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Robyne Robinson
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For two decades, Robyn Robinson, the first African American woman to anchor a local prime-time newscast in the Twin Cities, was a reliable and comforting presence for the local news.
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Beloved journalist, art world influencer Robyne Robinson talks new appointment
Lifetime art lover and longtime reporter Robyne Robinson was recently named chair of the board of directors for the Minnesota Museum of American Art. She spoke with us about her new position.
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Robyne Robinson appointed Board Chair of Minnesota Museum of American Art
Celebrated Twin Cities personality Robyne Robinson has been named Board Chair of Minnesota Museum of American Art (“the M”). She will be the museum’s first African American chair.
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From making history to designing a future
It’s a very humbling thing when you get outside of the U.S. to see that there are many people that have patterned their fight on what Black Americans have done here 50 years ago, and it makes you realize that we can’t afford to lose that respect in the world and we can’t afford to lose hope.
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Hall-of-Fame inductee Robyne Robinson reflects on making broadcast history
First of a two-part story Robyne Robinson has long been a pioneer in Twin Cities’ media. Apart from scoring exclusive interviews with the likes of such legends as the late Prince, she also made history in her own right as the first Black woman to anchor a local primetime newscast. Now she’s making history again […]
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The interview that ‘blessed’ Robyne Robinson’s career
Prince’s request for an interview was still fresh on Robyne Robinson’s mind as she left Paisley Park that fateful day. It was not lost of her that no other local or national news anchor or reporter had been able to secure a sit-down television interview with the legendary entertainer.
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Pioneering broadcaster Robyne Robinson reflects on Prince interview
Arriving at Paisley Park after being summoned by Prince, the first sound she heard was the pitter-patter of Mayte’s Yorkshire terriers making their way to the front lobby. They were followed by Mayte, whose smile let Robinson know that she approved of the piece. In fact, before Robinson could even say hello, Mayte asked for additional copies of the tape to send to family and friends in Germany, Puerto Rico, and Miami.