year to help shape content for the new year.
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Celebrating Our Digital History: Limited Edition 1999 Website Throwback Apparel
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder celebrated the 25th anniversary of their website launch with a full-page ad and limited-edition 1999 website throwback apparel, celebrating their commitment to innovation and amplifying Black voices in the digital age.
Posted inTell Your Story
Historic moment: Black women share the joy of voting for Black woman presidential candidate
Black women in Minnesota have launched the Tell Your Story series to share their experiences of voting for Kamala Harris, a Black woman presidential candidate, as a momentous and historic moment in the country’s story.
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Voter Registration Day: Check your status ahead of the election
National Voter Registration Day is on September 17, and Minnesotans can register to vote or verify their registration details at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s Voter Registration Hub.
Posted inPhoto Galleries
90th Anniversary Gala photo highlights
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder ushered in its 90th Anniversary Celebration weekend in style with a extravagant gala on Aug. 17.
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Tracey Williams-Dillard guides MSR into the future
Tracey Williams-Dillard, MSR Publisher/CEO, has been with the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder since 2007 and has launched several successful initiatives.
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Axios Twin Cities celebrates 90 years of MSR’s impactful storytelling
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, a 90-year-old newspaper, has been featured in an Axios Twin Cities article that highlights its significant moments and enduring mission to provide a voice for Minnesota’s African American community.