6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (688+ words) Magistrate Judge Doug Micko ordered prosecutors on behalf of the Trump administration to turn over unredacted discovery documents in their case against the 39 by May 22. Three defendants: Thomas Teir, Monique Cullars-Doty and Trahern Crews, and their attorneys, stood outside the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (884+ words) In the latest episode of On the Radar, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder's series highlighting Black Minnesota creatives, host Damenica Ellis sat down with Pavi Elle French, a musician, dancer, writer, art educator, and composer whose decades of work have made her…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (814+ words) Civil rights activists Nekima Levy Armstrong and Monique Cullars Doty alleged at an April 7 press conference that Cities Church denied a Black man entry to worship after connecting him to protest activity, part of what they describe as a broader…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (998+ words) A Ramsey County judge dismissed all charges against Emily Phillips the morning after she was arrested outside St. Paul's Cities Church on Easter Sunday, finding no probable cause in a case that drew sharp criticism from civil rights attorney Nekima…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (540+ words) The Rondo Community Land Trust has acquired the former Sears site in St. Paul, a 17-acre property vacant since 2019, in the organization's largest acquisition to date at $10. 8 million, with plans to redevelop it into residential, commercial and community-centered spaces. The…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (598+ words) More than 100, 000 people gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol for the third No Kings rally, the largest of its kind to date, featuring national artists, elected officials and local activists demanding accountability and community solidarity in the wake of Operation…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (364+ words) Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder For 90 years, the MSR has been more than a newspaper'it's been a trusted voice for Black stories, struggles, and triumphs. Your contribution is appreciated. Support us as we support the community Make a contribution to support community journalism…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (458+ words) Register today for your daily dose of community news, info, events, exclusive deals and more! Community members, local leaders and entrepreneurs gathered in St. Paul to celebrate the grand opening of Rondo Exchange, a new business hub rooted in the…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (565+ words) Get your daily dose of community news, info, events, exclusive deals and more! This Black History Month 2026 we will spotlight Black Minnesotans whose contributions" unfortunately got overlooked and often forgotten locally and nationally. This week's question: Did you know Minnesota…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1104+ words) For 90 years, the MSR has been more than a newspaper'it's been a trusted voice for Black stories, struggles, and triumphs. Get your daily dose of community news, info, events, exclusive deals and more! After President Donald Trump said federal payments…...