Some are already calling the incoming Minneapolis City Council the most progressive in the United States. That means the new Council will be determining, through its actions, the meaning of the word “progressive.” Working class and marginalized folks in Minneapolis will be watching closely. We’ve watched as cities sold off public property on the cheap to private speculators … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving community meals and cold weather resources
The holiday season is right around the corner. Below we've compiled a list of places to find Thanksgiving meals, coats, warm clothes, and other assistance. The listing below is for free resources unless otherwise noted— first come, first serve. Let us know of other events or resources that could be added to the list in the comment section or by … [Read more...]
Post-W Draft reflections
There weren’t many, if any, surprises in last week’s WNBA Draft. Kelsey Plum was selected first overall by San Antonio, but unlike some who predicted otherwise, she did not get traded after being picked. Only once in league draft history (Lindsay Harding in 2007) has a top overall pick been traded right after she was selected. I know because I was the only Minnesota media … [Read more...]
The Adventures of Flashman: Memoirs of a Photojournalist 1977-2016
Honoring Dred Scott’s fight for freedom “The Adventures of Flashman” is a photographic exhibition with written commentary selected from the accumulated works of one of St. Paul Rondo's adopted sons, Gayle "Flashman" Anderson. Spanning the years 1977 to the present with an emphasis on life at the close of the last century, it chronicles events, people and life through … [Read more...]
Sexual assault victims urged to seek medical care
A hospital visit can provide important health benefits New analysis from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) shows that about 1,400 men and women a year sought hospital services after a sexual assault between 2010 and 2014. Public health officials expect that thersexuale are far more victims of sexual assault who could benefit from seeking hospital care. A 2005 … [Read more...]
