A Lyft service dog settlement Minnesota officials announced follows a complaint from a blind rider whose rides were repeatedly canceled because of her guide dog.
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Posted inEvents
K-Pop Fans Gather for Two Days of Dance and Community in the Twin Cities
Minnesota K-Pop Connect events will bring K-Pop fans together in St. Paul and Bloomington with Bangtan Bash and a Random Dance Challenge.
Posted inOn the Radar
20 years of TruArtSpeaks: A poet’s dedication to hip-hop, poetry, and cultural preservation
Tish Jones discovered the power of hip-hop storytelling as a child and has spent decades using poetry and spoken word to educate and uplift young people. As founder of TruArtSpeaks in St. Paul, she blends art, culture, and social justice.
Posted inWhat's Hot
MSR What’s Hot This Weekend: March 13–15
MSR What’s Hot This Weekend highlights Twin Cities events March 13–15 including the Food & Wine Experience and Spring Flower Show.
Posted inDigital Editions
MSR Digital Edition 32 for March 12 – March 18, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition 32 for March 12 – March 18, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 32, Volume 92.
Posted inLocal & State
Activists push to repeal Minnesota anti-boycott law, citing First Amendment concerns
Activists gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol to support legislation calling for Minnesota anti-boycott law repeal.
Posted inSister Spokesman
“Her Story” encourages Black women to write and publish their stories
The Her Story Sister Spokesman event brought women together at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center to celebrate African American authors and storytelling.
Posted inWomen’s History Month
Panel explores feminist journalism from Ms. Magazine to Teen Vogue
Feminist journalism was the focus of a Women’s History Month discussion featuring journalist Elaine Welteroth and writer Dr. Janell Hobson.
Posted inPolitics
Minnesota activists say good riddance to Kristi Noem, say the fight is still ongoing
Minnesota activists welcomed the Kristi Noem DHS firing, saying community protests played a role in holding federal leadership accountable.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Second annual make hunger history summit
The Second Harvest Make Hunger History Summit brought together hunger relief leaders working to reduce food insecurity across Minnesota.
Posted inDigital Editions
MSR Digital Edition 31 for March 5 – March 11, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition 31 for March 5 – March 11, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 31, Volume 92.
Posted inOn the Radar
On the Radar Podcast Episode 2 Features Poet and Emcee Se’Anna Johnson
South Minneapolis poet and emcee Se’Anna Johnson is featured on Episode 2 of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s On the Radar podcast.
Posted inLocal & State
Status of Women & Girls in Minnesota
The Minnesota gender pay gap remains largely unchanged, with women earning about 81 cents for every dollar earned by men, according to a new statewide report.
Posted inLocal & State
Minneapolis renters seek more time to pay rent after immigration crackdown
A Minneapolis eviction notice extension to 60 days is advancing as tenants ask for more time to pay rent after immigration enforcement disrupted local businesses and households.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
South wins Twin City Title
Minneapolis South defeated St. Paul Central 80–77 to win the TC Championship, securing its first Twin City title since 1962.
Posted inWomen’s History Month
Debbie Montgomery: A lifelong legacy of connecting her community
Debbie Montgomery’s legacy reflects decades of service, from civil rights activism and law enforcement to becoming the first Black woman elected to the St. Paul City Council.
Posted inMSR In the News
WCCO Highlights Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s Legacy of Lifting Black Voices
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder WCCO feature highlights the paper’s decades-long commitment to preserving and amplifying Minnesota’s Black community stories.
Posted inLocal & State
More Arrests Made in Cities Church Demonstration; Federal Agents Accused of Excessive Force
Cities Church protest arrests prompted excessive force allegations as federal agents charged demonstrators under the FACE Act.
Posted inAnother View
The overlooked challenger of MN Twins’ segregation
Minnesota Twins spring training segregation practices ended after Kwame McDonald and civil rights activists pressured the team to abandon segregated housing in the 1960s.
Posted inLocal & State
Shakopee Student Describes Immigration Stop at Capitol Rally
A Shakopee High School student described being stopped by immigration agents, as advocates rallied at the State Capitol over enforcement actions and detention conditions.