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The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) enjoys a living legacy as the oldest Black-owned newspaper in the state of Minnesota and one of the longest-standing, family-owned newspapers in the country.
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Minnesota has launched a major marijuana expungement program, clearing low level records and reviewing thousands of felony cases through the new Cannabis Expungement Board.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Minnesota has launched a major marijuana expungement program, clearing low level records and reviewing thousands of felony cases through the new Cannabis Expungement Board.
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St. Thomas hockey transfer Charlie Schoen reflects on coming home to Minnesota after three seasons at Arizona State. He talks about family support, academics and the growing diversity he sees in hockey.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
St. Thomas hockey transfer Charlie Schoen reflects on coming home to Minnesota after three seasons at Arizona State. He talks about family support, academics and the growing diversity he sees in hockey.
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Highlighting Get Gorgeous Salon, a nominee for the Sister Spokesman Best of Black Businesses awards. A customer said, “They really understand what I want and make me look great every time.”
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November 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Highlighting Get Gorgeous Salon, a nominee for the Sister Spokesman Best of Black Businesses awards. A customer said, “They really understand what I want and make me look great every time.”
See winners and runner ups: buff.ly/5nov1BH
See winners and runner ups: buff.ly/5nov1BH
Afro Deli & Grill received this praise during Best of Black Businesses voting: “Everything on their menu is absolutely delicious.”
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November 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Afro Deli & Grill received this praise during Best of Black Businesses voting: “Everything on their menu is absolutely delicious.”
See winners and runner-ups: buff.ly/5nov1BH
See winners and runner-ups: buff.ly/5nov1BH
In North Minneapolis, Anything Helps offers food, showers, laundry, and a place to rest with no forms and no judgment. The peer led harm reduction center, founded by Executive Director Emanuel Roberts, meets people where they are.
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#AnythingHelps #MSRNews
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November 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
In North Minneapolis, Anything Helps offers food, showers, laundry, and a place to rest with no forms and no judgment. The peer led harm reduction center, founded by Executive Director Emanuel Roberts, meets people where they are.
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#AnythingHelps #MSRNews
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#AnythingHelps #MSRNews
Minneapolis North beat Pine Island 50 to 21 in the Class 3A state quarterfinals behind four passing TDs from Logan Lachermeier.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Minneapolis North beat Pine Island 50 to 21 in the Class 3A state quarterfinals behind four passing TDs from Logan Lachermeier.
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Hope Venetta’s At Mama Feely’s Feet explores generational trauma, faith, and ancestral healing.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Hope Venetta’s At Mama Feely’s Feet explores generational trauma, faith, and ancestral healing.
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Roseann Stewart of SOAR Stretch Therapy is redefining wellness in Minnesota with stretch-based care focused on mobility and long-term health.
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#MSRNews #MinnesotaBusiness
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November 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Roseann Stewart of SOAR Stretch Therapy is redefining wellness in Minnesota with stretch-based care focused on mobility and long-term health.
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#MSRNews #MinnesotaBusiness
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Activists demand “No More Stolen Lives” in the case of Allison Lussier and call for reform in how domestic violence cases involving Black and Indigenous women are handled in Minneapolis.
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#MSRNews #DomesticViolence
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November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Activists demand “No More Stolen Lives” in the case of Allison Lussier and call for reform in how domestic violence cases involving Black and Indigenous women are handled in Minneapolis.
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#MSRNews #DomesticViolence
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#MSRNews #DomesticViolence
Sen. Bobby Joe Champion announces he’ll seek re-election in 2026, highlighting priorities in housing, jobs, education, public safety, and economic opportunity. As Minnesota’s first African American Senate President, he says the work must continue.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Sen. Bobby Joe Champion announces he’ll seek re-election in 2026, highlighting priorities in housing, jobs, education, public safety, and economic opportunity. As Minnesota’s first African American Senate President, he says the work must continue.
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#BobbyJoeChampion
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With daily departures about every 10 minutes most of the day and buses serving enhanced stations along the way, the new METRO E Line is a faster, more reliable replacement for Route 6. From Edina to downtown Minneapolis to the UofM, the E Line means less stop, more go!
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November 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
With daily departures about every 10 minutes most of the day and buses serving enhanced stations along the way, the new METRO E Line is a faster, more reliable replacement for Route 6. From Edina to downtown Minneapolis to the UofM, the E Line means less stop, more go!
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Learn more: buff.ly/KHgIPC8
Captain Asli Hassan Abade, Africa’s first female military pilot, was honored in Minnesota for her historic achievements and decades of inspiring young women in aviation.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Captain Asli Hassan Abade, Africa’s first female military pilot, was honored in Minnesota for her historic achievements and decades of inspiring young women in aviation.
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Professional Services first place: Ms. Dorothy Jean Barnes-Griswold of the Minnesota COPE Program.
“The COPE Program helps low-income and minority students with scholarships and professional development.”
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“The COPE Program helps low-income and minority students with scholarships and professional development.”
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#BestOfBlackBusinesses #MinnesotaCOPEProgram #MSRNews
November 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Professional Services first place: Ms. Dorothy Jean Barnes-Griswold of the Minnesota COPE Program.
“The COPE Program helps low-income and minority students with scholarships and professional development.”
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#BestOfBlackBusinesses #MinnesotaCOPEProgram #MSRNews
“The COPE Program helps low-income and minority students with scholarships and professional development.”
More winners: buff.ly/RKq8evb
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #MinnesotaCOPEProgram #MSRNews
Jacob Frey kept his seat as Minneapolis mayor, but residents across the city express frustration over safety, housing and uneven recovery. Many say the city isn’t coming back for everyone.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Jacob Frey kept his seat as Minneapolis mayor, but residents across the city express frustration over safety, housing and uneven recovery. Many say the city isn’t coming back for everyone.
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#MSRNews
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A federal appeals court upheld Home Depot’s ban on Black Lives Matter insignia, ruling the company acted lawfully in restricting political messages on employee uniforms.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A federal appeals court upheld Home Depot’s ban on Black Lives Matter insignia, ruling the company acted lawfully in restricting political messages on employee uniforms.
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Operational habits can make or break your professional credibility.
When people aren’t trained & processes aren’t standardized, small mistakes turn into major liabilities.
This conversation breaks down how to strengthen your systems so your business & reputation stay intact. #StrengthAndStrategy
When people aren’t trained & processes aren’t standardized, small mistakes turn into major liabilities.
This conversation breaks down how to strengthen your systems so your business & reputation stay intact. #StrengthAndStrategy
November 13, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Operational habits can make or break your professional credibility.
When people aren’t trained & processes aren’t standardized, small mistakes turn into major liabilities.
This conversation breaks down how to strengthen your systems so your business & reputation stay intact. #StrengthAndStrategy
When people aren’t trained & processes aren’t standardized, small mistakes turn into major liabilities.
This conversation breaks down how to strengthen your systems so your business & reputation stay intact. #StrengthAndStrategy
MIC DROP brought together artists and neighbors for a night of powerful performances and connection. 💛
As attendees covering the event, we witnessed some incredible talent and beautiful community moments.
As attendees covering the event, we witnessed some incredible talent and beautiful community moments.
November 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
MIC DROP brought together artists and neighbors for a night of powerful performances and connection. 💛
As attendees covering the event, we witnessed some incredible talent and beautiful community moments.
As attendees covering the event, we witnessed some incredible talent and beautiful community moments.
Congratulations to Tasha Harris and Kobi Gregory of Kobi Co., first-place winners in Retail & Merchandise at the 2025 Best of Black Businesses Awards. Family-driven, community-focused, and committed to quality.
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#BestOfBlackBusinesses #SisterSpokesman
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#BestOfBlackBusinesses #SisterSpokesman
November 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Congratulations to Tasha Harris and Kobi Gregory of Kobi Co., first-place winners in Retail & Merchandise at the 2025 Best of Black Businesses Awards. Family-driven, community-focused, and committed to quality.
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#BestOfBlackBusinesses #SisterSpokesman
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#BestOfBlackBusinesses #SisterSpokesman
Black theater has always turned struggle into liberation. Voza Rivers traces 200 years of Black artistry in American theater and argues we must protect the cultural spaces where it thrives.
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#BlackArtistry #MSRNews
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November 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Black theater has always turned struggle into liberation. Voza Rivers traces 200 years of Black artistry in American theater and argues we must protect the cultural spaces where it thrives.
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#BlackArtistry #MSRNews
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#BlackArtistry #MSRNews
“Everyone’s an Artist | Episode 1” invites artists, entrepreneurs & visionaries to connect November 11 at The Hennepin. Gallery, live performance, panel discussion + networking. $5 ticket.
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#EveryonesAnArtist #MSRNews
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November 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
“Everyone’s an Artist | Episode 1” invites artists, entrepreneurs & visionaries to connect November 11 at The Hennepin. Gallery, live performance, panel discussion + networking. $5 ticket.
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#EveryonesAnArtist #MSRNews
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#EveryonesAnArtist #MSRNews
Nominations for MN Rising Professionals 35 Under 35 are open! Recognizing Minnesota’s young leaders driving change through innovation, integrity, and impact.
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#MNRisingProfessionals #MSRNews
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November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Nominations for MN Rising Professionals 35 Under 35 are open! Recognizing Minnesota’s young leaders driving change through innovation, integrity, and impact.
Submit your nomination:
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#MNRisingProfessionals #MSRNews
Submit your nomination:
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#MNRisingProfessionals #MSRNews
“Compassion Is Out, Cruelty In”: Frances Murphy (Toni) Draper argues leadership must return to empathy as workers go unpaid and excess prevails.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
“Compassion Is Out, Cruelty In”: Frances Murphy (Toni) Draper argues leadership must return to empathy as workers go unpaid and excess prevails.
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#Leadership #MSRNews
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#Leadership #MSRNews
Congratulations to Hayat Mohamed of Hayat Beauty Salon, first-place Hair & Nails award recipient in the 2025 Best of Black Businesses Awards, recognized for creating a welcoming space that meets every family’s haircare needs.
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#BestOfBlackBusinesses #SisterSpokesman
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#BestOfBlackBusinesses #SisterSpokesman
November 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Congratulations to Hayat Mohamed of Hayat Beauty Salon, first-place Hair & Nails award recipient in the 2025 Best of Black Businesses Awards, recognized for creating a welcoming space that meets every family’s haircare needs.
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#BestOfBlackBusinesses #SisterSpokesman
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#BestOfBlackBusinesses #SisterSpokesman
“Blackout the System” calls for a week-long economic boycott from Nov. 25-Dec. 2 — skip big retailers, focus on Black-owned/local businesses, and challenge inequality.
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#BlackoutTheSystem #MSRNews
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“Blackout the System” calls for a week-long economic boycott from Nov. 25-Dec. 2 — skip big retailers, focus on Black-owned/local businesses, and challenge inequality.
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#BlackoutTheSystem #MSRNews
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#BlackoutTheSystem #MSRNews
Mayor Frey and Sen. Fateh support converting Minneapolis Section 9 public housing to private-developer control, prompting concerns about displacement and deepening inequality.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Mayor Frey and Sen. Fateh support converting Minneapolis Section 9 public housing to private-developer control, prompting concerns about displacement and deepening inequality.
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#PublicHousing #MSRNews
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#PublicHousing #MSRNews