Prep Bowl offered an affordable look at the new sports facility By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Half the cost of the newly opened Vikings Stadium, known as the “People’s Stadium” before its corporate branding, has come from the people’s money — taxes and related public subsidies totaling more than half a billion dollars. Now is the time to assess just what the … [Read more...]
Papa Lemon history series draws from local author’s family
By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Twin Cities authors have done well to provide children such fare as Anthony Peyton Porter's Jump at de Sun biography of Zora Neale Hurston, M. Ann Machen Pritchard‘s Phil the Pill and Friends, and Linda and Nneka Onyilofor’s My Brother Adam. These offerings, educational and entertaining, empower by encouraging, indeed nurturing a sense of … [Read more...]
‘Historically Black’ captures untold stories of the past
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer A series of podcasts featuring artifacts, heirlooms, and other pertinent items from Black families is now on demand. The Historically Black series, originally launched in September, is a joint project by the Washington Post and American Public Media (APM) Reports. It was part of the Post’s coverage of the new Smithsonian Museum of … [Read more...]
For some, serving youth makes life worthwhile
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer MSR prep sports columnist and longtime educator Dr. Mitchell McDonald was among six individuals receiving half-time recognition at the Nov. 29 Como Park-Minneapolis North girls’ basketball game at Como Park. McDonald, Como Park High School Principal Theresa Neal, Jo Ann Clark, Neda Kellogg, Nikki McComb and Mike Tate were honored for their … [Read more...]
St. Paul Mayor Coleman says three terms enough
He reflects on achievements in human rights, diversity By Charles Hallman Staff Writer It’s time for someone else to occupy “the corner office” in city hall, says St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, who announced last week that he will not seek a fourth term in 2017. Prior to his December 1 announcement, Coleman talked to the MSR in his office at City Hall. “I’ve been … [Read more...]