6+ hour, 12+ min ago   (255+ words) Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder What's Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, August 15 MSR's Aaliyah Demry breaks down three vibrant outdoor and indoor gatherings bringing local music, art, and global traditions to life across the Twin Cities this Saturday. If you’re a music fan,…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (871+ words) Hair can often be referred to as a woman’s crown and 24-year-old Krowned Kenn is making sure women across the Twin Cities wear theirs with confidence. From creating viral, sleek braid styles to growing a brand while raising her son…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (128+ words) Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Before the Vote. Not After. The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is raising $75,000 to fund a dedicated Government Reporter who ensures decisions affecting our community are covered before the vote. Housing, public safety, education, and economic equity are being decided right…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1128+ words) Legendary music producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis recently stopped by the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder studio for an episode of Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real. Sitting in the very building where history was printed, the iconic duo reflected on their South and…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (700+ words) Contributing Writer Lizzy Nyoike takes readers inside Get Gorgeous Salon & Spa on Selby Avenue, highlighting how founder Ilka Bird turned a neighborhood salon into a generational staple of St. Paul’s Historic Rondo community. On the corner of Selby Avenue and…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (620+ words) Contributing writer Ella Stern breaks down the impending city audit of ShotSpotter, Minneapolis’ controversial gunshot detection system. Stern examines the clash between city council members demanding financial accountability and community safety solutions, police advocates praising the tech, and research showing…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (818+ words) Please turn off the alarms. Chicken Little is crowing like a crazy rooster that transgender athletes will take over the women’s sports world. The latest fearmongering and spreading of misinformation from the White House through sports media, social media vultures…...

4+ day, 47+ min ago   (1651+ words) In Minnesota high school sports, Black coaches and administrators leading suburban programs often do their best work far from the spotlight. Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald brought three of them together for one of the most wide-ranging episodes…...

4+ day, 35+ min ago   (656+ words) In the United States today, 1 in 31, or about 3.2%, of children have autism. Across the board, about 16.7% of kids have any developmental disability. Despite this, there is a significant discrepancy in the representation of diversity in children’s books. In the U.S....

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (228+ words) Get a sneak peek at what to expect at the Guthrie Theater’s upcoming 20 Years on the River event, including backstage access, workshops, and a chance to hear directly from Artistic Director Joseph Haj. The Guthrie Theater is opening its doors…...