Angel Robinson and Brianna Edwards, two of Minnesota’s top girls’ basketball coaches, recently coached their respective teams in a nonconference game, with Minneapolis North winning 70-51.
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Win Tickets to “A Christmas Celebration with The Steeles”
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is giving away two pairs of tickets to A Christmas Celebration with The Steeles, a magical holiday event featuring the world-renowned Steele family, at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis.
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Brian Thompson: Remembering a Visionary Leader in Health Care
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was tragically shot and killed outside the New York Hilton Midtown, leaving a void in the health care community and sparking widespread mourning for a man whose leadership was deeply rooted in improving health care access and outcomes for millions.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Sister Spokesman takes on self-care around the holidays
Three nutrition and mental health experts will discuss eating smart for mind, body, and spirit during the holiday season at a panel on December 7, addressing the impact of overconsumption of fatty, processed foods, sweets, and alcohol on mental health.
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SNAP challenge highlights why hunger remains a crisis
Food shelves across Minnesota have seen a steady increase in visits since 2020, highlighting an ongoing hunger crisis, with Minnesotans visiting food shelves a record 7.5 million times in 2023, the hungriest year on record.
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December 5, 2024
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder – December 5, 2024 – Edition 19
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Audit Committee unanimously approves review in Moturi shooting
The Minneapolis Audit Committee has approved a plan for the Office of City Auditor to review city actions in the shooting of Davis Moturi, who was shot by his neighbor John Sawchak.
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Stay Active This Winter: Indoor Skating and Running Return to U.S. Bank Stadium
U.S. Bank Stadium is bringing back its Winter Warm-Up program, offering runners and skaters the opportunity to stay active in a warm, spacious environment from December 3 to January 23.
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Dean of Big Ten coaches Tom Izzo
Tom Izzo, Hall of Fame coach of the Michigan State Spartans men’s basketball team since 1995, is still interested in the fight and is still developing young talent, despite the challenges of the transfer portal and NIL rules.
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Spreading Joy and Support: December Resources for the Holiday Season
Community-based programs across the state offer a variety of resources to support individuals and families in need during the holiday season, including Christmas baskets, meals, adoption programs, and gifts, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to experience the joy of the season.
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Art Without Strings: How Guaranteed Income Is Empowering Minnesota’s Creatives
Springboard for the Arts is expanding its guaranteed income program for Minnesota artists, offering $500 per month over 18 months to 100 artists, with the aim of fostering long-term stability and supporting marginalized communities.
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Sota, Minnesota’s first and only dirty soda shop, opens its brick-and-mortar store in Maple Grove
Sota, Minnesota’s first and only dirty soda shop, has opened its brick-and-mortar store in Maple Grove, offering a variety of creative and indulgent concoctions, including the “Barbie Girl” and “1979”, as well as weekly specials and promotions.
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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.
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Kendrick Lamar to Launch Grand National Tour in Minneapolis This Spring with SZA
Kendrick Lamar is set to kick off his Grand National Tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on April 19, 2025, with Grammy-winning artist SZA as a special guest, and tickets are available for presale starting Wednesday and general public tickets available Friday.
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Holidazzle Returns with Exciting New Events for 2024: Celebrate the Season in Style on Nicollet Mall
Holidazzle 2024 is back in downtown Minneapolis from December 18-22, featuring a packed lineup of events, music, and activities for the whole family, as well as a variety of local vendors and interactive light displays.
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Empowering vulnerable youth: Backpack Project MN’s mission to provide basic needs
Backpack Project MN is a non-profit organization that provides backpacks filled with personal care items to over 6,000 homeless youth in Minnesota, and is seeking donations to continue their work in 2025.
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Local Black artists illuminate Black joy as resistance in University of Minnesota’s Layers of Joy
The University of Minnesota’s Regis Center for Art is hosting the exhibition Layers of Joy, which features works from five local Black artists exploring the intersections of identity, community, and resilience, and celebrates the transformative power of Black joy as resistance.
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Minnesota’s First Cannabis Business License Lottery Delayed Amid Legal Battles
A Ramsey County judge has delayed Minnesota’s first cannabis business license lottery due to pending litigation, potentially derailing the state’s efforts to establish a fair and transparent application process for social equity applicants.
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Art and Community Collide: 38th Street Cultural District Comes Alive
Minneapolis is preparing for the inaugural activation of the 38th Street Cultural District, led by local artist and community advocate KingDemetrius Pendleton, to celebrate art and community spirit, and foster deeper connections within the community.
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Imagine what true justice might look like
The Minnesota Justice Research Center hosted its annual Re-Imagining Justice Conference, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Shawn Ginwright, who discussed the importance of reimagining a criminal legal system that focuses on possibilities rather than problems, and the need for a “healing diet” within organizations.