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 inObituaries
A Celebration of the Life of Stanley Eugene Williams, Ph.D
Stanley Eugene Williams, Ph.D, age 94, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on March 18, 2026.
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 inSister Spokesman Highlights
Sister Spokesman plants seeds of community at spring gathering
Sister Spokesman spring event Earth Bounces Back sold out on April 4 at Bachman’s Floral in Minneapolis with music from Jamela Pettiford and a hands-on planting session.
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 inEducation
The education of a community: Carl Walker’s lasting impact
Carl Walker Walker West Music Academy legacy spans more than five decades of music education, spiritual leadership and grassroots community care in the Twin Cities.
Posted inWhat's Hot
MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | April 3–5
Twin Cities things to do April 2026 this weekend include Frequency Fridays, a free food truck festival in White Bear Lake and a paint and sip at Sociable Cider Werks.
Posted inEvents
Sister Spokesman Invites Community to Celebrate Spring Renewal on April 4
Sister Spokesman spring event April 2026 at Bachman’s Floral in Minneapolis on April 4 features hands-on planting, live music and community connection. Tickets $10.
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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 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 inOn the Radar
Through Song and Stage, Minnesota singer builds confidence, courage and legacy
Jamela Pettiford, inspired by gospel legend Mahalia Jackson, has spent her life performing, teaching, and empowering others through music. From stage performances to community programs in Saint Paul, she blends neo-soul, gospel, and classical trap to inspire resilience and confidence in youth and the Black community.
Posted inLocal & State
AG Ellison says feds persecuting Minnesota for its politics
Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul filed federal lawsuits seeking to block a large-scale ICE deployment, citing constitutional violations, state sovereignty concerns, and public safety risks.
Posted inSpecial Edition - Echoes of Unity
Rondo Community Land Trust revives unity and generational wealth in St. Paul
In the Echoes of Unity Special Edition, Rondo Community Land Trust shares how land ownership and housing stability help repair generational harm in Rondo.
Posted inLocal & State
Minnesota honors Gordon Parks with living memorial
On a snow-lashed winter afternoon on Nov. 30 at Landmark Center, Minnesota lawmakers, cultural leaders, and members of the Gordon Parks family formally announced the creation of the Gordon Parks Living Memorial, a long-awaited public tribute to the legendary photographer, filmmaker, author, and humanitarian whose artistic journey began in Minnesota and reshaped global culture. The […]
Posted inLocal & State
St. Paul development corp celebrates its past, reimagines its future
Stage lights glowed warmly over the 825 Arts theater as longtime residents, former staff, and supporters gathered to mark a milestone few community organizations achieve: 45 years of the Aurora St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation (ASANDC). The evening was both a reunion and a call to action, a celebration of endurance amid decades of change […]
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McCoy creating her own legacy
She might be the best kept secret in the state of Minnesota. There is a student athlete in St. Paul, part of a very accomplished family, who is quietly making a name for herself. Ma’Lon McCoy, a student athlete at St. Agnes High School in St. Paul, has not only developed into one of the […]
Posted inPolitics
Trump administration sues Minnesota over immigration stance
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, and St. Paul over so-called sanctuary policies, alleging they obstruct federal immigration enforcement. Attorney General Keith Ellison and local leaders call the suit an overreach and say community trust and public safety come first.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Ujamaa Place helps Black men achieve holistic wellnessÂ
Ujamaa Place guides young African American men through a culturally grounded Theory of Transformation. Participants receive individualized coaching, mental health support, fitness and nutrition, and access to 37+ services that lead to housing, education, work, strong family ties, and no justice-system involvement. A digital music program with Walker West Music deepens healing and connection.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
Combs inducted into Harding Hall of Fame
St. Paul legend Henry Combs was inducted into the Harding High School Hall of Fame. The longtime Breeze coach and mentor to athletes like Juriad Hughes Jr. and Sade Pollard was also honored with a city Henry Combs Day.
Posted inFinances FYI
Best side jobs in Minneapolis – And how to manage your side job money
Discover the best side hustles in Minneapolis, from freelancing and fitness coaching to rideshare, tutoring, reselling, and pet care. Get tax, budgeting, and growth tips to keep your hustle sustainable.