The “Love Connections: Embrace Self-Love & Build Great Relationships” event, hosted by Sister Spokesman, brought together dozens of attendees to discuss the importance of self-love and building fulfilling relationships through the law of attraction and mindfulness practices.
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West Broadway Business & Area Coalition’s Annual Fundraising Gala: A Celebration of Community, Creativity, and Change
The West Broadway Business and Area Coalition’s Annual Fundraising Gala, hosted by media mogul Sheletta Brundidge, will celebrate progress and support the community in North Minneapolis on March 20th, 2025.
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Peace in Practice expands access to yoga culture
Peace and Practice’s first Wellness Wednesday of the year saw a large turnout, with a diverse group of participants enjoying yoga and mindfulness practices, and emphasizing self-transcendence and personal empowerment.
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Members-Only Cannabis Lounge Coming to North Minneapolis
MAC Social Club, a new members-only cannabis consumption lounge, is opening in north Minneapolis, providing a space for cannabis enthusiasts to gather and connect in an elevated setting.
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Architectural design as a tool for community healing
Changó Cummings, a multidisciplinary architectural designer, is reshaping the landscape of architecture by employing art and design to challenge traditional norms and support marginalized communities, creating spaces that address both the physical and spiritual needs of BIPOC communities.
Posted inYouth
Beyond Baking: Cookie Cart Transforms Young Lives in North Minneapolis
Cookie Cart is a nonprofit bakery that empowers young people, primarily youth of color, with life skills and leadership development through hands-on work experience.
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Phyllis Wheatley Community Center Welcomes David Hunter II as New Executive Director
David Hunter II has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, a cornerstone of North Minneapolis, and is excited to return to his childhood home and continue the legacy of empowerment and education.
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Black Friday on Broadway: Supporting Northside Entrepreneurs and Keeping Dollars Local
The West Broadway Business and Area Coalition is hosting Black Friday on Broadway, a two-day event featuring 30 local small businesses, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities, to support local entrepreneurs and keep spending within the community.
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Business Spotlight: Colonial Market and RestaurantÂ
Daniel Hernandez has opened a supermarket chain, Colonial Market, in Minneapolis to address the lack of food accessibility in underserved communities, providing fresh produce, cultural foods, and prepared meals, as well as creating job opportunities and partnering with local nonprofits and churches.
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Minneapolis honors activist Spike Moss with street renaming
The city of Minneapolis has renamed a stretch of Plymouth Avenue N. to Spike Moss Way in honor of community activist and freedom fighter Harry ‘Spike’ Moss.
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Spike Moss Way named for longtime activistÂ
Spike Moss, a longtime activist, will be honored with a street dedication in North Minneapolis, recognizing his lifelong dedication to social justice.
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Don Samuels readies for round two—shares vision and opinions in a visit with MSR
Don Samuels, a contender for the 5th Congressional District, sat down in a pivotal discussion with the MSR on May 16, sharing his perspectives on local, national, and global issues. This dialogue sets the stage for another highly anticipated primary clash in August 2024 with incumbent Ilhan Omar. In 2022, Samuels and Omar engaged in […]
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Summit Academy welcomes prospective students and touts new programsÂ
Summit Academy OIC recently held its second annual open house welcoming dozens of potential students to explore their programs.
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MSR News feat. Rep. Ilhan Omar
Al Brown interviews Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on the hot topics happening in the 5th District of Minnesota.
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MnDOT seeks community input on the future of Highway 55/Olson Memorial Highway
MnDOT is hosting community workshop to share design alternatives for Olson Memorial Highway, and is also inviting feedback on these alternatives in an online survey.
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Timberwolves, U.S. Bank partner to showcase Northside Black-owned businesses
Minnesota Timberwolves fans can take the Community Cultural Experience Tour to learn about Northside Black-owned local businesses and organizations.
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Age Well At Home helps homeowners with renovation needs
Age Well At Home provides home repair and safety services to senior homeowners in the Twin Cities area, allowing them to remain safely and comfortably in their homes.
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Black Business Spotlight: Minuteman Press
Frank Brown, owner of Minuteman Press, a Black-owned printing franchise, is focusing on diversity in the workforce and offering a livable wage to its employees, while also providing a variety of printing services.
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‘Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real’ feat. Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw
Host Tracey Williams-Dillard interviews Councilmember LaTrisha Vetaw, Minneapolis Ward 4.
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North Minneapolis feels the departure of Breaking Bread Cafe
Breaking Bread Cafe shuttered its doors this past August, accelerating a decline in food options in North Minneapolis.