Who was Jimmy Lee?

Feb. 20 | His name on a recreation center is no assurance of recognition in St. Paul history   By Charles Hallman  Staff Writer   Who is Jimmy Lee and why is a St. Paul community center named for him? “I never met him or knew who he was,” admits...

Wenso Ashby releases latest CD with classy listening party

Oct. 10 |   Longtime collaborator Zsamé featured at party, on album Wenso Ashby featuring Zsamé, premier Twin Cities neo-soul purveyors (Midnite Walkin’, Wenso Ashby Live and Love Is So Amazing) are in transition. Namely, on the newest offerings,...

Gang database under review – Critics call for better way to identify gang members

Dec. 7 |   By Charles Hallman Staff Writer   The 1997 Minnesota Legislature mandated that a computerized criminal gang data system be set up to assist local law enforcement agencies statewide. The pros and cons of what became the Minnesota Criminal...