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DAY OF RECKONING APPROACHES Many view midterm elections as referendum on Trump administration

Sound Off: Who’s voting in this midterm election and why MSR contributors hit the pavement to ask community members whether they plan on voting in the midterm elections and what are the most important issues on their minds. 3YES Voneisha Harris, 25, Brooklyn Park “The most important issue for me is health care because that is what affects my family and I the most, especially with having a little one; I have to think about healthcare costs and have coverage at all times just in case something happens. “Healthcare is already so expensive and something that everyone deserves to have and be able to afford.”

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This year’s midterm elections are proving to be a competitive hotbed for candidates across the country. Many seats are up for grabs that will shape Minnesota’s political and legislative landscape, including governor and attorney general, along with control of Congress. While most of the election drama has been focused on state and federal races, county and city races have no shortage of interesting candidates and issues ranging from commissioner and judge to school board and referendums. The race is on for more than candidates. After a record-breaking turnout during the Minnesota primaries, early voting has already surpassed the 2016 presidential elections and shows no signs of slowing down. Voters are ready for change. Which way the tide rolls depends on who hits the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Tracy Wesley, 52, Minneapolis “The most important issue is electing people in office who have the meaning and well being to try to serve everyday common man. Not just the rich, not just the White, not just the affluent, but all people.”

■ See Races on page 9 Jocelyn Wallace, Bloomington

‘Down-to-earth brother’ sends out wake-up call

“I already sent in my absentee ballot. However, the important issues for me personally are affordable health care and housing, as well as increase of the minimum wage.”

Judicial candidate Anthony Brown is committed to excellence

things up in the judicial communi- nate while working as an attorney for ty. A novice political candidate, Brown almost two decades in Ramsey Countossed his hat into the ring for this state- ty. Now, he stands as an underdog candidate to serve as a Minnesota Appeals Court judge in November. Of the nearly 100 judges up for reelection this midterm, only nine are facing challengers. Brown is challenging incumbent Lucinda Jesson, who hasn’t faced an opponent since 2010 and was appointed by Governor Mark Dayton. Br own said he hopes his campaign “will be a wakeup call for other lawyers to consider running for judge in the future…so the people making laws will be more a reflection of the voters they serve.” The 41-year-old Chicago native graduated from Hamline University Law School and practices for Capitol City Anthony Brown Submitted photo Law Group in St. Paul and the Ramsey County Public Defenders Office. He This article is part of an ongoing series wide seat on the bench, he says, “to fos- currently serves on the boards of both profiling candidates running for various of- ter more of a connection between judg- the Saint Paul Human Rights Commission and the Innocence Project of Minfices and how their election might impact es and the people they represent.” Brown said that prior to his run he nesota. our communities. defended the underdog and champi■ See Brown on page 9 Anthony L. Brown is ready to shake oned criminal cases for the less fortu-

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Gary Courtney, Metropolitan Council “Right now, with the current administration at the federal level, I don’t think there is the proper presentation. When I say proper, one that reflects…the general public of America. I think that it’s important during these midterm elections that we all exercise our vote to roll that change uphill. It’s at this level, the city level, the state level, where the real laws get made and impact change within America.” Mary Thomas, Minneapolis “If you don’t vote, you can’t be accountable. My most important issue is “finding homes for the homeless.”

Sabrena Hildreth, 50, Bloomington “What I want to see changed is health care. A lot of people cannot afford medicine, can’t afford to go to the doctor. Everyone should be able to go to the doctor when they are sick. Also, education is important. That’s how people become CEOs of corporations — education. Education is key; it changes the world.”

Black, pro-business, Republican and not a sellout State rep candidate Lacy Johnson describes his vision for North Mpls

By Solomon Gustavo Contributing Writer This article is part of an ongoing series profiling candidates running for various offices and how their election might impact our communities. Systems engineer and longtime North Minneapolis resident Lacy Johnson is a state representative candidate for Minnesota District 59B, which covers North, North Loop and Downtown Minneapolis. Johnson’s approach in ap-

North Minneapolis’s Black community, he said, is to try new things. Johnson is running in the heavily liberal district as a Republican. “First of all, I’ve got the street credibility,” said Johnson of his upbringing and decades living in North Minneapolis. “They can’t accuse me of being a sellout, an Uncle Tom.” Johnson, who grew up poor in pre-segregation Mississippi and distances himself from Trump (but won’t say if he voted for Obama), insists

“We need to be less partisan in our outlook and make ideas and proposed solutions more important than political

Lee H. Jordan, 61, Mpls “My three issues are: Health care for seniors — [I’m] dealing not only with my parents’ healthcare issues, but now I have to deal with my own. Youth education — We need better education programs for our youth. Justice system [reform] — Everyone wants the criminal justice system to be fair. Whatever one’s values, political affiliations, or ideology, an unfair criminal justice system is a faulty criminal justice system.” ✘ NO Lacy Johnson

less. In his view, nothing has worked. An alternative worth trying, he said, is Black wealth creation and a strong family unit. This Black man’s Repubpealing to better-off 59B pock- his allegiance is only to results ets while negotiating for for the Black, poor and home- licanism came to him as he

Winston Bickam, 64, Minneapolis Submitted photo watched football great and civil rights activist Jim Brown come on the news for visiting Trump Tower. At the sight of Brown’s excoriation by many ■ See Johnson on page 9

“They ain’t doing nothing for me.”

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“They ain’t coming to help us, so that don’t matter.”

October 25-31, 2018

The power of art for healing and rehabilitation ists, and government leaders, as well as fellow men incarcerated — it felt like the roof could fly off and the walls tumble down. It was the sound of freedom. Spoken word artist Guante shared the stage with a man incarcerated there, who then started beat boxing in impromptu collaboration. They were discovering a joy and chemistry right there, in front of 300 people. The arts and arts education, both outside and inside prison, can liberate our minds.

A monthly column in which various contributors from both sides of prison walls explore common ground for effecting change. By Vina Kay and Kevin Reese Contributing Writers Vina: On September 9, I was part of a panel at an event called PEN America’s BreakOut: From the Inside, hosted by Poetry Asylum and the Weisman Art Museum. This gathering was part of a national commemoration of the 1971 Attica prison uprising, “honoring the struggle for free expression in prison, and underscoring the importance of writing as an act of creative resistance and triumph.” As is often our practice, I invited Kevin into the space with me and he was able to participate by phone in the panel, which focused on “Art as Healing, Justice, and Peace.” We were joined by writing instructors and advocates in a conversation about art and its liberating role in our system of incarceration. Moderator Michael Kleber-Diggs asked several questions, and we will share here part of our conversation. Question: If we start with the assumption that art matters, that its creation matters to the artist and the audience, how does art’s significance differ for incarcerated artists and their audi-

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Vina Kay ences, if at all? What is the purpose of arts education generally, and how does the purpose change when arts education takes place within a prison? Vina: Art has the power to liberate us from the oppression of voicelessness and invisibility by opening up expression in so many forms. I have experienced this myself through writing, finding a way to understanding my own truth through the sometimes winding, mysterious process of writing. I have witnessed this as a guest and observer inside prison. At our two community events inside the Lino Lakes prison, the house band played with such exuberance to our room — which included organizers, advocates, art-

Question: Conversations about arts programming (or any programming) in prison can’t take place easily without getting into sentencing theory, without considering the overarching goal of incarceration. Some believe prison is about segregation, some argue punishment, others hope for rehabilitation. What message would you share with those who believe prison is for punishment, who might argue that arts education for people in prison almost seems like a reward at a time when arts funding is limited in many schools and difficult to access for many people in our community? Kevin: First, let’s give space to what they believe to be true and trust that their truth is rooted in their education and their life experience with the world. I then would ask that they give me the same space for my beliefs and understand that my perspective is rooted in my experience, as well. I would say we need to make a slight shift in the way

we view prison as this place that exists outside of our communities, and reexamine it for what it is — as an extension of our communities. Everyone in prison comes from a community, and over 90

Question: How does the nature of conversation between artist and audience change when the artist is in prison –– and does art created in prisons have the power to transform so-

Artwork by Mario Jackson

“I believe we need to support the arts wherever they exist.” percent of everyone in prisons and jails will one day be released back into the community. So, whether you believe in punishment, segregation, or you hope for rehabilitation, we should all believe in community. Through the arts we are able to build and share community. I believe we need to support the arts wherever they exist. We must realize that wherever there are humans we will find community, and wherever there is community there should be art, because art is the beautiful strain that weaves us all together.

ciety’s thoughts on crime and punishment? What obligations, if any, do arts educators have vis-à-vis students in prison? Do their obligations go beyond the classroom? Vina: As a person with the privilege of living outside prison, I have an obligation to share with the outside community the stories and artistic expression I have access to from my colleagues who are incarcerated. I do believe that these narratives have the ability to change our shared understanding of incarceration and who our community in prison is.

Whether they emerge in the form of poetry like the words written by Kevin or our friend Jeffery Young, or in the form of visual art like the drawing done by Mario Jackson for the cover of the recent report Unfit for Human Consumption: Health and Healthcare in Minnesota Prisons, these forms of expression convey the humanity of our community incarcerated. That human connection and shift in shared narrative is essential for building an understanding that mass incarceration is neither meeting a goal of rehabilitation nor is it sustainable as a system. Kevin: In closing, if prison is a result of the deconstruction of the values in our communities, then having spaces for art to be created and amplified should be a part of the reconstruction and rebuilding process of our communities. Art should lead our hearts to community and contribute to the overall richness of the soil. Vina Kay, executive director of Voices for Racial Justice, and Kevin Reese are participants in Voices for Racial Justice’s “BRIDGE Partnership.” Vina and Kevin plan to continue their dialogue monthly over the next year, culminating in Kevin’s release in February 2019. Reader responses are welcome to info@voicesforracialjustice.org. To learn more about the organization’s work, visit www. voicesforracialjustice.org.

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Atopic eczema: ‘asthma of the skin’

By Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD Update of a column that first ran February 8, 2017

topic eczema (a.k.a. atopic dermatitis) is a skin disease. Eczema and dermatitis are both terms with the same meaning: inflammation, redness, and itching of the skin. The first sign of eczema tends to be patches of dry or red, itchy skin. Atopic eczema is controlled by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Unfortunately, because dermatitis can be so itchy, aggressive scratching can injure the skin and worsen the condition. Sometimes the itch can precede the rash. Some doctors say atopic eczema is “the itch that rashes.” It usually begins very early in life as a condition affecting infants or young children, but it can occur at any age. It is most common in infants and young children, and most people who get ec-

zema will have it before they turn five years old. It is rare for eczema to appear for the first time in adults. Atopic eczema can be more common and problematic in persons of color. In fact, 25 percent of all children of color are affected by atopic eczema. Eczema tends to come and go, often without warning. As a dermatologist, I tell parents atopic eczema is like having “asthma of the skin.” Just like asthma, it can wax and wane and have certain triggers. Just like asthma, it is a lifelong condition that needs attention, but over time may improve. The good news is that there are excellent new treatments for atopic eczema. A treatment plan that includes skin care can reduce flareups and ease much of the discomfort. Read on to learn what causes eczema and how to spot it, along with new treatment information and why you should see a dermatologist. What causes eczema? Atopic eczema is a genetic condition and is not contagious. It is often seen in patients whose family members have it or other related conditions, such as asthma, hay fever or allergic rhinitis. Some patients may have atopic eczema alone or with several (or all) of these other conditions.

18 years of age or older, but studies are underway to reduce the age limit in the future. In 2017, the FDA also approved a new ointment called Crisaborole (Eucrisa) which is applied twice daily to the affected areas. Combined with pulse therapy, many patients are seeing remarkable improvements. Because atopic eczema is a genetic, chronic medical condition, there is no cure. The focus is on control and maintenance. As a result, using the overall program discussed above with a steroid one to two days per week and other non-steroidal medicines the rest of the time can be both safe and effective.

Child with atopic eczema before (l) and after treatment Excessive bacteria on the skin with bacterial enzymes (proteases) can make eczema worse. There is also emerging evidence that patients with atopic eczema may have a mild disability to repair their skin barrier. These are two important targets in controlling the disease. In addition, dry skin, dry weather, perspiration and illness can cause atopic eczema to get worse. Although a very common misconception, rarely, if ever, is atopic eczema caused by foods that children eat. It is not necessary for children with atopic eczema to go on special diets, including special formula, to control their dermatitis.

How can I tell if my child has eczema? Atopic eczema presents as red, flakey, itchy patches. In children, it commonly appears on the folds of the elbows and knees and on the scalp, forehead and cheeks, but it can be present anywhere. The condition itches so much that infants commonly rub their cheeks on bed linens or even carpeting for relief. In extreme cases, a yellow fluid may even weep from the involved areas. Scratching over extended periods of time will cause the skin to become tough and thicken up. This is a common finding in patients with longstanding eczema that has not been completely controlled. If you think that your child has atopic eczema, visit a board-certified dermatologist. Blood tests are not needed for the correct diagnosis. A dermatologist can often diagnose eczema by examining the patient’s skin, as well as by asking historically significant questions about a family history of similar skin rashes, as well as asthma or hay fever.

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How long will my child have eczema? A common thought was that children with atopic eczema will eventually “grow out of it.” In most children, however, atopic eczema may get better over time, but their skin will always be more sensitive than those without atopic eczema, even as adults, just like asthma. How is eczema treated? A dermatologist will create a specific treatment for the patient with atopic eczema that is both safe and effective for long-term use. Most treatment plans consist of: • General skin-care program to maintain the skin barrier • Medical treatments • Tips to avoid flare-ups There is no one treatment for atopic eczema. It is important to carefully follow the treatment plan designed by your dermatologist. The successful management of atopic eczema requires work and attention, but they will pay off in the long run. What will the treatment plan include? • Extreme moisturizer and emollient. Keeping the skin hydrated is one of the safest and most effective strategies for treating atopic eczema. It minimizes flareups and makes the skin more comfortable. I rec-

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ommend bathing DAILY and then immediately sealing in the skin hydration with a rich cream; some call this “soak and seal.” Gentle non-detergent cleanser to reduce irritation and skin dryness Topical steroidal or nonsteroidal creams or ointments for inflammation and itch control Antihistamine for itch and sleep Wet wraps for the skin to hydrate and make the other medicines penetrate and work better Bleach baths (extremely dilute) to reduce the bacteria on the skin that can make atopic eczema worse. It is important to also wash pajamas and bed linens on the same day as the weekly bleach bath for maximum effectiveness. Antibiotics to reduce bacteria and also work as a non-steroidal, antiinflammatory medicine Systemic medications when the condition is severely flaring and other agents are not helping. These medicines can be very strong, and your dermatologist will explain the risks and benefits of such a treatment. Phototherapy treatments. This is a very safe, effective, steroidsparing treatment that can greatly help in the treatment of atopic eczema.

Pulse therapy A new approach is to use a combination of steroidal and non-steroidal treatments, blended together for maximum effectiveness and safety. New treatments Over the past 10 years, there has been an explosion of medicines called “biologic treatments” for psoriasis, arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases. A promising new medication from this class is called Dupilumab (Dupixent) that now targets atopic eczema. This medicine blocks a special protein receptor (interleukin-4) that controls regulatory proteins (interleukin-4 and interleukin-13). These proteins control how certain white blood cells (type 2 helper T-cells) create inflammation in the skin, the hallmark of atopic eczema. This medicine is the first of its kind for the treatment of atopic eczema, and for many it has been life-changing. Dupilumab is currently only FDA-approved for patients

Why see a dermatologist? When a child has atopic eczema, it is a condition that affects the entire family. It takes time away from other siblings and caregivers and can affect performance in school. With so much information out there -- much of it misleading or downright inaccurate -- it can be challenging for a parent to know exactly what to do. Dermatologists specialize in treating skin conditions and can help parents make the best-informed decisions for their children. A dermatologist can develop a specific treatment plan for the atopic eczema patient. With new medicines being approved and released, in combination with the other classic treatments listed above, we will be able to treat atopic eczema better than ever before and make sure our patients are receiving the latest, safest, and most effective treatments. Research has shown that parents who develop a good relationship with their dermatologist and follow a designed treatment plan will have the most success in treating their child’s atopic eczema over time. Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He also has a private practice in Eagan, MN. He received his M.D. and Master’s Degree in molecular biology and genomics from the Mayo Clinic. He has been selected as one of the top 10 dermatologists in the United States by Black Enterprise magazine. Dr. Crutchfield was recognized by Minnesota Medicine as one of the 100 Most Influential Healthcare Leaders in Minnesota. He is the team dermatologist for the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild and Lynx. Dr. Crutchfield is also an active member of both the American and National Medical Associations, and president of the Minnesota Association of Black Physicians.

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October 25-31, 2018

Don’t throw away those leaves!

rees grab your attention in the fall. When the leaves are still on your tree, they’re pretty. But when they fall to the ground, they become work. But don’t let them blow away, as they can clog up storm drains and pollute our local lakes and rivers with excess nutrients. Instead of letting them wreak havoc on our environment, when managed properly leaves can actually be turned into a great natural resource. Here are a few tips to help you bag them up, recycle them curbside or at a dropoff site, or compost them in your backyard. Bag them up Grab that rake and get going. Make it fun. Jump into your pile of leaves and enjoy the autumn air. Then scoop those leaves into a large paper bag or another compostable bag. Ask a neighbor for help if you need it. Once those leaves are bagged, they are well on their way to becoming a resource. Recycle with your yard waste Yes, your leaves can be recycled! Bagged leaves and other yard waste (such as grass clippings and branches) are picked up weekly on your regular trash day, when in season. Once picked up, they go to a commercial compost facility where they are processed and eventually turn to compost. This year, the City of Minneapolis will pick up yard waste curbside until the week of November 12, 2018. Just make sure the leaves are in paper or another compostable bag, or in a container no larger than 33 gallons in size. If you still have leaves left after the cutoff

Photo by Steve Prezant/Getty week, either store them until curbside collection resumes in the spring or take them to a drop-off site or compost them. Note: It is illegal to put yard waste in your household garbage. Recycle leaves at a drop-off site If you missed the cut-off date, you can also drop them off at a local yard waste site. There are several options in the Twin Cities. In Minneapolis, the SKB Malcolm Avenue Transfer Station takes leaves through the end of November for a $9 drop fee

plus $10 per cubic yard. You can drop them off for free at Ceres Mulch in Brooklyn Park from Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. For addresses and other Twin Cities drop-off locations, visit hennepin.us/ yardwaste. Note: Hennepin County does not operate a yard waste drop-off site. Compost leaves in your backyard You can also keep some of your bagged leaves to be the “brown” in your backyard composting mix. If you are looking to start your own

When managed properly leaves can actually be turned into a great natural resource. backyard compost in the spring, you will need that supply of leaves for their carbon to offset the nitrogen from food waste. Another option is just to leave the leaves on your lawn. If you don’t have a compost bin, you can still capture the nutrients. Be sure to first mulch them by cutting them

up with a mulcher setting on your lawn mower. The smaller pieces are more apt to decompose and become part of your lawn. This blanket of leaves not only helps to block weeds and adds nutrients as leaves break down, but also serves as great starter insulation for perennial beds.

For more information about managing leaves and yard waste, go to www. hennepin.us/yardwaste. — Information provided by Hennepin County.

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MELLANEOUS U.S. response to Saudi crisis reveals greed, hypocrisy By Mel Reeves Contributing Commentator Judging by the response of President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Saudi Arabia’s apparent murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as well as its illegal incursion in Yemen, U.S. government policy is not dictated by right and wrong, but rather that which is profitable and expedient. When asked what the U.S. response to the journalist’s disappearance would be, Trump said, “We don’t like it. But as to whether or not we should stop $110 billion from being spent in this country, knowing they have four or five alternatives, that would not be acceptable to me.” Trump pointed out that if the U.S. did not sell Saudi Arabia arms, someone else would. “What good does that do us?” Trump asked, pointing out that the Saudis could turn to Russia or China for its weaponry, which would hurt U.S. defense companies. “We have jobs. We have a lot of things happening in this country,” said Trump. “We have a country that’s doing probably better economically than it’s ever done before. Part of that is what we are doing with our defense system. I think that would be a very, very tough pill to swallow for our country.” Of course, Trump does not really mean that he wants to do what is profitable for everyday folks. He was referring to the “cabal of death” — U.S. arms suppliers Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics, who worship at the feet of profit and considers money and the making of it absolutely sacred. It is they that would find it “a tough pill to swallow.” Despite what willing recipients of U.S. propaganda and indoctrination have led folks to believe, morality is not a consideration in U.S. foreign policy. Nor, for that matter, is it a consideration in domestic policy (i.e., the immoral separation of immigrant children from their parents at the U.S. border). How else could one interpret Trump’s initial and callous response to Khashoggi’s disappearance? If the Saudi Arabian monarchy has indeed “disappeared” Khashoggi, it would be an extreme violation of international law and basic human rights. Yet, the handwringing over what to do exposes the sham of doing

business with an undemocratic, totalitarian monarchy, while demonizing North Korea and Iran. Accordingly, Saudi intervention in the internal affairs of Yemen has made a mess of the country and has created a man-made famine. The Saudis have been caught bombing markets and blowing up buses filled with children, incidentally using U.S.-manufactured missiles and bombs. It has been, in short, one continuous crime against humanity, aided by the U.S. Upon publishing horrific video of such Saudi bombardments on Yemen, BBC reported the images reiterate concern that “the UK and U.S. are putting their lucrative arms sales to Saudi Arabia ahead of safeguarding human lives.” According to United Nation statistics, coalition air strikes led by Saudi Arabia have caused the majority of the 17,223 civilian casualties — 6,660 dead and 10,563 injured. Save The Children reports an estimated 50,000 children died in 2017, an average of 130 every day due to blocked major ports and airports. Houthi rebels, who have attempted to overthrow the government, have caused their share of civilian casualties, but Saudi intervention has exacerbated the civil conflict. U.S. actions in the matter of the journalist and Saudi intervention in Yemzen should give well-meaning people pause, or at least cause folks to reassess their perspective on this country. Clearly, it can be surmised from U.S. silence on Yemen and the nearing famine that Yemeni lives do not matter. It can also be deduced that Khashoggi’s life did not matter. Yet, human beings living in the U.S., when confronted with the callousness of their society toward everyone except rich White men, are quick to point out that “All Lives Matter!” Every decision this government makes internally, domestically and internationally makes it absolutely clear that it is no beacon of light, but rather “the valley of the shadow of death,” a blot on the human condition which appears to be in enmity with all that is good and decent. A moral country would have sanctioned Saudi Arabia by now, rather than create false narratives about rogue forces and lies and cover-ups

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of Saudi crimes conducted in Yemen. This situation is dripping with irony. U.S. society is, at bottom, Islamophobic and much of its foreign policy is anti-Muslim and anti-Arab. The U.S. not so subtly encourages and propagates anti-Islamic prejudice by its actions and propaganda, but treats the Saudi monarchy with kid gloves. This exposes U.S. hypocrisy. Iraq was attacked in the first Iraq war for invading Kuwait, yet Saudi Arabia has invaded Yemen and not only has it not been attacked as a result, but the U.S. has aided in the illegal intervention. The U.S. launched the second Gulf War ostensibly because Iraq was said to have “weapons of mass destruction.” However, the Yemenis are being attacked by Saudi Arabia with U.S. weapons causing mass destruction and chaos. Checking the Saudis should be easy; after all, don’t we hate Mooslems? Even while Secretary Pompeo claimed in a brief press conference Friday that the Saudis were being transparent about what happened to Khashoggi, he quickly reminded his audience of the importance of Saudi Arabia to U.S. interests. Reading “between the lines,” the U.S. and the Saudis are not preparing an investigation, but a cover-up. The Saudi kingdom is Arab and Muslim — what could possibly be the cause of this double standard? The U.S. government, which encourages Islamophobia, doesn’t really hate Muslims. This is simply a trick to further divide human beings who have more in common with one another than with the wealthy elite. When confronted in August by Yemenis after Saudi military dropped a U.S.made 500-pound bomb on a school bus in a crowded market in a small Yemeni town, U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis said [U.S. assistance] was, “not unconditional” and would require the coalition to “do everything humanly possible to avoid any innocent loss of life.” But, then he added a caveat. “We haven’t seen any callous disregard by the people we’re working with. So, we will continue to work with them.” Unquestionably, the entire Saudi intervention in Yemen is an absolute and “callous disregard” of the lives of Yemenis. Their murderous intervention and the murder of Khashoggi and the U.S.’ tepid response tells us all we need to know about the “real” values and morality or the lack thereof of the U.S. government. Put simply, the Saudi fiasco makes it clear that according to the U.S. government, human beings simply don’t count (unless they are rich). Its top priorities are the acquisition of money, resources and power. Justice, then peace. Mel Reeves has a blog fighthepowerjournal.com and welcomes reader responses at mellaneous19@yahoo.com.

THROUGH MY EYES What surprises will the midterm elections bring? By Ron Edwards Contributing Commentator Our Constitution is the envy of the world, as it should be for it is the grand design of the finest nation on earth. — Thurgood Marshall History teaches that grave threats to liberty often come in times of urgency, when constitutional rights seem too extravagant to endure. — Thurgood Marshall It is hard to tell, with weekly changes in words and actions, what to expect after the midterm elections. Big surprises, however, are sure to be experienced by both the winners and losers as both sides are over-the-top confident that they will win. Will the winner express regret, fear, or both? These are scary times for our nation. Are we in the middle of a fantasyland at home and abroad? The nation is edgy about what the midterm elections will bring. We have been a nation careless with protecting our democratic institutions and our freedoms. Whose chickens are coming home to roost? Amid these current times, we are having trouble holding the moral high ground. The November election must be tamper-proof, but there are no guarantees. We wonder which of our nation’s democratic institutions we can still trust. American leaders are having a severe problem speak-

ing truth to other powers. The Trump administration blusters about what it will do if it is determined that a Washington Post journalist, a Saudi national, was brutally murdered by the Saudi government in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul. Was he murdered by the government or by those who didn’t want the new modernization changes the government was attempting? Vladimir Putin wants to recreate the USSR. Chinese President Xi Jinping has not only said that by 2025, China would dominate the global high-tech industry and, by 2035, the Pacific, he also plans to be leader of the world by the mid-21st century, thereby overtaking the United States. Iran wants to rule the Middle East and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to recreate the Ottoman Empire. How will these would-be empire builders’ actions affect policy for us in the inner cities, now and in 2020? How will Donald Trump and the two parties deal with these ambitions? It sometimes appears that there are a lot of rolls of the dice at Trump’s crap table. The major players — Russia China, Iran and Turkey — all want to re-create their old empires. And, what of those who are closer to home, such as the ”caravans”? Americans of all political persuasions want to enjoy the moral high ground. Yet, many Americans are scared because we don’t have a clue as

to how much damage is being done to our democratic institutions and to our vision for our future. We want everything to be OK, and yet there are missteps. Deep down, amid our shared constitutional heart and our long history as a nation, we seek a clue about the future. How will America deal with its dangerous rivals and answer the questions about these bad actors hacking into the U.S. electoral and political institutions? How will Democrats and Republicans deal with Iran obtaining a nuclear bomb in 10 years? How will they deal with the would-be empire builders or with the caravans approaching our borders? What will be left for America’s inner cities and people of color? Is this the America we talk and dream about and are proud of — or is this an American nightmare that came up so unexpectedly as a result of the election of 2016? Are we not sure of anything anymore? Do we know what to do as a nation? This unknown is what is so scary regarding the upcoming midterm elections, as it creates much apprehension about the future of the Republic’s path to tomorrow. Stay tuned. Ron Edwards is an author and hosts radio and TV show.

Stop using our name to push your platform By Defend Glendale & Public Housing Coalition Guest Commentator Dear Commissioner McLaughlin, under the platform on your campaign website, you stated that you are committed to: “Maintaining [the] existing supply of affordable housing through supporting Glendale Public Housing and addressing deferred maintenance.” This statement claims that you are in support of Defend Glendale & Public Housing Coalition’s (DFPHC) campaign. You quote one of our five points from ”DGPHC’s Demands to Protect Public Housing & Build More Public Housing” posted on our website. However, we have repeatedly asked for you to take action to stop the privatization of public housing for the last year, and you have ignored our calls and given us no response or action. You are using our work, our name, and our community to win an election, but when it comes time to stand by your platform and help us save public housing, you are silent. This is a blatant co-optation of this East African women-led resident campaign. This is completely unacceptable and causes harm to our community. Minneapolis has some of the greatest racial disparities in the country and is operated by DFL “progressive” elected officials that perpetuate this crisis and disparities.

For the record, there is not one DFL “progressive” elected official or any DFL “progressive” candidate that is running for office now, that has taken any action or steps to stop the public housing displacement and dismantling crisis that is purposely being created for developers to profit. These DFL “progressive” candidates and elected officials range from attorney general, Congress, state and county commissioners to the mayor of Minneapolis and city council. You are no different from the rest of these elected officials and candidates that are failing us, except that you went a step further. You used our campaign to address these disparities in housing in order to win an election while doing nothing to protect public housing. Frankly, it is harmful and embarrassing for a public official to behave in such a manner. You must be accountable for your promises and your platform. We will not accept your attempts to coopt our work while you ignore thousands of low-income people of color, including Glendale Townhomes, which will be homeless when MPHA displaces residents through the RAD program, starting with Elliot Twins, Glendale, etc. for developers to profit. Editor’s note: Since distribution of this letter, originally dated October 16, 2018, McLaughlin’s campaign site has removed language mentioned above.

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Rihanna says no to Super Bowl Halftime invite — social media explodes By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer

hen the National Football League (NFL) invited Rihanna to perform at the upcoming Super Bowl, the nine-time Grammy-winner and Fenty business mogul took a knee. Reportedly, the pop princess not only said, “No,” but her words were more like, “Hell no.” Rihanna said she’s showing solidarity with Colin Kaepernick and NFL players who have been protesting racial disparities and police violence against Blacks and other minorities by kneeling during the playing of the national anthem. Rihanna’s reps didn’t immediately respond to requests from the NNPA Newswire for comment and an NFL spokesman said he wasn’t authorized to talk about the Super Bowl halftime show. “Rihanna was the frontrunner for next year’s Super Bowl halftime show,” NBC’s Today Show reported, quoting an unnamed source. The network also reported that fellow superstar P!nk also turned the NFL down in support of Kaepernick. “CBS and the NFL reached out to Rihanna first, who, after thinking about the offer, decided to pass due to the NFL and the situation regarding players kneeling,” The Today Show reported, again quoting a source. “The offer and exposure would have been great for

Rihanna attends the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Anniversary event on October 3, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Photo by Caroline McCredie / Getty Images for Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Rihanna as she’s planning a new album and tour but she stuck to what’s right in her eyes,” the source added. The refusal by Rihanna, whose hits include “Umbrella,” “Work,” and “Diamonds,” likely came as a

shock to NFL and CBS officials because the Super Bowl halftime show is the biggest stage in pop music and routinely commands an audience of more than 100 million people.

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Some halftime show performances have been legendary. Some were great and others not-so-good. Historically, the Super Bowl halftime show has helped to boost the music and CD sales of artists like Prince, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, U2, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen. Social media exploded in support of Rihanna (see above Tweets) after it was reported she turned down the biggest stage in the world.

Facebook and Instagram users were just as spportive, many noting that with a superstar making such a bold statement, Kaepernick’s message might finally begin to penetrate inside the offices of NFL teams whose owners appear to have continually mistaken the former quarterback’s kneeling as an affront to veterans and the American flag. Kaepernick has maintained that he began kneeling during the playing of the national anthem as a way to bring attention to on-

going police brutality and other social ills, particularly in minority communities. “Awesome,” Facebook user Aaron E. Wilson wrote of Rihanna’s reported decision. “I might just have to buy an album or two of hers.” Stacy M. Brown is an NNPA Newswire correspondent. Connect with her on Twitter at @StacyBrownMedia.

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Black writers to take center stage at second annual expo

Attendees at 2017 Minnesota Black Author’s Expo

By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer The Minnesota Black Author’s Expo (MBAE) is back and bigger than ever. Following last year’s successful inaugural outing, co-founders De’Vonna Pittman and Jasmine Tane’t Boudah have expanded into a larger space with more activities celebrating Black authors. Pittman likened their first event to “an African market, buzzing and full of life. There was so much joy in that space. We felt it in the smiling authors’ faces and in the constant flow of energy brought in by our community.” Pittman is a published author and CEO at The Haven Publishing where she provides editing and publishing services, working with freelance editors and graphic artists. She co-founded the expo with Boudah, author of Mothering Through Pain and Suffering in Silence, to a fill a void in the Black literature landscape. “I realized there were not many spaces to go that appealed to Black readers,” said Boudah. The idea at the MBAE is to promote creators of nonfiction, self-help, urban fiction, Christian fiction, empowerment, hip-hop love stories, coming-of-age and children books. “People still haven’t stopped

talking about last year, so in many ways we really haven’t had a chance to take it all in,” said Pittman. “We have provided something that has been missing, and the response has been overwhelming.” She looks forward to repeating that success this year. “The expo is an excellent networking event for the community, and people are looking forward to connecting with one another. “Most of the authors from last year are back again, and we are greatly honored that they saw the value in what we have all created together. That alone says so much more than we could ever express,” said Pittman.

was important to provide a diverse perspective and a wealth of knowledge focused on different genres, experiences, and expertise,” added Pittman. Featured panelists include Roxane Battle (Pockets of Joy), Pastor Stacey Jones (I Pastor Hip-Hop), Joseph Mbele (Africans and African Americans), and Nicole Pacini (Not a Cloud in the Sky). “They are each gifted in their respected area of focus, and that was our goal. And to improve youth literacy, Dr. Tyronne Carter, known to children as Dr. Fun, is presenting science exhibits twice during the event. Black Girls Jump will be at the event. We also want Author Maya Marchelle signs copies of children’s book Hey Pretty. to assist emerging authors on

“When we support Black authors, we support Black families, and that is a revolutionary act.” “We are proud to be hosting this year’s event in a space that can accommodate a large crowd and has all the functionality we need. This time, we simply had more time to plan, and we have definitely leveled up.” Several authors will read throughout the day. There will also be a panel from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. “In the panel selection, it

their journey to publishing.” Toward which end Pittman and Boudah will also host a Writer’s Boot Camp, a 90-minute crash course for fledgling writers. Registered participants will hear from a team of experts about editing, writing and marketing a manuscript, and how to publish. “When we support Black authors, we support Black families, and that is a revolutionary

act in the face of oppression and racism,” said Pittman. “Before this space, I would pay expensive vending fees and not make any profit because my topic is so focused on the Black community.“ Indeed, Mothering Through Pain found a solid following and, since its 2016 release, has benefitted from numerous promotional events. “I wrote and published My Pretty and Its Ugly Truth in 2011, reflected Pittman. “Back then, publishing houses weren’t willing to take a chance on new authors, and self-publishing was

still very new. It was challenging to find resources or selfpublishing assistance, but I was determined. I made the decision to start a publishing company and committed to helping first-time authors effectively edit and publish professional products. “I was Jasmine’s editor and publisher for Mothering Through Pain and Suffering in Silence,” added Pittman. “So, when she approached me with the idea to host an expo it was something I knew I had to do. I knew how badly Minnesota needed this space for Black authors.

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Sure enough, African American authors have SASE: The Write Place, a few programs at The Loft, and that’s about it. The Minnesota Black Author’s Expo is a welcome addition to the Twin Cities lit scene. Minnesota Black Author’s Expo takes place Saturday, Oct. 27 at The Parallel Building, 147 Holden Street in North Minneapolis, from 10 am - 3 pm. Free and open to the public. Advance $25 registration is required for the Writer’s Bootcamp. For more information, visit mnblackauthorsexpo.com. Dwight Hobbes welcomes reader responses to dhobbes@ spokesman-recorder.com.

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Twin Cities gentrification continues to displace low-wage workers would be $16.62. For a two-bedroom, the wage is $20.94, and for a three-bedroom, it is $29.75. These are scant increases over the previous couple of years, but again, the numbers continue to move in the wrong direction as more and more Twin Cities residents struggle to afford suitable housing. Consider that a minimum wage worker in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or the surrounding suburbs would need to work a total of 57 hours per week just to pay the fair market rent on a studio apartment. A one-bedroom place would require at least 69 hours of work a week.

lis has risen to more the 422,000 people, a 10 percent spike since the 2010 census. Likewise, St. Paul’s estimated population is now 309,000 which is an 8.5 percent increase during the same period. For Minneapolis, this is the largest percentage increase since the 1930s, and for St. Paul, the largest since the 1950s. So, where is this huge influx of people over the last few years (40,000 in Minneapolis, 24,000 in St. Paul) ending up? Could it be in all of these new upscale condos that now dot the landscape? Or perhaps in formerly affordable structures that have existed for years but lately have been transformed

The Twin Cities was once considered a model of affordable housing development.

More than one in four Minnesota households — nearly 550,000 families — spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing, making it likely that they cut back on necessities like food, education and medicine simply to pay their rent or mortgage. — Minnesota Housing Partnership For all of its general income prosperity, especially compared to other places in the country, the Twin Cities region still has a mismatch between the enormous amount of residential property that has been created, and the ability of its people to pay for it. — Benjamin McDaniel

ot too long ago, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released its 2018 “Out of Reach Report” in which it notes more than 11 million American households have incomes that are insufficient to meet their rents. In the latest report, the NLIHC ranks Minnesota as the 22nd most expensive out of all 50 states (plus Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia) in terms of its housing costs. It’s no secret that the lack of affordable housing in Minnesota, and in particular in the Twin Cities, has remained one of our biggest issues in the 21st cen-

tury. This year does not represent a significant change over recent years, as Minnesota has fluctuated between the 21st and 24th most expensive state for housing since 2012. And, as has been the case for several years running, Minnesota remains the second most costly state (behind Illinois) in the Midwest region. This consistent position, of course, suggests that while things may have not gotten much worse, they certainly haven’t gotten any better. Today, in order to afford a fair market one-bedroom apartment in Minnesota, an individual would need to earn a wage of at least $14.83. For a one-bedroom in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, the requisite wage

Moreover, nearly half of all renter households in the metro area are officially classified as cost-burdened, meaning that they spend more than 30 percent of their total income on housing costs. Out of Minnesota’s 87 counties, Ramsey and Hennepin counties respectively rank second and seventh for the largest percentage of cost-burned households. Things were not always this way, as the Twin Cities was once considered a model of affordable housing development. In the early 1970s, more than 80 percent of housing in the metro area was considered affordable. Yet, in a single decade the share of affordable housing dipped below 60 percent. To make matters worse, over the last two decades, as cited by the Metropolitan Council, 80 percent of all affordable housing construction has been concentrated in either the developing suburbs or already developed suburbs. It’s interesting to note, that as of 2017, the estimated population of Minneapo-

into higher rent communities? We’ve been told that the type of gentrification taking place in the Twin Cities would not be as destructive as it has been in cities such as San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Washington and Atlanta. However, these newer developments inevitably raise property values and rents wherever they pop up, often displacing those who have set roots in these neighborhoods for generations. I’m all for development. But the residents of Minneapolis and St. Paul have been neglected for far too long. After all, no one should have to work 57 hours a week just to afford a studio apartment. Dr. Clarence Hightower is the executive director of Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties. Dr. Hightower holds a Ph.D. in urban higher education from Jackson State University. He welcomes reader responses to 450 Syndicate Street North, St. Paul, MN 55104.

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“Hate is pointless — voting is all that matters. Politicians respond to elections, not emotions.”

Even with his educational MSR: What is the most controversial issue accomplishments, successful courtroom you think you have to deal with when you track record, and legal accolades, Brown get in office, and how are you going to deal prides himself on being a “down-to-earth with it? brother” who can be heard every Saturday AB: It’s hard to anticipate what might come holding court at Grooming House Barber across my desk, but I know I will deal with all issues from a view that every litigant is Shop in St. Paul. Here, we talk with Brown on how he equal in the law without regard for race, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other mathopes to impact the state. ter. Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder: What MSR: How do we get money out of politics, is the most important thing you want to i.e. limiting campaign financing? accomplish when you get in office? Anthony Brown: I want to be an excellent AB: By supporting candidates who refuse judge — one whose impartiality is never in special interest money! I am totally self-funddoubt and whose knowledge of the law, hard ing my campaign. work, and compassion are the standard by which other judges will be judged. I want to MSR: What do you say to people who hate politicians? be a leader.

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All Minnesota voters will have these races on their ballot: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar — DFL Incumbent, Endorsed Jim Newberger — Republican, Endorsed Dennis Schuller — Legal Marijuana Now Paula M. Overby — Minnesota Green Party U.S. Senator (Special Election) Tina Smith — DFL Incumbent, Endorsed Karin Housley — Republican Sarah Wellington — Legal Marijuana Now Jerry Trooien — Unaffiliated Governor & Lt. Governor Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan — DFL Endorsed Jeff Johnson (Endorsed) and Donna Bergstrom — Republican Chris Wright and Judith Schwartzbacker — Grassroots Legalize Cannabis Josh Welter and Mary O’Connor — Libertarian Attorney General Keith Ellison — DFL, Endorsed Doug Wardlow — Republican, Endorsed Noah M. Johnson — Grassroots - Legalize Cannabis Secretary of State Steve Simon — DFL Incumbent, Endorsed John Howe — Republican, Endorsed William Denney — Independence State Auditor Julie Blaha — DFL, Endorsed Pam Myhra — Republican, Endorsed Michael Ford — Legal Marijuana Now Chris Dock — Libertarian Party Other races that may show up on ballots, depending upon your location, include judicial seats; county, city or township offices; school, park or hospital board members; and referendums or other local ballot questions. To view a personal sample ballot, visit myballotmn.sos.state.mn.us For more details and additional registration options, visit https:// www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting View more election coverage at msrnewsonline.com

AB: Hate is pointless — voting is all that matters. Politicians respond to elections, not emotions. MSR: What’s your favorite thing or story about your district? AB: I am running a statewide campaign, and so my favorite thing about Minnesota is the quality of life. Most people work very hard, but they also know how to get away to a cabin or a barbecue with friends. That isn’t the case in all states.

MSR: What’s the most controversial issue you think you have to deal with when you get in office and how are you going to deal with it? LJ: Decriminalization of marijuana will likely be the most controversial issue. I will deal with it by building on some of dialogues I’ve had with law enforcement, key current office seekers, and other stakeholders who realize the negative impact it is having on certain communities, families, and individuals, especially the Black male; point out the ineffectiveness of it being illegal; and rallying political support and will to implement change. MSR: How do we get money out of politics, i.e. limiting campaign financing? LJ: It is highly unlikely we will get money out of politics in our capitalistic system as long as the Bill of Rights exists. The most that can be hoped for is an adjustment to the Citizen United Supreme Court decision which permits unlimited money into the process. Ultimately, the best defense against money is a

MSR: What elected officials (past or present) in the state do you most admire or serve as role models for you? AB: I would choose Harold Washington (the first Black mayor of Chicago), but being limited to the state of Minnesota, I choose Paul Wellstone. He was far from perfect — but you knew where he stood. That is missing in public service.

Sheletta Brundidge welcomes reader responses MSR: What is the greatest impact your po- to sbrundidge@spokesman-recorder.com. sition will have on the African American community? AB: I will not approach cases with assumptions about the Black experience. I know firsthand what it is to be Black and male in this

Blacks for meeting Trump, Johnson said he decided to become a Republican. “I’m old enough to remember LBJ [Lyndon B. Johnson]. He called Black folks n*ggers,” said Johnson. “Here’s the thing: MLK [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.] sat down with him.” Johnson said King got the Civil Rights, Voting Rights and Fair Housing acts passed with a bigot because King wanted to make people’s lives easier. “That’s why King sat with him, not because he liked the guy.” As an engineer with software experience, he said he boils everything down to empirical input and output. Everything else, racism included, does not matter. He said government is much the same; he will bypass sentiment for resource. Johnson said he wants Blacks to change how they think about fixing problems, to see wealth as the way to leverage the political system. He says the way to wealth is through a tight family unit, education, and hard work. “If you listen to me carefully, I’m saying, look, we’ve got a Black Bill Gates out there, a Black Larry Ellison” said Johnson, adding that a close read of Democrats shows they don’t think Black people have that talent. Read on to find out what he hopes to accomplish if elected and what he considers the most controversial issues. Minnesota Spokes man-Recorder: What’s the most important thing you want to accomplish when you get in office? Lacy Johnson: To change the attitude, perspective and approach to resolving issues facing my district and enact legislation which reflects these changes. For example, implement free enterprise, for-profitbased solutions rather than nonprofit and government-based ones and recognize and the importance of family as the building block of successful communities and cultures.

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ness in these streets is not gonna stop until we brothers start loving, respecting, and marrying the mothers of our children.” We’d run into each other out in the community from time to time and my message was the same. About a year or two later, he yelled at me across the parking lot to come over and meet his wife and son. He’d MSR: What do you say to people who joined a church. He was driving a Mercuhate politicians? ry Mountaineer. And he ended by saying, LJ: First, one should never hate… It lessens “You thought I wasn’t listening, but I was.” the person and all of us as human beings. I do understand if one’s viewpoint of politi- MSR: What is the greatest impact your cians is very negative. But, secondly, I’d say position will have on the African look in the mirror. Our politicians are re- American community? flective of us. Politicians know that we vote LJ: It will offer a different way of thinking, for who we like. So elections are populari- which will lead to a different way of doing ty campaigns. There’s a reason they all talk things, which will lead to visible, measurthe same. Enough said. able, and sustainable results in tackling the problems facing our district. MSR: What is your favorite story about your district? MSR: What elected officials (past or LJ: While walking along West Broadway, I present) in the state do you most admire heard a young Black man, putting gas in- or serve as role models for you? to his Mercedes with the fancy rims, say to LJ: None. two young ladies, “Stop peeking and start speaking.” We struck up a conversation Solomon Gustavo welcomes reader responsand he told me what a player he was. I said es to sgustavo@spokesman-recorder.com. to him, “All that’s good, but all this craziknowledgeable electorate. We, as citizens, need to work harder to understand issues and solutions, be less partisan in our outlook, and make ideas and proposed solutions to issues more important than political personalities and parties.

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Legals A/1 Contract No. 19-060 INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received by the Public Housing Agency (PHA) of the City of

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Saint Paul at 200 E. Arch Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55130 for MT AIRY HIGH RISE COMMUNITY ROOM HVAC REPLACEMENT, Contract No. 19-060, until 2:00 PM, Local Time, on NOVEMBER 15, 2018 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Mt Airy High Rise Community Room HVAC Replacement is a project involving the demolition of existing HVAC equipment, removal and replacement of roof areas for new RTU, structural support for RTU and installation of new RTU and associated ductwork, electrical and interior ceiling work. A complete set of bid documents are available by contacting Northstar Imaging at 651-686-0477 or www.northstarplanroom.com under public plan room, Mt Airy High Rise Community Room HVAC Replacement. Digital downloads are no charge, contact Northstar for hard copy pricing. Bids must be accompanied by a 5% bid guarantee, Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Bidders Form, a MN Responsible Contractors Compliance Affidavit, and EEO/AAP submittals. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds. PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD on October 30, 2018 AT 1:00 PM at 200 East Arch Street Community Room (Mt Airy Hi-Rise) St Paul, MN. A tour of the building will follow. The PHA reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 11, 2014 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $10,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Katie J. Dupay MORTGAGEE: US Federal Credit Union DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded with the County Recorder in and for the County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, on April 1, 2014, as Document No. 10066167 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to Glenwood Financial, LLC, recorded May 21, 2018, as Document No. 10555516; subsequently assigned to Minneapolis Property, LLC, recorded May 21, 2018, as Document No. 10555517 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 18, Block 14, Lincoln Street Supplement to East Side Addition to Minneapolis PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1823 Pierce St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Hennepin AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $10,685.49 THAT there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure requirements; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; THAT pursuant to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of Hennepin County as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 12, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, Room 30, 350 South Fifth Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23: May 13, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: September 17, 2018 Minneapolis Property, LLC Assignee of Mortgagee HOELSCHER LAW FIRM, PLLC By: Brian G. Hoelscher #0238752 Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 13100 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 100 Minnetonka, MN 55305 (952) 224-9551 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. FORECLOSURE DATA Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.025 (1) the physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises is 1823 Pierce St.

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THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: WARNING: YOUR SPOUSE (HUSBAND OR WIFE) HAS FILED A LAWSUIT AGAINST YOU FOR DISSOLUTION OF YOUR MARRIAGE. A COPY OF THE PAPERWORK REGARDING THE LAWSUIT IS SERVED ON YOU WITH THIS SUMMONS. THIS SUMMONS IS AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FROM THE COURT THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS. READ THIS SUMMONS CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL ADVICE. 1. The Petitioner, (your spouse) has filed a lawsuit against you asking for dissolution of your marriage (divorce). A copy of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is attached to this Summons. 2. You must serve upon Petitioner and file with the Court a written Answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, and you must pay the required filing fee. Answer forms are available from the Family Law Facilitator Program, Family Court Self Help Center located in the Family Justice Center, 110 South Fourth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401. You must serve your Answer upon Petitioner within thirty (30) days of the date you were served with this Summons, not counting the day of service. If you do not serve and file your Answer, the Court may give your spouse everything he or she is asking for in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. 3. This proceeding does not involve real property. NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING PROVISIONS: Under Minnesota law, service of this summons makes the following requirements apply to both parties to the action, unless they are modified by the Court or the proceeding is dismissed: (1) Neither party may dispose of any assets except (A) for the necessities of life or for the necessary generation of income or preservation of assets, (B) by an agreement of the parties in writing, or (C) for retaining counsel to carry on or to contest this proceeding. (2) Neither party may harass the other party. (3) All currently available insurance coverage must be maintained and continued without change in coverage or beneficiary designation. (4) Parties to a marriage dissolution proceeding are encouraged to attempt alternative dispute resolution pursuant to Minnesota law. Alternative dispute resolution includes mediation, arbitration and other processes as set forth in the district court rules. You may contact the Court Administrator about resources in your area. If you cannot pay for mediation or alternative dispute resolution, in some counties, assistance may be available to you through a nonprofit provider of a court program. If you are a victim of domestic abuse or threats as defined in Minnesota statutes, Chapter 518B, you are not required to try mediation and you will not be penalized by the Court in later proceedings. IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY THE COURT. Date: 7/13/2018

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 6, 2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $20,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Aaron B. Henne and A. Catherin Henne MORTGAGEE: US Federal Credit Union DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded with the County Recorder in and for the County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, on December 8, 2004, as Document No. 8486572 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to Glenwood Financial, LLC, recorded May 21, 2018, as Document No. 10555518; subsequently assigned to Minneapolis Property, LLC, recorded May 21, 2018, as Document No. 10555519 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 8, Block 11, Thorpe Bros.’ William Penn Addition to Minneapolis PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3931 Russell Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55412 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Hennepin AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $14,143.81 THAT there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure requirements; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; THAT pursuant to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of Hennepin County as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 12, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, Room 30, 350 South Fifth Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23: May 13, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: September 17, 2018 Minneapolis Property, LLC Assignee of Mortgagee HOELSCHER LAW FIRM, PLLC By: Brian G. Hoelscher #0238752 Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 13100 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 100 Minnetonka, MN 55305 (952) 224-9551 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. FORECLOSURE DATA Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.025 (1) the physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises is 3931 Russell Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55412; (2) the name of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in section 58.02, if the person holding the mortgage is a transaction agent as defined in section 58.02, subdivision 30 are as follows: – not applicable; or the name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in section 58.02, if the person holding the mortgage is not a transaction agent as defined in section 58.02, subdivision 30 are as follows: residential mortgage servicer – Superior Financing, Inc., lender or broker – Minneapolis Property, LLC; (3) the tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises is: 05-029-24-41-0078; (4) if stated on the mortgage, the transaction agent’s mortgage identification number is: not applicable; (5) if stated on the mortgage, the name of the residential mortgage originator as defined in section 58.02 is: US Federal Credit Union

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NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418; (2) the name of the transaction agent, residential mortgage ser-

vicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in section 58.02, if the person holding the mortgage is a transaction agent as defined in section 58.02, subdivision 30 are as follows: – not applicable; or the name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in section 58.02, if the person holding the mortgage is not a transaction agent as defined in section 58.02, subdivision 30 are as follows: residential mortgage servicer – Superior Financing, Inc., lender or broker – Minneapolis Property, LLC; (3) the tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises is: 12-029-24-34-0152; (4) if stated on the mortgage, the transaction agent's mortgage identification number is: - not applicable;(5) if stated on the mortgage, the name of the residential mortgage originator as defined in section 58.02 is: US Federal Credit Union Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, September 20,27 & October 4,11,18 & 25, 2018

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October 25-31, 2018

New book evokes memories of Tiger fever Black sports journalists in Detroit as he accepted one of six NABJ Sam Lacy Pioneer Awards in August. I introduced myself afterwards. It was my first time ever meeting him in person — 50 years later is never too late. The Tigers’ championship run a half-century ago, capped by winning the 1968 World Series in dramatic and historic fashion, was a healing salvo for a fractured city. The players said as much, reports Brendan Donley who, traveling by car or by plane, spoke to

some of the guys, [but] having those guys out on the field, listening to their stories sitting in the dugout, was really special,” Detroit Manager Ron Gardenhire told me. “They’ve been there and done that.” The last World Series played before the advent of divisions, playoffs and the DH took place 50 years ago. I’m proud and lucky to have seen it, albeit on black and white television. Donley’s new book, an instant classic, helped restart those memories.

“The Tigers did inspire the city and brought people together, and gave them something to root for.”

Willie Horton in 1968

his year’s World Series began this week. I don’t have a rooting interest in either Boston or Los Angeles although both clubs have managers of color (Alex Cora for the Red Sox, and the Dodgers’ Dave Roberts). However, this wasn’t the case 50 years ago this month. 1968 was a life-changing year in America. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination and funeral in April pushed back baseball’s opening day. An allcity school patrol field day remained on schedule at Detroit’s Tiger Stadium

Archival photos courtesy of Twitter where I, as a sixth grader, saw the Detroit Tigers come from behind and defeat Boston in the team’s first win of the season. A month later our hometown Tigers landed atop of the American League and remained there for the rest of the 1968 season, winning 103 games and its first American League pennant in 35 years. As did the city, I survived just a year earlier one of the worst civil disturbances in U.S. history that started just blocks from my home in July of 1967. We Detroiters don’t call it a riot. The Tigers later lost the 1967 AL pennant on the season’s final day in the

“Great Pennant Race of ’67.” The starting nucleus of players, several of whom had grown up in Michigan, had been in place since 1965, including Willie Horton, who grew up in my neighborhood and was the Tigers’ only Black starter. Among us Black youngsters, Horton was the man. He left the ballpark still in uniform, drove to the epicenter of the ’67 disturbance, stood atop the car and implored the enraged protesters to go home. He wasn’t successful, but nonetheless the gesture is forever seared in Motown annals. “I did it because it was what I was supposed to do. I didn’t think anything about it,” Horton told a packed room of

many of the surviving team members of both Detroit and St. Louis and assembled their accounts in An October to Remember, 1968 (Sports Publishing). “They weren’t claiming they saved the city, but they were all glad they done their part,” Donley told me last week in a phone interview. The Tigers “did inspire the city and brought people together, and gave them something to root for.” Detroit stormed back from a 3-1 deficit to defeat St. Louis in seven games. Horton in Game 5 made the Series’ pivotal play when he threw out the Cardinals’ legendary speedster Lou Brock at home from left field. The Tigers later won that game and the next two as well. “We talked about that play,” Donley recalled. Horton and two other teammates threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Tigers-Cardinals series this September as the ’68 Tigers were honored in the new Tiger Stadium. “We lost

“The book is about looking back and looking at what was…a meaningful time,” Donley said. A future column will be devoted to Willie Horton then and now. Charles Hallman welcomes reader responses to challman@spokesman-recorder. com.

Ladies hoopin’ to stay in shape Sports odds and ends By Charles Hallman Contributing Writer A new University of Minnesota Tucker Center Research Report on physical activity among U.S. girls points out that physical activity is essential for a healthy lifestyle, but data shows that girls’ physical activity levels once they reach teenagers “decline sharply.” This “wrong direction” is even worse among underserved girls than among boys, the report summarized. Many adult women are staying physically active by playing hoops every Wednesday night at the Minneapolis Sports Center adjacent to the Lake Street YWCA. Names such as Pink Panthers, Sexy Foxes, Big Baller Babes, Oldies But Goodies, Rusty

competitive and play. This league is about 25 years [old].” Danielle Jones, a longtime veteran league player on two teams, Sexy Foxes and Super Hoopers, said, “We have been in this league for 10-15 years, first at the Uptown Y then the Midtown Y. We just try to keep it going. It’s been fun for us for a lot of years.” “I just had a baby, so I’m trying to come back and play,” Tisa Mitchell reflected. The 2000 Minneapolis North grad had played college ball at Southwest Missouri State. Now she’s a Sexy Foxes team member who has played in the Y league since 2006. “I have played in other leagues around the city,” Mitchell, a first-year Cretin-Derham Hall ninthgrade girls’ basketball coach, noted. “But there’s very few leagues that are just for women, and this

“We have some grandmas that are playing, so they bring their grandkids.”

Danielle Jones (shooting on bottom center)

Pipes and Flaming Marshmallows are among the teams in the YWCA Women’s Basketball League. League Director Tanysha Scott told the MSR last week that two divisions exist: 10-15 teams in the “Silver Fox” division (age 40 and over), and the “A” division, which is for former high school, college and pro players age 18-35. “I think overall it’s really important for women” to stay active as well as satisfy their competitive juices, she stressed. A former high school and college player herself, Minneapolis De La Salle Girls’ Basketball Coach Scott explained, “When once we play in high school and college, and once we are done with that, sometimes we have to get real jobs. We have families, have kids and stuff we have to take care of. I think this is their opportunity to stay in shape, stay

Photo by Charles Hallman popular.” When asked what they would do to stay in shape if the Y league weren’t around, Mitchell said she perhaps would get a fitness gym membership. Jones responded, “I’d probably try to walk more. That’s a good question.” The Tucker Center report also points out that girls “are shaped by their multiple and intersecting identities — such as race, ethnicity, sexual identity, religion, social class — and the social, environmental and socio-cultural factors around them” when it comes to physical activity. Also, the report noted that few sports programs are gender sensitive or take into account how systemic sexism, poverty, racism, homonegativism and abuse shape girls’ lives.

Black girls show the largest increases in U.S. obesity rates, starting in childhood and adolescence, which the Tucker Center report calls to address excessive weight in Black females. “Basketball is conditioning and running,” Scott continued. “We make [the league] a friendly family atmosphere where they can bring their kids. We have some grandmas that are playing, so they bring their grandkids.” “I can bring my baby and he will be fine,” Mitchell said. “Whoever’s on the bench, if my husband or my mom can’t be here, will watch the baby.” The YWCA Women’s Basketball League plays eight games every Wednesday, starting at 6 pm. “I think it is important that women have their space,

be women and just play,” Mitchell said. Charles Hallman welcomes reader responses to challman@spokesman-recorder.com.

Larry Fitzgerald’s column will return next week

October 25-31, 2018

One current, two former prep stars contribute to important victories

PreP Scene Dr. Mitchell PalMer McDonalD

U of M’s Jasmine Martin, a former Hopkins standout, sets up a teammate as fellow outside hitter Adanna Rollins (20) and setter Sara Nielsen (3) look on during the Gophers’ 3-0 Big Ten volleyball victory over Nebraska. Photo by Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald

his past week I witnessed St. Paul Johnson running back Rance Jones score twice (one rushing, one interception return) in a Twin Cities Gold football victory over Minneapolis Washburn. I saw former Apple Valley and Howard Pulley standout basketball great Tyus Jones (no relation) score 10 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves home opening win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. And I watched U of M volleyball and former Hopkins standout Jasmine Martin help the nationally ranked Gophers defeat Nebraska in Big Ten action. Here are four more making their mark: 1. Marcus Marshall, a former basketball standout for St. Paul Johnson who went on to star collegiately at Missouri State and Nevada, was recently drafted in the first round of the 2018 NBA G League draft. In high school, Marshall helped Johnson to three Class AAA state tournament appearances from 2010-2012, winning the title in ’10. 2. Zach Lofton recently signed a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons. The former Columbia Heights player, who went undrafted after leading New Mexico State to the NCAA tournament, took advantage of an invite to the NBA Summer League to earn this opportunity. He led Columbia Heights to a runner-up Class AAA in 2011. 3. Kenisha Bell, a senior shooting guard for the University of Minnesota, was one of the standouts in last week’s inter-squad scrimmage held at William’s Arena. Bell, who starred at Bloomington Kennedy, was All-Big Ten First Team last season. 4. Jalen Mobley, a junior guard who starred at St. Paul Johnson before moving on to Northeast Community College (Nebraska), is now at Concordia University-St. Paul. Mobley was a two-time all-state player at Johnson, leading the Governors to a runner-up Class AAA finish in 2015. Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald welcomes reader responses to mcdeezy05@gmail. com.

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