The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Minneapolis Spokesman and St. Paul Recorder Headquarters Building be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, calling the recognition long overdue.
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Minneapolis Seeks Historic Recognition for MSR and Other African American Landmarks
The MSR National Register nomination places Minnesota’s oldest Black-owned newspaper on a path to national recognition, alongside the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center and the former home of Harry Davis Sr. A year-long city study underpins the effort and could unlock preservation grants and tax credits.
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Minneapolis receives funds to document Black history and list historic places
Minneapolis has received $75,000 from the National Park Service to document the history and contribution of Black people to the city.
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Divide and conquer: Park Board’s plan for Hiawatha Golf Course
Hiawatha Golf Course in South Minneapolis has received a National Register of Historic Places but the battle over its future remains.