Dear Neighbors, I have no doubt that the Edina Police Department is an excellent organization that deserves wide public support. But so are the Edina Fire Department and two libraries among other local agencies. Yet the flowering of lawn signs reported in the September 15, 2016 Sun Current expresses gratitude only to the police. Why? […]
Letter to the Editor
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Investments in North Minneapolis is warranted
Claims arguing against the Northside Greenway project, detailed in the September 2016 issue of the Camden News article “Pros and cons to the Northside Greenway,” deserve critical assessment. I envision a North Minneapolis that is healthier, safer, more economically thriving, and more socially cohesive as a result of the Northside Greenway project. The project was […]
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MSR leads women’s sports coverage
Finally, someone is actually commenting on the total lack of respect the best pro team — the Lynx — get in the sports reporting of the Star Tribune and elsewhere (Magazine cover gives WNBA some overdue respect, MSR, June 2, 2016). Recently, the Lynx finally made it to the front page of the Star Tribune […]
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Letter to the Editor
As the director of golf for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), I was surprised and concerned with the misinformation and allegations contained in Ron Edwards’ June 1 commentary in the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder “Racism inside Theodore Wirth Golf Course.” I think it is unfortunate Mr. Edwards did not verify the information in his opinion […]
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Letter to the Editor
I’m just writing to say how much I enjoyed your interview with Jennifer Jacobs (MSR, “Navigating through Minnesota Nice: Black woman coach finds it difficult to have ‘the racial conversation’ here,” March 10, 2016)
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Disentangling disparities: Building our workforce
It is no secret that people of color, Black Minnesotans in particular, face barriers to economic parity with their White counterparts.
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Jamar Clark will now have a headstone
I want to send out a shout of love and thanks to the Minnesota State Baptist Convention, Bishop Howell, Rev. Jerry McAfee and Alfred Flowers for covering the cost of the headstone for Jamar Clark.
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Enough marching — where are the solutions?
I must ask why this is being rehashed again? [“What went wrong with CSI?” Dec. 3] I can only believe it is to attack Al Flowers. I was surprised that a paper I have always held so dear to my heart would allow this continued attack. Al has always been a strong supporter of Spokesman-Recorder […]
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Police should not deny public’s right to know
Mr. Hallman’s interview with Hennepin County Attorney Freeman [“County attorney defends withholding Clark videos until trial,” Dec. 17] raises several questions.
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Deeply concerned about the impact of tobacco use
As the Chair of the African American Leadership Forum Health and Wellness Group, I am deeply concerned about the impact of tobacco use on our community.
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Thanks for protecting youth from the harms of tobacco
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed an ordinance designed to protect our youth from the harms of flavored tobacco.
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In response to article about Mildred Brunson
The comment below was sent to writer Brandi Phillips in response to the recent article about Mildred Brunson: Heart and soul of Hallie Q. Brown Center retires after 39 years
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Protect our communities from flavored tobacco products
Did you know that tobacco use is the leading cause of death and disease in Minneapolis? Local residents have an opportunity to stand up to big tobacco and protect our children. The Minneapolis City Council is considering changes to the city’s tobacco ordinance to restrict the sale of all flavored tobacco products (other than menthol) to adult-only tobacco stores and set a minimum price for cigars.
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Three areas of focus to close the achievement gap
We still have a lot of work to do as educators, policy makers, social workers and community members to eliminate educational disparities.
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Leaders need education and experience
Have we become more politically astute where education does not count? There appears to be more persons appointed as department heads etc. in many jobs when they don’t have any training and/or education in the particular fields. It seems to be more of a political appointment rather than selecting some of our qualified young people […]
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Unionizing childcare has broader implications than presented
Coverage of childcare union issue too one-sided I would like to thank you for covering the childcare union issue [in “New legislation would give home childcare providers option to unionize,” MSR, April 18]. However, I am disappointed that you only appeared to cover one side. You didn’t interview any childcare providers who were opposed. Those […]