D’Angelos Svenkeson grew up in Rondo wanting to own a business and give back to his community. Now the CEO of NEOO Partners and a new St. Paul Central Athletic Hall of Famer, he tells sports columnist Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald who helped him get there.
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Posted inThe Prep Scene
Combs inducted into Harding Hall of Fame
St. Paul legend Henry Combs was inducted into the Harding High School Hall of Fame. The longtime Breeze coach and mentor to athletes like Juriad Hughes Jr. and Sade Pollard was also honored with a city Henry Combs Day.
Posted inLynx/WNBA
Whalen gladly back coaching
WNBA Hall of Famer Lindsay Whalen returns to the All-Star Game as an assistant coach for Team Collier. After two years away from coaching, the Minnesota Lynx legend says she’s right where she belongs — back in the gym.
Posted inLocal & State
Honoring a Legend: Walter Q Bear Banks Inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame!
Walter Q Bear Banks has been inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame for his decades of dedication, talent, and passion for broadcasting, as well as his commitment to uplifting Communities of Color and amplifying the stories that matter.
Posted inSports
Wolves’ Reid has faith in his ‘growth mindset’
Undrafted Naz Reid is proving his worth on Minnesota Timberwolves roster.
Posted inSports
Portis inducted into the Hall of Fame
Charles Portis was recently inducted into the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association HOF.
Posted inSports
Benner selected to UST Hall of Fame
Benner will be inducted Saturday, October 28, during halftime of the 1 p.m. Marist game at O’Shaughnessy Stadium.
Posted inGophers/College, Sports
Accolades attest to retiring Coach Stringer’s impact
‘I think one thing that I always admired and respected about Coach Stringer was as much what she did off the court.’
Posted inGophers/College, Sports
Gophers M club HOF grows by 11
‘Diversity is so important because it promotes creativity, unique perspectives, and new opportunities.’
Posted inSports
Halls of Fame recognize the best in sport
‘t’s like a celebration of all of us who have worked so hard for the game.’
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
KMOJ’s Freddie Bell among MN Broadcasting Hall of Fame honorees
KMOJ’s Freddie Bell among MN Broadcasting Hall of Fame honorees.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, National, News, Sports
Hall of Fame honor catches Hallman by surprise
Charles Hallman stands alone as the first writer inducted to the USBWA Hall of Fame who writes for the Black Press.