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Cherryhomes trashed Fifth Ward’s records — Missing files raised questions of impropriety, legality
Jun. 12 | By Jerry Freeman Community Editor In view of former city council president Jackie Cherryhomes’ return to the political scene with her current mayoral campaign, we are reprinting, with the author’s permission, this story that appeared...
Schools seek remedies to racial suspension gap
Jun. 12 | By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Black students nationwide are suspended at least twice more frequently than any other student group and up to three times more often in many Twin Cities metro area urban and suburban school...
St. Paul’s Montgomery earns international honor — Award recognizes her mentoring of women police officers
Jun. 12 | By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Deborah Montgomery’s longtime mentoring and community leadership will be formally recognized later this year. The International Association of Women Police (IAWP) in April selected Montgomery,...
In memory of legendary jazz pianist Mulgrew Miller
Jun. 12 | There was something magical about the way he played. All of my closest friends knew he was my favorite living pianist. His name is Mulgrew Miller. On Wednesday, May 29, Mulgrew passed away at the age of 57. He had a stroke the week...
After speaking about education, John Legend gives brief performance
Jun. 12 | By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The first time I saw and heard John Legend live was during a one-song performance at a Super Bowl eve concert in Detroit in 2006. He then sang his breakout hit “Ordinary People” pretty straight...
This week’s Entertainment spotlights!
Jun. 12 | The Music Taj Weekes and Adowa Fri., June 14, 8 pm • First Avenue & 7th St. Entry, 701 N. 1st Ave., Mpls., 612-338-8388 or http://first-avenue.com • St. Lucia native Taj Weekes and his band Adowa blend elements...
Only Ones are common in the sport of baseball
Jun. 12 | Baseball supposedly is the all-American game, but today it looks more like apartheid: Whites watch a game mainly played by White players, while most of the Blacks at the ballpark are not fans but concession workers. It’s...
Here we go — Finals even 1-1!
Jun. 12 | MIAMI — Covering my 25th NBA Finals and the very last for legendary Commissioner David Stern, I have to be prepared for the unexpected, like being in the middle of tropical storm Andrea, which caused flooding in many areas of south...
To flop or not worries men more than women players
Jun. 12 | “Flopping” has been a part of basketball since the Flintstones. Lately it’s become a hot issue for NBA male players, but in the W there appears to be little concern. This season, 19 NBA players were warned about flopping, which is...
