Irreducible Grace Foundation’s Legacy and Laughter fundraiser honored community leaders and named rooms at the Black Youth Healing Arts Center in St. Paul after those whose work has shaped countless lives.
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Posted inHealth + Wellness
Spring is in the air, and so is the grind: Fitness communities of color kick off the season
Fitness communities of color across the Twin Cities are hitting their stride this spring with the EZ Bike Club’s breast cancer awareness ride, Black Men Run Twin Cities and Tierra Rec Club bringing people together to move, heal and connect.
Posted inEvents
Minneapolis to host massive Prince sing-along block party this June
Prince Celebration 2026 Minneapolis includes a free community sing-along on June 6 with 10,000 to 15,000 voices, a 100-person choir and emcee Thomasina Petrus as part of a five-day celebration marking a decade since Prince’s death.
Posted inObituaries
Remembering Sammie James McCaa Sr.
Sammie James McCaa Sr. obituary. The Minneapolis resident, faithful deacon and longtime Nabisco Brands quality control professional passed away April 15, 2026, at age 85.
Posted inPolitics
A new poll tax? How the SAVE Act impacts Black, unhoused and female voters
The SAVE America Act would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, and advocates say it would disproportionately harm Black elders, unhoused residents and millions of eligible voters who lack required documents.
Posted inLocal & State
St. Paul residents hope Midway development brings needed resources back to neighborhoods
The Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is in transition as United Village development rises near Allianz Field while a neighboring block sits largely vacant after the closure of major grocery and retail stores.
Posted inFinance
Bank of America invests in the Twin Cities workforce, one career at a time
Bank of America invested $310,000 in Twin Cities workforce programs in 2025, partnering with EMERGE Community Development and Genesys Works to connect residents with stable careers and livable wages.
Posted inDigital Editions
MSR Digital Edition 37 for April 16 – April 22, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition 37 for April 16 – April 22, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 37, Volume 92.
Posted inBusiness
The secondhand shift: Stretching dollars instead of creating more trash
Thrifting and secondhand shopping are rising as consumers embrace pre-loved clothing and goods for environmental, financial and cultural reasons, with experts and Twin Cities voices weighing in on the trend.
Posted inOn the Radar
From Coon Rapids to the Twin Cities’ Biggest Walls: Antione Jenkins Is Letting the World Be His Canvas
Antione Jenkins On the Radar covers the Coon Rapids muralist and artist’s journey from custom sneakers to Target Field and his vision for showcasing Black excellence on walls across the Twin Cities.
Posted inEvents
Dine Out to End HIV on April 30 with the 32nd Annual Dining Out For Life
Dining Out For Life 2026 returns on April 30 as the Aliveness Project hosts its 32nd annual Twin Cities restaurant fundraiser benefiting HIV/AIDS health and wellness programs.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
Fab Five Moments
Fab Five Moments covers Ashley Ellis-Milan’s resignation at East Ridge, Hopkins finishing runner-up at state, the Hallman father-son connection, St. Paul Central’s 50th anniversary and Omar McMillan’s John R. Wooden Award.
Posted inEducation
Macalester professor traces Jesse Jackson’s civil rights legacy at Hamline Symposium
Hamline University Social Justice Symposium opens with civil rights scholar Walter Greason connecting Jesse Jackson’s legacy of universal human dignity to today’s movements for justice.
Posted inLocal & State
Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Office steps into the light
Missing Murdered Black Women Girls Minnesota Day on the Hill 2026 brings impacted families to the State Capitol as Amarie Alowonle’s mother speaks out for justice.
Posted inLocal & State
Rest in Power: Minnesota Loses a True Warrior in Yusef Mgeni
Yusef Mgeni obituary honors the Black Minnesota historian, community organizer and St. Paul NAACP leader whose generational legacy will echo for decades to come.
Posted inEvents
The Black Parachute Is Giving Away Free Journals for Black Men Across the Twin Cities
Black Parachute free journals for Black men are available at pop-up events across St. Paul from April 11 through May 23 at no cost as part of a mental wellness mission.
Posted inEvents
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Returns to Twin Cities for First Time in Over 20 Years
Ringling Bros Twin Cities 2026 returns to Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul October 22 to 25 for the first time in more than 20 years with acrobats, stunts and family fun.
Posted inOn the Radar
Drummer, Educator, and Griot Kevin Washington Is Keeping Black Music Alive in Minnesota
Kevin Washington modern griot and Walker West Music Academy educator joins MSR On the Radar to discuss Black music, teaching and his renewed mission as a drummer and bandleader.
Posted inLocal & State
Black Man Allegedly Denied Entry at Cities Church; Activists Raise Pattern of Discrimination at Press Conference
Cities Church allegedly denied a Black man entry to worship in St. Paul as civil rights activists allege discrimination and retaliation tied to the Righteous 39 protest arrests.
Posted inDigital Editions
MSR Digital Edition 36 for April 9 – April 15, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition 36 for April 9 – April 15, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 36, Volume 92.