This opinion examines how the Minnesota property market is influenced by historical disinvestment and current instability.
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Activists at the Minnesota State Capitol called for Minnesota anti-boycott law repeal, saying the law violates First Amendment protections.
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A new report highlights signs of a Black recession, with rising unemployment, tariffs and policy uncertainty affecting Black households and businesses.
Researchers say small business instability is a major factor.
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Alicia Wood led St. Olaf volleyball to an undefeated MIAC season and earned MIAC Coach of the Year, becoming the first coach of color to win the award. The Oles also reached the NCAA round of 32.
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Winter Wonderland returns this Sunday at Nickelodeon Universe, offering free admission, warm coats, toys, books and a morning of joy for Minneapolis students and families.
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Sister Spokesman’s December event, Pause. Breathe. Heal., offers an afternoon of mental wellness, community care and reflection on Dec. 6 at NorthPoint Conference Center. Tickets are $10. Full details: buff.ly/JEk8wmR
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This week’s Fab Five features former metro-area standouts now excelling in college hoops: Amaya Battle, Ronnie Porter, Alayna Contreras, Tessa Johnson and Liv McGill.
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Grant West, co-founder of Walker West Music Academy, has spent decades helping young musicians find their voices and strengthening St. Paul’s arts community. Full story: buff.ly/0JuOV1t
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Five-Star Chuck built a trusted locksmith business on speed, professionalism and community care. The Twin Cities entrepreneur shares how he earned his five-star reputation. Full story: buff.ly/j9EZnj7
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The U.S. paused all asylum decisions after a D.C. shooting, citing safety concerns. Legal experts warn the halt could create major backlogs and fuel harmful stereotypes. Full MSR story: buff.ly/HRJ4nF4
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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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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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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.
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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A federal raid in St. Paul left workers and families terrified as masked agents wearing only “POLICE” labels detained employees and used pepper balls on protesters. City leaders say the tactics erode trust.
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Minnesota civil rights leaders urge shoppers to keep the Target boycott going through the holidays, citing DEI rollbacks, layoffs and falling stock prices as proof it’s working. Read the MSR story: buff.ly/jONUWHr
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Minneapolis remembers Jellybean Johnson, a joyful architect of the Minneapolis Sound whose drumming, solos, and mentorship changed lives. Read our tribute: buff.ly/CdEjnSc
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Maya Washington is speaking out about rewritten history and the harm it causes legacy athletes, including her father, Hall of Famer Gene Washington. She is pushing for NIL protections and accountability. Read the MSR story: buff.ly/3Xwtzsw
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Target’s retreat from DEI commitments is leaving some Black local suppliers in limbo. Twin Cities entrepreneurs who once grew through REACH now face stalled momentum and fragile partnerships. Read the MSR story: buff.ly/3vadWCq
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A Minneapolis man survived being shot after warning MPD about his neighbor for months. Two women who reported similar threats did not survive. Read the MSR investigation: buff.ly/sF0XCns
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Minneapolis kicks off winter with the Winterapolis Light Up on Nov. 28. Enjoy markets, music, crafts, trolley rides, and a citywide lighting ceremony at 6:05 p.m. Full details in the MSR story: buff.ly/41mtvrd
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Dr. Andre M. Perry explains why undocumented immigrants are vital members of our communities and why belonging is more than legal status.
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