The city of Minneapolis has renamed a stretch of Plymouth Avenue N. to Spike Moss Way in honor of community activist and freedom fighter Harry ‘Spike’ Moss.
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Spike Moss Way named for longtime activistÂ
Spike Moss, a longtime activist, will be honored with a street dedication in North Minneapolis, recognizing his lifelong dedication to social justice.
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Don Samuels readies for round two—shares vision and opinions in a visit with MSR
Don Samuels, a contender for the 5th Congressional District, sat down in a pivotal discussion with the MSR on May 16, sharing his perspectives on local, national, and global issues. This dialogue sets the stage for another highly anticipated primary clash in August 2024 with incumbent Ilhan Omar. In 2022, Samuels and Omar engaged in […]
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Summit Academy welcomes prospective students and touts new programsÂ
Summit Academy OIC recently held its second annual open house welcoming dozens of potential students to explore their programs.
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MSR News feat. Rep. Ilhan Omar
Al Brown interviews Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on the hot topics happening in the 5th District of Minnesota.
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MnDOT seeks community input on the future of Highway 55/Olson Memorial Highway
MnDOT is hosting community workshop to share design alternatives for Olson Memorial Highway, and is also inviting feedback on these alternatives in an online survey.
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Timberwolves, U.S. Bank partner to showcase Northside Black-owned businesses
Minnesota Timberwolves fans can take the Community Cultural Experience Tour to learn about Northside Black-owned local businesses and organizations.
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Age Well At Home helps homeowners with renovation needs
Age Well At Home provides home repair and safety services to senior homeowners in the Twin Cities area, allowing them to remain safely and comfortably in their homes.
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Black Business Spotlight: Minuteman Press
Frank Brown, owner of Minuteman Press, a Black-owned printing franchise, is focusing on diversity in the workforce and offering a livable wage to its employees, while also providing a variety of printing services.
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‘Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real’ feat. Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw
Host Tracey Williams-Dillard interviews Councilmember LaTrisha Vetaw, Minneapolis Ward 4.
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North Minneapolis feels the departure of Breaking Bread Cafe
Breaking Bread Cafe shuttered its doors this past August, accelerating a decline in food options in North Minneapolis.
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Northside dance champs receive congressional honor
Rep. Ilhan Omar recently presented national champions Dance City with a Congressional Proclamation.
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Turning Point founder Peter Hayden steps down after 47 years of addiction recovery and advocacy
Dr. Peter Hayden, founder and CEO of Turning Point, a culturally specific service center for addiction recovery and advocacy, is retiring after 47 years of service.
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Olson Bridge mural brings the North Minneapolis community full circle
On a cold Saturday afternoon, a mural installation was unveiled on the Olson Memorial Bridge sound wall across I-94. It helps restore a bit of history that was lost more than 20 years ago. The ceremony on December 2 brought together Minneapolis artists and Northsiders to recreate a new version of acclaimed 20th-century African American […]
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Free webinar to guide small businesses located along Blue Line Extension
Small businesses located along or adjacent to the Metro Blue Line Extension are invited to access free legal services to prepare for upcoming developments.
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New healing space, outreach efforts highlight community safety work in MN
A Minneapolis neighborhood celebrated the opening of a centralized location for community safety initiatives.
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Don Samuels announces 2024 run against Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District
Don Samuels has announced another run against Rep. Ilhan Omar for Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District.
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North Minneapolis City Council incumbents win re-election
In North Minneapolis, both LaTrisha Vetaw (Ward 4) and Jeremiah Ellison (Ward 5) easily won their re-election races.
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Sister Spokesman educates first-time homebuyers
The panel discussion focused on first-time homebuyers, helping them understand the home-buying process.
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New Hospitality House court unveiled as part of Lynx, Timberwolves partnership
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx in partnership with U.S. Bank last week unveiled a renovated court at Hospitality House in North Minneapolis.