Emily Phillips Cities Church arrest charges were dismissed by a Ramsey County judge after she spent Easter Sunday in jail for protesting outside the St. Paul congregation.
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Posted inOpinion
Twin Cities development, beyond traditional affordable housing
Affordable housing in the Twin Cities demands more than unit counts. This op-ed calls for mixed income community development rooted in social infrastructure and neighborhood investment.
Posted inLocal & State
Rondo CLT plans community-centered future for former St. Paul Sears
Rondo Community Land Trust acquires the former Sears site in St. Paul in its largest deal to date, a $10.8 million acquisition of 17 acres vacant since 2019.
Posted inArts + Culture
How Twin Cities murals are telling nature’s story
Twin Cities nature murals across Minneapolis and St. Paul use art to connect urban communities to ecosystems, migration and the living world around them.
Posted inEducation
St. Paul’s Benjamin E. Mays school to launch afrocentric program this fall
St. Paul Benjamin E. Mays Afrocentric program launches this fall in the Rondo neighborhood, teaching through Black history and centering African American student excellence.
Posted inDigital Editions
MSR Digital Edition 35 for April 2 – April 8, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition 35 for April 2 – April 8, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 35, Volume 92.
Posted inOn the Radar
Kevin Washington’s musical journey from Detroit to Walker West
Kevin Washington isn’t just a jazz drummer; he is a musical vessel for Black music. From his Detroit upbringing to his Minneapolis residency, Washington blends funk, gospel, and punk rock to create a spiritual experience he calls “the source.”
Posted inLocal & State
Next generation leaders: Young women reshaping politics, art, and activism in Minnesota
Young women leaders in Minnesota politics and activism are passing legislation, mobilizing voters and building movements from high school hallways to the State Capitol.
Posted inLocal & State
No Kings rally in draws massive crowd
No Kings rally at the Minnesota State Capitol drew more than 100,000 people, making it the largest event of its kind to date, with national artists and elected officials on the program.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
Chaska Totino-Grace capture state titles
2026 state boys basketball tournament Sensational Seven photos highlight champions and top players from Classes 4A and 3A.
Posted inEvents
Minnesotans Join Millions Nationwide at No Kings Rally at the State Capitol
The No Kings rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on March 28 joined millions nationwide demanding democracy, civil rights and voting rights protections.
Posted inPolitics
Twin Cities Take Different Paths on Tenant Protections
St. Paul passes a 60-day pre-eviction notice ordinance as Minneapolis falls two votes short of overriding Mayor Frey’s veto of a similar tenant protection measure.
Posted inSports
Ashley Moore: Changing the game on and off Camera
Ashley Moore joins KARE 11 as the station’s first Black female sports journalist, ready to cover the Lynx, tell community stories and bring new energy to Twin Cities sports.
Posted inDigital Editions
MSR Digital Edition 34 for March 26 – April 1, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition 34 for March 26 – April 1, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 34, Volume 92.
Posted inOn the Radar
Poet and Cultural Producer Tish Jones Celebrates 20 Years of True Art Speaks
Poet and educator Tish Jones joins MSR’s On the Radar to discuss the True Art Speaks 20th anniversary, poetry and community work in the Twin Cities.
Posted inBusiness
Rondo exchange launches to support St. Paul entrepreneurs
The Rondo Exchange grand opening in St. Paul celebrates affordable entrepreneurship, community legacy and economic opportunity in the historic Rondo neighborhood.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
Talented players representing in state tournament
Meet five standout 2026 Minnesota state boys basketball tournament players representing Minneapolis South, Tartan, Richfield and Totino-Grace.
Posted inWhat's Hot
MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | March 27–29
Looking for Twin Cities things to do this weekend? Catch Savion Glover, a Prince tribute, a vintage market and a sound bath event March 27 to 29.
Posted inTracey’s Keepin' It Real
African-American Leadership Forum Leaders Join Tracy’s Keepin’ It Real to Talk Black Futures, Community Power, and How to Get Involved
African American Leadership Forum Tracy Keepin It Real podcast highlights leadership, policy and community solutions in Minnesota.
Posted inEvents
No Kings 3 Rally and March Planned at Minnesota State Capitol
The No Kings movement returns to Minnesota with marches and a rally at the State Capitol on March 28.