Twins pitchers Taj Bradley and Simeon Woods Richardson are one of the rarest sights in MLB, two Black starting pitchers on the same team, and both say the bond they have built is making them better.
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Posted inBlacklight On Sports
Blacklight on Sports: Johnny Allen Jr. and the JK Movement
this episode of Blacklight on Sports, host Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald sits down with Johnny Allen Jr., founder of the JK Movement, a St. Paul youth development organization rooted in the Rondo community that has served young people for 15 years.
Posted inOn the Radar
On the Radar: Chef Jametta Raspberry of House of Gristle
On the Radar host Damenica Ellis sits down with Chef Jametta Raspberry, founder of House of Gristle, to discuss her journey from corporate life to culinary school, feeding protesters during the 2020 uprising and building a brand rooted in Black culture and hospitality.
Posted inYouth Financial Education
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder launches Youth Financial Education Series
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Multimedia Group is launching a new eight-part Youth Financial Education Series in May 2026, supported by JPMorgan Chase, covering real-world financial milestones for young people ages 18 to 25.
Posted inWhat's Hot
MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | May 8-10
Mother’s Day weekend is here and the Twin Cities has a full lineup of ways to celebrate, from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair to a Mother’s Day brunch and more.
Posted inDigital Editions
MSR Digital Edition 40 for May 7 -May 13, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition 40 for May 7 – May 13, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 40, Volume 92.
Posted inOdds and Ends
WNBA season 30 tips off Friday with a revamped Lynx roster and a new TV deal
The 2026 WNBA season tips off Friday, May 8, with two new teams, a new CBA and a Minnesota Lynx roster that looks drastically different after key departures and new additions including rookie Olivia Miles.
Posted inEducation
North Memorial Health and West Broadway Rising open doors for Northside youth exploring healthcare careers
High school students from Exploration High School got a behind-the-scenes look at North Memorial Health through a new partnership with West Broadway Rising, connecting Northside youth to healthcare careers in their own community.
Posted inTicket Giveway
Win Tickets to See Ja Rule at Mystic Lake This Saturday
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is giving away two tickets to see Ja Rule live at the Mystic Showroom at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on Saturday, May 9. Enter by Thursday, May 7 at noon.
Posted inLocal & State
How redlining and systemic gaps leave communities vulnerable to disaster
Natural disasters hit low-income communities and communities of color hardest. MSR staff writer Damenica Ellis examines why, from the 2011 North Minneapolis tornado to the role of redlining in shaping disaster vulnerability today.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
Minnehaha Academy, Apple Valley back among the elite
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald looks back at the legacy of Apple Valley and Minnehaha Academy boys basketball, from NBA-bound alumni to their impressive 2026 state tournament runs.
Posted inLocal & State
FBI raids more than 20 Minnesota daycares, but only five involve Medicaid fraud
The FBI raided 22 Minnesota childcare centers on April 28 in an ongoing fraud investigation, sparking a public dispute between federal and state officials and raising concerns from immigrant and refugee communities.
Posted inSister Spokesman
Style meets social justice at Sister Spokesman’s Dress to ShineÂ
Sister Spokesman’s Dress to Shine fashion presentation celebrated Black designers, vintage style and community on a red carpet runway inspired by the iconic pages of Jet, Essence and Ebony.
Posted inPolitics
Supreme Court guts Voting Rights Act, what it means for Minnesota
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais has gutted the federal Voting Rights Act. Minnesota advocates and Attorney General Keith Ellison say the state’s own Voting Rights Act is now a critical line of defense.
Posted inPolitics
Bipartisan bill to create independent inspector general moves toward final vote
A bipartisan bill creating a new, independent Minnesota Office of Inspector General has passed the Senate and cleared the House Ways and Means Committee, awaiting a floor vote.
Posted inEvents
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Is Opening Its Doors — And So Is the Rest of Minneapolis
Doors Open Minneapolis returns May 9 and 10, 2026, with free access to more than 75 locations across the city – including the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
Posted inLocal & State
Turning Point USA Contributor Savanah Hernandez Has a Pattern. The Ostroushko Indictments Are the Latest Result.
A federal grand jury has indicted three members of the Ostroushko family following a physical altercation at a Fort Snelling protest, with Turning Point USA contributor Savanah Hernandez at the center of the confrontation.
Posted inTwins/MLB
For Josh Bell, it all started in the backyard
Twins first baseman Josh Bell reflects on baseball, fatherhood and what it means to be part of a Minnesota roster leading the majors in U.S.-born Black players.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Petition opposes daycare near Northside methadone clinic
Project Refocus is petitioning against a daycare placement next to a methadone clinic on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis, citing needle litter and opioid safety concerns for children.
Posted inOn the Radar
The art of intentional dining: Jametta Raspberry’s House of Gristle
Chef Jametta Raspberry, founder of House of Gristle, transcends traditional dining by blending French culinary techniques with a deep passion for Black hospitality and community building.