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Local protesters call for ceasefire as situation in Gaza worsens By Abdi Mohamed Contributing Writer
Protesters rally outside of the Minnesota State Capitol.
or the past few weeks, several demonstrations, gatherings, and protests have taken place across the Twin Cities metro area as communities and activists call for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza. Thousands gathered outside the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday, Oct. 18, to rally in support of Palestinians. Those attending brought signs condemning the actions of Israel while others waved the Palestinian flag atop the steps of the capitol building. The rally was organized by the Anti-War Committee, the Minnesota chapter of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), and the Photos by Chris Juhn
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more than two million people—half of them children—find themselves caught in the midst of the fighting. Israeli Defense Force airstrikes have killed more than 4,000 Palestinians, nearly 1,800 of them children, according to Gaza’s health ministry. After lengthy negotiations between the United Nations, the U.S., Egypt and Israel, a 20-truck convoy entered Gaza through the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza on October 21, after food, fuel and water had been cut off in the territory for two weeks. A second 17-truck convoy of aid was reportedly allowed to Conflict in Gaza Since October 7, the Gaza Strip has enter Gaza on Sunday, October 22. As images of the carnage in Gaza flooded been bombarded by Israeli forces since the outbreak of conflict between Hamas social media, Americans took to the streets and the state of Israel, after Hamas fight- across the country calling on political leaders breached the Israeli border indiscrimi- ers to pressure Israel to stop the bombing nately shooting and kidnapping Jewish and siege of Gaza, as President Joe Biden and Israeli citizens. Currently, there are reaffirmed the U.S. support for Israel. Several U.S. politicians have called for more than 200 hostages being held by the Biden administration to facilitate a Hamas, dozens of them U.S. citizens. Over the past two weeks, there have de-escalation of the conflict. They have been more than 1,400 Israelis killed and introduced a #CeasefireNOW Resolution 4,500 injured. The Israeli government retali- with more than a dozen Democrat memated against Hamas by bombing Gaza and bers of the House backing the measure, ■ See GAZA on page 5 cutting off its access to water and fuel as University of Minnesota chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. The aim of the rally was to criticize Gov. Tim Walz’s vocal support of Israel and his silence on Palestinian occupation. It came one day after an explosion at the Al-Ahli Arabi Baptist Hospital in Gaza that reportedly killed hundreds who were sheltering in place. Several international leaders denounced the blast, as Palestinian and Israeli authorities continue to blame the tragedy on each other.
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oren Stevenson is one of the leading Democrat candidates running for Minneapolis’s City Council Ward 8 seat.
ndrea Jenkins is the incumbent candidate running in Minneapolis’s City Council Ward 8 race to keep her seat as Minneapolis City Council President.
How did you get into politics? Stevenson says he delved more deeply into politics after he was shot in the eye by a Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officer in 2020, while peacefully protesting the murder of George Floyd by MPD officer Derek Chauvin. “I lost my left eye and most of my sense of smell,” Stevenson said. “Coming out of that, I’ve had to make a lot of meaning about what it means to be me, what it means to be a White man shot in the struggle for Black liberation, what it means to be someone in Minneapolis shot by MPD in 2020. For me, I’ve come away with
How did you get into politics? Jenkins originally got into politics in her hometown of Chicago when she worked on the campaign of Chicago’s first Black mayor, Harold Washington. In Minneapolis, Jenkins was a policy aide for former Ward 8 city councilmember Robert Lilligren when he was still in office. She then Soren Stevenson Submitted Photo worked for Lilligren’s succes- Andrea Jenkins Submitted Photo sor, Elizabeth Glidden. Glidthat it’s a call to action. I know Stevenson said his views den decided not to run for re- I had been working on almost was elected president. Jenkins, what I know. I’ve experienced were cemented when, during election in 2017, and Jenkins every major project in this who is a Democrat, says she ward for the past 20 years,” viewed getting elected at a lowhat I’ve experienced. And I his work on affordable hous- ran for her seat. “In 2017, there was an open Jenkins said. feel a certain responsibility to ing, he saw a housing block cal level as a good way to fight Her initial campaign was Trump’s influence. make sure that brutality doesn’t be sold to a corporation rather seat in a ward that I knew happen to other people.” ■ See JENKINS on page 5 ■ See STEVENSON on page 5 deeply and intimately because shortly after Donald Trump
Candidates vie for Ward 7 open seat
Minneapolis Council race in this ward— home to some of the city’s richest and poorest—is up for grabs By H. Jiahong Pan Contributing Writer n January Lisa Goodman, currently representing Ward 7, announced that she would not run for reelection. The City Council seat, which represents Kenwood, Lake of the Isles, Cedar Lake, Lowry Hill, Bryn Mawr and Loring Park as well as the south and western parts of downtown Minneapolis, is wide open after her 24-year tenure. The ward is home to many buildings integral to the city’s livelihood, including the Minneapolis Convention Center, City Hall, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, the Minneapolis Central Library and the Hennepin County Government Center. There are three candidates vying for the open seat. They include envi-
didates have established their positions on key issues and honed their campaign messaging. Cashman touts her experience working internationally, particularly for the United Nations, on environmental and transportation issues. Graham, who is endorsed by Lisa Goodman, has extensive experience with DFL politics. And Foxworth, who appears to be laser-focused on a narrow view of safety, is the only Black candidate in the running for Ward 7. Kenneth Foxworth Photo courtesy of Facebook
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On public safety, homelessness and drugs Violent crime is decreasing in Given the diversity in Ward 7, the an’s Club of Minneapolis in Loring ronmental advocate and Minneapolis native Katie Cashman; real estate bro- candidates met for two debates over Park on September 28. The second Ward 7. Homicide, assault and robker Scott Graham; and airline worker, the past month, both sponsored by debate took place at the Lake of the bery have decreased compared to this time last year. However, crimes local public servant, and former MSR the League of Women Voters. The Isles church on October 12. ■ See 7TH WARD on page 6 Throughout the debates, the canfirst debate took place at the Womcontributor Kenneth Foxworth.
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Southside Kmart fire heightens urgency of redevelopment
Numerous alternatives remain under consideration By H. Jiahong Pan Contributing Writer ristian Solis, eating a taco from a nearby taco truck at the former Southside Kmart parking lot, remembers better times during childhood visits to the Kmart with his parents. “Mom and Dad used to bring me over here when I was little, to come play in front of Kmart,” he said. “I remember when there were a bunch of trees around. I don’t know how to explain it. It was way [more] beautiful than this.” Now most of the parking lot has been fenced off. The Southside Kmart closed in May 2020, shortly after it was looted during the uprising resulting from George Floyd’s murder. The city planned to tear it down sometime next year and wants to build a park, housing and retail. At the same time, the city wants to reconnect Eat Street with the rest of Nicollet Avenue, which extends in three discontinuous segments as far south as Eureka Township in Dakota County. But 10 days after Solis reminisced about the Kmart during an October 10 event the city held about the site’s future that drew more than 400 people, the Kmart burned. As a result, the city hopes to
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What about amenities? proposed on parallel streets. Aside from reconnecting People are mixed on how Nicollet Avenue should be Nicollet Avenue, the city also reopened. Some nearby resi- plans to develop the two empdents believe the street should ty lots left in the wake of the be reopened just to buses and Kmart invasion. They plan to delivery vehicles, while others start those conversations next like Manuel Vega, who lives year, when the site is a clean nearby, believe Nicollet should slate. reopen to all traffic. “There’s “Look at this huge parking too much traffic over there,” lot. This is wasted space,” said said Vega, gesturing toward Samuel Ero-Phillips, who grew 1st Avenue and Lake Street up in Minneapolis and lives while waiting for his taco from nearby. “We’re in the middle Taqueria El Primo during the of the city. This is a major October 10, 400-person en- commercial corridor. We don’t need surface level parking.” gagement event. The city is also presenting Samira Iid wants to see three options for how a park a development that makes Neighbors Valerie Mack and Thomas Conway review city of Minneapolis’ proposals for reopen- should be built on the Kmart people feel like they’re home, ing Nicollet through the Kmart site. Photos by H. Jiahong Pan site. One option calls for a por- given the events that haption of the Kmart site closest pened over the past several to the Midtown Greenway to years. “I want to see this town clear the entire site by next South Minneapolis on Nicollet those stations were destroyed be converted into a park. An- have more cute[ness], beauty, between 29th and Lake Streets. during the uprising. The USPS month. It’s proved controversial ever vacated the Kmart building since its opening in 1977. earlier this year when the How Kmart got in the way Since then, the city has 1st Avenue and Minnehaha The Kmart was built at a time when the city was des- tried to make right at Nicollet Avenue stations reopened. perate for tax revenue. Busi- and Lake, buying the land back The site has been vacant and nesses were in the midst of from Kmart and a neighboring fenced in ever since. fleeing to the suburbs and grocery store piece by piece. the city wanted to compete. A break came in 2018, when What are the options? Kmart was the only business the parent company of Kmart, The city is approaching that responded to the city’s Transform, went bankrupt. redevelopment of the site in desires to redevelop Nicollet They completed the purchase two phases. The first phase and Lake. The only proposal in 2020, a week before the currently in progress involves Kmart presented was to build pandemic began. evaluating how to rebuild the During the pandemic, the street, as well as what open a big-box chain store like it did United States Postal Ser- space they should create. in the suburbs. With no other choice, the vice used the Kmart site as a The city is presenting four city agreed and sold the land temporary post office for its options for how Nicollet Avto Kmart. Kmart then built a locations on 1st Avenue and enue should be rebuilt. Three store that stood in the way of Minnehaha Avenue. Both of of the options allow for one lane of private vehicle traffic City Council President Andrea Jenkins speaks with two peoin each direction. Two of the ple at an open house about the Kmart site. options have medians. Two of the options have parking spacother option calls for a park on people together, [where] you es. A fourth option reopens a parcel of land immediately to know you can go somewhere the street only to buses and the west of the new Nicollet to relax, enjoy eating food. delivery vehicles. All options Avenue. A third option creates “I don’t want to go to anothhave varying sidewalk widths a public square on the north- er place for a vacation. I can that could accommodate outeast corner of the site, as well have everything here,” said Iid door seating for any cafes that as a diagonal greenway that at the event as she envisioned might open on the new street. connects to the southwest the site looking something like None of the options have 50th and France. “If I want to corner of the site. bike lanes, something nearby The project also calls for feel like I’m in Italy, I go [to resident and avid bicyclist moving a ramp connecting 50th and France]. I want it, reAmanda Schwartz, who bikes the Midtown Greenway from ally. It’s not going to happen, with her children, wants to see. Nicollet Avenue to 1st Av- but that’s what I want.” “We bike and walk around the Many people who attended enue because the existing neighborhood, and we love ramp is not compliant with the the city’s event earlier this projects that include pedesAmericans with Disabilities month said they wanted to see trian and bike safety. Having Act. The existing ramp also an affordable grocery store. protected bikeways through creates an extremely narrow “We don’t have one, first of all,” Nicollet would be awesome,” trail. The city is hoping to take said Valerie Mack, a nearby said Schwartz. advantage of such a rebuild to resident. “We have to go so far A representative from the connect with their proposed to get to a store. And you have city said bike lanes aren’t betwo-way bike lane that will be to think about gas, mileage, or ing included on Nicollet bebuilt when it reconstructs 1st wheelchairs when on the bus. cause they exist or are being Avenue in 2026. ■ See KMART on page 6
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Teach your kids how to ‘snack healthy’ with these 4 ideas here’s no way around it— kids love to snack. Take advantage of their bottomless snack stomach to teach them how to choose and prepare healthy snacks independently. Understanding how different foods work in our bodies is essential to building good lifelong dietary habits. These four snack recipes are perfect for introducing independent snacking. They’re easy to make, taste great, and help kids remember four simple ideas for how (and why) we choose our snack ingredients.
help cutting the celery, but otherwise everything is safe and simple. Take this opportunity to discuss the benefits of foods that have a high water content, like celery. Your kids will see, taste and feel how much water this vegetable contains, so point out why our body needs water and the fact that high water-content foods can help us feel full longer. If kids are packing this snack for school, have them place two pieces together with the peanut butter sides touching; that way it won’t smear all over the bag before it’s time to eat!
ergy to our bodies. Fruits like apples, pears and peaches all taste delicious paired with the creamy texture of ricotta, and your kids can easily add a big dollop of the cheese on top of
Foods with lots of water are great!—“ants on a log” This classic afternoon snack has stood the test of time for a reason—it’s fun, delicious, nutritious, and easy! All you need are celery sticks, peanut butter (buy a no-sugar-added variety), and raisins. Kids of all ages can help make this snack; tots under about age six will need
Fiber and protein help us stay full—sliced fruit with ricotta cheese Kids are often eager to eat fruit for a snack since it’s usually sweet. While this is a great option, help them learn to add some protein to their snacks by including ricotta cheese. Discuss the role that protein plays in helping build muscle and providing long-term en-
fruit slices (that the older ones can cut). A fruit and ricotta snack is well-balanced since it provides lots of fiber, water, and protein—all things that help keep us full until the next meal! If kids are packing this snack for school, spoon some ricotta into a small container for transport and let them dip their fruit slices at snack time.
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difference between whole grains and refined grains; a big difference is that whole grains can help us feel full longer because our body takes longer to process that food through its system. Spread some avocado (full of great vitamins!) on the tortilla, top with turkey (or other protein of choice to help provide muscle fuel), and roll it up! These are easy snacks to pack for school since they’re Eating a variety of colors is independently, and the cups so compact. Whether you make these key—fruit and veggie smoothie can be easily closed up for exact recipes or some variaSmoothies always seem like transport. tion, take the time to teach such an indulgent treat, so let your kids about why they’re your kids take the lead makSmoothies choosing certain ingredients ing their own with ingredients for their snacks. They’ll be able they prefer. Making this snack always seem to independently curb that is a great introduction to the like such an snack attack in no time! idea that fruits and veggies indulgent treat, have different colors partly beso let your kids MSR + Minnesota Departcause they have different nutake the lead ment of Health (MDH) share trients, so including a variety making their a mission of protecting, mainof colors in our snacks helps taining and improving the us have a balanced diet. own with health of ALL Minnesotans. For example, spinach is a ingredients Our shared vision for health perfect vegetable to include they prefer. equity in Minnesota, where in smoothies since it’s high in ALL communities are thrivvitamins, yet doesn’t leave a strong flavor in the finished Choose whole grains—turkey ing and ALL people have what they need to be healthy is the product (try this recipe for in- and avocado roll-up spiration!). For a hearty snack that’s foundation of our partnership Encourage your kids to easy to make, have your kids to bring readers our feature, take pictures of their various learn to prepare these turkey Parenting Today. Good health smoothie colors over the years and avocado roll-ups. Kids as starts with family! To view our to see if they can fill out the young as age six can learn to weekly collection of stories, go whole rainbow! Smoothies safely and easily scoop out to our website or scan the code. are also a great way to use avocado (or buy premade guaup slightly over-ripe or wilted camole that doesn’t have any foods, teaching your kids to be added ingredients), and nothcareful consumers. ing else in this snack needs Buying a bullet-style blend- cutting or prep. Use whole-wheat tortillas er makes it easy for kids to complete the whole process and explain to your kids the
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700,000 Palestinians were driven out of their homes. She also shared that AMP including Reps. Ilhan Omar, is organizing phone banks to Rashida Tlaib, Alexandria Oc- reach out to elected officials asio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley calling on them to take action and Corey Bush. in the conflict. “Our first priority right now is to get a ceasefire. Local demonstrations “At this point, over a thousand News of the casualties in children have been killed. That’s Gaza spurred local demonstra- just completely unacceptable. tors, whose chants of “Free We need to end the violence. Palestine” rang throughout the We’re calling, we’re emailing, capitol mall. At Wednesday’s we’re texting, we’re showing up protest, several speakers ad- in the streets,” she said. dressed the rising death toll in Gaza, characterizing Israel’s Protests grow as war rages bombardment of the densely Asa Poole, a recent Muslim populated territory as genocide. convert, attended the rally to Mariam El-Khatib, a mem- show solidarity with Palesber of AMP Minnesota, spoke tinians after seeing news of of how the rallies and demon- deaths at the Al-Ahli hospital. strations have helped those “I heard about the Palesstruggling with the recent tinians getting killed in Gaza. events. Minnesotans of almost Last night, I was crying about every background attended, the hospital. I prayed to Allah including Jewish, Somali, Black, to find an answer. I decided and Native people. to protest and stand with the “It’s been such a heavy week. But when we gather like this, it really uplifts your spirits,” she said. “It’s just a mix of ethnic backgrounds, faith backgrounds, all sorts of people. I’m seeing anyone and everyone.” El-Khatib added that supporters of the Palestinians want to emphasize that the Palestinians,” he said. events taking place in Gaza and Having been homeless in Israel did not begin on October Albuquerque, Poole empa7. They date back to 1948 dur- thized with the plight of the ing the Nakba, when more than hundreds of thousands in Gaza
arise when marching. Yeshaya stated that Israel’s actions have put Jewish lives in harm’s way, as they’ve ratcheted up the conflict against Hamas. “We want peace. We want to live with Palestinians. We want to live across the world in peace. We want to make sure that our reputation in history isn’t only falling under the umbrella of apartheid,” Yeshaya said. “[We need to make sure] our culture is represented in a way that isn’t solely nationalism. I think that voice is very important.” She and many other Jewish Americans at the rally and across the country have shared the sentiment of “Not in My/Our Name” CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein addresses the crowd. as anti-Zionist Jews condemned Israel’s attacks on Palestinians Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestin- and the siege of Gaza. displaced from their homes wearing an orthopedic boot. “Alhamdulillah [‘praise be to ian-American journalist who since the bombings began. There are plans for more Amer Wazwaz, a Minne- God’]. It was a great turnout. was killed in 2022 by Israeli demonstrations in the coming apolis resident and Palestinian We wanted to send a message forces while reporting for Al- days. The Council on Amerithat we need change. And we Jazeera in the West Bank. Abu can-Islamic Relations (CAIR) have to start with them—the Akleh was a Christian woman, organized protests at the ofpoliticians,” he said pointing to showcasing that the histori- fices of congressional reprethe state capitol. “Everybody cal conflict between Palestine sentatives this past week and in there, we need them to get and Israel is not about faiths. will hold additional demonuncomfortable. We need to get Leila Yeshaya echoed this strations calling for a ceasefire. them moving. This isn’t a one- sentiment as she donned a star The rally organizers plan to week issue. This is 75 years. of David necklace as a symbol hold other demonstrations to This is before my dad was born. of her Jewish identity. Yeshaya bring heightened awareness attended the rally as a member about the situation in Gaza. American, led demonstrators We just need change.” Wazwaz said the issue at of the Anti-War Committee on the capitol steps. At the end of the rally, he was greeted by hand is not an issue about to help the organizers protect Abdi Mohamed welcomes friends and supporters as he faith, but about freedom. protesters from threats and reader comments at amohamed@ made his way back to his car He referred to the death of de-escalate issues that may spokesman-recorder.com.
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What issues are most important to you? Stevenson said his most important issues were improving Minneapolis’ public safety system, police accountability, affordable housing and climate change. To improve public safety systems, Stevenson wants to expand the number of non-police emergency services available, such as adding more funding for the existing behavioral crisis response unit and adding similar teams for other situations, such as homeless or domestic violence response teams. For police accountability, Stevenson wants the city to fight harder when negotiating the Minneapolis Police Federation’s contract and changing policies that he believes lead to preventing accountability, such as officers being interviewed 48 hours after an incident. Stevenson would like the interview timeframe changed to within six hours. In terms of affordable housing, Stevenson wants to see “a
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than the tenants who wanted to purchase it. Stevenson said this event led him to conclude that current city leadership was not on the side of city residents and was part of what inspired him to run. In what ways are you involved with the community in Ward 8? Stevenson says a lot of his community work is through Families Supporting Families Against Police Violence (FSFAPV), a support group for victims of police violence and relatives of those killed by police. Some of George Floyd’s family members are members of FSFAPV, and Stevenson says work with the organization has brought him to George Floyd Square (GFS), the area around 38th and Chicago where Floyd was murdered, many times. Stevenson also worked at a cooperative developer in
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In what ways are you involved with the community in Ward 8? Jenkins’ involvement with the community stretches back decades. She says the first community board she served on was in the 1990s at District 202, an LGBTQ+ youth center that is now defunct. Jenkins served on District 202’s board for six years and worked as a volunteer for another five. Jenkins also worked for Hennepin County as a vocational counselor for over a decade, helping people in need find jobs. Jenkins has served as a board member at the PFund Foundation, Forecast Public Arts, the Bryant neighborhood board and the Powderhorn Park neighborhood board. She was the board chair of both Lake Street Partners and Intermedia Arts. Jenkins has also been a grant reviewer for the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Regional Arts Commission.
St. Paul and worked to try to help a housing block become a tenant-owned cooperative but said that the city declined to enforce an advanced notice of sale ordinance that would have allowed the tenants to do so. What is the key difference between you and your main opponent, incumbent Andrea Jenkins? While Stevenson says he and Jenkins agree on a lot of issues, he says that he does not believe those values are translating over to the policies coming out of city hall under her leadership. “The biggest difference is that we all agree that we need police who are accountable to us, but we’re not seeing that at city hall when it comes to financial oversight of the department, or when it comes to passing policies that we know would protect residents, or being really strong in our contract negotiations with MPD,” Stevenson said.
To address a lack of affordWhat is the key difference between you and your main able housing, Jenkins plans to opponent, Soren Stevenson? support the development of Jenkins says the key differ- public housing. Jenkins emence between her and Steven- phasized that equity must be son is political experience and “baked in” to all approaches and lived experience. In terms of wants to give more support to political experience, Jenkins women and BIPOC developers. said Stevenson could not have the same amount of experience as her due to him being younger. The issues For lived experience, Jenthat impact kins spoke on her experience Black and Brown growing up in a poor Black people, this is not family. “I have experienced chemical dependency in my something I’ve family,” Jenkins said. read about, that “I’ve experienced mass incarI learned about ceration in my family. My little when George brother died in Minneapolis police custody. The issues that imFloyd got murpact Black and Brown people, dered. This is my this is not something I’ve read everyday lived about, that I learned about when experience. George Floyd got murdered. This is my everyday lived experience.”
strong rent stabilization policy.” For homelessness in Minneapolis, Stevenson said the current city approach was “cruel, ineffective, and makes keeping people housed expensive.”
The biggest difference is that we all agree that we need police who are accountable to us, but we’re not seeing that at city hall. He wants to see a housingfirst policy where unhoused people are given housing immediately, after which other services can be provided to address the root issues that originally caused them to be-
is currently “lacking.” She believes that community trust will need to be rebuilt. She pointed towards two consent decrees, one from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and the other from the Department of Justice, along with the appointment of MPD Chief Brian O’Hara, as moves in the right direction to build trust. In terms of a public safety plan, Jenkins wants to bring together Minneapolis’s police, fire, 911, emergency management, the behavioral crisis team, and the office of neighborhood services into a comprehensive public safety service. Jenkins referred to climate change as “the most pernicious and challenging issue facing the whole world.” Jenkins wants to prioritize racial equity for climate change issues and says that solutions should be specifically targeted Jenkins said that the num- toward Black and Brown comWhat issues are most important to you? ber one issue in public safety munities that have traditionJenkins said her most im- is to have accountability in the ally been harmed the most by portant issues are affordable Minneapolis Police Depart- environmental inequity. “In regards to climate change, housing, public safety, and cli- ment (MPD), acknowledging that accountability at MPD it’s about environmental jusmate change.
come homeless. For climate change policy, Stevenson wants to see a tax added to carbon emissions under the city’s Pollution Control Annual Registration (PCAR) system so that businesses are paying a fee for what it takes to clean up damage from carbon emissions.
is going to be important for the city council and people to do is to balance the fact that this is both our neighborhood and also an international landmark in the fight for justice for Black lives.”
Why are you the best fit for Ward 8’s Council seat? Stevenson says he believes What is your plan for the he is the best option to repeconomic development of resent Ward 8 because he is George Floyd Square? aligned closest to the values While Stevenson said he of the ward. He also says he was “extremely frustrated” by has the strongest relationships how long it has taken the city built out of any of the candito gather feedback from the dates running for Ward 8’s community for what they want council seat. to see in the future of GFS, he “I’m the only person who has also thinks it is important to [the] endorsements and those wait until all feedback collec- working relationships ready to tion through community meet- bring to bear on day one and ings for re-envisioning 38th start governing,” Stevenson said. and Chicago is complete before Find more information on Stemaking any plans for the area. “[Neighbors] are always venson’s positions on his website, asking about this,” Steven- sorenstevenson.org. son said. “And frankly there is really very little consensus Cole Miska welcomes reader between two people [about] responses to cmiska@spokeswhat we want to see. So what man-recorder.com.
GFS, such as helping the businesses in the neighborhood get grant money. “Some people want [GFS] untouched. Some people want it completely back to the way it was,” Jenkins said. “I am tryWhat is your plan for the ing to find a middle pathway economic development of that serves our community, George Floyd Square? but that also serves the needs Jenkins referenced her on- of social and racial justice.” going 38th Street Thrive strategic development plan to create Why are you the best fit for housing opportunities and eco- Ward 8’s Council seat? nomic development, especially Jenkins listed “commitment, for Black- and Brown-owned knowledge, relationships” as businesses in the community. three reasons that she beThe plan also includes re- lieves she is best suited to repbuilding the streets at George resent Ward 8. She said she Floyd Square (GFS) to accom- would make progress at city modate a worldwide memorial hall and avoid gridlock. “I love this community,” Jenfor George Floyd and other victims of police violence. Jenkins kins said. “I have lived here and says GFS needs to become a na- invested in this community for tional symbol for social justice the past 25 years.” and racial justice and healing. Jenkins says it is challenging Find more information on Jenwork to balance the many dif- kins’s positions on her website, ferent desires people have for www.andrea-jenkins.com. the community around 38th and Chicago, but that she has Cole Miska welcomes reader had several successes in pro- responses to cmiska@spokesmoting development around man-recorder.com. tice and making sure that we are not doing harm to the community, that we are cleaning up the communities to be able to address climate change in an equitable way,” Jenkins said.
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such as burglary, breaking and entering, property destruction, motor vehicle theft, sex offenses and firearms violations are up. All three candidates believe the city needs to hire more police, but only Cashman discussed how they can do so. “We need to expand hiring pathways,” said Cashman. “The city [needs] to implement the thirty-by-thirty decree that we signed, which is to have 30 percent of our police force be women by the year 2030.” Graham also believes the city needs to invest in behavioral crisis responders, in part because 30 percent of 911 calls reportedly do not need a police response. Candidates also expressed their views on where the Third Precinct should be located, even though no part of the Third Precinct boundaries is in Ward 7. (The Third Precinct includes neighborhoods east of I-35W and south of I-94.) Both Cashman and Graham agree the Third Precinct should be built at the 2600 Minnehaha site. Graham thinks the Third Precinct should also have a community center “so kids who are coming to the community center [can] be around cops and cops could interface with kids,” said Graham. “And we could start to enforce the notion that police are your friends.” Foxworth did not mention where the Third Precinct should be located, but he believes the police station should also have a police academy “because they can see exactly who is in the community that they’re gonna serve,” said Foxworth. Candidates acknowledged how the presence of legal drugs such as marijuana and alcohol, as well as illegal drug use such as fentanyl, is affecting people. Foxworth believes the city should levy a liquor tax to concentrate on safety. Graham says the city is building new housing units for the unhoused, complete with therapy and drug addiction treatment, and wants to find federal funding to continue supporting this work. Cashman, who comes from a social work family and lives next to a halfway house, believes all city agencies need to work with one another instead of blaming each other. All the candidates support a ban on marijuana smoking in public places such as parks. On affordable housing and rent control Although Ward 7 includes some of the highest valued homes, it also has one of the highest shares of renters compared to the rest of the
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Continued from page 2 You gotta bring groceries back.” Emma Grisanzio, another nearby resident, agrees. “Like, as affordable as possible. So, like, not Whole Foods, but something like Aldi-level.” Others want something similar to a Kmart to return to the Kmart site, people like Fosiya Hussein. “We used to like shopping here for everything we need, furniture, TVs, food sometimes,” said Hussein, who now makes those shopping trips to the Wal-Mart in Bloomington. Tate Straub, who works nearby, wants to see the site continue to be a strip mall. “[Add] a movie theater. [Have a] Foot Locker, tobacco store, clothing store, office supply store, like Michael’s or…Jo-Ann Fabrics. A couple stores [where] we go grab your everyday essentials,” said Straub. What about housing? People also want to see housing on the Kmart site. “I want to see apartments how they’re doing the designs now when you have the apartments up and the stores on the bottom. It’s all convenient, therefore you don’t have far to go,” said Thomas Conway, a nearby resident, as he reviewed the city’s proposals with a neighbor at the Kmart open house. The city may do just that. The city, through
city. Eight-two percent of homes in Ward 7 are occupied by renters. Affordability is top of mind for renters, with some of them pushing for rent control, where rent rates can rise at a predetermined cap. Some advocates also do not want to be vetted by a government agency for affordable housing, perhaps because of time constraints, the long waitlist for housing vouchers, and the reluctance of some landlords to accept them. Both Cashman and Graham oppose rent control, with both saying it can impact how much housing can be built and Cashman saying it is expensive to implement. Cashman believes the city is better off enforcing its renter ordinance. “We have many strong renter protections that are not being enforced, [such as] security deposit limits and discrimination laws,” said Cashman. Meanwhile, the city plans to increase the number of homes that can be built through what are called comprehensive plans, which Minneapolis completed in 2018. Such plans, which require cities to plan 30 years out, are required by state law. The plans are developed in response to the Metropolitan Council using census data to create transportation, housing, water and open space plans for the entire region. The planning process runs on an eight-year cycle and repeats with every census count. The Minneapolis comprehensive plan is controversial because some mistakenly believe it prohibits the building of single-family housing. Rather, it allows more than one housing unit to be built on a parcel of property that would only allow for one housing unit before 2018. Nevertheless, some environmentalists successfully sued the city to force them to conduct an environmental impact report. Planners and advocates are working on changes in state law next session to exempt these plans from environmental review, saying they are aspirational documents. Both Foxworth and Graham think the 2040 plan should change. “I’m pleased that we have a chance to think about it again. It didn’t take into account neighborhood character,” said Graham, adding that the Met Council believes fewer people will move to Minneapolis by 2040. “They need to keep those single houses together,” added Foxworth as he rattled off a list of failed high-rise public housing projects and the desire to keep everyone safe, not just single womenheaded households with children, veterans, senior citizens and the unhoused.
On supporting small businesses Small businesses have struggled because of the pandemic. A survey conducted by the U.S. Census found two in three Minnesota businesses were negatively affected, particularly with supply chain and staffing challenges. Graham doesn’t think the city should remove parking from Hennepin Avenue as the city rebuilds it next year. Cashman is shocked that businesses are not receiving local support from the city. “The city invested $1.2 million in transit planning and zero in small business support,” said Cashman, who wants to subsidize business owners’ first month’s rent and to provide parking facilities not exclusive to any one business. Foxworth believes small businesses don’t want to open on Nicollet Mall because of crime.
this time,” said Foxworth. Cashman, who has experience working on programs addressing climate change, wants to get money the federal government is distributing through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to address climate change. She also wants to hold Centerpoint Energy accountable for not installing new gas lines, as well as to have Xcel Energy build out electric vehicle charging stations around the city. Graham wants to get apartment building owners to allow their tenants to weatherize and insulate their apartments, as well as to participate in organics recycling, where food and anything that touches it goes to a facility to be turned into soil.
On rideshare working conditions Uber and Lyft drivers lobbied the state and the city to pass sweeping worker protections and overhaul pay scales. Both the governor and The city needs to implement the mayor vetoed the measure, instead deferthe thirty-by-thirty decree that ring to a governor-convened committee to dewe signed, which is to have 30 velop provisions for the legislature to consider this coming session. percent of our police force be Foxworth agrees with the vetoes, asserting women by the year 2030. that the drivers were not comfortable with the bills. (In fact, rideshare drivers lobbied hard, celebrated the bills’ passage and were upset when both the mayor and the governor vetoed it). Foxworth also believed the ordinances did On communicating with Ward 7 residents not address some questions. Graham agrees and youth All candidates support the city funding neigh- with the veto, but believes the ordinances were borhood associations, organizations where people rushed and unnecessary. get together to lobby for issues important to their Cashman does not think the ordinance neighborhood. “You got to be in a position to make should have been vetoed. “Uber and Lyft drivsure that you can stand up and do one thing and ers are making pennies on the dollar to what one thing only—fight back,” said Foxworth. the corporate owners of Uber and Lyft and SiliAdditionally, Foxworth believes we need con Valley are making,” said Cashman. “I think to help develop the city’s youth. Graham and it’s really important to support workers.” Cashman believe they need to be included in the decision-making process. Cashman, who On what is working well turned 30 in September, believes she is the Cashman appreciates the sense of optimism best to lead on this issue. and that a lot of people in Minneapolis care about sustainability. Both Cashman and Graham agree the city’s On climate change Climate change has contributed to extreme arts scene is strong. Graham thinks the city needs temperature changes over the last several de- to focus on bringing people back downtown. Foxworth did not answer the question. Incades. Locally, the Twin Cities saw several days this summer where Canadian wildfire smoke stead, he rattled off a litany of grievances, which blanketed our skies. included council members never returning his Foxworth does not know how to address calls, the Twins losing in the playoffs, and the climate change aside from shutting down the lack of money for parks and recreation facilities. downtown Minneapolis incinerator. “I’m not in a position where I wanna be telling you someH. Jiahong Pan welcomes reader comments at thing that I don’t know, and what I can do at hpan@spokesman-recorder.com.
their comprehensive plan developed in 2018, allows developers to build as high as 15 stories on the Kmart site. Nicole Mason, who has organized the unhoused, lamented the city could have used the Kmart site to host tiny homes for the unhoused so they can get back on their feet and solve homelessness once and for all. Mason believes the Kmart fire would not have happened had the city allowed the unhoused to live in the Kmart, in part because the fire followed one day after the city swept a homeless encampment across the street where Atlas Staffing used to be.
contractor to demolish the site on October 30. If approved, the full city council will consider the item on November 2. If the full city council approves, demolition could happen sometime next month. Until that happens, the city continues to seek feedback from people about how they should design Nicollet Avenue to reconnect the segments within Minneapolis, as well as what the open space should look like. They have a survey that closes on November 15. As the city and area residents decide what to do with the Kmart, the site remains surrounded by a fence. A taller one was installed over the weekend to guard entry to the back part of the Kmart. That part, which We have to go so far was charred in last week’s fire, is partially demolished. A city regulatory services workto get to a store. And you er patrols the site, warding off potential treshave to think about gas, Fosiya Hussein and Ahmed Dacad pose for a passers. mileage, or wheelchairs when The Taqueria El Primo taco truck, located at photo on the Kmart site. the southwest corner, continues to serve its on the bus. You gotta bring Assistant Minneapolis Fire Chief Melanie customers. Surrounding traffic, as well as Metgroceries back. Rucker said they could not find that anyone ro Transit’s Route 18 bus, dutifully continues broke into the Kmart to start the fire. Mason dodging the Kmart site as it has been doing for doesn’t believe her. “It was getting cold. I truly the past 45 years. “This could have been a solution a long time can’t believe that there wasn’t one single soul ago. I’m upset to see the structure going up in inside there.” Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/NewNicolletPart2 flames. [The Kmart burning] seems like a waste to take the New Nicollet Redevelopment survey. when eviction after eviction has happened,” What’s next said Mason at a press conference the morning The city council’s policy and government H. Jiahong Pan welcomes reader responses to of the Kmart fire. oversight committee plans to vote on hiring a hpan@spokesman-recorder.com.
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By Chris Juhn Staff Contributor In 2016, when Candace Ellis started her home and community-based consulting service—C. A. Ellis and Associates—she faced a number of challenges. “I was working for a business for 15 years,” said the 42-yearold. “I stepped away to complete my practicum [on-thejob experience] in psychology. I just couldn’t manage being in school, doing the practicum, working as the COO for this business, as well as being a single mom.” Candace decided to leave her job and updated her LinkedIn profile. After that, small community-based providers started reaching out to her. “At the time, I realized that I couldn’t be employed by someone, so I started my own business. Instead of me being an employee, I was a contractor,” she said. “I didn’t think anything of it at that time. I just thought it was something to fill my time and get some extra money. But it has become a substantial business in this particular niche,” she added. MSR: Tell me more about what you do. What niche or professional social service consulting do you provide? CC: It’s a mouthful. My professional niche is providing consultation to small businesses and social services training. There are two parts to it. I provide home and community-based services that are under the Department of Human Service [DHS] for providers who serve individuals with disabilities, so that they can be in their home or apartments. What we do as a company is that DHS requires individuals with disabilities to have
someone with the level of experience and knowledge about their service needs to manage their care. We serve that individual and manage their provider company’s paperwork for both the individuals as well as provide their staff with training to ensure that they’re DHScompliant. So that is the main source of our employees’ work. [The company currently employs three full-time employees, one full-time contractor, two part-time employees, and two part-time contractors.] On the other side, we provide community engagement, project management, and process optimization to providers, such as the counties and cities. MSR: What drew you to this niche? CC: I was an undergrad and looking for some extra funds at the time. I started working for the company I used to work for part-time on the weekends. I grew up in the company. I was working in providing direct care for what is considered a community and home-based service company. I grew from being a parttimer in direct care support, to being the COO of the company. I was going back to school and got my MBA. Then I went back to school to get my master’s in psychology so I could not only utilize my skills, but combine them with education. MSR: How does your business impact the community? CC: My slogan is “Pinnacle of Success,” so that’s helping businesses as well as individuals reach their success points. I would say 95 percent of my
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aspired to be an entrepreneur myself. When I started my business in 2016, I went back into the corporate world and I was working for Thor as a consultant. My job or my role, I’ve MSR: What are your goals for thought, was propelling others. your business? So when Thor closed, it was CC: I would love to continue my push to say okay, you can to help other small businesses. do this on your own. They are making a difference So just believe in yourself. in the community by helping Believe in the process. Take individuals with disabilities. that leap of faith. They also employ people in their community. I would love For more information about to see it continue to grow and the Eagan, MN-based business, expand. email candice@coachcandice. com, call 612-424-2495, or MSR: What advice would visit www.coachcandice.com. you give to an aspiring entrepreneur? Chris Juhn welcomes reader CC: I would say to take that comments at cjuhn@spokesleap of faith. I can say I never man-recorder.com.
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chief social responsibility officer at U.S. Bank and president of the U.S. Bank Foundation. “We’re proud to work with nonprofits that are driving meaningful change by providing small business, housing and community development assistance.” The U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund builds upon the bank’s Community Possible Grant Program, which continues to provide funds to nonprofit partners, as well as the legacy of U.S. Bank Foundation programs such as the Market Impact Fund and Rebuild and Transform Fund. U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund grants will be focused on serving communities within the bank’s 26-state retail banking footprint. Nonprofit organizations in these areas are invited to submit a letter of interest for grants now U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund will through Nov. 10, and can access the full grant help us strengthen our impact across the many guidelines and additional information @usbank. communities we serve,” said Reba Dominski, com/opportunityfund.
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Actor Terrence Howard to headline Twin Cities Film Fest By Charles Hallman Contributing Writer
he noted. Nonetheless, Howard said his portrayal of the late South ward-winning actor African leader was the most Terrence Howard will challenging role he has taken discuss his career and on. “I think it may have been his passion for storytelling dur- the best work that I’ve ever ing an appearance at the Twin done. It’s the one that I know Cities Film Festival (TCFF) this that I worked the hardest and month. Howard will be the an- felt the most gratified that I nual festival’s “Spotlight Event” was able to accomplish it for on October 28, and will also re- myself.” Despite its runaway success, ceive the inaugural TCFF Indie “’Empire’ was its own challenge Vision Legacy Award. From his first role as Jackie because of the fact that they Jackson in the ABC miniseries [network executives and oth“The Jacksons: An American ers] did not want the success Dream” to his recent iconic that we had garnered—28 miltelevision role as Lucius Lyon lion viewers in [our] second on “Empire” (2015-20), How- season,” continued the actor. Howard said what most ard has played many unforgettable characters both in film disturbed him was how beand television and garnered hind-the-scenes issues were multiple award nominations, created to drive a wedge beincluding a Best Actor Oscar tween him and co-star and thing. “But what we did with the charnod for his starring role in friend Taraji P. Henson, as well “We spent so much time acters and with the writing, “Hustle & Flow.” He also won trying to salvage the show,” and working together, that two NAACP Image Awards, as admitted Howard on “Empire,” was something that I’m always well as two BET Awards for which last aired in April 2020. going to be forever proud of.” Best Actor. Howard stressed that his “They were deliberately trying Speaking last week to the to destroy [the show] because focus is always on the craft MSR, Howard expressed pride it was not in their best inter- and he will defend it at all in his body of work but also his est. They wanted to keep us costs. “Nobody’s really fightfrustration with Hollywood. all separated so that we would ing for integrity. Nobody’s “The most challenging [role] standing up for anything,” he battle against each other.” was doing Nelson Mandela in Howard was also a member lamented. ‘Winnie Mandela’ [2011],” reThe 2023 TCFF runs from of a star-studded cast when called Howard as he explained he played Quentin Spivey Oct. 19—28 and will take place his frustration with getting evin “The Best Man” films. “I at ShowPlace ICON theaters eryone on board and involved enjoyed that. I didn’t like the in St. Louis Park. It annually in the production. For the projseries so much,” Howard said features a wide array of films, ect to be successful, “You need as “keeping the narrative that of the 10-episode series that shorts, and documentaries. everybody to participate in it,” Black people aren’t worth any- streamed on Peacock last year. This year during the two-week
“Nobody’s really fighting for integrity. Nobody’s standing up for anything.”
festival, TCFF also has a special nity, that’s the entire point of series on women-produced ‘Showdown,’” said Howard of films, films by Black filmmak- his upcoming visit to the Twin ers, BIPOC films, and content Cities. “I’m standing behind made by LGBTQ+ filmmakers. this film, and I think [the Twin The festival will also show Cities audience] can really apHoward’s new film “Show- preciate it, because it’s part of down at the Grand” on Octo- that traditional background. ber 27. His “In Conversation” And all that is being taken spotlight event will be held on away.” October 28. Howard’s film is about a For more about TCFF, includmovie-theater owner trying ing ticket information and film to keep his business alive and schedules, go to twincitiesfilmaway from corporate develop- fest.org. ers. Howard said he believes festival-goers will relate to it. Charles Hallman welcomes “Being able to come there reader responses at challman@ and share this idea of commu- spokesman-recorder.com.
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alaida “Viki” Felder, born December 7, 1935, in St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on October 13, 2023, at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Leona Montague, her children Robert “Robin” (or “Rahbyn”) Cox, III, and Leslie Cox, and her grandson Robert “Leuncol” Cox, IV. Viki, a warm-hearted and creative soul, had a colorful personality and a joyful spirit. She had a heart for helping others and loved
working as a nurse in the St. Paul hospitals. She later ventured into real estate, providing quality homes to many in the Twin Cities metro area. Viki also served as a teaching assistant in St. Paul middle schools and counseled vulnerable adults, helping to equip them with vital life skills. In her leisure time, Viki found joy in painting, gourmet cooking, gardening, fishing, boat rides, and watching Christian programming. She was also a faithful member of the Minneapolis chapter of the Royal Red Hat Sabathanettes. Viki leaves to cherish her memory her sister Elaine (Roosevelt) Elliott; daughter Alecia Cox; daughter-in-love Terri Garnett; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family members, friends, and loved ones. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, October 30, public viewing will be at 11 a.m., and the service at 12 p.m. at Washburn-McReavy Nokomis Park Chapel, 1838 E. Minnehaha Parkway in Minneapolis.
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“They are the most achingly beautiful dancers, absolutely exquisite. This performance connects dance to music, history, and culture.”
ombining contemporary ballet with powerful athleticism, 10 soulful dancers are set to move audiences in Alonzo King LINES Ballet’s “Deep River.” The single performance is scheduled for Nov. 2 at Northrop Auditorium on the Twin Cities University of Minnesota campus. “They are the most achingly beautiful dancers, absolutely exquisite. This performance connects dance to music, history and culture,” said Kristen Brogdon, Northrop’s director of artistic and community programs. The San Francisco-based company was founded four decades ago by legendary dancer, choreographer and visionary Alonzo King. Raised in Georgia, King’s parents were civil rights pioneers; Dr. Martin Luther King (no relation) and Malcolm X were visitors to his family home. The company last performed at Northrop in 2018. The current show “Deep River,” choreographed by Alonzo King, combines Black and Jewish spiritual music in an original score by jazz pianist/composer Jason Moran. Grammy Awardwinning vocalist Lisa Fischer is featured on vocals. Coming out of the pandemic, many theaters and live performance spaces have struggled to bring back audiences following months of cancellations and postponements. A powerful live performance like this one might be what some hesitant audience members have been waiting for. “People’s habits have changed,” acknowledged Brogdon. “They crave the live connection, but it has to be an event to coax them back. This performance is that something special. There’s no substitute for being in the theater.” To welcome all audience members, Northrop Auditorium now offers a sensory friendly lounge with trained volunteers. “In partnership with the Minnesota Autism Society, we can give guests a safe and soothing atmosphere during performances. The lounge is a place where people can step out if they get overstimulated,” said Brogdon. Alonzo King LINES Ballet’s “Deep River” will take place Nov, 2, 7:30 pm, at Carlson Family Stage, located at Northrop Auditorium/U of M Twin Cities campus, 84 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis. For tickets and information, visit bit.ly/DeepRiverDeepRiver. Sheletta Brundidge welcomes reader responses to sbrundidge@spokesman-recorder.com.
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eign nations into a part of Rus- ter the tribes were all pushed sia, obliterating as much of the onto reservations, the long “You will not replace us!” —tiki original identities as possible. attempts at “Americanizing” Of course this preceded tribal people continued. torch MAGA marchers Putin, and even preceded the Losing the land is just one The psychological phenom- Soviet Union. During and af- step in the sequence of the enon known as projection is ter the Russian empire (1721- notorious assimilation of innowhere as glaring as with 1917) all manner of imperial digenous peoples in the U.S. White nationalists, most of shenanigans created the rus- “Kill the Indian in him and save whom are direct descendants sification template. When, for the man,” saidCaptain Richard of people who invaded and example, Finland was sub- Henry Pratt, 1892, on “Indian people than ever are participat- occupied someone else’s land, sumed into the Russian em- education.” ing in these new economies. replacing the original people. pire the goal was to erase the How ironic that Putin is However, the biggest resis- Projecting onto refugees the Finnish language and replace it overseeing the kidnapping of tance to wealth creation today idea that they would do what with Russian, intensifying that Ukrainian children in order to lies within the individual and White nationalists have al- in 1900-1902. russify them—kill the Ukraicollective mindset. Overcom- ready done is a sad but prenian in these children and save ing the fear of the unknown dictable social psychological them as Russians—and he is and embracing the uncharted condition. clearly imposing his will on Let’s at least see territory of new ideas is essenThe “replacement” affinTrump and those who follow these people for tial for progress. ity between autocrat Vladimir Trump. While any peace person who they are, Putin and wannabe dictator would oppose military aid to The power of the individual in Trump is fascinating, in a horUkraine, the far right members enemies of freeclosing the wealth gap of Congress—MAGAs every ror movie sort of way. dom, attackers of As we navigate the unWhere Trump followers belone—do not oppose violence democracy, friends charted territory of the new low about their Great Replaceor military might at all, but they economy, we must recognize ment conspiracy, Putin makes are helping Putin by opposing to dictators. that there is no proven path or a habit out of doing just that to U.S. aid to Ukraine. playbook. We are writing the places he is trying to add back Putin is stealing Ukrainian rules as we go along. This may to his Russian empire. He is Instead, even before Gan- children to russify them and seem daunting, but it is also an following the normal Russian dhi began his nonviolent the “Freedom Caucus” suparea where many individuals, empire pattern: Replace the campaigns, Finns resisted rus- ports him. Isn’t that someespecially Black people, are ex- original culture with Russian sification with nonviolence, thing? There is an arrest celling. The gap in Black Amer- language, culture and “history.” including a general strike, and warrant on Putin—an extraorica’s wealth will only be closed It was how it worked dur- succeeded. From Britannica: dinary measure—for his arwhen more individuals run to ing the Czarist era and then “Thus, from having one of Eu- rest by Interpol expressly for the edges and actively partici- the Soviet era. The Bolsheviks rope’s most unrepresentative snatching Ukrainian children, pate in these new economies. overthrew the czar, but instead political systems, Finland had, and yet Jim Jordan and his ilk It is encouraging to witness of ending empire they radically at one stroke, acquired the support Putin by denying aid the increasing number of Black expanded it by creating Soviet most modern.” to Ukraine. individuals engaging in new socialist republics and then, Let’s at least see these peoThis has also been the story, media, finance, AI, and other true to Russian imperial form, of course, in Ukraine all along. ple for who they are, enemies emerging industries. The mo- began to russify them. This is also as old as imperial- of freedom, attackers of dementum is in our favor, and we The Russians in control of ism and colonialism, and it is mocracy, friends to dictators. are living in a time when the col- the Soviet empire sent Russian against the law. From Trump all the way down lective world mind is becoming settlers into Ukraine, the Baltic So the irony of Trump’s to Boebert and Greene, these more open to diverse perspec- states, and into pretty much fawning support of dictator are enemies of freedom. tives. The dominance of the all central Asian and Baltic So- Putin, coupled with the fright old Eurocentric perspective is viet republics. That is why there demonstrated by Trump’s Dr. Tom H. Hastings is the gradually fading, making it the are so many Russian speak- MAGAs when they clamor to PeaceVoice senior editor and greatest time ever to be Black. ers in Estonia, Latvia, Georgia, shut down all immigration by coördinator of conflict resoluUkraine, Lithuania, etc. They people of color, is stark. Even tion BA/BS degree programs Implications and potential impact were settlers dispatched to if the White ancestors of MA- and certificates at Portland The implications of em- russify, to turn erstwhile sover- GAs arrived in the U.S. long af- State University. bracing the new economy and closing the wealth gap are farreaching. By actively participattable society. It dismantles the the internet has provided ac- perspective is no longer as ing at the edges of innovation, barriers that have historically cess to information and op- strong as most believe it to be. Black individuals can become Those of us playing at the hindered marginalized commu- portunities like never before. cooperative components of nities from achieving economic The resistance we face today edges see nothing but space the global movement forward. success. By embracing the new is primarily internal, rooted in and opportunity. No biases This movement brings not out here but our own brought economy, Black America can fear of the unknown. only wealth but also happiness, Are there still biased peo- in from past memories and rewrite the narrative and redepeace and joy. It is an opporfine what is possible. ple in positions of power? Of stories passed down. tunity to shape the future and course. There always will be in contribute to a more inclusive any majority class’s perspecThe lesson Phillip Washington, Jr. is a and prosperous society. The journey towards clos- tive regardless of race, sex, or registered investment adviser Closing the wealth gap also ing the wealth gap in Black other classification. The point and host of the Wealth Building has broader societal implicaAmerica requires a continued is the world is moving fast to- Made Simple Podcast. This Daltions. When individuals from collective shift in mindset. wards a more diverse perspec- las Weekly Magazine commenall backgrounds have equal acWhile external resistance has tive, and the perceived power tary was shared with us through cess to wealth creation opporhistorically impeded progress, of those with a Eurocentric NNPA Newswire. tunities, it fosters a more equi-
Closing the wealth gap in Black America at the edge of innovation By Phillip Washington Dallas Weekly Magazine
combination of entrepreneurship and investment is a powerful force in wealth creation. However, it is important to This commentary delves into the pressing issue of clos- recognize the coexistence of ing the wealth gap in Black the old and new economies. America. Wealth in business The old economy relies on and investing exists at the in- manipulation and debt to retersection of faith in the future shuffle wealth, while the new and individual passions. economy creates wealth where It is important to distin- it previously did not exist. The old economy, with its guish between the collective mindset and the individual reliance on debt and manipumindset when addressing top- lation, perpetuates a scarcity ics such as race, sex, or other mindset. When too many inclassification. dividuals engage in this game, While the collective mind- it becomes a competition for a set shapes the beliefs and limited pie, leading to conflicts mindset of a particular group, and even wars. the individual mindset empowers each person to claim their It is encouraging own power and intelligence. In to witness the this article we are discussing the collective mindset. increasing number Belief systems and the evolution of wealth Each generation brings forth new ideas that shape the economy and solve the problems of the previous generation. This perpetual cycle of question and answer drives progress and innovation. For example, as we strive for faster and more efficient communication, we witness the evolution from telephones to email, text messages, instant messaging, and social media platforms. With each new idea comes a new form of wealth. The wealthiest individuals in society are often entrepreneurs who bring innovative business ideas to life, along with the investors who provide the necessary capital. The
of Black individuals engaging in new media, finance, AI, and other emerging industries. On the other hand, the new economy operates in a realm of abundance. Industries such as bitcoin, space, AI, Airbnb hosting, podcasting, gaming, and influencer marketing offer boundless opportunities for wealth creation. In these new economies, barriers to entry are minimal, and individuals are primarily focused on seizing opportunities rather than being hindered by concerns of race or sex. The internet has democratized access to information, and more
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cares about them. Someone is there who values who we are.” Volunteer teams participating with Cooks in the Kitchen include groups of retired friends and groups from some of Minnesota’s civic-minded businesses that regularly volunteer to support nonprofits and build camaraderie among co-workers.
It’s often the most hectic time of the day for working parents. Adults are coming home from work as kids return from school. Everyone is in transition, sharing the events of their day, sometimes changing into more relaxed clothes, and preparing for the homework, housework, or other activities that will occupy them until bedtime. And everyone is hungry. It’s the same transition at was, could we create a meal the group homes operated in program that could be delivthe community by Hammer/ ered to the homes and given NER, which provides housing to the individuals to give staff and supportive services to time for personal care, which people living with intellectual is so critical,” said Cathy and developmental disabilities. Thoma, director of volunteer Group home residents resources for Hammer/NER. are back from their support In January of 2022, Hamprograms or their jobs in the mer/NER began its Cooks community and staff are busy in the Kitchen program. It helping them settle into their brings small teams of four to evening at home. “We are six volunteers together in the short-staffed in our houses, main Hammer kitchen to lend and this is occurring across their hands. our industry. We are trying to In a three-hour shift, the find ways to help those pro- volunteers can brown the gram managers who help the hamburger, cook the chickindividuals in the homes. en, and chop the vegetables “One way we thought of needed to prepare two din-
ner recipes that add up to 80 individual meals. The cooked dinner entrees are divided into large containers, and central office staff deliver them to four homes with staffing shortages. In addition to taking dinner preparation duties off the staff’s plate of chores and tasks, the hot meals are a treat. “I remember an individual saying it tastes like my mom cooked it,” said Abdul Qayyumi, program manager in two Hammer/NER residences. “The people we support look forward to it. They see this as specially made. It was prepared by someone who
“In the kitchen you’re in a relaxed environment, but you’re also helping the community that we live and work in.” “It gives people a chance to talk about something other than work. You have got directors and people just out of college coming together for the same purpose. In the kitchen you’re in a relaxed environment, but you’re also helping the community that we live and work in,” said Sara Volkman, account director at The Lacek Group, a creative marketing agency.
“We are still mostly remote, so we’re used to seeing each other onscreen and on teams, but being together is so much fun. It builds that relationship that we’ve been missing for a few years because of the pandemic.” Currently, Hammer/NER is looking for more volunteer groups to expand the scope of the dinnertime assistance. Right now, the Cooks in the Kitchen program operates in the kitchen of Hammer’s Wayzata headquarters, but the program is looking to expand to the East Metro. “We hope to start in our White Bear Lake office in September. The stove is in,
the equipment has been purchased, and now we are looking for volunteers,” said Thoma. “It’s an easy volunteer opportunity. Round up four to six people and come in. We’ve got the groceries, the equipment, a lead volunteer to help you through the process, and it only takes about two and a half hours.” To find out more about volunteering, go to hammer.org/ blog/2022/07/cooks-in-thekitchen. Sheletta Brundidge welcomes reader responses to sbrundidge@spokesman-recorder.com.
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IN DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Condemnation Court File No.: 27-CV-23-14943
State of Minnesota, by its Commissioner of Transportation, Petitioner, vs. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Respondents. IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY PURPOSES NOTICE To the Respondents hereinabove named: You, and each of you, are hereby notified that on January 12, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, before Judge Francis J. Magill, in the Courthouse at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, via remote hearing, the Petitioner will present a Petition now on file herein for the condemnation of certain lands for trunk highway purposes. This hearing will not be in person at the Courthouse. Instructions for attending the remote hearing may be obtained from Hennepin Court Administration. The remote hearing may be access by video at https://Zoomgov.com/ join, or by phone at 833-568-8864. For either method, the Meeting ID is 160 407 2732 and the Meeting Password is 309514. A copy of the Petition is attached hereto and incorporated herein. YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that Petitioner will also move the court for an order transferring title and possession to Petitioner of the parcels described in the Petition in accordance with Minn. Stat. §117.042, as of February 16, 2024. YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that all persons occupying the property described in the petition must VACATE THE AREA BEING ACQUIRED AND MOVE ALL OF YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE AREA BEING ACQUIRED ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 16, 2024. All advertising signs or devices located in the area being acquired must be removed by February 16, 2024. YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that (1) a party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity, or authority for a taking must appear at the court hearing and state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a court order; and (2) a court order approving the public use or public purpose, necessity, and authority for the taking is final unless an appeal is brought within 60 days after service of the order on the party. Dated: October 5, 2023 KEITH ELISON Attorney General State of Minnesota s/Erik M. Johnson ERIK M. JOHNSON Assistant Attorney General Atty. Reg. No. 0247522 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1400 St. Paul, MN 55101-2134 (651) 757-1476 (Voice) (651) 282-2525(TTY) ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Condemnation
----State of Minnesota, by its Commissioner of Transportation, Petitioner, vs. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., City of Plymouth, County of Hennepin, Plymouth Hotels, LLC, Northeast Bank, United States of America Small Business Administration, WestHealth, Inc., U.S. Bank National Association, PHS WestHealth, Inc., CFT NV Developments, LLC, East West Bank, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Bremer Bank, National Association, Delrey Plymouth Associates, Old National Bank, successor in interest by corporate merger, consolidation, amendment, or conversion to First Community Bank, 2980 Empire Lane LLC, Extra Space Storage Inc., Pauly Enterprises, Inc., Holiday Stationstores, LLC, as successor in interest to Holiday Stationstores, Inc., Plymouth Pointe Plaza, LLC, CSM Equities, LLC, Eagan Fitness LLC, d/b/a Orangetheory Fitness, SL Plymouth LLC, f/k/a Stretchlab, Christopher J Salon, Inc., TCC Wireless, LLC, FedEx Office Print Services Inc, Crisp & Green, LLC, Caribou Coffee Company, Inc., Boger Dental, P.A., Core Chiropractic & Health, P.A, also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Petition herein, Respondents. ----IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY PURPOSES ----PETITION ----To the District Court above named the State of Minnesota brings this Petition and respectfully states and alleges: I. That Trunk Highway Legislative Route numbered 188, which has been renumbered 55, and which has been located according to law and passes over the lands herein described. That it is duly covered by Centerline Orders numbered 20641, 20644, and 43743; Amended Width Order numbered 100107; Amended Access Order numbered 100108; and Temporary Easement Order numbered 100109. II. That the Commissioner of Transportation deems it necessary that the State of Minnesota for trunk highway purposes obtain the lands herein described in fee simple absolute, together with the following rights: to acquire all trees, shrubs, grass and herbage within the right of way herein to be taken, and to keep and have the exclusive control of the same; to acquire from the owners whose lands front thereon any existing right of access to said highway in those cases which are herein particularly mentioned, and to keep and have the exclusive control of all access to said highway in accordance with the law governing controlled access highways; and to acquire a temporary easement in those cases which are herein particularly mentioned. With reference to Parcel 218B, there appears a mortgage executed by Plymouth Hotels LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company as mortgagor, in favor of Minnesota Business Finance Corporation, and assigned by agreement to the United States of America, acting through the United States Small Business Administration, filed in the office of the County Recorder in Hennepin County, Minnesota, as follows: Dated Date Filed Document No. March 1, 2021 March 1, 2021 T-5868392 It is the intention of the above-named Petitioner to move the court for an order authorizing the Court Administrator to accept and deposit payments, in an interestbearing account, from the Petitioner to the court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 117.042. Further, it is the intention of the above-named Petitioner to move the court for an order transferring title and possession of the parcels herein described, prior to the filing of an award by the court appointed commissioners, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §117.042. Further, it is the intention of the above-named Petitioner to move the court for an order requiring the parties to exchange any appraisals at least 14 days prior to a commissioners’ hearing, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 117.036. The Petitioner reserves its right to recover costs of clean up and testing and all other damages arising from the presence of pollutants, contaminants, or hazardous materials
on the property described herein, from all potential responsible parties, including respondents herein where appropriate, in a separate legal action to the extent permitted by law. III. That the following described lands in these proceedings taken are situated in Hennepin County, Minnesota; that the names of all persons appearing of record or known to your Petitioner to be the owners of said lands or interested therein, including all whom your Petitioner has been able by investigation and inquiry to discover, together with the nature of the ownership of each, as nearly as can be ascertained, are as follows: FEE ACQUISITION Parcel 218A C.S. 2723 (55=188) 902 S.P. 2723-144RW That part of Tract A described below: Tract A. Tract A, except the north 40.73 feet thereof, Registered Land Survey No 1424, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota; the title thereto being registered as evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 604548; which lies southwesterly and southeasterly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the southeasterly line of Tract A hereinbefore described, distant 10 feet northeasterly of the southeast corner thereof; thence northwesterly at a right angle for 26.3 feet; thence southwesterly at a right angle for 10 feet to the southwesterly line of said Tract A and there terminating; together with that part of Tract A hereinbefore described, which lies northwesterly and southwesterly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the southwesterly line of said Tract A, distant 60 feet southeasterly of the southwest corner thereof; thence northeasterly at a right angle for 7 feet; thence northwesterly parallel with said southeasterly line to the westerly line thereof and there terminating; containing 690 square feet, more or less; together with all right of access, being the right of ingress to and egress from that part of Tract A hereinbefore described, not acquired herein, to the above described strip; also a right to use the following described strip for highway purposes, which right shall cease on December 1, 2026, or on such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes: A strip being that part of Tract A hereinbefore described, adjoining, northeasterly and northwesterly of the above described strips, which lies southwesterly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the southeasterly line of said Tract A, distant 14 feet northeasterly of the southeast corner thereof; thence northwesterly at a right angle for 26.3 feet; thence southwesterly at a right angle for 4 feet; thence northwesterly parallel with the southwesterly line of said Tract A to the northwesterly line thereof and there terminating; A strip being that part of Tract A hereinbefore described, adjoining and northeasterly of the third above described strip, which lies southwesterly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the southeasterly line of said Tract A, distant 60 feet southeasterly of the southwest corner thereof; thence northeasterly at a right angle for 20 feet; thence northwesterly parallel with the southwesterly line of said Tract A to the northwesterly line thereof and there terminating;containing 2151 square feet, more or less. Names of parties interested in the above-described land and nature of interest: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Fee City of Plymouth Special Assessments and Easement County of Hennepin Taxes and Special Assessments FEE ACQUISITION Parcel 218B C.S. 2723 (55=188) 902 S.P. 2723-144RW That part of Tract A described below: Tract A. Tract B, Registered Land Survey No. 1424, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota; the title thereto being registered as evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 1438422; which lies southwesterly and northwesterly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the northwesterly line of Tract A hereinbefore described, distant 10 feet northeasterly of the southwest corner thereof; thence southeasterly at a right angle for 13.7 feet; thence southwesterly at a right angle for 10 feet to the southwesterly line of said Tract A and there terminating;containing 137 square feet, more or less; together with all right of access, being the right of ingress to and egress from that part of Tract A hereinbefore described, not acquired herein, to the above described strip; also a right to use the following described strip for highway purposes, which right shall cease on December 1, 2026, or on such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes: A strip being that part of Tract A hereinbefore described, adjoining, northeasterly and southeasterly of the above described strip, which lies southwesterly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the southeasterly line of said Tract A, distant 5 feet northeasterly of the southeast corner thereof; thence northwesterly at a right angle for 115.23 feet; thence northwesterly to a point distant 14 feet northeasterly of a point on the southwesterly line of said Tract A, distant 135.23 feet northwesterly of the southeast corner thereof; thence northwesterly parallel with said southwesterly line for 183.7 feet to an intersection with the northwesterly line thereof and there terminating; containing 1584 square feet, more or less. Names of parties interested in the above-described land and nature of interest: Plymouth Hotels, LLC Fee Northeast Bank Mortgage United States of America Mortgage Small Business Administration County of Hennepin Taxes and Special Assessments Parcel 223 C.S. 2723 (55=188) 902 S.P. 2723-144RW The right to use that part of Tract A described below for highway purposes, which right shall cease on December 1, 2026, or on such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes: Tract A. Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, West Suburban Health Campus Fourth Addition, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota; the title thereto being registered as evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 1377437; which lies southwesterly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the southeasterly line of Tract A hereinbefore described, distant 15 feet northeasterly of the southeasterly corner thereof; thence northwesterly at a right angle to an intersection with the southwesterly line of said Tract A and there terminating; containing 7944 square feet, more or less. Names of parties interested in the above-described land and nature of interest: WestHealth, Inc. Fee U.S. Bank National Association Mortgage PHS WestHealth, Inc. Lessee County of Hennepin Taxes and Special Assessments Parcel 310 C.S. 2723 (55=188) 902 S.P. 2723-144RW The right to use that part of Tract A described below for highway purposes, which right shall cease on December 1, 2026, or on such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes: Tract A. Lot 5, Block 1, PLYMOUTH MARKETPLACE, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota; which lies southerly and easterly of the following described line: Beginning at a point
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on the east line of Tract A hereinbefore described, distant 18 feet northerly of the most southeasterly corner thereof; thence westerly at a right angle for 8 feet; thence southerly parallel with said east line to the south line of said Tract A and there terminating; containing 174 square feet, more or less. Names of parties interested in the above-described land and nature of interest: CFT NV Developments, LLC Fee East West Bank Mortgage City of Plymouth Easement Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Easement Bremer Bank, National Association Easement County of Hennepin Taxes and Special Assessments Parcel 319B C.S. 2723 (55=188) 902 S.P. 2723-144RW The right to use that part of Tract A described below for highway purposes, which right shall cease on December 1, 2026, or on such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes: Tract A. Lot 4, Block 1, Plymouth Freeway Center, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota; the title thereto being registered as evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 1482208; which lies southwesterly of a line run parallel with and distant 5 feet northeasterly of the southwesterly line of Tract A hereinbefore described; containing 1568 square feet, more or less. Names of parties interested in the above-described land and nature of interest: Delrey Plymouth Associates Fee Old National Bank, successor in interest Mortgage by corporate merger, consolidation, amendment, or conversion to First Community Bank 2980 Empire Lane LLC Easement Extra Space Storage Inc. Easement Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Easement Pauly Enterprises, Inc. Easement Holiday Stationstores, LLC, as successor Easement in interest to Holiday Stationstores, Inc. Plymouth Hotels, LLC Easement County of Hennepin Taxes and Special Assessments FEE ACQUISITION Parcel 527 C.S. 2723 (55=188) 902 S.P. 2723-144RW That part of Tract A described below: Tract A. Lot 1, Block 1, CSM Plymouth Business Campus, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota; the title thereto being registered as evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 1392029; which lies southeasterly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the southwesterly line of Tract A hereinbefore described, distant 60.00 feet northwesterly of the southeast corner thereof; thence southeasterly on an azimuth of 113 degrees 03 minutes 36 seconds for 52.47 feet; thence on an azimuth of 83 degrees 06 minutes 31 seconds for 19.13 feet to the southeasterly line of said Tract A and there terminating; containing 309 square feet, more or less. together with all right of access, being the right of ingress to and egress from that part of Tract A hereinbefore described, not acquired herein, to the above described strip; also a right to use the following described strip for highway purposes, which right shall cease on December 1, 2026, or on such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes: A strip being that part of Tract A hereinbefore described, adjoining, northeasterly and northwesterly of the above described strip, which lies southwesterly and southeasterly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the northwesterly line of said Tract A, distant 15.01 feet northeasterly of the southwest corner thereof; thence southeasterly on an azimuth of 116 degrees 39 minutes 34 seconds for 42.29 feet; thence on an azimuth of 126 degrees 20 minutes 42 seconds for 61.29 feet; thence on an azimuth of 120 degrees 43 minutes 39 seconds for 71.00 feet; thence on an azimuth of 107 degrees 53 minutes 31 seconds for 81.02 feet; thence on an azimuth of 77 degrees 24 minutes 48 seconds for 56.99 feet; thence on an azimuth of 29 degrees 00 minutes 48 seconds for 46.82 feet; thence on an azimuth of 122 degrees 39 minutes 07 seconds for 46.00 feet to the southeasterly line of said Tract A and there terminating; containing 10,006 square feet, more or less. Names of parties interested in the above-described land and nature of interest: Plymouth Pointe Plaza, LLC Fee CSM Equities, LLC Easement Eagan Fitness LLC, d/b/a Orangetheory Fitness Lessee SL Plymouth LLC, f/k/a Stretchlab Lessee Christopher J Salon, Inc. Lessee TCC Wireless, LLC Lessee FedEx Office Print Services Inc Lessee Crisp & Green, LLC Lessee Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. Lessee Boger Dental, P.A. Lessee Core Chiropractic & Health, P.A Lessee County of Hennepin Taxes and Special Assessments WHEREFORE, Your Petitioner prays that commissioners be appointed to appraise the damages which may be occasioned by such taking, and that such proceedings may be had herein as are provided by law. Dated: September 20, 2023 KEITH ELLISON Attorney General State of Minnesota s/Erik M. Johnson ERIK M. JOHNSON Assistant Attorney General Atty. Reg. No. 0247522 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1800 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2128 (651) 757-1476 (Voice) (651) 297-1235 (Fax) erik.johnson@ag.state.mn.us ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER 100948 MINN. STAT. § 549.211 ACKNOWLEDGMENT The party or parties on whose behalf the attached document is served acknowledge through their undersigned counsel that sanctions may be imposed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 549.211. Dated: September 20, 2023 KEITH ELLISON Attorney General State of Minnesota s/Erik M. Johnson ERIK M. JOHNSON Assistant Attorney General Atty. Reg. No. 0247522 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1800 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2128 (651) 757-1476 (Voice) (651) 297-1235 (Fax) erik.johnson@ag.state.mn.us ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder October 12, 19 26, 2023
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
IN DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Condemnation Court File No.: 27-CV-23-15163
State of Minnesota, by its Commissioner of Transportation, Petitioner, vs. Carver Property Management A & K LLC Respondents. IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY PURPOSES NOTICE To the Respondents hereinabove named: You, and each of you, are hereby notified that on January 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, before Judge Susan N. Burke, in the Courthouse at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, via remote hearing, the Petitioner will present an Amended Petition now on file herein for the condemnation of certain lands for trunk highway purposes. This hearing will not be in person at the Courthouse. Instructions for attending the remote hearing may be obtained from Hennepin Court Administration. The remote hearing may be access by video at https:// Zoomgov.com/join, or by phone at 833-568-8864. For either method, the Meeting ID is 160 466 6423 and the Meeting Password is 786814. A copy of the Amended Petition is attached hereto and incorporated herein. YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that Petitioner will also move the court for an order transferring title and possession to Petitioner of the parcels described in the Amended Petition in accordance with Minn. Stat. §117.042, as of February 20, 2024. YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that all persons occupying the property described in the Amended Petition must VACATE THE AREA BEING ACQUIRED AND MOVE ALL OF YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE AREA BEING ACQUIRED ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 20, 2024. All advertising signs or devices located in the area being acquired must be removed by February 20, 2024. YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that (1) a party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity, or authority for a taking must appear at the court hearing and state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a court order; and (2) a court order approving the public use or public purpose, necessity, and authority for the taking is final unless an appeal is brought within 60 days after service of the order on the party. Dated: October 11, 2023 KEITH ELISON Attorney General State of Minnesota s/Erik M. Johnson ERIK M. JOHNSON Assistant Attorney General Atty. Reg. No. 0247522 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1400 St. Paul, MN 55101-2134 (651) 757-1476 (Voice) (651) 282-2525(TTY) ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Condemnation
----State of Minnesota, by its Commissioner of Transportation, Petitioner, vs. Carver Property Management A & K LLC, Lakeside Capital Holdings, Inc., City of Plymouth, County of Hennepin, Lancaster Village Apartments Limited Partnership, L.L.P., Jones Lang LaSalle - Minnesota, Inc., formerly known as The Staubach Company-Minnesota, Inc., Fannie Mae, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, also
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
Ravay Whitley, Plaintiff, vs. Gabriel Calero, Defendant.
DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Civil-Other Court File No.: 27-CV-23-15544
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 21 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail a written response, called an Answer, to the person who signed this Summons within 21 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at the address below: Aaron Ferguson Law 2700 Snelling Ave N, Suite 460 Roseville, MN 55113 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 21 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. Dated: May 03, 2023
Respectfully submitted, /s Michael Kemp Michael Kemp (#0390426) Attorney for Plaintiff 2700 Snelling Ave N, Suite 460 Roseville, MN 55113 651-493-0426 michael@aaronfergusonlaw.com
all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Petition herein, Respondents. ----IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY PURPOSES ----AMENDED PETITION ----To the District Court above named the State of Minnesota brings this Petition and respectfully states and alleges: I. That Trunk Highway numbered 005, being Route numbered 169, and Trunk Highway Legislative Route numbered 383, which has been renumbered 169, have been located according to law and passes over the lands herein described. That it is duly covered by Right of Way Plat Order numbered 100073 and Graphic Order numbered 100115. II. That the Commissioner of Transportation deems it necessary that the State of Minnesota for trunk highway purposes obtain the lands herein described in fee simple absolute, together with the following rights: to acquire all trees, shrubs, grass and herbage within the right of way herein to be taken, and to keep and have the exclusive control of the same, and to acquire a temporary easement in those cases which are herein particularly mentioned. It is the intention of the above-named Petitioner to move the court for an order authorizing the Court Administrator to accept and deposit payments, in an interestbearing account, from the Petitioner to the court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 117.042. Further, it is the intention of the above-named Petitioner to move the court for an order transferring title and possession of the parcels herein described, prior to the filing of an award by the court appointed commissioners, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §117.042. Further, it is the intention of the above-named Petitioner to move the court for an order requiring the parties to exchange any appraisals at least 14 days prior to a commissioners’ hearing, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 117.036. The Petitioner reserves its right to recover costs of clean up and testing and all other damages arising from the presence of pollutants, contaminants, or hazardous materials on the property described herein, from all potential responsible parties, including respondents herein where appropriate, in a separate legal action to the extent permitted by law. III. That the following described lands in these proceedings taken are situated in Hennepin County, Minnesota; that the names of all persons appearing of record or known to your Petitioner to be the owners of said lands or interested therein, including all whom your Petitioner has been able by investigation and inquiry to discover, together with the nature of the ownership of each, as nearly as can be ascertained, are as follows: FEE ACQUISITION Parcel 221 C.S. 2772 (169=383) 901 S.P. 2772-125RW All of the following: That part of Lot 15, Block 2, GLEN ERIE ADDITION, shown as Parcel 221 on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat Numbered 27-245 as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota; together with other rights as set forth below, forming and being part of said Parcel 221: Temporary Easement: A temporary easement for highway purposes as shown on said plat as to said Parcel 221 by the temporary easement symbol, said easement shall cease on December 1, 2026, or on such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes. Names of parties interested in the above-described land and nature of interest: Carver Property Management A & K LLC Fee Lakeside Capital Holdings, Inc. Mortgage City of Plymouth Claimant of an Interest
STATE OF MINNESOTA
PHONE: 612-827-4021 v. Dashiema Miller and Latara Lashawn-Monique Miller, Defendants. FOR BILLING
THIS SUMMONSINQUIRIES IS DIRECTED the above-named Defendant:
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2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must M A N -R E C OR D E R .C O M give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person this summons located at: SUwho Msigned MONS
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6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. Dated: May 19, 2023
BRANTINGHAM LAW OFFICE Jeremy L. Brantingham, MN #0299558 2200 E. Franklin Ave. Suite 202 Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 339-9700 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
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In The Matter Of Jennifer Carter Vs Dwight Anthony Goodman
District Court Second Judicial District Court File Number: 62-DA-FA-23-981 Case Type: Domestic Abuse Notice of Hearing by Publication (Minn. Stat. § 518B.01, subd. 8)
To Respondent named above: An order has been issued directing you to appear at the Ramsey County Juvenile and Family Justice Center, 25 W 7th St, St. Paul MN 55102 on November 15, 2023 at 8:15am and explain why the relief sought in the Petition for the Order for Protection should not be granted. You may obtain a copy of the Petition and any order issued from the court from the Ramsey County Court Administrator’s Office. If you do not appear at the scheduled hearing, the Petitioner’s request may be granted as a default matter. Failure to appear will not be a defense to prosecution for violation of the Court’s Order.
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WHEREFORE, Your Petitioner prays that commissioners be appointed to appraise the damages which may be occasioned by such taking, and that such proceedings may be had herein as are provided by law. Dated: October 11, 2023 KEITH ELLISON Attorney General State of Minnesota s/Erik M. Johnson ERIK M. JOHNSON Assistant Attorney General Atty. Reg. No. 0247522 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1800 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2128 (651) 757-1476 (Voice) (651) 297-1235 (Fax) erik.johnson@ag.state.mn.us ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER 100947 MINN. STAT. § 549.211 ACKNOWLEDGMENT The party or parties on whose behalf the attached document is served acknowledge through their undersigned counsel that sanctions may be imposed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 549.211. Dated: October 11, 2023 KEITH ELLISON Attorney General State of Minnesota s/Erik M. Johnson ERIK M. JOHNSON Assistant Attorney General Atty. Reg. No. 0247522 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1800 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2128 (651) 757-1476 (Voice) (651) 297-1235 (Fax) erik.johnson@ag.state.mn.us ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder October 19 26, November 2,2023
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Position is Department/MN open to telecommuting from anywhere in the Spokesman-Recorder U.S. Req. Master’s deg. in Regulatory Affairs, Biomedical Engineering or rel. degree & 2 yrs. exp. as a regulatory affairs 612-827-4021 specialist forPHONE: medical devices, or Bachelor’s deg. & 5 yrs. exp. Must poss. a min. of 2 yrs. exp. w/each of the following: FOR BILLING Pre-Market Approval &/or 510(k) submissions; MDD &/or MDR designINQUIRIES dossiers, technical files & change notifications; development&&TEARSHEETS implementation of guidance documents & PL E A S E CON TAC T procedures for regulatory affairs activities; new product dev. ACCOU N T I NG DE P T for strategic markets such as U.S., Europe & other global; intl. @ BI L L I NG @SP OK E S registration activities such as China, Japan, Canada & South M A N -R E COR DE R .COM Korea; interacting w/ FDA & other worldwide regulatory agencies; Food Drug & Cosmetic Act & relevant Medical Device SU M MONS Regs. to incl.FLAT 21 CFR pts. 11, 50, 54, 56, 803, 806, 807, 812 R ATE: $110 X 3 W EEK RU N & 814; & Medical Device Systems TOTAL: $320Quality PREPA I D to incl. ISO13485 & ISO14971. Apply at https://jobs.medtronic.com/, Req. # 23000FYU. No agencies or phone calls. Covidien/Medtronic are equal opportunity employers committed to cultural diversity to Please proof, respond with email confirmation in the workplace. All individuals are encouraged to apply. ads@spokesman-recorder.com
4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE The MSR handles billing digitally. TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you This means you will get will e-tears and e-mailed do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case.You not get to tell your side of the invoices unless you specifically request a hardasked copy. story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.
Court Administrator Ramsey County District Court Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder October 26, 2023
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TEMPORARY EASEMENT ACQUISITION Parcel 202 C.S. 2772 (169=383) 909 S.P. 2772-125RW The right to use that part of Tract A described below for highway purposes, which right shall cease on December 1, 2026, or on such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes; Tract A Lot 5, Block 1, Plymouth Plaza 4th Addition, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota; the title thereto being registered as evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 1071130; which lies easterly and southerly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the south line of Tract A hereinbefore described, distant 123 feet westerly of the southeast corner thereof; thence northerly at a right angle for 14 feet; thence easterly parallel with said south line to an intersection with easterly line of said Tract A and there terminating; containing 1738 square feet, more or less. Names of parties interested in the above-described land and nature of interest: Lancaster Village Apartments Limited Partnership, L.L.P. Fee Jones Lang LaSalle - Minnesota, Inc., formerly known as The Staubach Company-Minnesota, Inc. Mortgage Fannie Mae City of Plymouth Mortgage U.S. Bank Trust National Association Mortgage County of Hennepin Taxes and Special Assessments
CASE TYPE: PERSONAL INJURY
DISTRICT COURT 6 columns x 8" COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT 1st run: From $18.10Classified PCI = $868.80 COURT FILE NUMBER:62-CV-22-6451 The Honorable: Mark Ireland 2nd run: Department/MN $12.06 PCI = $578.88 Spokesman-Recorder 3rd run: $12.06 PCI = $578.88 Reginald Hart, AMENDED SUMMONS Plaintiff,Total: $2,026.56
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KEETH BERNARD CAMPBELL vs Jasmine Peacock
District Court Second Judicial District Court File Number: 62‐HR‐CV‐23‐1068 Case Type:Harassment Notice of Issuance of Harassment Restraining Order by Publication
To Respondent: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Harassment Restraining Order has been issued on 9/21/2023. A hearing has not been scheduled. You may request a hearing on this matter by filing a Request for Hearing HAR301 with the Court within twenty (20) days of the date this Notice is published. You may get a copy of the HRO from the court administrator’s office at the following address: Ramsey County Juvenile and Family Justice Center 25 W. 7th Street Room B122 From Classified Saint Paul, MN 55102 Department/MN Failure to appear at a scheduled hearing or to get a copy of the Harassment Spokesman-Recorder Restraining Order will not be a defense to prosecution for violation of the Court’s order.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
IN DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Condemnation Court File No.: 27-CV-23-13671
State of Minnesota, by its Commissioner of Transportation, Petitioner, vs. Trust under Will of Clarkson Lindley. Respondents. IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY PURPOSES NOTICE To the Respondents hereinabove named: You, and each of you, are hereby notified that on January 11, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, before Judge Kristin Siegesmund, in the Courthouse at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, via remote hearing, the Petitioner will present a Petition now on file herein for the condemnation of certain lands for trunk highway purposes. This hearing will not be in person at the Courthouse. Instructions for attending the remote hearing may be obtained from Hennepin Court Administration. The remote hearing may be accessed by video at https://Zoomgov. com/join, or by phone at 833-568-8864. For either method, the Meeting ID is 161 082 3319 and the Meeting Password is 013495. A copy of the Petition is attached hereto and incorporated herein. YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that Petitioner will also move the court for an order transferring title and possession to Petitioner of the parcels described in the Petition in accordance with Minn. Stat. §117.042, as of February 15, 2024. YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that all persons occupying the property described in the petition must VACATE THE AREA BEING ACQUIRED AND MOVE ALL OF YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE AREA BEING ACQUIRED ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 15, 2024. All advertising signs or devices located in the area being acquired must be removed by February 15, 2024. YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that (1) a party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity, or authority for a taking must appear at the court hearing and state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a court order; and (2) a court order approving the public use or public purpose, necessity, and authority for the taking is final unless an appeal is brought within 60 days after service of the order on the party. Dated: 10/2/23 KEITH ELISON Attorney General State of Minnesota s/William Young WILLIAM YOUNG Assistant Attorney General Atty. Reg. No. 0393502 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1400 St. Paul, MN 55101-2134 (651) 757-1386 (Voice) (651) 282-2525(TTY) ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Condemnation
----State of Minnesota, by its Commissioner of Transportation, Petitioner, vs. Thomas Burton, Matthew V. Chafee, P. Burton Gray, and Charles C. Burton, as trustees of Trust under Will of Clarkson Lindley, State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Doran Companies LLC, Minnehaha Center LLC, Target Corporation, Minnesota Transitions Charter School, Twin City Laundromat, LLC , Planet Fitness Franchising, LLC, Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., County of Hennepin, also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Petition herein, Respondents- - - - IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY PURPOSES ----PETITION ----To the District Court above named the State of Minnesota brings this Petition and respectfully states and alleges: I. That Trunk Highway Legislative Route numbered 104, which has been renumbered 55, and which has been located according to law and passes over the lands herein described.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
In The Matter of Amelmal Abera Endalw vs. Anthony Roger Protho and Francios Junior Telamir
DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Civil-Other Court File No.: 27-PA-FA-23-337
SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Petitioner has filed a lawsuit against you to have the Court determine the paternity of the following minor child: Adonay Protho, BORN 03-08-2022 A COPY OF THE COMPLAINT TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY AND CUSTODY IS SERVED ON YOU WITH THIS SUMMONS. THIS SUMMONS IS AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS. READ THIS SUMMONS AND ATTACHED COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL ADVICE. 1. The Petitioner has filed a lawsuit against you asking the Court to adjudicate the legal father of a minor child(ren). 2. You must serve upon Petitioner and file with the Court a written Answer to the Complaint, and you must pay the required Court filing fee. If you do not serve and file an Answer, the Court may adjudicate paternity and give the Petitioner everything he or she is asking for in the attached Complaint. 3. If you do not have a lawyer, you can get the Answer to the Complaint at the Ramsey County Family Court Self Help Service Center, 25 W. 7th St., St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. 4. You must serve your Answer upon the Petitioner within twenty-one (21) days of the date you were served with this Summons, not counting the day of service. Dated: May 15, 2023
/s Amelmal Endalw Amelmal Endalw 1601 S 4th St. Minneapolis, MN 55454 651-334-4116
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spokesman-recorder.com That it is duly covered by Graphical Order numbered 94560 and Temporary Easement Order numbered 100097. II. That the Commissioner of Transportation deems it necessary that the State of Minnesota for trunk highway purposes obtain a temporary easement in the lands herein described, together with the following rights: to acquire all trees, shrubs, grass and herbage within the right of way herein to be taken, and to keep and have the exclusive control of the same. It is the intention of the above-named Petitioner to move the court for an order authorizing the Court Administrator to accept and deposit payments, in an interestbearing account, from the Petitioner to the court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 117.042. Further, it is the intention of the above-named Petitioner to move the court for an order transferring title and possession of the parcels herein described, prior to the filing of an award by the court appointed commissioners, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §117.042. Further, it is the intention of the above-named Petitioner to move the court for an order requiring the parties to exchange any appraisals at least 14 days prior to a commissioners’ hearing, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 117.036. The Petitioner reserves its right to recover costs of clean up and testing and all other damages arising from the presence of pollutants, contaminants, or hazardous materials on the property described herein, from all potential responsible parties, including respondents herein where appropriate, in a separate legal action to the extent permitted by law. III. That the following described lands in these proceedings taken are situated in Hennepin County, Minnesota; that the names of all persons appearing of record or known to your Petitioner to be the owners of said lands or interested therein, including all whom your Petitioner has been able by investigation and inquiry to discover, together with the nature of the ownership of each, as nearly as can be ascertained, are as follows: Parcel 364 C.S. 2724 (55=104) 903 S.P. 2724-130RW The right to use that part of Tract A described below for highway purposes, which right shall cease on December 1, 2026, or on such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes: Tract A. Par 1: That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 29 North, Range 24 West, Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 9, Auditor’s Subdivision No. 119, on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for said Hennepin County; thence on an assumed bearing of North 25 degrees 51 minutes West along the Westerly line of Lots 4 and 9, in said Subdivision, a distance of 246.01 feet to a boundary corner of said Lot 4; thence South 64 degrees 09 minutes West along the boundary line of said Lot 4, a distance of 61.5 feet; thence South 25 degrees 51 minutes East, parallel with the Westerly line of said Lots 4 and 9, a distance of 216.21 feet to the intersection with the Westerly extension of the South line of said Lot 9; thence East along said extension a distance of 68.34 feet to the point of beginning. Par 2: Block 22; That part of the adjoining vacated Twenty-Ninth St. lying South of the center line thereof and between the extensions across it of the East and Southwesterly line of Block 22; All in “South Side Addition” To The City Of Minneapolis. according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for said Hennepin County; the Title thereto being registered as evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 1058116; AND All of Block 22, South Side Addition to Minneapolis, and part of Auditor’s Subdivision Number 119 (as both are on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota) and portions of vacated East 29th Street and Minnehaha Avenue and part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 29 North, Range 24 West, embraced within the following described parcel of land to wit: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 9 in said Auditor’s Subdivision; thence East along the South line of said Auditor’s Subdivision to the Southeast corner of Lot 10 in said Auditor’s Subdivision; thence Northwesterly along the Northeasterly line of said Auditor’s Subdivision to an intersection with the southerly extension of the East line of said Block 22; thence North along the East line of Block 22 and extensions thereof a distance of 426.02 feet; thence at a right angle Westerly a distance of 481.72 feet; thence Southwesterly, deflecting to the left at an angle of 26 degrees 28 minutes a distance of 367.95 feet to an intersection with a line parallel with and 2.5 feet Easterly (measured at
right angles) from the Westerly line of said Auditor’s Subdivision; thence Southerly along said last parallel line to an intersection with the North line of East Lake Street; thence East along said North line of East Lake Street to the point of beginning; which lies southerly of Line 1 described below: Line 1. Commencing at Right of Way Boundary Corner B414 as shown on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat No. 27-90 as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for said Hennepin County Minnesota; thence northerly on an azimuth of 333 degrees 36 minutes 49 seconds along the boundary of said plat for 133.30 feet to Right of Way Boundary Corner B413 and the point of beginning of Line 1 to be described; thence on an azimuth of 83 degrees 55 minutes 10 seconds for 2.66 feet; thence on an azimuth of 89 degrees 53 minutes 52 seconds for 47.87 feet; thence on an azimuth of 179 degrees 53 minutes 52 seconds for 5.00 feet; thence on an azimuth of 89 degrees 53 minutes 52 seconds for 163.46 feet; thence on an azimuth of 101 degrees 12 minutes 28 seconds for 56.09 feet; thence on an azimuth of 89 degrees 53 minutes 52 seconds for 19.41 feet; thence on an azimuth of 359 degrees 53 minutes 52 seconds for 15.00 feet; thence on an azimuth of 89 degrees 53 minutes 52 seconds for 98.00 feet; thence on an azimuth of 179 degrees 53 minutes 52 seconds for 17.00 feet; thence on an azimuth of 89 degrees 53 minutes 52 seconds for 262.29 feet to the southeasterly line of Tract A hereinbefore described and there terminating; containing 4826 square feet, more or less. Names of parties interested in the above-described land and nature of interest: Thomas Burton and Matthew V. Chafee and Fee P. Burton Gray and Charles C. Burton, as trustees of Trust under Will of Clarkson Lindley State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Mineral Rights Department of Natural Resources Doran Companies LLC Claimant of an Interest Minnehaha Center LLC Easement Target Corporation Lessee Minnesota Transitions Charter School Lessee Twin City Laundromat, LLC Lessee Planet Fitness Franchising, LLC Lessee Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. Lessee County of Hennepin Taxes, Special Assessment and Easement WHEREFORE, Your Petitioner prays that commissioners be appointed to appraise the damages which may be occasioned by such taking, and that such proceedings may be had herein as are provided by law. Dated: August 29, 2023 KEITH ELLISON Attorney General State of Minnesota s/William Young WILLIAM YOUNG Assistant Attorney General Atty. Reg. No. 0393502 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1800 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2128 (651) 757-1386 (Voice) (651) 297-1235 (Fax) william.young@ag.state.mn.us ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER 100945 MINN. STAT. § 549.211 ACKNOWLEDGMENT The party or parties on whose behalf the attached document is served acknowledge through their undersigned counsel that sanctions may be imposed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 549.211. Dated: August 29, 2023 KEITH ELLISON Attorney General State of Minnesota s/William Young WILLIAM YOUNG Assistant Attorney General Atty. Reg. No. 0393502 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1800 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2128 (651) 757-1386 (Voice) (651) 297-1235 (Fax) william.young@ag.state.mn.us ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder October 12, 19 26, 2023
is a little experience, and that’s When asked, Theus said he that we receive ourselves. I THEUSFrom Classifiedsomething that I have to find is looking forward to returning took over a job that did not Continued from page 16 6 columns x 10"
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1st run: $18.10 PCI = $1,086 Theus played college ball at Spokesman-Recorder assist in run: all but one game UNLV (1975-1978), then was a 2nd $12.06 PCI = and $723.60 multiple assists in 23 contests first-round pick by Chicago and 3rd run: $12.06 PCI 612-827-4021 = $723.60 last season.PHONE: His projected played for five NBA clubs and Total: $2,533.20 backcourt mate is 6’4” senior
two overseas teams. His 15-year guard Demani McEntire, who career saw him twice named FOR BILLING last season led both the team NBA All-Star, making the AllINQUIRIES and the SWAC with 64 steals. Rookie first team, and seeing his & TEARSHEETS Bethune-Cookman also has No. 23 retired by UNLV. PLE7-foot A SE Elijah CON TAC T four bigs: sophs His coaching travels, which ACCOU N T I NG DEP T he retired as a Hulsewe, 6’9” James Henderbegan after son, Jr., 6’9”@Yousouf BI LL ITimera, NG @SPOK player ES in 2002, include the and 6’10” frosh Kiante Williams. NBA (Sacramento M A N-R ECOR DE R .COM head coach “I look at our depth. I look at in 2007-08), stints at three colour size. And I think that we’re leges as an assistant and head SUMMONS going to have enough size and coach, and NBA D-League PREPAID $110 depth to really deal withFLAT just RATE: head coach. This also includes X 3 WEEK RUN TOTAL: about anything,” continued the a stint as$300 Timberwolves assiscoach. “The one thing we lack tant coach (2009-11).
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to the Twin Cities with his club in a few days. “What I know about Minnesota is that they’re very, very, very solid people, kind people, and they love their sports,” he recalled. “I had a great time there, and I’m looking forward to going back. I have some friends that are still there. It will be a nice reunion for me.” Running a Division I athletics department, especially for a private Black university, is challenging. Bethune-Cookman is a nonprofit HBCU located in Daytona Beach, Florida. “I think the hardest part is not having state money. We have to generate all the money
have any sponsorship, that didn’t have any great relationships with their donors,” explained Theus. “So I have really been spending the last couple of years just trying to bring back those relationships.” Nonetheless, “I feel really blessed to be able to have both jobs,” said Theus. “To have the opportunity to make a difference in the athlete department in general, is just a dream for me… “I have the energy. I have the drive. I’m blessed to have the opportunity.” Charles Hallman welcomes reader comments at challman@ spokesman-recorder.com.
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and defensive backs Craig Grant, and Jadis Hartman Merrittdigitally. and Maleek Powell. lead the defense. The MSR handles billing Henry’s offense is led by DaThis means you will get e-tears and e-mailed invoicesIf all goes according to plan, Their defense has been vontae White-Sledge, running the Minneapolis City Conferunless you specifically request a hard copy. dominant during the regu- backs Ke’Tavion Colton and ence, as well as the city’s lar season, thanks to defen- Rayshawn Williams, as well as North Side, will be representsive linemen Tommy Gilkey, receiver Gavin Villagomez. ed in the state playoffs. Lamarcus Osborne, Azrie Linemen Gabriel Valtierrez North is hoping to make it Yeager and Anaise Dotson. and Leevy Barron, lineback- to the state playoffs after not North’s defense also in- ers Kamaal Terry, J’hakeem qualifying last season for the cludes linebackers Cashmere Scott and Lauren Juntunen, first time since 2014. Grunau, Michael Roberts IV, and defensive backs RJ WyThey won the Class A title Continued from page 16
Tyler Johnson. Johnson went on to a stellar career as a receiver at the University of Minnesota and helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a victory in Super Bowl LV in 2021. Henry is seeking its first state playoff appearance. Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald welcomes reader comments at mcdeezy05@gmail.com.
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New Gopher coaches talk hoops playing. It becomes less about our opponent. It’s about who we are.
Last week, the MSR spent time with three members of the first-year Minnesota Gophers women basketball coaching staff: Head Coach Dawn Plitzuweit (DP) and assistant coaches Aaron Horn (AH) and Ariel Braker (AB). The following is our Calvin Booth conversation edited for length. All photos by Charles Hallman MSR: With a couple weeks left before the season opener, what do you know about your team now that you didn’t know when you first met them this spring. DP: I would say, I, and our entire staff have actually learned a lot about our team ever since coming back after our trip to Europe [in August]. They really have a hunger to do well and have an edge that they want to do well. AB: I think you know sometimes when you have a young team, you are interested to see how quickly they can pick up on things. I think they are doing a really good job.
AH: Every day we come into practice it doesn’t feel like a job or work. We’re always smiling and laughing. MSR: Speaking of the 10-day trip to Croatia, how did that experience help in terms of team bonding and chemistry? AB: I think it was a good experience just to bond with everyone since they’re new to us. DP: It was beneficial for us in a lot of ways to spend time together outside of basketball. A great bonding experience. We understood that the competition wasn’t as good as the competition that we’re going to face
MSR: Talk about having Rachel Banham, former Gopher great and current Minnesota Lynx guard, on your staff. The Lakeville native’s official title is assistant coach/director of quality control. AH: She fits in like she’s been working with us for a long time. I think Rachel is a heck of a coach. She understands the game at a high levDoug West Bobby Jackson el. To have a professional basketball player in your practice is great, be[this season]. That was the end of Au- able to advance the program quicker cause a lot of our players want to get gust to now, the middle of October, with a staff that has new coaches. to where she is. AB: We’re all saying the same things. and how much better we are now. DP: It’s incredible to have them. MSR: As coaches, how have you They’ve been doing a great, great job. “There’s a consistency, grown since coming to Minnesota? DP: You don’t know as a coach regardless of who we’re MSR: Your non-conference sched- when things are going to click and playing. It becomes less ule includes three Black college about our opponent. It’s teams. The local media typically dis- when they are going to resonate fully. What we don’t want to do is work on about who we are.” missed HBCUs as lightweights. You so many things that we forget about also are playing UConn and Kenwhat our core things are, what we’re MSR: Your staff has been together tucky among others before your Big gonna be really good at…then pick up for at least two years, not counting Ten schedule. a couple of things here and there. Rachel Banham, a holdover from DP: We will be consistent in how AB: I think the biggest difference the previous coaching staff. How we prepare for games. It’s the scout- [is] I am a lot calmer now. I have a lot has this familiarity helped in terms ing report, film, the walkthroughs, more patience. I’ve done a better job of continuity? all those types of things. There’s a at explaining. AH: Once we got here, we were consistency, regardless of who we’re ■ See VIEW on page 14
NBA season opening sparks speculations key pieces from last season that pro- They have an emerging superstar in pelled them to a championship finish, Anthony Edwards. But the Karl-Anincluding Finals MVP Nikola Jokic, thony Towns—Rudy Gobert tandem most experts contend. was often frustrating to watch last “I think that the Denver Nuggets, season, along with the Wolves’ performances against sub-.500 clubs. “We still got some things Though Gobert is still regarded as to figure out… We have to a defensive presence, overall Minnesota was not a good defensive team win to be taken seriously.” last season. They made the playoffs the way they play together and ev- last season, but lost to Denver. “We can’t take nights off,” Wolves erybody that’s out there on the floor—they would have to be consid- President Tim Connolly complained ered a favorite…to win it all,” Detroit to reporters, including the MSR, durPistons Analyst Greg Kelser pointed ing the team’s media day last month. out. Kelser added that he loves the “Until we take these steps, we’re not Nuggets, especially the “selflessness going to be where we want to be. with which they play.” “We’ve still got some things to figOthers he sees as top contenders ure out, “he continued. “We’ve got Calvin Booth All photos by Charles Hallman include Boston, Milwaukee, Miami, and to find a chemistry here and find an the Los Angeles Clippers, who Kelsey identity. It’s all about team success. Top of the list: Can Denver finish noted, remain very interesting. “They We have to win to be taken seriously.” the season as they did last season, as have both [Paul] George and Kawhi league champs? “If we stay healthy,” Leonard healthy for 70-plus games.” New coaches “I think it’s gonna be exciting,” presaid Nuggets GM Calvin Booth, “I The Pistons, who Kelser once think we’ll be fine. The players we dicted Kelser of this season’s NBA. played for, is a young team possibly have make my job easier. I just tried poised to make that next step. “I to get [players] that enjoy being Timberwolves enigmatic think the Pistons are going to be a around each other. It’s a long season.” Locally, the Minnesota Timber- better team this year,” he stressed. I Denver definitely has most of the wolves continue to be an enigma. think they are going to surprise some
he 2023-24 NBA season starts this week. Not unlike previous seasons, the 82game campaign begins with both optimism and questions for every team.
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people. But they’re still going to be young. I think they’re gonna win more basketball games, because I believe they’re going to be healthier.” Detroit is among four NBA teams with new coaches this season. Doug West and Bobby Jackson are assistants on Philadelphia’s first-year Nick Nurse staff. Jackson coached the Stockton Kings to a G-League-best 25-7 in 2022-23, his second year with the club. He was formerly an assistant coach with Sacramento (2017-20), and Minnesota (2014-16).
“I love being a part of this,” Jackson, a former Gopher great and NBA player, told me. West, a 12-year NBA veteran— most of it with Minnesota—brings two decades of coaching experience to the 76ers. “I had the opportunity to coach there 10 years ago,” said West on being in Philly. “Getting that opportunity again—great, great opportunity.” Charles Hallman welcomes reader comments at challman@spokesmanrecorder.com.
Bethune-Cookman coach no stranger to Minnesota
Former Wolves coach Theus now leads his Wildcats against the Gophers By Charles Hallman Sports Columnist
Minneapolis North Football t doesn’t happen often in Coach Charles Adams the Minnesota high school Photo by Dr. Mitchell Palmer football scene, but two McDonald schools with a longstanding boys basketball rivalry in the The Patriots are in a similar poMinneapolis City Conference sition in Section 4AAAA. find themselves in position to This is not something that qualify for the state football happens often in the Minneplayoffs next month. apolis City Conference where The North Polars, led by football is concerned. But Charles Adams, and the Pat- when it comes to boys basrick Henry Patriots, with Mark ketball, the North-Henry game Heiser at the helm, have has developed into one of the earned top seeds in their re- top rivalries in the state. spective sections for the upQuarterback Kai’an Darden, and-coming playoffs. running back Kahlil Brown, Both teams compiled 7-1 and wide receiver Jmarion regular season records with Sanders lead North’s highPolars being selected as the scoring attack. ■ See PREP on page 15 No. 1 seed in Section 4AAA.
ccording to the latest NCAA college athletics demographics, there are a total of 143 Black athlete directors in all three NCAA divisions. Reggie Theus is one of 48 ADs working at Black colleges and universities. But the former college and NBA player holds the rarefied dual role in Division I, as athlete director and men’s basketball coach at Bethune-Cookman (B-C). Theus, who B-C hired in 2021, was featured earlier this year in MSR’s Sports Odds and Ends. He reflected on his unique role: “It allows me to do big-picture things. I’ve got a lot of great ideas.” The Wildcats AD/HC spoke to the MSR again, earlier this month during the annual SWAC media days. Bethune opens its (l-r) Damani McEntire, Coach Reggie Theus, Zion Harmon 2023-24 season at Minnesota Courtesy of SWAC
on November 6. “I’ve got a young team, a mixture of good players and some JUCO players. We’re just trying to figure all that out right now,” admitted Theus.
“What I know about Minnesota is that they’re very, very, very solid people, kind people, and they love their sports.” The SWAC coaches earlier this month named 6-foot sophomore guard Zion Harmon preseason all-SWAC first team. He played in all 32 games a season ago, averaged 13.7 PPG, fifth in the conference in total points (439), ninth in assists (90), and tenth in threes (53). Harmon also recorded an ■ See THEUS on page 15