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Seven months post-Floyd, Mpls cops still unaccountable for misdeeds Recent policy decisions dodge essential reforms

News Analysis By Mel Reeves Community editor

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hat is clear is that tragedies like the one that happened to George Floyd do not emerge from a few isolated bad actors, but from patterns of misconduct,” Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan said not long after the death of Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police. In the wake of Floyd’s death there were clear calls locally, nationally and internationally for prosecution of the police who killed him as well as demands that police be disciplined and prosecuted in all cases of police misconduct. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was pictured crying next to Floyd’s casket at his funeral, yet he has talked very little about how to ensure that there are no more George Floyds. Most of the talk out of Minneapolis City Hall has addressed concerns

other than police accountability. Twin Cities’ news headlines earlier this month were filled with the political gamesmanship between the mayor and the

budget to fund its Safety for All proposal, which will provide money for training dispatchers to help identify and assess mental health calls, and for mental

However, none of the conversations involved how to hold police accountable for their actions or even how to root out the bad actors that are still a part of the

Courtesy of Pixabay As the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine continues to be rolled out to first responders and select others across the nation, and with the Moderna vaccine set to join it, the MSR News Service took to the streets to ask community members this question: When the coronavirus vaccine is available to the public, will you be willing to take it? Why or why not?

of think it was political the way it was rushed. It’s happening so fast, I don’t want to see 10 years from now where women can’t have babies or babies born with deformities. Stay masked up for a while and practice the precautions. I think we will be fine, and if the older generation follows the precautions they will be OK too. Sammie

Steven B.

Courtesy of MGN city council, primarily over the Minneapolis police budget and the number of cops the City is required to maintain. The city council voted to set aside $8 million from the police

health crisis teams. The money Minneapolis Police Department. will also fund the effort to have This is in sharp contrast to conemployees handle theft and versations held in the immediate property damage calls, which wake of Floyd’s death, including would relieve the police of some promises to disband the MPD. The backpedaling and lack of that responsibility.

I would definitely be willing to take the vaccine after they have tested the vaccine thoroughly. We I have two points of view. Yes, have the most detailed CDC mediI am willing to take it. However, I cal people in our country. If the doc■See Police on page 5 would not be the first in line to take tors and the scientists say it’s OK it. First I want to see if there are any and they take it first, yes, I would side effects from others and then I’ll definitely be taking the vaccine. weigh my options. Like the common flu shot, Tuesday research we have been doing sometimes I take it, sometimes I is longstanding.” don’t; it depends on the side effects The incoming Biden ad- of the shot. At some point, I probministration is committed ably will take the vaccine because to equity in regards to vac- I had COVID. I went through the cination, said Dr. Marcella whole gamut with headaches, an Nunez-Smith, co-chair of the upset stomach, a cough but no fepresident-elect’s coronavirus ver, which was weird. The fatigue advisory board. was the worst and the longest to At present the COVID-19 shake. I think COVID affects each vaccine rollout will be slow. individual differently. There are linI would not take it for about five The Minnesota Department gering effects. I think it’s here to stay. years. I feel they need to do more of Health has said that health Stay safe! research. There is not enough recare workers and assisted search on People of Color, youth, or care facility residents, who Shameka B. the elderly. Until then, I will not take are mostly elderly, will be the it. I think this is systematic racism. first to get it in its first phase. There are no public plans at Joy this time for when the second phase will take place, MDH officials announced. Slaughter-Acey added that structural inequities as well as the historical mistrust among many Blacks for the medical community are This is a tough question. I’m still understandable. “I am very debating that, and I do believe vaccommitted to public health cines are helpful. This whole corona being a Black epidemiologist, thing is a little strange and [the vacbut at the same time I identify cine] happening so soon makes me as an African American… I a little cautious. I’m still doing my I would have to do more revery much do understand the personal research to find out if I’d search on the vaccine before I can give a yes or no answer. I know ■See Vaccine on page 5 be comfortable or not. In my opinion, I think the vac- nothing about the vaccine or cine should be very much volun- what’s in it. Stay safe, strengthen tary—no one should be forced to your immune system, and don’t take it. People, this corona is very forget to wash your hands. serious and we all need to do our parts to make sure we can stay safe Eric B. now and a couple of months down the road. Hopefully we can return back to somewhat of a new norm. Mask up and stay safe. Corona does not have a particular person it’s seeking. Tthe virus does not see color.

Will the COVID vaccine be fairly distributed? Safety is not the only concern

By Charles Hallman Contributing writer Two COVID-19 vaccines are now available. Both vaccine makers are claiming 95% effectiveness. A Pew Research survey earlier this month, before the new Pfizer and Moderna vaccines received U.S. emergency-use approvals, found that Blacks are less likely than others to get the vaccine. Other surveys have shown that Blacks have the greatest skepticism toward the vaccine among other groups. A recent Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) poll, how-

Nonetheless, “vaccine mistrust” exists and should not be ignored, said University of Minnesota School of Public Health’s Jaime Slaughter-Acey, Ph.D. The epidemiology and community health assistant professor told the MSR, “I think that’s a valid concern that Black Americans have.” During last week’s NAACP virtual town hall on the COVID-19 vaccines, Dr. Patrice Harris, immediate past president of the Ameri- Dr. Jaime Slaughter-Acey can Medical Association, deCourtesy U of M School of clared, “Mistrust is not the Public Health same as misinformation.” Misinformation regarding senior researcher. She said on the vaccines, such as if it’s safe the NAACP virtual event that vaccine clinical trials began as early as March, and added that “a large number of eyes of people of color” were observing the entire process, including herself. Corbett noted that she and others have been working on for Blacks, must be countered virus vaccines for nearly a dewith accurate information, cade. “I’ve been [the] scienadded Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, tific research leader for NIH National Institutes for Health for six years,” she said. “The

“Anyone who does not think there is a potential for inequitable access to the vaccine is a fool.” ever, says 62% of Black Americans say they will “probably or definitely” get the COVID-19 inoculations.

In loving memory of

Robert Lee Dillard

Sunrise, March 27, 1953 — Sunset, December 19, 2020 Robert Lee Dillard of Burnsville, MN, a devoted Jehovah’s Witness and devoted husband of MSR Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the age of 67. He was preceded in death by his mother Azallee “Mae West” Dillard and father Orange Dillard; sister Alma Johnson (James); and brother John Dillard (Linda). He is survived by his wife Tracey Williams-Dillard; brother Kelly Dillard (Bernie) of Woodville, Wisconsin; daughters Chinita Dillard of Chicago, Illinois, Juanita Holman (Scott), Tracey Dillard of Burnsville, Minnesota, and Leticia Alvarez (Manuel) of Apple Valley, Minnesota; and son Robert Ryan of St. Paul, Minnesota; seventeen grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. Robert was a great husband, father and friend. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending quality time with his wife, children and grandchildren. In the summer, he loved to go fishing at the cabin and grill his famous ribs on the back patio for all who came to visit. His smile and laugh were contagious, and he would light up any room. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. A virtual memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 1:45 pm from the Burnsville Parkway Kingdom Hall. On January 2, the public can view the service live via Zoom at this link bit.ly/RobertDillardMemorial. For more info and updates, check the MSR website. The family thanks all of you for your cards, love, support and prayers. Cards and flowers can be sent to the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder office, c/o Tracey Williams-Dillard, 3744 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis 55409.

Tony H. I would not take the vaccine when it first comes out. I’m diabetic type 2 and I have a brother that is a researcher. I was told they do not test the blood of diabetics. If they did the testing of diabetes it would be totally different. I don’t think I would take the shot right away because I kind

Interviews and photos by Nikki Love

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Vikings mother and son team up to raise the ‘Barr’ By Ashley Lauren Contributing writer "Growing up I remember my mom working so hard as we lived at my grandparents’ house. She would be exhausted at night after a full day of classes and shifts at two different jobs," said Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr, who along with his mother Lori established the Raise the Barr Foundation in 2016. Anthony Barr was born in South Bend, Indiana and grew up in Los Angeles. He graduated from LA’s Loyola High School and stayed home for college, choosing to play football on scholarship at UCLA. At UCLA he earned All American honors as a linebacker. In 2014 he was selected ninth in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. During his career Barr has been named to three Pro Bowls. The experiences of mother and son motivated them to found Raise the Barr to help single-parent students and their children succeed. Lori was 19 and entering her sophomore year of college when she got pregnant with Anthony. She was able to graduate college “through the support of family, juggling multiple jobs and a whole lot of hard work and commitment.” As a single mother, Lori said she earned both post-

(l to r) Nicholas Barr, Lori Barr and Anthony Barr secondary and post-graduate degrees, while raising her sons alone and working for hourly wages, ultimately earning a salary with a “family-sustaining wage.” According to Lori Barr, Raise the Barr Foundation is committed to increasing opportunity and economic mobility for low-income single-parent students and their children through education. Raise the Barr provides single-parent families access to resources that have been proven to lead to educational success for the entire family. The foundation works in collaboration with cross-sector partners to help families

gain access to affordable, safe housing, quality early childhood education, health and well-being services, scholarships and emergency grants, empowerment and life-skills, and social capital. Singleparent students who reside in Minnesota and California and have financial need are eligible to apply. “With Raise the Barr, I see myself in the faces of the children whose parents are working to change the trajectory of their lives, and I am honored to have the opportunity to help others going through the same experiences my family had," said the Vikings linebacker.

“Raise the Barr has helped a lot of single mothers achieve their educational goals, and the success stories are inspiring. One of the biggest challenges is ensuring sustainability, especially during these very difficult times,” Lori said of the organization’s struggles. “Fundraising is challenging as a new organization, but so far we have been able to capture an audience that believes in our mission.” In 2020, Raise the Barr launched the Minnesota Student Parent Alliance (SPA) to provide single-parent students in Minnesota access to navigational and advisory services partnering with the University of Minnesota Twin Cities’ Student Parent HELP Center (SPHC). Lori said the partnerships will enable RTB “Anthony shares his story to expand their reach. In October the Aspen Instito serve as an example of what’s possible when a com- tute named Raise the Barr as munity places value on fam- a recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Aspen Parent Powily,” said his mother. Raise the Barr responded ered Solutions Fund, the first to the impact of COVID-19 student parent-led fund dedion single-parent students cated to advancing the work and their families in March of organizations and initiaby distributing $17,500 in tives that support single-paremergency grants in 24 hours ent students’ postsecondary to all Raise the Barr schol- success,” explained Lori Barr The nonprofit plans to use ars. “Our work doesn’t end when a single-parent receives the funds to invest in singlea scholarship or emergency parent students, using them grant,” said Lori Barr. “We as expert consultants and inare very intentional about corporating them into all asthe programs we develop pects of planning, programand the support needed for ming and decision-making, a single parent to achieve a including adding two singleparent students to its advipost-secondary degree.

sory board and compensating them for their time. “Spreading the word about what we do is an important part of our mission,” said Lori Barr. “We aim to shift the mindset of what a tradi tional family looks like, and we can’t begin to change this narrative without spark ing conversation with others around this important topic.” "Leading this organization means that I work intention ally with children and adults in their lives together,” said Anthony Barr. "Our work doesn't end when a single parent receives a scholarship or emergency grant. That is just the beginning. This ap proach allows us to build life-long, meaningful rela tionships with families that will continue for many years to come." “By far the most reward ing aspect of running this organization are the relation ships that are built, the fami lies we become a part of and share success with, and the accomplishments we work towards together,” observed Lori Barri.

You can learn more about the work of the Raise the Bar Foun dation by visiting www.raisethe barr.org

Ashley Lauren welcomes reader responses to alauren@ spokesman-recorder.com

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My shoulder hurts! and sometimes even at rest. Overhead activities such as throwing a ball, reaching into a cupboard, or sleeping with an outstretched arm can exacerbate these symptoms. For tendinitis, initial treatment can include rest, antiinflammatory medications, steroid injections, and activity modification. If your pain persists beyond four to six weeks or you notice any type of weakness, you should see a medical professional.

By Joel L. Boyd, M.D. Guest contributor Shoulder pain is a common complaint by patients seen in my office. The shoulder joint can sustain an injury from carrying a lot of weight, repetitive use, throwing or a fall. What follows are some common shoulder diagnoses and treatments. If you have developed shoulder pain and tried conservative management but pain and disability continue, do not hesitate to contact your primary care or orthopedic physician. Tendinitis Tendinitis is when the tendons around the shoulder become irritated or inflamed. This could be due to injury, overuse, or even your anatomy. You can have pain with activity, certain positions,

Impingement Impingement is related to tendinitis. It is sometimes also caused by your anatomy. The shoulder joint is a ball and cup joint made up of the top of your humerus bone and portions of the clavicle (collarbone) and scapula (shoulder blade). When certain parts of the clavicle or scapula are too low, they effectively lower the height of your shoulder joint. When the roof is too low, this causes underlying tendons to become pinched by the lowlying bone during motion. Symptoms can also include pain with activity, positional pain, and rest pain. This can also be treated with rest, antiinflammatory medication, and activity modification. Again, if your pain persists beyond four to six weeks, you should see a medical professional. If this impingement leads to tendinitis and pain that does not resolve with therapy, anti-inflammatory

Some common shoulder diagnoses and treatments

tear. Sometimes one tendon can tear, or multiple tendons can tear. If acute trauma leads to a rotator cuff tear, then surgical intervention is commonly required. However, if the rotator cuff tear is chronic, there may be a role for non-operative treatment. Non-operative treatment includes rest, antiRotator cuff tears The shoulder joint is stabi- inflammatory medication, stelized by four muscles. Togeth- roid injections, and targeted er these make up the rotator physical therapy. If there is significant weakcuff. The tendons of each of these muscles are attached to ness or pain, surgical repair the top of the arm bone and or reconstruction of your rotahelp in stabilizing and moving tor cuff may be required. Less commonly, shoulder replacethe shoulder. Due to trauma, prolonged ments can be required if your tendinitis, or degeneration, rotator cuff has been dysfuncthese tendons can tear. This is tional for a long period of time. what is known as a rotator cuff AC joint The acromioclavicular joint is where the end of your clavicle and scapula meet in the

medications, or injections, surgery may be required. Surgery can include shaving part of the bone away using arthroscopy, which is a technique surgeons utilize involving small cameras and tools inserted through small poke-hole incisions around your shoulder.

front of your shoulder. Often times, this area can sustain traumatic separations and fractures. In chronic settings, this joint can often get arthritis. Arthritis is the degeneration of the cartilage or surface of a joint. In the acromioclavicular joint, pain can be experienced with reaching across your body or with touching the front and top parts of your shoulder. Non-operative treatment includes rest, anti-inflammatory medication, steroid injections, and physical therapy. If the pain persists, surgery can involve shaving down part of the joint as well. For traumatic injuries, you should see a medical professional for evaluation if there is persistent pain or any visible deformity in the front or top of your shoulder. These injuries can sometimes require repair

or reconstruction.

Biceps tendinopathy Your biceps has two attachments. One is inside your shoulder joint. This is called the long head of the biceps and can be injured by trauma or overuse. Symptoms can include pain with rotating your forearm, like turning a doorknob. There can also be pain in the front aspect of your upper arm. These can be treated with rest, antiinflammatory medications, and therapy. Sometimes these tendons can even spontaneously tear leading to patients having a biceps looking like that of Popeye the Sailor. You should see a medical professional if the pain persists despite rest. Surgical treatment can include cutting the diseased portion of the tendon and possibly reattaching it to the humerus bone.

Joel L. Boyd, M.D. earned his medical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine. He is a member of numerous professional organizations and is currently an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota. His clinical interests include sports medicine, specializing in arthroscopy, ACL injuries, multiple ligament injuries, reconstructions, and revision ACL reconstructions. Dr. Boyd has been the team physician for the Minnesota Wild for the past 17 years and previous team physician for the NFL (9 years) and WNBA (15 years). His primary practice is at TRIA Orthopaedic Center in Bloomington, MN.

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The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) welcomes and values commentary and feedback from the community. The articles found here are edited for clarity and/or space, but the opinions are the author’s own and do not reflect the views of the MSR.

Some young Blacks reject the notion that Obama speaks for them By Malik Pitchford

Next step after stopping COVID: Stop racial health inequities By Tamra Burns Loeb and Dorothy Chin The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the reality that health in the U.S. has glaring racial inequities. Since March, People of Color have been more likely to get sick and more likely to die from COVID-19 because they have been living and working in social conditions that worsen their physical health and mental health. These conditions are rooted in structural inequalities that are also responsible for the severity and progression of coronavirus. While the issues are complex, research has suggested some ways to repair the broken system. Now, at the dawn of a new administration, more effective strategies that look at the realities of these affected communities can be implemented. Focus on community rather than individual risk Risk for COVID-19 has primarily been framed as individual risk, such as being over 60, having a pre-existing illness or performing frontline work. Research suggests that to close the racial gaps in

VID-19 is the widespread acceptance of mask-wearing, consistent with collectivistic cultures. Mask-wearing is seen as polite social behavior that protects others, so recommendations to wear masks graft on to an existing social value. Among those in the White mainstream culture in the United States, the message of mask-wearing may conflict with the individualistic ethos. In Latino communities where family is a top priority, “protect your family” may be an effective message. Identifying culturally consistent messaging is important for COVID-19 prevention, testing and treatment efforts. Coupled with racism in the healthcare system and a lack of physicians of color, many Blacks may question whether the vaccine is a safe option. For Black and Indigenous Americans to accept the safety and value of a newly developed vaccine, trusted community partners such as familiar neighborhood clinics and local social activists need to present reliable data coming from community-validated sources. Prevention, testing and

COVID-19 has laid bare the effects of deep poverty in Communities of Color. health, we need to shift our thinking away from personal risk to a community orientation. Community risk is the set of factors that collectively put a group of people at risk. One such factor is deep poverty. Deep poverty, describing those with household incomes at less than 50% of the poverty level, is linked with poor physical health and mental health and lack of resources. COVID-19 has laid bare the effects of deep poverty in communities of color, with government mandates that do not square with the realities of under resourced communities. How does one socially distance in an overcrowded living situation? How can children learn remotely from home when parents have to go to work? Policymakers need to understand and better address risk profiles that reflect communities’ environmental conditions and specific vulnerabilities.

treatment messages must be tailored to populations most affected by COVID-19 to determine the best way to allocate limited resources. Public health messaging should consider communities’ sociodemographic factors, such as poverty, housing, discrimination, language barriers, loss or lack of health insurance, jobs without paid sick leave and lack of access to healthy foods.

Identify barriers to health care There are many interrelated barriers to healthcare access. Many Latino and Latina people face language barriers in communicating with providers, which can result in being undertreated. Healthcare systems need to incorporate integrated care for cumulative histories of trauma, which are high in communities of color. Trauma, including experiences of racism and discrimination, increase mental health risks, pose barriers to healthcare access and treatment adherence and increase risks for physical symptoms and Use culturally relevant chronic disease. messages Brief screening questionOne reason that Asian countries have succeeded in naires that can be quickly curbing the spread of CO- administered in primary care

settings have been developed for use with diverse populations and can identify those at risk for mental and physical health problems. However, providers must be trained to ask about histories of trauma and its bodily manifestations to minimize barriers to COVID-19 testing and treatment. Researchers and mental health professionals must not only be trained to address COVID-19-related trauma but understand its effects on under resourced communities that have long been affected by adversity, poor mental health and chronic disease.

Barack Obama has spent the past several weeks promoting his political memoir, "A Promised Land." But the former president's messaging is out-of-touch, tone-deaf, and indicative of his personal and class interests. I'm Black and 20 years old. I wasn't able to vote in either of Obama's presidential elections, but I can see his appeal today. In his television, radio and online appearances, Obama exudes presidential charm, while pushing narratives of respectability. This is unlike the ideals of "hope," "change" and "progress" that he ran on in 2008. But let's not forget how Obama chastised former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick for the "pain" he caused oth-

according to a 2019 Gallup poll. Maybe labels and ideology aren't all that important. After all, voters in Florida, which went for Donald Trump, supported raising the state's minimum wage to $15, an issue Biden ran on. In Obama's recent Breakfast Club appearance, host Charlamagne tha God read an excerpt from "A Promised Land." He asked if Obama felt it was still necessary, to soften "blunt truths" about racism in America, for White people's benefit. Obama didn't answer directly. Instead, mentioning polling after the murder of George Floyd, Obama said, "Many more White Americans were willing to acknowledge problems in the criminal justice system based on race." He said Black people need to build "coalitions" to win votes,

He’s told Black communities that he does not like our tone . . . because it isn’t marketable to others.

ions on the Black Lives Matter Movement's concrete goals. Regardless, calls to "defund the police" were never supposed to be a political line for Democrats to run on. Yet, Democrats increased their voter registration in light of BLM protests. It's clear Obama and Democrats don't want to jeopardize White suburban and rural support. This year, Democrats performed better with both White men (with and without degrees), and college graduate White women, compared to 2016. And though Democrats took White voters from Trump, it was at the expense of voters of color, including Black people. With the exception of a handful of battleground states, the Democrats underperformed in Black, Latinx, and Asian communities throughout the country. Barack Obama's book tour is just that, a book tour. Treating him as a thought leader for young people, or as the last "cool" president, is incorrect. His politics have always been that of a cautious centrist. His support for reforming broken systems, rather than the "yes we can" attitude he fostered in 2008, makes him an inspiration best left in the past.

ers in taking a knee during the and, "as a consequence," must national anthem. And, more "pay attention to how other recently, the NBA rejoiced folks are feeling." Obama has often lectured when Obama urged the Milwaukee Bucks to call off their others against "snappy slostrike protesting the Jacob gans" like "defund the police," arising in response to decades Blake shooting. Obama also showed how of anti-Black policing. He's Malik Pitchford, of Milwauout-of-touch he is with young told Black communities that kee, is a journalist and student Recognize and remedy progressives in a December 2 he does not like our tone in at DePaul University studying traumatic effects of racial Snapchat interview. "Social- how we call for safe commu- political science and the African discrimination ism is still a loaded term for nities—via divesting from po- and Black diaspora. This column Research shows that so- some folks," he clucked. "We licing and investing in Black was part of the Progressive Mecial rejection based on race should focus on talking about communities—because it isn't dia Project. is related to post-traumatic getting certain things done." marketable to others. stress and depression sympWhile polling does show The truth is that, among toms. Mental health problems young American adults, so- that support for defunding caused by the coronavirus can cialism is as popular an ideol- the police is low, polling does be exacerbated by experienc- ogy as free-market capitalism, not accurately measure opines of discrimination, linking racism and the disease. Police shootings of unarmed Black citizens can have a devastating effect on entire communities, increasing anxiety, depression, number of sick days taken and school absences. The experience of racial discrimination over a person’s lifetime is an aspect of cumulative trauma that has voice first in the article before other people are reverberating repercussions I read with interest M Health Fairview quoted. for health and mental health. spokesperson Joe Campbell's letter to the ediWho does Campbell think he is? Why is he Intervention programs that tor (MSR, Dec. 10-16), in which he complained scolding an MSR journalist about the order in contextualize discrimination about MSR's coverage of Fairview's decision which sources were quoted? There's a simple in historical terms can miti- to close the emergency room at St. Joseph's solution to Campbell's problem: he should gate the negative effects. Hospital in St. Paul during a pandemic. look for a job as a reporter, and then he will Unconscious biases of Campbell's letter reeks of condescension be free to write stories in the way he sees fit. Black inferiority perpetuate and demonstrates a profound ignorance of But as long as he remains a PR professional, he racism and discrimination; how journalism works. He whines, "You quote should leave the journalism to the journalists. interventions designed to ad- two people criticizing me before quoting me." dress these biases are critical Campbell's arrogance is on full display: he Adrian Glass-Moore to promote social justice and insists that MSR should have presented his Minneapolis health equity. With the establishment of a new coronavirus taskforce, the incoming Biden administration has taken a critical first step in turning back COVID-19 in the U.S. We believe what needs to follow is a promy records be available for the doctors to have gram that aims to close the I would just like to voice my extreme dis- access to them because I take so many mediracial gap brought to light by appointment in the closure of the Saint Joseph cations. All my records are with what's now the pandemic. hospital emergency department. called M Health Fairview. I have a once a week A year ago I had a sudden heart attack, visit from my nurse just to set up my pills in within seconds I could barely dial 911 for help. order for them not to be mixed up. Tamra Burns Loeb is an ad- I needed to get to the hospital quickly as time Therefore, I strongly object to this closure junct associate professor-interim was of the essence. I had minutes to live. It since I believe that there are others in this at the UCLA School of Medicine. was so bad until they had to put the defibrilla- neighborhood in the same position as myself. Dorothy Chin is an associate re- tor on me while I was still conscious which is So if the same thing were to happen again search psychologist at the UCLA NOT supposed to happen. But it did. what am I to do? I will end this commentary School of Medicine I live in the West 7th Street neighborhood. and let those who read this fill in the blank. This article is republished Had that hospital not been there I would not with permission from The Con- be alive to write this opinion piece. There was Sherylyn Roberts versation. no way I would have survived to make it to St. Paul St. John's. And since I am 65 years old it was vital that

Letters to the Editor

Response to M Health Fairview’s Joe Campbell’s letter to the editor

St. Joseph’s emergency room needs to remain open

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Vaccine

to the vaccine as a result of where someone lives is a fool,” she stressed. “Given that there have been inequities in [COVID-19] testing…it is of the utmost importance that public health officials, local, state and federal leaders, as well as community activists hold people accountable and ensure that plans are in place for the distribution of those vaccines.” In the final analysis Slaughter-Acey joins others in support of the COVID-19 vaccines, especially for Blacks: “It really is going to take all of us, or as many of us as possible, to participate in vaccination in order for us to return to some sort of normalcy sooner than later.”

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fears, worries and anxieties that Black Americans have.” “In terms of who get the vaccine first,” continued the U of M professor, “it should be people who are most at risk…our elderly people and older adults. Then followed by those with lower risk.” Given the fact that the COVID-19 still rages and Blacks have disproportionate mortality rates, Slaughter-Acey said that there is more risk in not taking the vaccine than in getting vaccinated. But she does express concern over how distribution of the vaccine may be set up both locally and nationwide. Charles Hallman welcomes “Anyone who does not think there is a potential for reader responses to challman@ being an inequitable access spokesman-recorder.com.

Obituary

Eve Arlene Lawrence Sunrise, October 1, 1955 — Sunset, December 7, 2020

Eve Arlene Lawrence of Minneapolis, MN passed away on December 7, 2020 at the age 65. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, George and Janie Lawrence; brother Jimmy Lawrence; and sister-in-law Margret Brewin Lawrence. She is survived by daughter Tio Aiken and son Jamal Aiken; and sisters Rosemarie Munsey, Deborah Lawrence, Pamela Lawrence and Johnette Robinson. Friends and family will remember Eve for her kindness, sense of humor, and strong faith. She was greatly loved by all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed. A public memorial will not be held this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. A celebration of her life will occur at a later date. Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder December 24, 2020

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THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: WARNING: Your spouse has filed a lawsuit against you for dissolution of your marriage. A copy of the paperwork regarding the lawsuit is served on you with this summons. This summons is an official document from Jhe court that affects your rights. Read this summons carefully. If you do not understand it, contact an attorney for legal advice. 1. The Petitioner (yam spouse) has filed a lawsuit against you asking for a dissolution of your marriage (divorce). A copy of the Petition.for Dissolution of Marriage is attached to this Summons. 2. You must serve upon Petitioner and file with the Court a written Answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and you must pay the required filing fee. Answer forms are available from the Court Administrator's office. You must serve your Answer upon Petitioner within thirty (30) days of the date you were served with this Summons, not counting the day of service. If you do not serve and file your Answer, the Court may give your spouse everything he or she is asking for in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. 3. � Thi proceeding involves, affects, or brings into question the real property located at the at the following address City State Zip Code in County, with the following legal description: 4. �(For a second property) This proceeding involves, affects, or brings into question the real property located at the following address: at the following address City State Zip Code County, with the following legal description: OR X This proceeding does not involve real property. NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING PROVISIONS Under Minnesota law, service of this summons makes the following requirements apply to both parties to the action, unless they are modified by the court or the proceeding is dismissed: (1) Neither party may dispose of any assets except (a) for the necessities of life or foe the necessary generation of income or preservation of assets, (b) by an agreement of the parties in writing, or (c) for retaining counsel to carry on or to contest this proceeding. (2) Neither party may harass the other party. (3) All currently available insurance coverage must be maintained and continued without change in coverage or beneficiary designation. (4) Parties to a marriage dissolution proceeding are encouraged to attempt alternative dispute resolution pursuant to Minnesota law. Alternative dispute resolution includes mediation, arbitration and other processes as set f01th in the district court rules. You may contact the court administrator about resources in your area. If you cannot pay for mediation or alternative dispute resolution, in some counties, assistance may be available to you through a nonprofit provider or a court program. If you are a victim of domestic abuse or threats as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 518B, you are not required to try mediation and you will not be penalized by the court in later proceedings. Dated: 10/20/2020 Hennepin, MN County and State where signed

/s/ Hasen Hagi Mohamud Signature Name:Hasen Hagi Mohamud Address: 2515 9th Street Apt. 2114 City/State/Zip: Minneapolis, MN 55406 Telephone: 612-232-3111 E-mail address:

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Police Continued from page 1 of real reform coming out of the recent policy decisions has baffled many. Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender complained about the lack of accountability earlier this month after the Minneapolis City Council voted to approve a settlement stemming from an incident involving an off-duty police officer. “Having served for seven years and voted for many settlements, I find myself hearing over and over that the potential legal risk that we have can be remedied by actions of reform and policy change,” said Bender. “Yet the lawsuits keep coming. Yet the actions don’t seem to be taken to change those policies and practices in a meaningful way so that we’re not back in the same place again and again and again.”

local activist group, Black Visions Collective, called a rally and out of it rose the demand to defund the police, which later became “disband the police.” Minneapolis City Council members convened a meeting in a local park days after the rally and pledged their commitment to disbanding the police. But months later this pledge was torpedoed by the unelected City Charter Commission, which said that the city council did not have a plan on how to proceed if indeed disbanding the police force were ever put to a vote. The one concrete change in the MPD that has occurred since the death of Floyd has been the City’s agreement to ban chokeholds by police. According to Michelle Gross of Communities United against Police Brutality (CUPAB), there have been few if any changes in the way Minneapolis police operate and no accountability.

mitted and gather evidence that will help solve it. It costs $429 for them to respond to the call,” estimated Gross. “We can send alternative responses that don’t criminalize folks and it’s a lot cheaper.” CUAPB has proposed setting up a dedicated Mental Health Crisis Response Unit of mental health professionals to address mental health crises and a Social Services Response Unit of social workers, outreach workers, and other responders to handle other calls that don't require a law enforcement response.

“Police are still riding hard on the George Floyd Square as some of the criminal elements feel like it’s a safe space for them,” said Drew Valle, who has been active in maintaining the George Floyd Square and took part in protests for justice for George Floyd from the beginning.” I want them to be not as influential as they are, to stop being judge, jury and executioner. I Safety for all? Public wants accountability “People are sick and tired of it,” want strict guidelines around their The week before the city council passed its cuts to the police budget, said Gross. “People want a few conduct. These folks need to be on it tookFrom comments from the com- things. They want George Floyd’s the same level as civilians so they Classified munityDepartment/MN during its virtual meeting. prosecution to go through. We can be held accountable. “The way they carry themselves want it to be transparent. We want A few hundred responded. Spokesman-Recorder has not changed,” said Valle. “I feel to see all these other cops who have Many were opposed to cutting PHONE: 612-827-4021 like instead of being accountable been terrorizing the community be the police budget, primarily beFOR BILLING disciplined and held accountable cause of the latest rise in petty theft INQUIRIES and property crimes. Yet many of too, so we don’t have any more & TEARSHEETS the commenters, including con- George Floyds.” PLEASE CONTACT servative, liberal and progressive ACCOUNTING DEPT The City had promised to have voices, seemed to agree that de- what they termed at the time “a spiteOBIT their/MEMORIAL disparate perspectives year-long public discussion,” but on policing, police should held only a week ago did the City create RATE $50 (FIRST 200beWORDS) a mechanism to take comments on they are now out for blood. I don’t (107 WORDS TOTAL) accountable. see a future in which we can work But the City of Minneapolis the police. $50.00 “Safety for All,” the proposal re- with these folks. They have to get has TOTAL: in effect done nothing to hold police accountable. The cops who cently passed by council members, rid of the repeat offenders and start killed George Floyd have been leaves much to be desired accord- there, and get rid of others who Please proof,is,respond ing to Gross. “Safety for all con- can’t meet the standard. The belt prosecuted—that chargedwith with email confirmation to display@spokesmankilling him—but only after the in- flates the dedicated mental health should be tightened until a stanrecorder.com. tervention of the State as Hennepin crisis with a general or a social ser- dard is met. “Accountability is a concrete step County Attorney Mike Freeman vice response team, which are not and his office seemed to initially the same. We need mental health in the right direction. The really viodrag their feet. His office has never professionals to respond to mental lent ones are sometimes even outliers in their own precincts. Makes charged a White policeman with health crises,” she explained. “We need a formalized mecha- one wonder how much is part of killing or injuring a Black person. It’s not clear how “defund the nism to check on homelessness, their culture and permissible in police” superseded the demands drug overdose, and other social is- that culture,” said Valle that activists, the Floyd family, and sues. Homelessness is not a crime, other families who had lost a loved so why would police be involved? MPD chief makes promises In a commentary that appeared one to From police violence had been Lots of social services calls would Classified raising, Department/MN namely to prosecute the be better solved with social work- last Saturday in the Star Tribune, police who killed him and to hold ers, EMS, a whole list of things that MPD Chief Medaria Arradondo Spokesman-Recorder made several promises. “MPD the police accountable for their ac- don’t require law enforcement. PHONE: 612-827-4021 “[Law enforcement’s] job is to members will keep our social contions. FOR BILLING While protests raged for days, a figure out if a crime has been com- tract sacred and value every inter-

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action that embodies the principles of procedural justice and community policing where success is determined by the amount of trust engendered,” wrote the chief. “Abusive policing will not be tolerated,” Arradondo promised. “Policing that engenders trust and justice will be celebrated. We will hold ourselves accountable… As chief, I will use all my authority and available resources to hold officers and supervisors accountable for misconduct. We need legislators and elected leaders to work to modernize the structure of the current arbitration process that ensures bad cops don't get their jobs back.” “This commentary comes two weeks after [MPD Officer] Kyle Mader, with seven complaints [already against him], came to George Floyd Square and terrorized the community,” said Toussaint Morrison, who has been actively involved in fighting police violence and participating in activities at George Floyd Square. “He slammed a guy to the ground and separated his shoulder. If [Chief Arradondo] is serious, fire Kyle Mader.” In a recent YouTube video Mader can be seen body slam-

“I feel like instead of being accountable the police are now out for blood. “

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ming a young Black man onto the pavement near the corner of Chicago and 38th Street almost directly across from where George Floyd was killed by police last summer. It was reported that the young man suffered a separated shoulder as a result. “There can be no trust if you have officers who tape over their badge numbers and toe the blue line,” said Morrison Mel Reeves welcomes reader responses to mreeves@spokesman-recorder.com.

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Podcast provides exposure for Twin Cities indie artists By Marquis Taylor Contributing writer With the rise of internet radio and podcasting, avenues for independent artists have become more accessible, a welcome addition to mainstream opportunities that have become few and far between. One person championing this crusade is radio personality and podcast host Ethan Horace. Professionally known as “Mr. Music,” Horace, along with his co-hosts Dante “DJ Enferno” Coleman and Georron “Tangy G” Gross have experienced a surge of popularity through the rise of their show “The Power Hour.” Recorded locally at KFAI studios, “The Power Hour,” which debuted in 2014, was recently syndicated by streaming giant iHeartRadio, igniting their growth not only in the Twin Cities but across the world. Uniquely structured as a cross between a radio program and podcast, the weekly show covers topics ranging from politics, music, relationships, and all things Black culture. Since its June syndication and partnership with iHeartRadio, the show has gained a following overseas in places like the United Kingdom, India, Norway, and Germany. Yet as their recognition increases, the show’s hosts are firmly committed to promoting local and regional independent artists who are very unlikely to receive mainstream support. “In the Twin Cities there is not enough curation when it comes to local artists, especially from behind the scenes,” explained Horace. “I’m a big Drake fan and a big Beyonce fan, but they have 20 million streams and we’ve heard them a million times. What about that brother from St. Paul that we’ve never heard before or that art-

Dante “DJ Enferno” Coleman

ist from Detroit that has music just as great and can stand next to Drake on the radio? “We sit and listen to 400 songs a day,” Horace continued. “It’s a lot of time and a lot of work. People will lie and tell you they’re listening to indie music, but they aren’t. We’re playing with no politics. If the music sounds good, we’ll play it. Doesn’t matter if you’re Black, White, gay, or straight. If the music sounds good and contributes to the culture, it’ll be played.” This no-agenda approach and strenuous listening process has benefitted a multitude of acts including Twin Cities’ artists Cici Bella, Dearris Judkins, Prince Riley, Eddie White, and Mac Turner. Through the rise of “The Power Hour,” each artist has been able to grow their following and generate a buzz on the local and national scene. Co-host Dante “DJ Enferno” Coleman, who curates the music and handles the show’s

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for energy, which is what I’m known for in the club atmosphere, so it carries over into the show.” With its growth and popularity, the impact of the show has extended beyond music as Horace explained the unique bond they’ve been able to establish with the artists. “Last year, we won a suicide prevention award from a show we did in 2018. After that show, an artist hit me up and told me that the show had given them hope to not want to commit suicide. They mentioned to me that nobody in the city had given them a chance and that we were the first platform that played their music every week. I don’t want to share the artist’s name, but it was very authentic and sincere. For an artist that’s on the show we want them to feel great and that they’re part of the show. Ethan “Mr. Music” Horace

mixes, shared the most satisfying part of the work. “One of the most rewarding aspects of the show is putting people onto new artists and music. We play predominately quote, unquote indie music, that’s not a Drake, Lil Wayne or Ariana Grande. Instead, we play music that’s just as good as theirs, so when we see artists pick upstreams and followers, all of that stuff matters and that’s the biggest reward of all.” Coleman, who also deejays a show on Sirius XM’s Shade 45, provides a unique element to the podcast through his eclectic mixes that synergizes listeners near and far. “What people look for me to do on the show is to bring energy with the mixes. They want to hear and feel the energy, whether it’s Afro Beat, trap music, or pop. I’m also able to bring musical knowledge and Georron “Tangy G” Gross background whenever we Photos courtesy of Ethan “Mr. Music” Horace have discussions. But for the except where noted most part, people are looking

For listeners, we want them to feel good and discover music they didn’t know about.” Of course, the show’s continued growth will be largely predicated on new music from rising artists. With this, Horace is adamant to convey a message of accessibility for independent artists who want their music heard on the growing platform. “With our show, we want to continue spreading the message that indie music matters, especially in the Black community. There’s so much great talent in the Twin Cities and around the world, so if you know someone that makes music and they’re dope, tell us, no matter the genre. At the end of the day, we have something for everybody, which helps us to be universal.” The Power Hour airs weekly and can be streamed on iHeartRadio. Marquis Taylor welcomes readers' responses to mtaylor@ spokesman-recorder.com.

First of short film series reimagines Philando Castile killing By Dwight Hobbes Contributing writer Indie filmmaker Ryan Culver advances the premise “What if Philando Castile was white?” in a new short film. In July of 2016, Castile was shot and killed by former St. Anthony Police officer Jeronimo Yanez after being pulled over for a broken taillight. Castile advised Yanez that he had a firearm—it was licensed—to which Yanez replied, “Don't reach for it then.” Despite being assured by Castile and his fiancé Diamond Reynolds that he was complying, Yanez put five bullets into the 32-year-old man who had simply been out with his family—Reynolds and her four-year-old little girl. Twenty minutes later, Castile was dead. In a three-minute short, "What if Philando Castile was white?" Culver revisits the scenario and envisions the senseless tragedy in an alternate universe that reverses the races: Yanez and his patrol partner are Black and the victim is White. The new short launches a "WHAT IF..." short-film series

“What if Philando Castile was white?” is available to watch on Vimeo. Courtesy of The Education of a Negro planned for 2021, that also depicts the deaths of Breonna Taylor (presently in pre-production), George Floyd, Tamir Rice, Eric Garner, Atatiana Jefferson and Botham Jean. What prompted this undertaking? "[I wanted] a project that would challenge me creatively,” said Twin Cities native Culver. "I knew right away because of my ties to Minnesota that I wanted to tackle our brother Philando

Castile first." He added, “I had been toying around with the concept of reversed roles for some time. Films like “Freaky Friday,” “Face Off” and “BIG” have always interested me for the opportunities they present to entertain and [send a] message to the audience. We’re... reversing roles and messaging through the audience in a unique and creative way." Accordingly, the series

furthers his predilection for cinema as social statement, following 2019's "The Education of a Negro," which he acknowledges relates to Carter G. Woodson's "The Mis-Education of the Negro.” “The best book I’ve ever read,” Culver said of Woodson’s timeless book. “Certainly, the best non-fiction book. He was prescient and I encourage every Black person to read it…yearly. For him to

have that kind of understanding of our plight in 1932 and be able to articulate it with clarity and sincerity was brilliant." Even the most visionary producer-director-writer can't get the job without a cast and Culver is well-pleased with the actors in “What if Philando Castile was white?” “All of them were eager, malleable, willing to take direction,” Culver said. “They understood the concept and purpose behind the film immediately and it was a collaborative process from there. “Because of COVID,” he continued, “we didn’t have rehearsal time, so everything came through video chats. I don’t know if that would’ve worked with a feature film but because the script was only five pages, it worked very well." The actors ranged from seasoned veterans to rookies. He said of the youngest, Macy Mae (21) who plays the Diamond Reynolds character: “[She] is exceptionally talented and I have an eye for acting talent. I feel lucky to be getting her before the larger productions find her.

“When actors audition by self-tape I give them the option of doing it however they want. Standing, sitting, inside, outside, wherever their creativity leads them. Most of the time the actor will just do a bland reading in front of a wall. Not Macy. She actually watched the real Philando Castile video of Diamond Reynolds and then went in her car and shot it and submitted that as her audition. It was a pretty easy choice for me after that." “The Education of a Negro,” Culver's feature film debut, premiered at the 2019 Twin Cities Film Festival. It fictionally dramatized a man dealing with White supremacists and the suspicious death of his brother at the hands of police. Released on Apple TV, it is also streaming via Amazon Prime. The “WHAT IF...” series is available free on YouTube and Vimeo. Dwight Hobbes welcomes readers responses to dhobbes@ spokesman-recorder.com.

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Legals Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. Plap Marketing and Consulting

ASSUMED NAME:

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 13838 Jasmine Way Rogers MN 58103 USA NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: Address Olufemi G Ekisola 13838 Jasmine Way Rogers MN 58103 USA If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data referenced in the attachment. By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalt or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

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From RamseyClassified County Second Judicial District Court File Number: 62-DA-FA-20-1323 Department/MN Spokesman-Recorder Notice of Issuance of Emergency PHONE: 612-827-4021 (Ex Parte) Order for Protection by Publication FOR BILLING (Minn. Stat. § 518B.01, subd. 8) INQUIRIES In the Matter of Shytiana Carpise Spears vs Chinonso Okafor Respondent: &ToTEARSHEETS YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Ex Parte Order for Protection has been issued PLEASE in this case. CONTACT You may request a hearing if you contact the court administrator's office within 12 days of the date of publication of this notice. You may obtain a ACCOUNTING DEPT

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASHINGTON

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IN THE MATTER OF THE CHILD OF: Debrea S. Chambers and Russelle Anthony Wech Parents. ORDER FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Court File No. 82-JV-20-537 County Attorney File No. JV-2020-795 That Anthony Zdroik, Assistant Washington County Attorney, representing Petitioner, Washington County Community Services, has filed in this Court a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights of the father, Russelle Anthony Wech, seeking to permanently sever the parental rights of the Russelle Anthony Wech to the child, D.E.T., date of birth 9/4/2003. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that said Petition for Termination of Parental Rights be heard by the Court at the Washington County Courthouse, 15015 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN, on January 29, 2021 at 1:20 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, and on any subsequent hearing dates set on this matter. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that notice hereof be given to the father of said child, Russelle Anthony Wech, by publication in Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, a legal newspaper, for three consecutive weeks as provided by law. Dated:

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Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 ASSUMED NAME: MN Mama Innovations PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 4326 Xerxes Ave North Minneapolis MN 55412 USA NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: Address: Kathleen Hustad 4048 Lakeland Avenue North PO BOX 22112 Robbinsdale MN 55422 USA If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If Fromconflicts Classified the attachment with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data referenced in the attachment. Department/MN

Spokesman-Recorder By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me PHONE: 612-827-4021 to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this FOR document is true and correct and in compliance with the appliBILLING cable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this INQUIRIES document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48& as if I had signed this document under oath. TEARSHEETS PLEASE CONTACT SIGNED BY: Kathleen Hustad MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 22112 Robbinsdale MN 55422 ACCOUNTING DEPT EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: mnmamainnovations@gmail.com SUMMONS Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder December 24 & 31, 2020 FLAT RATE $200 State of Minnesota Ramsey County

Bids must be accompanied by a $500 bid guarantee, A MN Responsible

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The PHA reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AGENCY

STEVE AHNER PROJECT LEADER (651) 292-6069

From Classified Department/MN Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder December 24, 2020 Spokesman-Recorder PHONE: 612-827-4021 A/1 FOR BILLING Contract No. 21-119 INQUIRIES INVITATION TO BID & TEARSHEETS Sealed bids will be received by the Public Housing Agency of the City of PLEASE CONTACT Saint Paul at 200 East Arch Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55130 for ENERDEPT CONTROL SYSTEM MONIGYACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT AND ACCESS

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The successful bidder will be required to furnish both a performance bond and a separate payment bond. PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021, 1:00 PM AT 200 EAST ARCH STREET, ST. PAUL, MN 55130.

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Notice of Issuance of Emergency (Ex Parte) Order for Protection by Publication (Minn. Stat. § 518B.01, subd. 8)

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To Respondent:

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YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Ex Parte Order for Protection has been issued Department/MN in this case. You may request a hearing if you contact the court administrator's office within 12 days of the date of publication of this notice. You may obtain Spokesman-Recorder a copy of the Ex Parte Order for Protection and the form to request a PHONE: 612-827-4021 hearing from the court administrator's office at the following address: FOR BILLING Ramsey County District Court INQUIRIES 25 West Seventh Street St Paul MN 55102 & toTEARSHEETS Failure request a hearing or to obtain a copy of the Ex Parte Order will not be a PLEASE defense to prosecution for violation of the Court's order. CONTACT

ACCOUNTING Dated: December 16, 2020

From Classified

District Court Second Judicial District Court File Number: 62-DA-FA-20-1331

In the Matter of Sharice Lynn Stewart vs Wayland E Johnson

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

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FOR BILLING A/1 INQUIRIES Contract No. 21-121 & TEARSHEETS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PLEASE CONTACT ACCOUNTING DEPT Sealed proposals will be received by the Public Housing Agency of the City of

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View Continued from page 10 properly educated,” continued Haywood. “When I got to Detroit, I had to be re-educated, reacquainted with how to speak [properly]. My math and my English were lacking, and my reading was lacking, so I had to catch up in the two years I’m at Pershing High School. I knew how to read and write, but I was behind and had to get my basics.” Pershing, located in Detroit’s Conant Gardens on the city’s east side where the Black communities were torn apart by urban renewal and freeways, was one of the city’s largest public high

schools. Among its notable alumni is Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the Four Tops. Spencer Haywood later would join that impressive alumni group. Coach Robinson was a task master who didn’t regard basketball as the end-all-be-all. He also was a teacher at Pershing, dedicated to honing Haywood’s on-court talents as well as molding him into a well-rounded student. Robinson would later become the nation’s first Black head coach at a Division I school. Several of Pershing teachers “put me under their wing, not just while I was in school but after school,” said Haywood. Among his tutors was Dr. Wayne Dyer, then a school guidance counselor,

who would later leave his native Detroit and become an internationally renowned motivational speaker and author of self-help books. Next week: Haywood’s steps to legendary fame Charles Hallman welcomes reader responses to challman@spokesman-recorder.com.

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MLB needs to go all the way and pay Negro Leaguers

Fitz Beat Larry FitzgeraLd

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s we have learned the hard way in 2020, we've had to take what we've earned in a year that honestly was no different than most with many Black Americans being disrespected and devalued at the hands of police. We fought back in 2020—we marched, we protested, we sacrificed. We finally drew a line in the sand. After George Floyd was murdered on 38th and Chicago by the Minneapolis Police, we saw a change in some White people with outgoing compassion, recognition of pain and frustration. We as a people we finally figured it out—we have to take what's ours. Of course President Trump sparked his 84 million twitter followers that Floyd was just another one and that it was time to get back to hate. The sports leagues NBA, NFL, MLS, MLB, NHL, WNBA stepped up with genuine support. Knowing that 317,000 people have died this year to the coronavirus is such a stunning reminder of how helpless we are to the unknown and unseen killers both those who believed and did not and those who refused to protect themselves. Major League Baseball once was the American pastime. It was America's game. Over time that has changed. In 1947 Jackie Robinson broke the race barrier in sports.

Racism did not go away. Society decided it was time to stop lying and admit the superior athlete. Willie Mays, Henry Aaron, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Frank Robinson, Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, they are just a few Black Hall of Fame players. MLB infused its game and expanded its product and added franchises. Last week MLB said it was going to recognize the legacy of the Negro Leagues by allowing the stats and records of the league 1920-1948 to be added to MLB's. I think that's great; however, MLB is no longer the number-one game in 2020 as it was when the infusion of Black players starting with Robinson lifted MLB up. Statistically the legend of Josh Gibson hit more home runs than Babe Ruth, 715. Are you saying he was better than Ruth? Will the players whose stats will be recognized be financially compensated? Restitution I believe is due if you're admitting after all these years how shamefully racist and wrong it was to those 3,400 Black men. Their estates must be financially compensated. Did segregation create an inferiority, that of hopelessness? This longtime oversight must reward. Fairness is the bottom line. Go all the way MLB, not half way, by doing what's right.

Son follows father’s footsteps as U of M athlete

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ike son, like father. Noah Willie Burton will resume his academic and athletic pursuits at the University of Minnesota in January. His father, Willie Burton, did the same back in the 1980s on Clem Haskins’ first four Gopher basketball teams, putting them once again on the national map. The elder Burton saw his Minnesota jersey hoisted to the Williams Arena rafters in January. During that same weekend, the younger Burton toured the Minnesota campus. “He started to explore the University of Minnesota,” recalled Willie last weekend during an MSR phone interview. Noah later decided to enroll at the “U” and follow in his dad’s footsteps forged decades earlier. The proud papa talked to us last Saturday, the same day his son Noah virtually marched down the graduation stage as he received his bachelor degree in communication at Michigan State University. “I’m happy that my son finished his degree at Michigan State,” beamed the father of Noah, who wore rival Spartan green and white colors. Noah also competed in track at State, and because the coronavirus

Father: Willie Burton saw his Minnesota jersey hoisted to the Williams Arena rafters in January. U of M Athletics

about Minnesota’s recent elimination of three men’s athletic programs—gymnastics, tennis and indoor track and field—slated for 2022, Willie said, “He wasn’t turned off.” He said he believed that Noah was destined for Maroon and Gold: “When he was all-county as an eighth grader, the University of Minnesota track coach told me he was really fast,” recalled Willie. “I didn’t know he could run like that. I was being a supportive parent.” At MSU Noah competed in the 100, 4x4 relay, 400 hurdles and medley, and looks to do the same for the Gophers while pursuing a graduate degree. Larry Fitzgerald is a longstanding This year has been memorable contributing columnist at the Minnesota cancelled spring sports this year, he for Willie Burton, beginning with Spokesman-Recorder. He can be heard has two years of athletic eligibility his jersey being retired in January, weekday mornings on KMOJ Radio remaining. He hopes to complete then later getting his master’s in 89.9 FM at 8:25 am, on WDGY-AM them in Minnesota, beginning this sport management from Wayne 740 Monday and Friday at 9:10 am, and upcoming spring track season in State University in his native Deat www.Gamedaygold.com. He also com- 2021. troit. Burton also was named by mentates on sports 7-8 pm on “Almanac” “As a kid,” continued Willie, “I Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whit(TPT channel 2). Follow him on Twitter brought him to Minnesota. He’s mer to the Governor’s Council on at FitzBeatSr. Larry welcomes reader re- used to being around Gopher Ath- Physical Fitness, Health and Sports sponses to info@larry-fitzgerald.com, or letics.” in May. visit www.Larry-Fitzgerald.com. Then, from afar because of the Asked if his son is worried

“I didn’t know he could run like that.”

Back to basics in Detroit

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Spencer Haywood quietly blew into Chicago, the Windy City, finally escaping his native Mississippi as his mother and others had hoped. But his new surroundings weren’t what the steadily-growing-taller youngster had hoped for. Chicago in the mid-1960s was just as segregated as his Silver City hometown. He would live with his brother Joe and other family members in a crowded dwelling, in a crowded neighborhood that failed to match the image falsely created in Spencer’s mind growing up. “I thought they were rich but they were just faking,” he noted. “When [relatives] would come down South, they had rented cars and [flashed] a big roll of money. You as a kid, you are looking at that and saying, ‘I can’t wait to get to Chicago.’ Although the living situation wasn’t appealing, the neighborhood’s blacktops were where Haywood found instant freedom as he hooped from daybreak to dusk, holding more than his own against the best hoopsters. This impressed all, especially Leroy, another brother then attending and playing basketball at Bowling Green State

Several local basketball coaches made their mark as high school players and at the collegiate level in the state of Minnesota. Here are a few that come to mind:

Spencer Haywood and Will Robinson in the Olympic Village at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics Courtesy of Triumph Books (OH) University. He was losing one-on-one matchups with his younger but taller brother. This led Leroy to contact Will

sitting on a racial time bomb ready to blow up sky high almost three years after Haywood moved there.

“In Mississippi when you start sharecropping they shut down the schools, so you couldn’t get properly educated.” Robinson, a famed Detroit high school coach, and get him to see Spencer, now well over six feet tall. Robinson followed through and helped Haywood make yet another move, this time to Detroit, the Motor City. “With the help of Will Robinson, that’s where my new life started,” said Haywood. Like Chicago, Detroit was also segregated. Unlike Chicago, Michigan’s largest city and then the nation’s fourth-largest was

The coach found two host families where Haywood stayed when he enrolled at Detroit Pershing High School as an 11thgrader to finish his last two high school years. Robinson would assemble an educational support group that would accelerate Haywood’s learning growth. “At Pershing High School I got the chance to study, because in Mississippi when you start sharecropping they shut down the schools, so you couldn’t get ■ See View on page 11

Globe-tracking the Lynx In last week’s action, Damiris Dantas was named MVP in the Paulista Final as her Vera Cruz club won the championship. She scored 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds. It followed up her 26 Son: Noah Willie Burton competing for Michigan State points-12 rebounds effort in a twopoint semifinals victory. Courtesy of Willie Burton Mikiah Herbert Harrigan poured in 15 points last week in a virus, he watched Noah’s gradua- win for her Bellona Kayseri club. tion last weekend to cap this year Kayla Alexander had 13 points of COVID-19. and eight boards in a win for Cas“I’m doing great,” admitted tors Braine. Willie, a former Detroit Public Both Alexander and Herbert Schools athletics compliance as- Harrigan are in action on Saturday. s o c i a t e (2018-2020). “I’m currently an assistant instructor at Charles Hallman welcomes reader Wayne State,” teaching a sociology responses to challman@spokesmanin sport class, he pointed out. recorder.com. Burton also hopes sometime in

Local coaches who succeeded as studentathletes

The Spencer Haywood story continues:

Second in a multi-part series

the new year to unveil a new curriculum through his Excel U initiative that he started in 2011. The new program, intended for students, student-athletes and adults who work with them, will help empower them for life after sports, he predicted.

Crystal Flint Courtesy of Crystal Flint Crystal Flint (Cretin-Derham Hall, girls): Led the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team to their first NCAA tournament as a star forward in 1994. Coached at Minneapolis North before moving on to lead the Raiders. Before coaching she was one of the state’s top girls’ basketball game officials. Marlon McCoy (St. Paul Central, girls): Led St. Agnes High School to the Class A boys’ state basketball championship in 1994. He also served as an assistant coach

to boys’ programs at St. Paul Central and Tartan. Ashley Ellis-Milan (East Ridge, girls): Led St. Paul Central to a third-place finish in the Class 4A state tournament in 2005. She also worked as an assistant at Minneapolis South and DeLaSalle. Travis Bledsoe (DeLaSalle, boys): Had an outstanding prep career at DeLaSalle. Was a Mr. Basketball finalist before embarking on a successful collegiate career at North Dakota. He coached the Islanders to a Class 3A state title in 2019. Tanysha Scott (Roseville, girls): Was an outstanding player at DeLaSalle and one of the state’s top players as a senior in 1999. Went on to star at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Coached at Minneapolis South and DeLaSalle— winning the Class 3A state title in 2019—before coming to Roseville. Ricky Hill (Minneapolis South, girls): Was an all-conference performer in football and basketball at Minneapolis South before graduating in 1985 and continuing his collegiate career at Inver Hills Community College and Boise State University (Idaho). He previously served as an assistant coach for the girls’ program at DeLaSalle. Willie Taylor (Stillwater, girls): Led Duluth Central to the Class AA state tournament as a shooting guard in 1977 and later coached St. Paul Central to back-to-back Class 4A state crowns in 2007

Willie Taylor Courtesy of Stillwater Gazette and 2008. Arsenio Richardson (St. Louis Park, girls): Scored over 1,000 points during his prep career at St. Louis Park, also dominating in football and track and field before graduating in 2005. He went on to an outstanding collegiate career at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Tara Starks (Hopkins, girls): Starred for Minneapolis North’s girls’ basketball team in the early 1990s and developed into one of the state’s top AAU coaches. She was an assistant at North for 10 seasons and the head coach for one season. Robert Mestas (Burnsville, boys): Won Mr. Basketball as point guard for Minneapolis Roosevelt in 1995. Led DeLaSalle to a second place Class A finish as a freshman in 1992. Coached at Roosevelt for six years before coming to Burnsville. Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald welcomes reader responses to mcdeezy05@gmail.com.