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Only in America Donald Trump should call Bill Cosby and ask Bill a simple question that he has asked the entire Black population all over America: “Bill, vote for me, what have you got to lose?” Trump will continue with justifying his request by saying,” Look, Mr. Cosby, we can unify White and Black Americans, […]

Informed, engaged parents aid a child’s development For most parents, parent-teacher conferences seem to take place on evenings when you’re either just getting home from work, racing to cook dinner, or dealing with childcare issues. Parent-teacher conferences are easy to ignore, particularly if they are poorly attended and don’t seem to impact your child’s education. […]

Dear Dr. Crutchfield, my sister is expecting a baby soon. I have heard about something called “SIDS.” What is SIDS, and what advice can I give her to prevent SIDS in her new baby? SIDS stands for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also known as crib death. This is the sudden death of a child less […]

That and other racial justice issues raised at candidate forum The Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education elections will take place on November 8, less than one week away. The school board has nine elected members and a student representative. Six board members are elected by their districts and the other three are citywide. All […]

Press release from the City of Minneapolis  The citywide rollout is a culmination of community input to enhance accountability, transparency Nov. 2, 2016 (MINNEAPOLIS) The Minneapolis Police Department has completed the introduction of body-worn cameras to the police force. The cameras will now be worn by officers who respond to 911 calls in all five […]

The best way to prevent seasonal flu is by getting a flu vaccination every year. If you have not, now is the time. Influenza, commonly called “the flu,” is caused by a group of viruses called influenza viruses. They infect the nose, throat and lungs (respiratory tract). The flu can have life-threatening complications in many people. Every year […]

A decade together against bullying — and united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion.” — Pacer.org. When Pacer, an advocacy organization for children, began their campaign to raise awareness about bullying in 2006, bullying was viewed as a “rite of passage” or something that “made kids tougher.” One in four students are bullies, and over time […]

Those having experience, positive or negative, with State human rights, affirmative action, contracts or employment are encouraged to weigh in An independent review, recently announced by Governor Mark Dayton, will recommend solutions to ensure Minnesota state government better reflects the diversity of the people it serves. The audit of the State’s procurement, human rights, and […]

“You got a fast car. Is it fast enough so we can fly away?” — Traci Chapman Cars are no longer just transportation, just a way to get from here to there, no longer just about moving it down that road we share with others. Cars have shifted their role in our society, and these […]

The fire-bombing of Republican headquarters in Orange County, North Carolina, is clearly a dangerous and intimidating signal that is being sent to America. As North Carolina Governor McCrory said, it is an assault on the democratic system. But by who? Donald trump has said the Orange County incident was carried out by animals of the […]