MayDay Parade marks 40 years of fun
The MayDay Parade and Festival, Powderhorn and Phillips neighborhoods’ beloved community institution, will celebrate its 40th Anniversary this year. ...
Month: March 2014
Skills for your future: What every employer wants you to have
In her book, HER Corner Office: A guide to help women find a place and a voice in corporate America, ...
Big Ten hockey tournament a success
The first season of Big Ten men’s hockey is now history. It finished with Minnesota as regular season ...
March madness continues
The National Invitational Tournament (NIT) has a rich storied history dating back to pre-World War II days. The ...
Spoken Hero – Recording artist applies promotional expertise to community betterment
People in our community and their giving spirit to others often go unnoticed as “Unspoken Heroes.” Our “Spoken Heroes” feature ...
Boys’ state tournament highlights
It was quite the show at the boys’ basketball state tournament last weekend. Here are ...
My Brother’s Keeper initiative falls short of being brotherly
The nice-looking Black man in the White House is at it again. He has done an excellent job of convincing ...
Nine hundred complaints disappear
Only 16 cases under investigation The Police Misconduct Board operates under the custody and control of the Minneapolis Civil ...
Useable fingerprints ‘12 percent of the time’
The March 6 Star Tribune article about the found gun and sock that are being linked to Terrance Franklin has ...
Empty seats
By Kevin Reese Contributing Writer On February 7 and 8, 2014 there was a Black History Month celebration here ...
Race matters in efforts to curb gun violence
Group seeks to ‘reframe’ the debate to address racial disparities By Isaac Peterson Contributing Writer Leroy Duncan is ...
N-word flags?
The National Football League at times acts like glass house dwellers. The NFL brain wizards recently proposed ...
Legislator’s apology for NBA tweet unconvincing
Contrary to some who believe otherwise, race, sports and politics are always intertwined. And despite his half-hearted apology, the recent ...
Like the stock market, NFL free agency is up!
The so-called cycle comes and goes in life, business, and in the perception of things being up or down. The ...
Gophers focus on Hockey Frozen Four
It was like Bachmann-Turner Overdrive last week for the Minnesota women’s hockey team, and this week it’s the Isley Brothers.
This Week’s Entertainment Spotlights
Salsa del Soul Fri., Mar. 21, 9 pm Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 ...
Keith’s high hopes are dashed
“Uh,” Keith asked, “you want something from the fridge?” Already heading to the kitchen. ...
Otaak Band brings East Sudanese soul to the west bank
By Junauda Petrus Contributing Writer Otaak BandPhotos by Sarah White It was a glimpse into a world nearly ...
Sole surviving original member of the Four Tops answers questions from fans
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Legendary artists such as Abdul “Duke” Fakir can spin a yarn or two when ...
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