Minneapolis North won their first Twin City girls basketball championship in 20 years with a three-pointer from Shanya Glover with three seconds left in a 63-60 victory over St. Paul Como Park.
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‘Force of Blue’ captures North High’s 2020 season
Jeffrey Williams’ documentary “Force of Blue” follows the North High Polars football team during the 2020 season, highlighting the unique relationship between the predominantly Black players and their Black coaches who are policemen.
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Groundbreaking launches phase one of North High makeover
The center at North High will offer courses allowing students to get trade certificates and post-secondary education level courses.
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Community demands accountability for North High Booster Club theft
Community members are concerned about perceived racial bias surrounding stolen money at North High.
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Mpls. North High seniors surprised with $10K scholarships
North High seniors got quite a surprise on Friday, April 15 as Pillsbury United Communities (Pillsbury United) announced the launch of $1M in scholarship funds.
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North defeats Johnson in TC
Minneapolis North came away with a victory over St. Paul City Conference champion and host Johnson Governors.
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Inaugural George Floyd Jr. Memorial Holiday Classic puts a positive spin on his legacy
‘My kids are excited about being a small part of keeping his legacy alive.’
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Fridley defeats North in game between the state’s best
The stands were packed last Friday evening at Minneapolis North High School for the host Polars’ football game against Fridley, and for good reason.
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Accomplishments of a basketball family
Marquise Hollman, Tre Holloman and Crystal Flint are definitely making their mark.
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City and North High honor hometown hero
Appearing quiet and humbled, Tyler Johnson stood at midcourt prior to the scheduled game in Minneapolis North High School’s gymnasium last Saturday afternoon, January 4.
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Resilience is not one of the R’s at North High
If words count, then the Star Tribune headline, ‘At North High lessons include reading, writing and resilience,’ and its accompanying article sent more than a few messages in one.
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Local student photographer inspired by D.C. gun control rally experience
Over 200,000 students gathered in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 24 to protest the lack of gun control in the U.S. More than a march, the event was a movement that was driven, organized, and orchestrated by a group of fearless leaders who just happen to be in their teens. As the Bible says, “a […]
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Controversy alive and well in Mpls Public Schools
There are problems in River City, and again, the source as always is education. The Minneapolis Public Schools District in recent years has seen an explosion of success, growth and positivity. Ninety-eight percent of student-athletes in Minneapolis public schools have been graduating. This has been led by the remarkable comeback of success at North High […]
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‘Jimmy Jam’ Harris and Terry Lewis big hits at North High
In case you missed it, over 67,000 people braved sub-zero wind chills to be part of the excitement of Superbowl LII. A host of celebrities were also present to watch the game and to entertain the crowd, chief among them hometown legends and international music producers James “Jimmy Jam” Harris and Terry Lewis, who served […]
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Former North players build on legacy
Three former Minneapolis North boys’ basketball players, Brett McNeal, Derek Reuben and Khalid El-Amin, continue to build on their legacy. Each enjoyed a storybook prep career, but more importantly, each has come back to serve the community. Here is a brief look at what each accomplished in the past and is doing today. Brett McNeal […]
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New North High fitness center: An everyday healthy place for students
Since 2012, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) have been awarded Hennepin County grants for capital improvement and to acquire new equipment for the district’s athletic facilities. North High School is the latest to receive a Hennepin County Youth Sports grant — $150,000 to remodel and install new equipment for the school’s new fitness center. District Athletic […]
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North High upgrade — a step in the right direction for city athletics
Thanks to Hennepin County, all seven Minneapolis public high schools now have updated weight rooms and new equipment. Last week North High School became the latest to open theirs — this week’s MSR front page features a story on its grand opening. While at the festivities, we asked school district officials if the new addition […]
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A winning moment!
Minneapolis North prevailed over North Woods to win its second straight Class A championship March 25. After the game, North High Senior Guard Jaquan Sanders-Smith enjoyed a moment with Larry McKenzie, who became the first Minnesota basketball coach to win multiple State Championships from different schools. He won two with North and four with Minneapolis Henry. Travis Lee welcomes reader […]
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Lewis sisters lead Mpls Edison to Class A track and field crown
Riley represents for Mpls North Twin sisters Jia Lewis and Jada Lewis — the Minneapolis Edison stars who made their mark on the 1A track and field scene the past two seasons — led the Tommies to the Class 1A girls’ track and field championships held last Saturday at Hamline University. The Lewis sisters, along […]