While Minnesota prisons have daily medical staff, county jails rely on a patchy network of private providers. The newly enacted Larry R. Hill Medical Reform Act aims to mandate prescription access, if county jails actually enforce it.
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Posted inEducation
Young Hearts Open Minds names Arielle Handevidt as CEO, plans to expand early childhood equity work
Former NAZ leader Arielle Handevidt is stepping into the CEO role at Young Hearts Open Minds to expand early childhood equity work, helping educators use “windows and mirrors” to combat bias before age five.
Posted inOpinion
The AI industry is overlooking its greatest untapped workforce
With unemployment for autistic adults reaching up to 85 percent, civil rights attorney Areva Martin calls on the tech industry to move past deficits and invest in neurodivergent talent.
Posted inNews
Dr. Josie Johnson reflects on Cecil Newman, the Black press and a life of advocacy
As the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder marks 92 years, civil rights icon Dr. Josie Johnson shares why controlling our own narratives remains the ultimate form of advocacy.
Posted inNational
A month later, Nolan Wells’ death still defies answers
A month after 19-year-old Nolan Wells vanished during a boat trip with white friends, three federal arrests and two autopsies have deepened the mystery, leaving his family demanding basic transparency.
Posted inEvents
Guthrie Theater invites community to celebrate 20 years on the Mississippi River
The Guthrie Theater is opening its doors to the community for a milestone celebration of two decades of world-class theater. On Sunday, August 30, the iconic Twin Cities institution will host a free Open House: 20 Years on the River, a free, family-friendly event celebrating 20 years in its landmark riverfront facility in the historic […]
Posted inNews
Black Entrepreneur State Fair returns to Lake Street
What began as a grassroots response to grief and pandemic hardship has grown into a major South Minneapolis tradition. The Black Entrepreneur State Fair returns for its seventh year with live music, food, and local vendors.
Posted inOpinion
Op-Ed: ‘The Trusted Messenger’ and the Black vote
The Black Press carries the message on voter turnout, but the ad dollars rarely follow, this op-ed argues.
Posted inEvents
Voting open to honor Black fathers at 7th annual Global Fatherhood Award Ceremony
Under the theme “Fathers and Men, don’t give up; they show,” voting is officially open to recognize fathers and community leaders who are transforming families across the Twin Cities.
Posted inEvents
Cypher Rotunda brings street dance battles to Mall of America
Street dancers from across the world are heading to Minnesota for Cypher Rotunda, a massive, free-admission dance battle featuring live DJs, international judges, and cash prizes.
Posted inOpinion
A prosecutor warned another person would die; Minnesota deserves answers
A prosecutor warned someone would die in Operation Metro Surge. This op-ed asks who knew and why no one acted.
Posted inYouth Financial Education
What banking actually means for young people
MSR’s Youth Financial Education Series breaks down banking basics for young Black Minnesotans.
Posted inLocal & State
Police, protesters clash as St. Paul begins clearing Pig’s Eye encampment
Tensions flared in St. Paul as law enforcement and protesters clashed during phase one of clearing the Pig’s Eye encampment, raising urgent questions about city housing resources and community safety.
Posted inOdds and Ends
FAMU’s Thailan Payne gets an all-star education as WNBA HBCU intern
FAMU’s Thailan Payne worked WNBA All-Star Weekend as an HBCU intern, and even met Barack Obama.
Posted inWhat's Hot
What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, August 7-9
Looking for weekend plans in the Twin Cities? MSR’s Lizzy Nyoike curates the ultimate guide to local art, street food, and vintage pop-ups happening around town.
Posted inLocal & State
Vendors encouraged to register for 2026 Open Streets West Broadway
Open Streets West Broadway is calling on local vendors to join this year’s festival. With past vendors selling out hours early, organizers are offering 13 registration tiers, including free options.
Posted inLocal & State
Minnesota Disability Law Center seeks help at polling sites
With primary elections right around the corner, voting rights advocates are stepping up to guarantee Minnesotans with disabilities can exercise their rights without physical or procedural barriers.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
Five high school and college athletes to watch this fall, from Woodbury to St. Paul Johnson
Five Twin Cities athletes to watch this fall, from a St. Thomas standout to a rising Minnehaha sophomore.
Posted inOpinion
The basis of freedom: Reclaiming land as an act of liberation
Rev. Heber Brown III draws on ancestral wisdom, personal history in rural Virginia, and modern UN resolutions to show why Black land ownership is central to reparations, self-sufficiency, and dismantling food apartheid.
Posted inSports
Jalen Travis throws ceremonial first pitch for the Twins
At every Minnesota Twins home contest, the team selects individuals to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game. MSR recently talked to two Black individuals in separate interviews who participated in the time-honored pre-game ceremony. Pitch 1 – Jalen Travis: from Princeton to the NFL, giving back at home From Princeton to the […]