Simeon Woods Richardson and Zack Wheeler had an entertaining pitchers’ duel in a 3-0 win for the Phillies over the Twins.
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Rondo Days returns: Rakim, MC Lyte and a celebration of community (photos)
Rakim and MC Lyte headlined the return of Rondo Days, St. Paul’s largest and most beloved festival.
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Hip hop legends MC Lyte, Rakim to join Rondo Days
Rondo Days, a celebration of the Black community’s resilience and history, is returning after a five-year hiatus, featuring hip-hop legends MC Lyte and Rakim.
Posted inBusiness
St. Paul hosted National Conference on Black Cooperative Agenda
The National Conference on Black Cooperative Agenda was held in St. Paul, Minnesota, with the aim of making the city the cooperative capital of the country.
Posted inSports
Pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson continues to aim high
Simeon Woods Richardson is a 23-year-old pitcher with the Minnesota Twins who is working to make a major league pitching roster.
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St. Cloud head track coach likes disrupting stigmas
Gabrielle Brown is the first Black female head coach at St. Cloud State University, and is learning as she goes as she leads the track and field and cross country team to success.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Black Business Spotlight: Culture Booster
Culture Booster is a fast-rising employee experience software company that helps organizations increase employee engagement and performance management, and has received several awards for its winter release.
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OMG Studios: a cutting-edge addition to the Twin Cities recording scene
OMG Studios, a new recording studio and innovation lab, opened its doors in the historic Vandalia Tower building in St. Paul.
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Mauer joins Winfield, Monitor and Morris in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Joe Mauer, a St. Paul native and 2009 American League MVP, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame this summer, becoming the fourth St. Paul HOF inductee.
Posted inLocal & State
Reconnect Rondo leading land restoration movement
Reconnect Rondo is receiving millions of state and federal funds for pre-development planning and research on the land bridge project.
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Mayor Carter’s guaranteed income pilot yields promising results in St. Paul
St Paul’s People’s Prosperity project has positive impact.
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Voters agree to higher taxes
Minnesota voters approve tax hikes for infrastructure improvements, but some Black-owned businesses fear a loss of customers.
Posted inSports
Diverse players and staffs contend in ‘Hammer’ rivalryÂ
‘Our big thing is culture. You’ve got to learn others’ culture.’
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St. Paul City Council votes to put childcare funding on next year’s ballot
St. Paul residents will be able to approve tax increases to fund childcare services at the ballot box in 2024, as the city council voted on Aug. 16 to override the mayor’s veto.
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Can guaranteed income help sustain families struggling with poverty?
‘I had read about this thing that he was doing around guaranteed income and it was just amazing,’
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight, Business
Black Business Spotlight: Black Garnet Books
‘We do more than just sell books. We help create spaces where people can come together.’
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Rondo Black-owned business seeks customers amid street construction
‘Forty percent of my business is from foot traffic and customers can’t see that I’m still open…’
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Metro Transit looks to improve safety and conditions on light rail system
‘Transit should be an asset that is comfortable and safe for everyone to ride. But if people are smoking, using drugs, or being belligerent on the train, it’s not a safe or comfortable ride.’
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St. Paul Audit Committee invites public input on City servicesÂ
‘We want to examine topics that people feel are relevant to their lives, build trust in City government, and improve their experiences working with the City.’
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Transcripts of Yia Xiong deadly encounter with St. Paul police raise more questions
‘We have been trying to pressure the police and the government to make sure they do their investigation thoroughly and impartially.’