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Geoffrey Canada creates ‘A Small Army of Love’

Geoffrey Canada creates ‘A Small Army of Love’

Oct. 10 | Harlem Children’s Zone founder gives feedback on Northside Achievement Zone By James L. Stroud, Jr. Contributing Writer   If a revolutionary is a person dedicated to change in any establishment, like a school system, business, or a government...

Local dance instructor trained  over 1,000 in N. Mpls

Local dance instructor trained over 1,000 in N. Mpls

Oct. 3 |   Hollywood Studio students received national awards     By James L. Stroud, Jr. Contributing Writer   “So you think you can dance?” That’s not likely a question you would ask Diane Elliott-Robinson. Especially if you know...

Northside neighborhoods reflect what it  means to be diverse

Northside neighborhoods reflect what it means to be diverse

Oct. 3 |     There are many reasons to live in or move to the Northside. These reasons are based on the many assets of our community and the assets of many of the people who live here. Some move to the Northside because of the great housing deals,...

Where is Thinh Q.N. Tran? — Supposed business associate of  Eric Mahmoud disappears with fraud case

Where is Thinh Q.N. Tran? — Supposed business associate of Eric Mahmoud disappears with fraud case

Aug. 29 |   The cascading unraveling of the schemes of Eric Mahmoud, reported in three recent stories in the Star Tribune (August 10, 20, and 22, 2012), began in Atlanta in 2005 and again in Minneapolis in 2010. On April 21, 2010, District Court Judge...

Why are so many Black men dying?

Why are so many Black men dying?

Aug. 29 |     By Terry Yzaguirre Guest Commentator   As I arrived at the homicide scene on 21st and Penn Avenue North in Minneapolis on August 18at about 9 am, the crime lab was still working on the bullet holes on the exterior of the home after...

‘The Wheatley’ reinvents itself as needs evolve

‘The Wheatley’ reinvents itself as needs evolve

Aug. 22 |   Director Milon talks about what holds communities together   By Robin James Contributing Writer   The Phyllis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC), also affectionately known as “The Wheatley,” is widely known and respected as a source...

Top prep prospects

Top prep prospects

Aug. 22 | University of Wisconsin-bound KEELON BROOKINS (Tartan) leads a talented list of top football prospects for the 2012 season. Brookins is ranked among the top corner back prospects in the country according to Scout Minnesota Preps.com. KIERRE RHODES...

Chasing the tornado money

Chasing the tornado money

Jul. 11 |       By Charles Hallman Staff Writer and  Jerry Freeman Senior Editor   Almost immediately after the tornado struck North Minneapolis in May 2011, the Minneapolis Foundation established its Minnesota Helps Fund and raised $1,756,060...

Our Vikings appear to be saved

Our Vikings appear to be saved

May. 16 |   But did legislators still leave the exit door to L.A. open?   Because of our decade of columns and solution papers on saving the Vikings, especially in the last two years, I have received calls saying my column was instrumental in helping...

New Heritage Park facilities focus on North Side seniors wellness

New Heritage Park facilities focus on North Side seniors wellness

May. 9 |     First YMCA designed to meet the needs of age 55 and older       By Charles Hallman Staff Writer   The Heritage Park Senior Services Center is nearing its official June 14 grand opening. In an official statement released...