Selby Avenue JazzFest 2025 returns Sept. 12–14 with free concerts at Selby and Milton. Walker West leads a lineup featuring Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles and more, plus two public masterclasses.
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Lip Esteem
Lip Esteem, the Rondo rooted brand by Tameka Jones, is rising fast with plant based cosmetics, new products Double Take and Main Character, and partnerships with pro teams.
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Moody leads St. Paul Johnson past St. Agnes
St. Paul Johnson opened the season strong, defeating St. Agnes 57-30 at Sea Foam Stadium. Justice Moody
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Celebrating 25 years and a season full of jazz milestones
James on Jazz turns 25 this September. Celebrate The Dakota’s 40th on Sept. 20, remember Sheila Jordan, and preview the Detroit Jazz Festival and AACM 60th at the Walker.
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Avoiding unpleasant medical bill surprises
Unexpected medical bills are common. Learn five practical steps to avoid surprises, from understanding preventive vs. diagnostic care to comparing costs.
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Former Minneapolis Washburn star leading his alma mater
MSR Prep Sports Shoutouts highlight 10 athletes, coaches, and leaders shaping Minnesota athletics as the new season begins.
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August 28 – September 3, 2025 -Edition 4 – Volume 92
Read the MSR Digital Edition for Aug. 28 – Sept. 3, 2025 (Vol. 92, No. 4), featuring top stories in community, culture, sports, and local news.
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Black August Queer Film Festival Celebrates Freedom, Art, and Abolition
The Black August Queer Film Festival comes to Pillsbury House + Theatre on Aug. 31, celebrating Black queer artistry, resilience, and abolition with films, performances, and community.
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Sister Spokesman Expands Health Conversation at Live. Laugh. Learn. 2025
Sister Spokesman presents Live. Laugh. Learn. 2025, a free Sept. 20 health event expanding its focus to breast, prostate, and colon cancer awareness for African American communities.
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Remembering Warnell (Juanell) Amanda Mims
In loving memory of Warnell (Juanell) Amanda Mims, who passed away at age 94. A leader, mentor, and lifelong servant to the Rondo Community, her legacy endures.
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Love First hosts first-ever youth fashion show
Love First hosted its first youth fashion show, a celebration of creativity and confidence tied to programs that support HBCU access, youth-led safety, and leadership for Black girls across the Twin Cities.
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Beyond New Distribution Center
The Beyond New Distribution Center, founded by Marsha D. Carter, provides affordable furniture for people transitioning out of homelessness, along with thrift, empowerment, and community programs.
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Win Tickets to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival with MSR
MSR is giving away Family Packs of 6 tickets to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Winners will be announced Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.
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Edition 3 – Volume 92 – August 21-27
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder – Volume 92, Edition 3. August 21-27, 2025. Digital Edition
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Carrying the MSR’s story forward
The MSR Legacy Yacht Cruise honored 91 years of storytelling and Black community with a night of music, joy, and connection on the St. Croix.
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MSR 91st Anniversary Gala Honors Legacy and Celebrates Community
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s 91st Anniversary Gala celebrated the heartbeat of a healthy community with music, storytelling, and a commitment to sustaining Black voices in media.
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Park Avenue Center helps Black men get unstuck
Park Avenue Center in South Minneapolis offers a culturally specific program that helps Black men address mental health, addiction, and systemic barriers with trust and holistic recovery support.
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7th Annual Twin Cities Hair & Beauty Expo Returns with “Crowned & Confidence”
The Twin Cities Hair & Beauty Expo returns August 17 with “Crowned & Confidence,” a celebration of self-love, heritage, and empowerment.
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Architect imagines spaces that best serve people of color
Architect James Garrett Jr. is using his Bush Fellowship to research sustainable design and create spaces that serve people of color.
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Above all else, gratitude
Senior Editor Jerry Freeman reflects on his 30-year journey with the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, honoring the people and purpose behind 91 years of Black Press legacy.