# arts + culture (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover arts + culture. Page: Feed: --- ## [Teen Cyclist Was in a Crosswalk Marked by Flashing Lights When Fatally Struck by Vehicle](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/teen-cyclist-was-in-a-crosswalk-marked-by-flashing-lights-when-fatally-struck-by-vehicle/) _2026-08-27 · Colin Flanders · Seven Days_ Charging documents say Douglas Knapp had ample time to stop before he ran into Shiloh Skalka in Burlington's South End. The post Teen Cyclist Was in a Crosswalk Marked by Flashing Lights When Fatally Struck by Vehicle appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger) ## [MPHA approves $6 million for Heritage Park, but affordable housing delays follow](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/27/mpha-heritage-park-6-million-funding-housing-delays/) _2026-08-27 · MSR Staff · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Following months of community outcry, the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority approved a $6 million funding package to stabilize Heritage Park. The post MPHA approves $6 million for Heritage Park, but affordable housing delays follow appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [17 Years of culture and community, Southside Back in the Day returns](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/27/southside-back-in-the-day-2026-phelps-park/) _2026-08-27 · MSR Staff · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Southside Back in the Day returns for its 17th annual celebration this Labor Day weekend at Phelps Park. Catch live performances from Jamela Pettiford, local vendors, and family activities. The post 17 Years of culture and community, Southside Back in the Day returns appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Obituary: Beatrice “Bea” Jordan, 1941-2026](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/life-lines/obituaries/obituary-beatrice-bea-jordan-1941-2026/) _2026-08-27 · Reader Submitted · Seven Days_ Longtime Milton resident believed her family was everything and always seemed to make room for one more person The post Obituary: Beatrice “Bea” Jordan, 1941-2026 appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Courtesy) ## [Fab Five Photos](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/27/twin-cities-high-school-football-2026-fab-five-photos/) _2026-08-27 · Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ As high school football season nears, stadiums across the Twin Cities are getting ready for packed stands and big plays. Check out this week’s Fab Five photo spread spotlighting local prep powerhouses. The post Fab Five Photos appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Class Action Suit Filed Over Forever Chemicals Contamination in Bennington](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/class-action-suit-filed-over-forever-chemicals-contamination-in-bennington/) _2026-08-26 · Kevin McCallum · Seven Days_ The case — a second involving the pollutants in the area — alleges that the scope of the PFOA contamination is greater than previously known. The post Class Action Suit Filed Over Forever Chemicals Contamination in Bennington appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: File: Michael Tonn) ## [Vermont to Receive $92.7 Million in Settlement With Meta](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/vermont-to-receive-92-7-million-in-settlement-with-meta/) _2026-08-26 · Alison Novak · Seven Days_ The deal, which represents the largest single-company settlement in Vermont’s history, stems from a 2023 lawsuit filed by the state. The post Vermont to Receive $92.7 Million in Settlement With Meta appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: File: Katie Futterman ©️ Seven Days) ## [Impact of federal operations focus of first Minnesota Truth Council public meeting](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/26/minnesota-truth-council-first-public-meeting-immigration-impact/) _2026-08-26 · MSR Staff · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ As Minnesotans process the fallout from recent federal enforcement, the Minnesota Truth Council opens public hearings to establish an accurate record of events. The post Impact of federal operations focus of first Minnesota Truth Council public meeting appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Inside the Mind of Booker Prize Nominee Makenna Goodman](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/books-arts-culture/inside-the-mind-of-booker-prize-nominee-makenna-goodman/) _2026-08-26 · Chelsea Edgar · Seven Days_ The Montpelier author, whose novel ‘Helen of Nowhere’ has been long-listed for the prestigious award, talks about the complexities of simple living and writing from bed. The post Inside the Mind of Booker Prize Nominee Makenna Goodman appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Jeb Wallace-Brodeur) ## [The Closures of Four Dairy Plants Lead to Worry in Vermont](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/agriculture/the-closures-of-four-dairy-plants-lead-to-worry-in-vermont/) _2026-08-26 · Kevin McCallum · Seven Days_ Dairy Farmers of America’s decision to shutter a St. Albans plant is just the latest setback for the state’s $6 billion sector. The post The Closures of Four Dairy Plants Lead to Worry in Vermont appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Kevin McCallum © Seven Days) ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Xkb2oA74SfPr) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [South Burlington Police Make an Effort to Stop More Cars](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/crime-news/south-burlington-police-make-an-effort-to-stop-more-cars/) _2026-08-26 · Colin Flanders · Seven Days_ Nationwide, the number of traffic stops are falling. But South Burlington police are bucking that trend, hoping to keep motorists safer on the roads. The post South Burlington Police Make an Effort to Stop More Cars appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Tim Newcomb) ## [Bristol Residents Defend Lord’s Prayer Rock After Letter Calling for Its Removal](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/802much/bristol-residents-defend-lords-prayer-rock/) _2026-08-26 · Sasha Goldstein · Seven Days_ The town landmark abuts Route 116 and presents a hazard and potential legal problem, one resident said. But many others defended the glacial erratic’s presence there. The post Bristol Residents Defend Lord’s Prayer Rock After Letter Calling for Its Removal appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: File: Sadie Williams) ## [From the Deputy Publisher: School Dazed](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/fromthepublisher/from-the-deputy-publisher-school-dazed/) _2026-08-26 · Cathy Resmer · Seven Days_ Deputy publisher Cathy Resmer and her wife dropped off their kids for their first year at Vermont State University and lived to tell the tale. The post From the Deputy Publisher: School Dazed appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Julianna Brazill) ## [Letter to the Editor (9/26/26)](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/letters/letter-to-the-editor-9-26-26/) _2026-08-26 · Seven Days Readers · Seven Days_ Readers react to recent articles The post Letter to the Editor (9/26/26) appeared first on Seven Days . ## [Theater Review: ‘Lobby Hero,’ Dorset Theatre Festival](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/performingarts/theater-review-lobby-hero-dorset-theatre-festival/) _2026-08-26 · Alex Brown · Seven Days_ Watching this razor-sharp production of Kenneth Lonergan’s play is an experience of emotional tension singing through four everyday lives. The post Theater Review: ‘Lobby Hero,’ Dorset Theatre Festival appeared first on Seven Days . ## [Plasticiens Volants Brings Its Inflatable Puppets to Vermont](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/performingarts/plasticiens-volants-brings-its-inflatable-puppets-to-vermont/) _2026-08-26 · Ken Picard · Seven Days_ The Flynn’s Playing Fields series presents the French street-theater company at nearly a dozen schoolyards, football fields and city parks across the state. The post Plasticiens Volants Brings Its Inflatable Puppets to Vermont appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Courtesy of Unicycle Productions) ## [Minneapolis holds Day of Service to honor Annunciation community](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/26/annunciation-church-shooting-remembrance-day-of-service/) _2026-08-26 · MSR Staff · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Marking one year since the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, Minneapolis residents are channeling grief into community action through service, unity, and shared light. The post Minneapolis holds Day of Service to honor Annunciation community appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Black Business Spotlight: Zoma House creates a path for artists in Minneapolis](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/26/zoma-house-creators-path-minneapolis-uzoma-ngwu/) _2026-08-26 · Lizzy Nyoike · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Uzoma Ngwu launched Zoma House in Minneapolis to bring music, film, fine art, and food under one roof. Here's how she's carving out a physical haven for underrepresented creatives. The post Black Business Spotlight: Zoma House creates a path for artists in Minneapolis appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Community input wanted as Minneapolis searches for new police chief](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/26/minneapolis-police-chief-search-community-input/) _2026-08-26 · MSR News Online · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Following the resignation of former chief Brian O’Hara, Minneapolis is inviting residents to share their vision for the city's next top cop. The post Community input wanted as Minneapolis searches for new police chief appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Could this college athletes’ union finally stick?](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/26/college-athletes-union-ucaa-ncaa-labor-rights/) _2026-08-26 · Charles Hallman · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Previous attempts to unionize college players for some reason or another failed without getting any meaningful traction. Over 100 women’s college basketball players last month signed union cards with the new United College Athletes Association (UCAA). The Oregon State players at the same time filed a formal petition with the state for collective bargaining. In \[…\] The post Could this college… ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gym5anYyhFzx) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [How a Fridley coffee shop lost half its staff over a Nintendo system and its plans to rebuild](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/25/clapping-monkey-fridley-coffee-shop-walkout/) _2026-08-25 · Izzy Canizares · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ When a dispute over a video game system pushed staff to walk out, it exposed months of tension over culture, communication, and workplace leadership at Fridley's Clapping Monkey. The post How a Fridley coffee shop lost half its staff over a Nintendo system and its plans to rebuild appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [AI won’t take your job overnight, but it will change it, local strategist says](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/25/dwayne-dixon-ai-workplace-black-professionals/) _2026-08-25 · Jasmine McBride · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Local strategist Dwayne Dixon reveals why judgment and lived experience matter more than ever, and how Black professionals can turn tech shifts into real leverage. The post AI won’t take your job overnight, but it will change it, local strategist says appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Robert S. Abbott: Defender of justice](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/25/robert-s-abbott-youth-leadership-first-educators/) _2026-08-25 · Dr. Artika R. Tyner · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Robert S. Abbott launched The Chicago Defender to combat Jim Crow and champion equality. Dr. Artika R. Tyner explores how parents and caregivers can use his legacy of unrelenting tenacity to inspire young changemakers today. The post Robert S. Abbott: Defender of justice appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Culpepper’s early flashes give Twins a look at their future](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/25/kaelen-culpepper-minnesota-twins-rookie-debut/) _2026-08-25 · Charles Hallman · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper is already making waves in a Minnesota Twins uniform. Sports Columnist Charles Hallman breaks down Culpepper's big-league adjustment, praise from veterans, and what his arrival signals for the franchise. The post Culpepper’s early flashes give Twins a look at their future appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [When a Black child dies without answers, grief has nowhere to go](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/25/nolan-wells-unsolved-death-black-grief/) _2026-08-25 · Rev. Sheila Johnson · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Rev. Sheila Johnson explores the psychological toll and collective trauma Black communities face when tragedies like the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells remain shrouded in mystery. The post When a Black child dies without answers, grief has nowhere to go appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Rally urges Target, Cargill, Best Buy to condemn federal surveillance of activists](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/22/target-cargill-federal-surveillance-rally-minneapolis/) _2026-08-22 · Clint Combs · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ When federal agents infiltrated churches, libraries, and community centers, Minnesota activists didn't just fight back in court, they took the fight to corporate headquarters, demanding local business giants take a stand. The post Rally urges Target, Cargill, Best Buy to condemn federal surveillance of activists appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Generation to start from zero](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/22/generational-wealth-property-is-power/) _2026-08-22 · Dr. Anthony O. Kellum · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ We often measure progress by how far a person travels in a single lifetime, but real success might be creating a lineage where being "the first" is no longer necessary. The post Generation to start from zero appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Op-ed: Why we must vote](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/22/why-we-must-vote-midterm-elections/) _2026-08-22 · Dr. John E. Warren · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Tired of hearing about upcoming elections? Dr. John E. Warren explains why your ballot is the primary tool to demand relief and defend your community. The post Op-ed: Why we must vote appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Lenny McAllister’s new book challenges echo chambers, calls for a return to faith and second chances](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/21/lenny-mcallister-venn-diagram-of-one-book/) _2026-08-21 · Charles Hallman · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ From walking away from basketball, reinventing his career and navigating political commentary, Lenny McAllister shares how faith and second chances can shatter today's toxic echo chambers. The post Lenny McAllister’s new book challenges echo chambers, calls for a return to faith and second chances appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Ellison, Choi win court orders keeping gang members from State Fair](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/21/mn-state-fair-gang-injunctions-ellison-choi/) _2026-08-21 · Jasmine McBride · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ State and county officials are taking a civil approach to keep the Minnesota State Fair peaceful. Here is how focused deterrence is being put to the test. The post Ellison, Choi win court orders keeping gang members from State Fair appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WMipOs9GxMb0) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [WIN: A 4-Pack of Minnesota State Fair Gate Admission Tickets](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/21/minnesota-state-fair-tickets-giveaway-msr-quiz/) _2026-08-21 · MSR News Online · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Test your MSR history knowledge for a chance to win one of 20 four-packs of Minnesota State Fair gate admission tickets, in celebration of the paper's 92-year legacy. The post WIN: A 4-Pack of Minnesota State Fair Gate Admission Tickets appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [After surviving cancer twice, Reona Berry helps Black women navigate breast cancer](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/21/reona-berry-breast-cancer-advocacy-minnesota/) _2026-08-21 · Alaysia Lane · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Two-time breast cancer survivor Reona Berry has spent 36 years fighting disparities in Black women's breast cancer outcomes, from co-founding the African American Breast Cancer Alliance in 1990 to the organization's first Colors of Cancer Health & Wellness Expo in July. The post After surviving cancer twice, Reona Berry helps Black women navigate breast cancer appeared first on Minnesota… ## [What insurance adjusters don’t want you to do after a car accident](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/21/car-accident-insurance-claim-steps-guide/) _2026-08-21 · Amy Kang · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Insurance adjusters won't tell you the steps that protect your claim after a car accident. Amy Kang breaks down what to do, from documenting damage to avoiding a quick settlement, in a piece first published by Black Press USA. The post What insurance adjusters don’t want you to do after a car accident appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [News Quiz: What percentage of Vermont residents voted in this month’s primary election?](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/newsquiz/news-quiz/) _2026-08-21 · Seven Days Staff · Seven Days_ Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It's quick, fun and informative. The post News Quiz: What percentage of Vermont residents voted in this month’s primary election? appeared first on Seven Days . ## [Dairy Co-op Agrees Not to Dismantle St. Albans Creamery](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/news-news/dairy-co-op-agrees-not-to-dismantle-st-albans-creamery/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin McCallum · Seven Days_ The union representing the plant's nearly 80 workers claims the closure is retaliation for a strike last year. The post Dairy Co-op Agrees Not to Dismantle St. Albans Creamery appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Kevin McCallum) ## [Staurowsky: Transgender athlete backlash masks bigger threats to Title IX](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/20/ellen-staurowsky-transgender-athletes-title-ix/) _2026-08-20 · Charles Hallman · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Sports equity expert Dr. Ellen Staurowsky says the panic over transgender athletes is a distraction from a bigger playbook: rolling back Title IX and undermining college athletes' rights. Sports columnist Charles Hallman continues his conversation in this second installment. The post Staurowsky: Transgender athlete backlash masks bigger threats to Title IX appeared first on Minnesota… ## [High School for Recording Arts](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/20/high-school-recording-arts-st-paul-enrollment/) _2026-08-20 · MSR News Online · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ High School for Recording Arts, Minnesota's only media arts-themed public charter high school, is enrolling now, offering both a fully online, self-paced program and a five-day-a-week on-campus experience built on hands-on learning. The post High School for Recording Arts appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Minnesota advocate says candidates are avoiding small business questions as federal contracting rules shift](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/20/small-business-contracting-minnesota-candidates/) _2026-08-20 · Jasmine McBride · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Small business advocate Lynn Pingol says Minnesota's governor and Senate candidates avoided her proposed debate on federal contracting rollbacks, even as legislation threatens key SBA programs. Editor Jasmine McBride has the story. The post Minnesota advocate says candidates are avoiding small business questions as federal contracting rules shift appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [MSR Digital Edition 3 – Volume 93 – August 20 – August 26, 2026](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/20/msr-digital-edition-3-volume-93-for-august-20/) _2026-08-20 · MSR News Online · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ The MSR Digital Edition 3 -Volume 93 for August 20 - August 26, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 3, Volume 93. The post MSR Digital Edition 3 – Volume 93 – August 20 – August 26, 2026 appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, August 21 to 23](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/20/twin-cities-weekend-events-august-21-23/) _2026-08-20 · Lizzy Nyoike · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ From premium spirits to old school R&B to a celebration of Black authors, here's what's happening across the Twin Cities August 21-23. The post What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, August 21 to 23 appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Win a Pack of 4 Free Tickets: Old School Crews Grand Finale Hits Bloomington Friday Night](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/20/old-school-crews-grand-finale-bloomington-tickets/) _2026-08-20 · MSR News Online · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Win a pack of four free tickets to the Old School Crews Grand Finale, hitting Bloomington's Maria Bonita Restaurant and Bar this Friday night for a grown and sexy 30-and-up celebration. The post Win a Pack of 4 Free Tickets: Old School Crews Grand Finale Hits Bloomington Friday Night appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Burlington Business Association Shutters After Nearly 50 Years](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/burlington-business-association-shutters-after-nearly-50-years/) _2026-08-20 · Aaron Calvin · Seven Days_ Multiple organizations plan to fill the gap after the advocacy group closed suddenly last week. The post Burlington Business Association Shutters After Nearly 50 Years appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: File: Owen Leavey) ## [Stuck in Vermont: Boating With Michael Hendrickson of Burlington Harbor Launch and Tow](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/stuckinvermont/stuck-in-vermont-boating-with-michael-hendrickson-of-burlington-harbor-launch-and-tow/) _2026-08-20 · Eva Sollberger · Seven Days_ Episode 774: From April 1 to the end of the boating season, Hendrickson is on the water seven days a week and on call 24-7. The post Stuck in Vermont: Boating With Michael Hendrickson of Burlington Harbor Launch and Tow appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Eva Sollberger © Seven Days) ## [Sanders Calls for the St. Albans Creamery to Reopen](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/sanders-calls-for-the-st-albans-creamery-to-reopen/) _2026-08-19 · Kevin McCallum · Seven Days_ Sanders, who has long supported organized labor, accused the facility's owner, Dairy Farmers of America, of "illegal union busting." The post Sanders Calls for the St. Albans Creamery to Reopen appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Kevin McCallum) ## [Central Honors Philando Returns Aug. 23 to Celebrate a Life and Continue a Legacy](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/19/central-honors-philando-2026-st-paul/) _2026-08-19 · MSR News Online · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Ten years after Philando Castile's death, the Central Honors Philando community gathering returns Aug. 23 in St. Paul, marking a decade of scholarship fundraising, healing and remembrance built by his high school classmates. The post Central Honors Philando Returns Aug. 23 to Celebrate a Life and Continue a Legacy appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [As I head to Atlanta, meet your new wellness columnist, Felicia Permenter](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/19/meet-felicia-permenter-msr-new-wellness-columnist/) _2026-08-19 · Dr. Ayanna Quamina · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ As columnist Dr. Ayanna Quamina relocates to Atlanta, she introduces MSR readers to incoming wellness columnist Felicia Permenter, a Roseville family nurse practitioner dedicated to functional medicine, root-cause healing, and holistic care. The post As I head to Atlanta, meet your new wellness columnist, Felicia Permenter appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Pet Memorial: Jaida, 2012-2026](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/da-capo/petmemorials/pet-memorial-jaida-2012-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Reader Submitted · Seven Days_ Counter Surfer Extraordinaire The post Pet Memorial: Jaida, 2012-2026 appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Courtesy) ## [Lynx’s Kosu adjusting to physical game, English, in second season](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/19/anastasiia-kosu-minnesota-lynx-interview/) _2026-08-19 · Charles Hallman · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Minnesota Lynx forward Anastasiia Olairi Kosu opens up about honoring her late father's legacy and adjusting to the WNBA's physicality. Plus, the Timberwolves' move to DAZN becomes the latest hit to local sports fans' wallets. The post Lynx’s Kosu adjusting to physical game, English, in second season appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Seven Years Strong: Black Entrepreneur State Fair Brings Community Together in South Minneapolis](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/19/black-entrepreneur-state-fair-year-seven-recap/) _2026-08-19 · MSR News Online · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ The Black Entrepreneur State Fair marked its seventh year at Midtown Global Market under the theme "Rooted and Rising," continuing its mission of uplifting Black and small businesses since its founding in the wake of George Floyd's murder. The post Seven Years Strong: Black Entrepreneur State Fair Brings Community Together in South Minneapolis appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Frey unveils $2.3 billion budget with job cuts, 11.3% tax hike and more police overtime funding](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/19/frey-unveils-2-3-billion-budget-with-job-cuts-11-3-tax-hike-and-more-police-overtime-funding/) _2026-08-19 · Clint Combs · Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has unveiled a $2.3 billion proposed budget aimed at closing a projected $60 million shortfall through job cuts, tax hikes, and consolidated services, sparking immediate debate over police overtime spending and park funding. The post Frey unveils $2.3 billion budget with job cuts, 11.3% tax hike and more police overtime funding appeared first on Minnesota…