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North High victory Prep Bowl at Vikings stadium offered affordable look at facility

December 14, 2016 by MSR News Online

Prep Bowl offered an affordable look at the new sports facility By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Half the cost of the newly opened Vikings Stadium, known as the “People’s Stadium” before its corporate branding, has come from the people’s money — taxes and related public subsidies totaling more than half a billion dollars. Now is the time to assess just what the … [Read more...]

Papa Lemon history series draws from local author’s family

December 14, 2016 by MSR News Online

​By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Twin Cities authors have done well to provide children such fare as Anthony Peyton Porter's Jump at de Sun biography of Zora Neale Hurston, M. Ann Machen Pritchard‘s Phil the Pill and Friends, and Linda and Nneka Onyilofor’s My Brother Adam. These offerings, educational and entertaining, empower by encouraging, indeed nurturing a sense of … [Read more...]

‘Historically Black’ captures untold stories of the past

December 11, 2016 by MSR News Online

By Charles Hallman Staff Writer A series of podcasts featuring artifacts, heirlooms, and other pertinent items from Black families is now on demand. The Historically Black series, originally launched in September, is a joint project by the Washington Post and American Public Media (APM) Reports. It was part of the Post’s coverage of the new Smithsonian Museum of … [Read more...]

For some, serving youth makes life worthwhile

December 8, 2016 by MSR News Online

​ By Charles Hallman Staff Writer MSR prep sports columnist and longtime educator Dr. Mitchell McDonald was among six individuals receiving half-time recognition at the Nov. 29 Como Park-Minneapolis North girls’ basketball game at Como Park. McDonald, Como Park High School Principal Theresa Neal, Jo Ann Clark, Neda Kellogg, Nikki McComb and Mike Tate were honored for their … [Read more...]

St. Paul Mayor Coleman says three terms enough

December 8, 2016 by MSR News Online

He reflects on achievements in human rights, diversity By Charles Hallman Staff Writer It’s time for someone else to occupy “the corner office” in city hall, says St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, who announced last week that he will not seek a fourth term in 2017. Prior to his December 1 announcement, Coleman talked to the MSR in his office at City Hall. “I’ve been … [Read more...]

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MSR Top 5: Kwanzaa, Kat Williams, Terence Blanchard, The Temptations & more!

MSR Top 5: Kwanzaa, Kat Williams, Terence Blanchard, The Temptations & more!

A snapshot of events around town   Kat Williams Live Veteran stand-up comedian and actor, rapper live in concert Dec. 31 | 8-11 pm Target Center 600 1st Ave. N., Mpls. More info: www.targetcenter.com/events/detail/katt-williams The Temptations The Temptations have been a driving force in popular music for more than 50 years – See them perform […]

Denzel and Viola co-star in adaptation of Pulitzer prize-winning play

Denzel and Viola co-star in adaptation of Pulitzer prize-winning play

Back in 1987, Fences won both the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play. The August Wilson classic, set in the Pittsburgh in the ’50s, chronicled the day-to-day struggle of a blue collar, African American family. The production was brought back to Broadway in 2010, and it landed the Tony for […]

FILM REVIEW: “Almost Christmas”

FILM REVIEW: “Almost Christmas”

  By Dwight Brown Contributing Writer Watching this humorous film is like getting a funny greeting card that makes you laugh as it warms your heart. This ode to the joy and angst people feel as their family reconvenes for the certain chaos, gluttony and joy during Christmas is a nice way to start the […]

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