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Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder celebrates 90th anniversary The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is celebrating 90 years of providing a snapshot of the black experience in Minnesota and reporting stories that directly impact the African-American community. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s archive room is filled with thousands of headlines dating back nearly a century. But one in particular records a notable achievement of its own. “I’m just filled with joy and happiness. It feels so amazing, that’s all I can say. It’s just gratifying to know that 90 years of family tradition has come through tough times, difficult times and we’re still here,”…

Dreaming of caramel corn and big fair food but don’t want to struggle through the crowded crowds at the Illinois State Fair? In an age where Netflix doesn’t require DVD boxes and kitchens can operate under other names, like ghost restaurants, COVID has irreparably altered the course of the decade, but a group of business-savvy entrepreneurs are delivering faire straight to your doorstep, DoorDash-style. Fair Dash is an online delivery and pickup service that will bring fair food right to your door, skipping the lines and the $20 admission and parking fees.Here’s what you need to know:Read more: There’s just…

A small reunion is happening within the Trump camp.Amid sluggish polling and fundraising numbers, former President Donald Trump’s campaign confirmed to multiple media outlets that it is adding five new staffers, including several with campaign experience.The new members include Corey Lewandowski, Trump’s 2016 campaign chairman who was fired from his position but maintained a close relationship with the former president; Tim Murtaugh, Trump’s 2020 campaign communications director; and Taylor Budowicz, a former senior aide to the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc.The other two new team members include former MAGA Inc. executives Alex Pfeiffer and Alex Bruesewitz.The new roster was announced…

There are four reasons why the Phillies have been talking a lot recently about switching to a six-man starting rotation as they navigate the tough stretch leading up to the final stretch of their longest season. In no particular order, they are: Christopher Sanchez: 2.41 ERA in first 16 starts, then 6.63 ERA in his next seven starts. Rangers, Suarez: 1.83 ERA through his first 16 starts, then a 7.71 ERA through four more before landing on the disabled list with a back injury. Aaron Nola: 2.77 ERA in first 13 starts, 4.71 ERA in next 11 starts. Zack Wheeler:…

Looking for an investment property or second home? The residential property market continues to be a popular market with big gains to be made. In fact, Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2024 reveals that 21% of Australian ultra-high net worth individuals plan to invest in residential property this year. Here are the top 5 cities and luxury developments to put on your property portfolio’s radar. 5 Top Cities and Luxury Developments to Add to Your Real Estate Portfolio Dubai: scorching sand beaches Bugatti Residences in Dubai. Luxury home prices in Dubai have risen by more than 100% in the past two…

TUCSON, Ariz. (13News) – Retail and food service sales nationwide increased by billions of dollars between June and July.But a look at retailers in Southern Arizona shows sales declining across multiple industries.Sales are up 1 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, but some Tucson-area stores aren’t seeing the same increase.”Sales are always down in the summer,” said Holly Harper, owner of Birdhouse Yarns. “Usually people leave town after May. The snowbirds leave town for the summer, so that affects our sales and we get fewer visitors. We get a lot of visitors throughout the year, but not in the…

Story LinkWHEELING, WV – One week ago, the Wheeling University Athletics Department welcomed back the Wheeling football team for report day, and on Friday the rest of the fall sports programs will return to campus to prepare for the 2024-2025 season. Men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s rugby, men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s cross country will all report and begin training camp.The 2023 Fall season was another successful one for the Cardinals, with two teams competing in their respective conference tournaments, and volleyball and men’s rugby each competing in the national tournament. Wheeling volleyball…

A Jewish man has been charged with attempted murder and hate crimes for his role in a months-long campaign of harassment and violence against his Muslim neighbors, authorities said.According to a criminal complaint filed by the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, Brooklyn resident Isaac Kadosh has been charged with more than 40 counts, including attempted second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder as a hate crime, first-degree assault as a hate crime, second-degree theft and second-degree theft as a hate crime.The lawsuit says Kadosh’s attack was motivated by religious and ethnic differences with his neighbors.According to the criminal complaint, Kadosh told the neighbor…

San Francisco business owners, who are facing repeated break-ins, say they are being made worse by “false alarm” fees the city charges when burglar alarms go off.Kinani Ahmed reviewed pages and pages of invoices for thousands of dollars in false reporting fees issued by the San Francisco Treasurer and Tax Collector’s office.He showed a nearby shopkeeper evidence of one of several attempted break-ins he had recently had to deal with. “They picked the lock and went in. What are they after? There’s nothing there,” Ahmed said. A decade ago, Ahmed founded Sextant Coffee Roasters in the SoMa and Mission districts.…

Mortgage broker Cherise Morgan opened a coffee shop last year. (Source: TikTok/Courtesy)There’s some controversial advice often given to young Australians wanting to buy their first property: stop buying coffee. But one Australian mortgage broker is bucking this advice and opening his own coffee shop to cater to potential home buyers.Cherise Morgan’s coffee shop is located at the front of her mortgage brokerage in Redcliffe, which she opened last year, and she is offering six months of free coffee as a reward to anyone who takes out a mortgage through her business.The 26-year-old told Yahoo Finance that the “spontaneous” decision has…