State health officials hope to build more trust, better communication with communities of color

May. 1 | By Charles Hallman Staff Writer   A Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) survey last fall found that communication barriers such as language, trust, culture and literacy exist that prevent health messages from reaching various communities. “It...

Second Chance advocates ‘make some noise’ on the Hill

Jan. 23 |     By Charles Hallman Staff Writer   When Sarah Walker first lobbied the Minnesota Legislature on behalf of former offenders, she didn’t see it going over very well. “The first time I organized this, I was concerned that this would...

Target has failed Brooklyn Park residents

Jun. 27 | City council needs to serve the people, not corporate greed By Boyd Morson Guest Commentator   After reading the very interesting article about Target Corp. and their unwillingness to hire criminal offenders deserving of a second chance [“Target...

Target has failed Brooklyn Park residents

Jun. 27 | City council needs to serve the people, not corporate greed By Boyd Morson Guest Commentator   After reading the very interesting article about Target Corp. and their unwillingness to hire criminal offenders deserving of a second chance [“Target...

Optimistic ‘Village Child’ serves Brooklyn Park minorities

Mar. 21 |     By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer   Immediately on meeting Mary Anderson, one is impressed by a sense of innate, self-possessed authority. And graceful cordiality. Professionalism personified. Sitting with her at Pow Wow Grounds...