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Minnesota leaders are pushing back after President Trump called for ending Somali TPS and linked the community to fraud. Civil rights groups say the rhetoric is dangerous and scapegoats families statewide. Full story: buff.ly/L03klDF
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December 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Minnesota leaders are pushing back after President Trump called for ending Somali TPS and linked the community to fraud. Civil rights groups say the rhetoric is dangerous and scapegoats families statewide. Full story: buff.ly/L03klDF
#MSRNews
#MSRNews
Timberwolves fans are paying some of the highest ticket prices in the NBA. This sports roundup also highlights brain injury awareness, SCORE Act delays, and Netflix hiring its first full-time sports anchor.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Timberwolves fans are paying some of the highest ticket prices in the NBA. This sports roundup also highlights brain injury awareness, SCORE Act delays, and Netflix hiring its first full-time sports anchor.
Read more: buff.ly/Gafud5a
Read more: buff.ly/Gafud5a
Winter Warm Up is back at U.S. Bank Stadium with indoor skating and running sessions through January 22. Open to all ages with tickets required in advance.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Winter Warm Up is back at U.S. Bank Stadium with indoor skating and running sessions through January 22. Open to all ages with tickets required in advance.
Read more: buff.ly/e5bX6kQ
Read more: buff.ly/e5bX6kQ
Shout out to Anders Genealogical Services, a Best of Black Business nominee. One person said they helped them understand their family stories and gave them a clearer sense of where they come from.
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #AndersGenealogicalServices #BlackOwnedMN
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #AndersGenealogicalServices #BlackOwnedMN
December 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Shout out to Anders Genealogical Services, a Best of Black Business nominee. One person said they helped them understand their family stories and gave them a clearer sense of where they come from.
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #AndersGenealogicalServices #BlackOwnedMN
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #AndersGenealogicalServices #BlackOwnedMN
The Jingle Bar is bringing a full holiday pop up to Minneapolis with themed sessions, Cocktails and Carols, and family friendly weekend activities. Tickets are limited.
Read more: buff.ly/v1ANmcz
Read more: buff.ly/v1ANmcz
December 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Jingle Bar is bringing a full holiday pop up to Minneapolis with themed sessions, Cocktails and Carols, and family friendly weekend activities. Tickets are limited.
Read more: buff.ly/v1ANmcz
Read more: buff.ly/v1ANmcz
Shout out to Golden Thyme Restaurant & Bar, a Best of Black Business nominee. People say the food is always fresh and tasty, and even through changes they keep customers coming back and satisfied.
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #GoldenThyme #BlackOwnedMN
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #GoldenThyme #BlackOwnedMN
December 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Shout out to Golden Thyme Restaurant & Bar, a Best of Black Business nominee. People say the food is always fresh and tasty, and even through changes they keep customers coming back and satisfied.
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #GoldenThyme #BlackOwnedMN
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #GoldenThyme #BlackOwnedMN
Domestic violence remains a shadow pandemic, with Black women facing the highest rates of harm. Nathaniel M. Fields urges real action, investment and accountability to protect survivors. Full commentary: buff.ly/viAfh9P
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#MSRNews
December 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Domestic violence remains a shadow pandemic, with Black women facing the highest rates of harm. Nathaniel M. Fields urges real action, investment and accountability to protect survivors. Full commentary: buff.ly/viAfh9P
#MSRNews
#MSRNews
Echoes of Unity celebrates 40 years of Minnesota’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday tradition.
The 40 page magazine highlights the history, leaders and community voices that carry Dr. King’s legacy of courage, compassion and action.
Read: buff.ly/tPJGuet
#MLK40 #EchoesOfUnity
The 40 page magazine highlights the history, leaders and community voices that carry Dr. King’s legacy of courage, compassion and action.
Read: buff.ly/tPJGuet
#MLK40 #EchoesOfUnity
December 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Echoes of Unity celebrates 40 years of Minnesota’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday tradition.
The 40 page magazine highlights the history, leaders and community voices that carry Dr. King’s legacy of courage, compassion and action.
Read: buff.ly/tPJGuet
#MLK40 #EchoesOfUnity
The 40 page magazine highlights the history, leaders and community voices that carry Dr. King’s legacy of courage, compassion and action.
Read: buff.ly/tPJGuet
#MLK40 #EchoesOfUnity
This Giving Tuesday, support independent Black media.
For ninety years, the MSR has carried our stories, uplifted our voices, and held systems accountable. Your contribution keeps this legacy strong.
Donate: buff.ly/Jh8vQ1I
#GivingTuesday #BlackPress
For ninety years, the MSR has carried our stories, uplifted our voices, and held systems accountable. Your contribution keeps this legacy strong.
Donate: buff.ly/Jh8vQ1I
#GivingTuesday #BlackPress
December 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
This Giving Tuesday, support independent Black media.
For ninety years, the MSR has carried our stories, uplifted our voices, and held systems accountable. Your contribution keeps this legacy strong.
Donate: buff.ly/Jh8vQ1I
#GivingTuesday #BlackPress
For ninety years, the MSR has carried our stories, uplifted our voices, and held systems accountable. Your contribution keeps this legacy strong.
Donate: buff.ly/Jh8vQ1I
#GivingTuesday #BlackPress
Transgender Day of Remembrance should spark action, not just ceremony.
This commentary shares a Blueprint for Change centered on safety and consistent support for Black trans women.
Read more: buff.ly/xR9LApP
#BlackTransLivesMatter #TDOR #SupportBlackTransWomen #MSRNews
This commentary shares a Blueprint for Change centered on safety and consistent support for Black trans women.
Read more: buff.ly/xR9LApP
#BlackTransLivesMatter #TDOR #SupportBlackTransWomen #MSRNews
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Transgender Day of Remembrance should spark action, not just ceremony.
This commentary shares a Blueprint for Change centered on safety and consistent support for Black trans women.
Read more: buff.ly/xR9LApP
#BlackTransLivesMatter #TDOR #SupportBlackTransWomen #MSRNews
This commentary shares a Blueprint for Change centered on safety and consistent support for Black trans women.
Read more: buff.ly/xR9LApP
#BlackTransLivesMatter #TDOR #SupportBlackTransWomen #MSRNews
Experts say the president calling reporter Catherine Lucey “piggy” mirrors documented patterns of emotional abuse. Advocates warn this behavior normalizes hostility toward women. Full MSR story: buff.ly/GpX6q4Y
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#MSRNews
December 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Experts say the president calling reporter Catherine Lucey “piggy” mirrors documented patterns of emotional abuse. Advocates warn this behavior normalizes hostility toward women. Full MSR story: buff.ly/GpX6q4Y
#MSRNews
#MSRNews
Shout out to Nia’s Lewks, a Best of Black Business nominee. People say Nia is friendly, provides amazing service, cares about her work, and always shows excellence in everything she does.
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #NiasLewks #BlackOwnedMN
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #NiasLewks #BlackOwnedMN
December 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Shout out to Nia’s Lewks, a Best of Black Business nominee. People say Nia is friendly, provides amazing service, cares about her work, and always shows excellence in everything she does.
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #NiasLewks #BlackOwnedMN
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #NiasLewks #BlackOwnedMN
Check out this new podcast episode of Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real with Business. Episode 5 covers networking and mentorship for Black entrepreneurs with Tracey, Tav Treadway, and Tommy McNeal. New episodes drop Monday at 9 a.m. Listen here: buff.ly/F9St1AF
December 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Check out this new podcast episode of Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real with Business. Episode 5 covers networking and mentorship for Black entrepreneurs with Tracey, Tav Treadway, and Tommy McNeal. New episodes drop Monday at 9 a.m. Listen here: buff.ly/F9St1AF
Minneapolis teachers approved a new contract and avoided a strike, but educators say it still falls short for support staff and for schools serving Black communities where class sizes and staffing gaps remain. Full story: buff.ly/rxB3kwi
#MSRNews
#MSRNews
December 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Minneapolis teachers approved a new contract and avoided a strike, but educators say it still falls short for support staff and for schools serving Black communities where class sizes and staffing gaps remain. Full story: buff.ly/rxB3kwi
#MSRNews
#MSRNews
D’Angelo, the visionary behind “Brown Sugar,” “Voodoo” and “Black Messiah,” has passed at 50 after a private battle with cancer. His influence on Black music is immeasurable. Full MSR tribute: buff.ly/s7ts68D
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#MSRNews
December 1, 2025 at 12:05 AM
D’Angelo, the visionary behind “Brown Sugar,” “Voodoo” and “Black Messiah,” has passed at 50 after a private battle with cancer. His influence on Black music is immeasurable. Full MSR tribute: buff.ly/s7ts68D
#MSRNews
#MSRNews
Donika Kelly’s “The Natural Order of Things” blends love, memory and ancestral echoes into a vivid exploration of healing and renewal. Full MSR review: buff.ly/NETgqIZ
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#MSRNews
November 30, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Donika Kelly’s “The Natural Order of Things” blends love, memory and ancestral echoes into a vivid exploration of healing and renewal. Full MSR review: buff.ly/NETgqIZ
#MSRNews
#MSRNews
A new panel discussion around Dr. Gary F. Green’s “Playing the Game” exposed how Black athletes are stereotyped and dehumanized through labels and coded language. Full story: buff.ly/M9JweAw
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#MSRNews
November 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
A new panel discussion around Dr. Gary F. Green’s “Playing the Game” exposed how Black athletes are stereotyped and dehumanized through labels and coded language. Full story: buff.ly/M9JweAw
#MSRNews
#MSRNews
Minnesota families are leading community based climate adaptation as rising energy costs and stronger storms hit low income neighborhoods hardest. Heat prep, flood safety and energy resilience are key strategies. Full story: buff.ly/6GMKq58
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#MSRNews
November 30, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Minnesota families are leading community based climate adaptation as rising energy costs and stronger storms hit low income neighborhoods hardest. Heat prep, flood safety and energy resilience are key strategies. Full story: buff.ly/6GMKq58
#MSRNews
#MSRNews
The future of George Floyd Square is back in debate as Minneapolis leaders revive a mixed use redevelopment plan. With competing visions for transit, pedestrian space and community design, the path forward remains unsettled. Full story: buff.ly/ioq0XMz
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#MSRNews
November 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The future of George Floyd Square is back in debate as Minneapolis leaders revive a mixed use redevelopment plan. With competing visions for transit, pedestrian space and community design, the path forward remains unsettled. Full story: buff.ly/ioq0XMz
#MSRNews
#MSRNews
Shout out to JaLisa’s Gorgeous Extensions, a Best of Black Business nominee. People say JaLisa works so hard and always delivers an incredible customer experience with high quality products.
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #JaLisasGorgeousExtensions #BlackOwnedMN
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #JaLisasGorgeousExtensions #BlackOwnedMN
November 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Shout out to JaLisa’s Gorgeous Extensions, a Best of Black Business nominee. People say JaLisa works so hard and always delivers an incredible customer experience with high quality products.
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #JaLisasGorgeousExtensions #BlackOwnedMN
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #JaLisasGorgeousExtensions #BlackOwnedMN
Transfers Savannah McGowan and Jada Hood took different paths but both came home to St. Thomas to play for coach Ruth Sinn and in front of their families. Read the MSR feature: buff.ly/jG4ts1N
#StThomas #Tommies #MSRNews
#StThomas #Tommies #MSRNews
November 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Transfers Savannah McGowan and Jada Hood took different paths but both came home to St. Thomas to play for coach Ruth Sinn and in front of their families. Read the MSR feature: buff.ly/jG4ts1N
#StThomas #Tommies #MSRNews
#StThomas #Tommies #MSRNews
Congress and advocates are pressing for full transparency after high-profile names were blacked out in the Epstein files. Survivors say the redactions raise concerns about political interference and protected power. Full story: buff.ly/RVk07pG
November 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Congress and advocates are pressing for full transparency after high-profile names were blacked out in the Epstein files. Survivors say the redactions raise concerns about political interference and protected power. Full story: buff.ly/RVk07pG
Sister Spokesman hosts Pause. Breathe. Heal. on Dec. 6 at NorthPoint Conference Center. A wellness day with a panel, rest spaces, vendors, music and community care. More details: buff.ly/nNYOm7W
November 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Sister Spokesman hosts Pause. Breathe. Heal. on Dec. 6 at NorthPoint Conference Center. A wellness day with a panel, rest spaces, vendors, music and community care. More details: buff.ly/nNYOm7W
Shout out to Cobble Social House, a Best of Black Business nominee. The cocktail menu is incredible, the bartenders are passionate, the vibe is intimate, and the service is always a perfect 10 out of 10.
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #CobbleSocialHouse #BlackOwnedMN
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #CobbleSocialHouse #BlackOwnedMN
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Shout out to Cobble Social House, a Best of Black Business nominee. The cocktail menu is incredible, the bartenders are passionate, the vibe is intimate, and the service is always a perfect 10 out of 10.
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #CobbleSocialHouse #BlackOwnedMN
#BestOfBlackBusinesses #CobbleSocialHouse #BlackOwnedMN
Wicked: For Good delivers a stunning finale with powerful performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande and visuals that elevate the story to new heights. Full MSR review: buff.ly/cdEw1eR
#WickedForGood #MSRNews
#WickedForGood #MSRNews
November 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Wicked: For Good delivers a stunning finale with powerful performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande and visuals that elevate the story to new heights. Full MSR review: buff.ly/cdEw1eR
#WickedForGood #MSRNews
#WickedForGood #MSRNews