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Protestors demand prosecution of Floyd’s killers

Big Ten’s no-play decision sparks outrage First Black commissioner left holding the proverbial bag

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren

News Analysis By Charles Hallman Contributing writer

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n early August, Big Ten presidents voted 11-3 to postpone fall sports, including football, until spring 2021 because of COVID-19 concerns. Since then, Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren, who in essence is the “mes-

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senger,” has been the target of unwarranted and sometimes vicious criticism, particularly from those who think football should be played in the Big Ten this fall COVID or no. While Warren has had to weather the criticism, including harsh judgments on his competence as a commissioner, most school presidents have remained strangely silent and out of sight, or have offered stumbling public ■See BIG TEN on page 5

Black printer’s business thrives amid COVID-19 rival mainstream competitors FedEx and Office Depot. For Brown, the company’s commitFew small businesses have ment to excellence derives from been able to withstand the af- his early days as a printer, which termath of COVID-19 without began in the Seattle, Washington taking a serious financial hit. area. “I’ve been in printing since In a fluctuating and unstable

By Marquis Taylor Contributing writer

Photos by King Demetrius Pendleton A few hundred protestors showed up last Friday, Sept. 11 in front of the Juvenile Justice Center in downtown Minneapolis to express their views at the pretrial hearing of four Minneapolis cops charged in the death of George Floyd. The officers charged for the Memorial Day killing—Derek Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng (pictured above), Tou Thao and Thomas Lane—attended the over-three-hours pre-trial hearing with their attorneys. Elizer Darris of the ACLU of Minnesota said the community showed up to demand that justice be served. Dozens of speakers voiced their concerns that “the system” is trying to find ways to allow the cops to go free. During the hearing, the defendants’ attorneys requested a change of venue. The request was denied by Judge Peter Cahill, who acknowledged that it’s likely few people are unfamiliar with George Floyd’s mur-

der. “Is a panel of White jurors better positioned than those of us who live right here? Are they better positioned to judge this than us?” Darris asked the protestors, who responded with a chorus of “Hell no!” “They murdered him here, they should be tried here,” he shouted. Defense attorneys attempted to raise questions about whether Floyd had any gang affiliations. The judge reminded them that the victim was not on trial. “They are trying to say the knee on his neck for 8:46 was reasonable. They are trying to claim some asinine theory about an overdose,” Floyd family attorney Ben Crump said at a press conference after the hearing. “I want to be clear about this. The only overdose that killed George Floyd was an overdose of excessive force and racism by the Minneapolis Police Department.”

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Frank Brown economy such as ours, the idea of a business sustaining itself, let alone thriving, may be an equivalent to capturing lighting in a bottle. Enter Frank Brown, involved community member and owner of Minuteman Press, a print shop located in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Franchised across the country with multiple locations in Minnesota, Minuteman Press offers essential printing services that

1988 and just moved around in the field, “said Brown. “At the time there was a glass ceiling, and I became stuck in my career. Then I moved to Minnesota and did some work in Albert Lea before moving to the Twin Cities in 2004. In 2008, when companies were doing layoffs, I was able to step up and do some organizing. One of the things I was able to help organize was Ban the Box [a law that prevents employers from asking about criminal

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General Mills urges corporate community to step up and get real Some equity pledges are more show than substance

But is the corporate commu- equality issues in a small-group nity really committed to change? discussion format. Minneapolis-based General That was the topic of the Sept. 9 The local corpo- African American Leadership Mills’ website declared that Black employees, Black consumers rate community says and communities of color need it has accepted the call to be heard. The company also to action for systemic joined the Twin Cities Corporate change since the mur& Community Coalition to work der of George Floyd in on diversity and inclusion and May. “The community align corporate philanthropy efhas come together to forts. put their values in ac- virtual town hall panel. “A new and renewed sense “Black and Brown people are tion,” said the Minnesota Council on Foundations, tired of the game,” countered of responsibility and action,” is which lists several new Marnita’s Table Founder-CEO what General Mills Senior Global and existing initiatives to Marnita Schroedi, whose orga- Inclusion and Staffing Director advance diversity, equity nization works with individu- James Momon pledged. He said als, groups and corporations on the company has spent at least and inclusion.

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“I think we should raise hell in all aspects.”

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cent charitable giving to advance social equity, and $8 million to help eliminate food deserts across the Twin Cities, according to the company’s web site. Yet Momon questioned if the money was well spent: “When I think about the impact that $20 million has had, the disparities still exist, and in some cases [are] worse,” he observed. “Is it a money problem? A resource problem? An influence problem? The answer is yes, it’s all of the above. General Mills can’t fix all these issues. We are just one company.”

$20 million on Minnesota-based equity projects over the last five years, $40 million in re■See GENERAL MIILS on page 11

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Arthritis: What is it? How do we treat it?

By Joel L. Boyd, M.D Guest contributor Arthritis is among the most common disease processes affecting our population. It can be defined by inflammation and stiffness of a joint as a result of cartilage degradation (damage to the normally smooth surface). There are several terms used in a physician’s office that are essentially synonymous with arthritis. Some of these terms used in conversation or in written medical reports include chondromalacia, chondral wear, or degenerative joint disease. The smooth material lining the surface of our joints is called hyaline cartilage. In our early years, it is smooth and durable, designed for congruent frictionless joint motion. This is a differ-

ent material from the rubbery meniscus cartilage that serves as shock absorbers or stabilizers of our joints. As time goes on, wear and tear take place and the smooth hyaline cartilage becomes more friable, causing it to gradually break down. As a result of the surface breakdown, we are left with surface contour irregularity. This process of degradation also creates debris and can change the mechanics of a joint as we use it on a regular basis. The body responds to this process by producing excess joint fluid (swelling) and inflammation resulting in stiffness and discomfort. Collectively, this accounts for the symptoms commonly described by patients: pain, stiffness and swelling. Various types of arthritis exist, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, pyogenic arthritis, and crystalline arthritis to name a few. These are very different disease processes but can have a similar end results. For example, the aforementioned degradation process can take place naturally as we age or as a consequence of an overactive immune system creating a harsh environment within the joint. Unfortunately, damage to hyaline cartilage is an irreversible process. Therefore, we

Courtesy MGN consider the surface material biologically expensive and take great measures to preserve the long-term health of joints in the field of orthopedics. Treatment of this disease process can depend greatly on the type of arthritis involved and the functional status of the patient. Maintaining a healthy weight and remaining active are among the most important recommendations we can make. Medically, great progress has been made for those affected by auto-immune processes such as rheumatoid arthritis. Medications that modulate the immune system can offer notably improved control of the inflammation and cartilage degradation for rheumatoid patients. Options for patients affected by osteoarthritis include anti-

inflammatory agents obtained over the counter or via prescriptions. These tend to provide more effective relief when used on a scheduled basis. We also commonly consider enrollment into physical therapy for evaluation of gait mechanics, strengthening, and balancing of the musculature around the extremities and musculoskeletal core. Braces can be valuable in some cases as well. When initial treatment modalities no longer provide meaningful relief, we utilize injectable agents to offer a more focal solution. The most common options include corticosteroids or viscosupplements. Cortisone injections provide local delivery of anti-inflammatory medication to calm the swelling responsible for stiffness

and discomfort experienced by patients with arthritis. Viscosupplementation involves injecting a gel-like solution containing hyaluronan, which is an important component of the fluid naturally lubricating our joints. This also can have a calming effect on the joint, offering relief. Eventually, as the disease process advances these conservative treatment options become less effective. Patients with severe or end-stage arthritis often struggle to perform activities they need to do or desire to accomplish. It can become difficult to maintain an active lifestyle, which has a significant impact on quality of life and overall well-being. Orthopedic surgeons are then able to discuss arthroplasty or joint replacement. There are many types of joint replacements available, and our technology around this field within medicine continues to expand. Implants available today are often custom designed for individual patient anatomy, and techniques are becoming increasingly precise. Joint replacement surgery recovery has also been accelerated. In some cases, patients can be discharged home on the day of surgery or stay a single night in the hospital. These highly suc-

cessful procedures offer definitive treatment for arthritis and provide durable relief, allowing patients to maintain their lifestyle and health status. Ultimately, arthritis has a considerable impact on our patient population. We are fortunate to have excellent treatment options and continue to make improvements managing this disease process. In orthopedic surgery, we are always striving to help relieve symptoms and restore patients to their desired activity level. Joel L. Boyd, M.D. earned his medical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine. He is a member of numerous professional organizations and is currently an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota. His clinical interests include sports medicine, specializing in arthroscopy, ACL injuries, multiple ligament injuries, reconstructions, and revision ACL reconstructions. Dr. Boyd has been the team physician for the Minnesota Wild for the past 17 years and previous team physician for the NFL (9 years) and WNBA (15 years). His primary practice is at TRIA Orthopaedic Center in Bloomington, MN.

Traumatic events causing mental illnesses to spike Suicide prevention emphasized this September

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DeiDre Annice GolDen Ph.D., lP Every year in September, The World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) work to improve awareness about suicide. In 2016, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation designating September 10 as World Suicide Awareness Day. We are all impacted by suicide, and in the United States an average of 123 people kill themselves daily. It is the second-leading cause of death for those ages 10-34; in 2017, there were over 47,000 suicides. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), suicide is defined as death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with intent to die as a result of the behavior. There are certain experiences that may increase the risk for suicide, and 2020 has been a very difficult and stressful year for many reasons. The trauma associated with watching the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020 while he was suffocated by the police is an image that we will not soon forget. Feelings about police violence, social injustice and racism have all come to the forefront of everyone’s mind with this horrifying murder. It is not surprising that a survey by the U.S. Census Bureau showed that the murder of George Floyd by the police had an adverse effect on mental health of Black Americans nationwide. There has been a spike in depression and anxiety disorders as well as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the Black community. And now we have the video of Jacob Black, a Black man being shot in the back by police. These are just two lives out of many that were cut short due to a pandemic of racism. As we ex-

perience the ongoing trauma of racism, feelings of hopelessness and the belief that things will not get better emerge. A traumatic event has been defined as exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence in the following ways: • Directly experiencing the traumatic event • Witnessing in person or as it occurred to others • Learning that the event occurred to a close family member, friend or others • Experiencing repeated or extreme exposure to aversive details of the traumatic event For many, living with racism and trauma is a daily experience. According to Alisha MorelandCapuia, executive director of Oregon Health & Science University's Avel Gordly Center for Healing, “The emotional and psychological impact of racism means acutely, every day, being reminded that you are not enough, being reminded that you are not seen, being reminded that you are not valued, being reminded that you are not a citizen, being reminded that humanity is not something that applies to you." Traumatic life events have been associated with increased risk of depression and other psychiatric disorders, including suicide. Other risk factors for suicide include: a prior suicide attempt, substance abuse, family history of a mental health disorder, substance abuse disorder, violence or suicide, access to guns, incarceration, suicide by peers or media figures, and chronic medical conditions. The risk is higher for those between the ages of 10 and 34. Many of our sources of support have diminished due to COVID-19. On March 11, 2020 the WHO declared the COVID-19 virus a global pandemic. Since that time, there have been additional stressors including unemployment, food insecurity, difficulty meeting financial obligations, increased social isolation, loss of religious and community connectedness, and increased fear, anxiety and depression. Racial disparities exist, and Blacks and Latinos have higher rates of COVID-19 infection. Communities of color often have more severe cases of COVID-19 and a higher risk of

death from the virus. During this tumultuous time we must begin the process of acknowledgement and acceptance of our own value. When you rely on the beliefs of others or society to determine your own perception of self, you are giving away your power. Do you see your own beauty and worthiness? Thich Nhat Hanh, a Zen master, offers the following: “To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” Seek out those who can support you in your journey to enhance your relationship with yourself. Read inspiring stories from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcom X and others who have been instrumental in promoting love, self-actualization, and justice through their leadership. Interventions Less than 30% of those in the Black community seek mental health services. A resource for culturally competent services is listed below. If you believe someone is at imminent risk for suicide, do not leave them alone. It can also be helpful to remove the potential means of suicide. If the person has a weapon, leave immediately and call 911. If the person is receiving mental health services, you can assist them in contacting their provider. There is also a mobile crisis team 24/7 where a mental health professional will do a risk assessment by phone. Resources for suicide prevention and education can be found below. NorthPoint Health and Wellness Behavioral Health Clinic has diverse behavioral health providers for ages six and up: 612-543-2500. The following resources are available 24/7: • National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) • Suicide prevention text line: text HOME to 741741 • Hennepin County Crisis line: Call 612-596-1223 for adults ages 18 and up; call 612-348-2233 for children ages 17 and under. • State of MN: Call **CRISIS (274747) and you will be con-

nected with your county crisis services. For education and referral information, call the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) at 651-645-2948 or go to SAMHSA.gov.

reader responses to Deirdre. Deirdre Annice Golden, Golden@co.hennepin.mn.us, or Ph.D., LP, is director of Behav- call 612-543-2705. ioral Health for NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center Behavioral Health Clinic, 1313 Penn Ave. N. She welcomes

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Violence is a form of politics By Thomas Knapp

Gang laws used to target antipolice violence protesters By Ali Winston By using gang laws, authorities can do an end-run around First Amendment protections on freedom of association. The use of these decades-old gang laws to target participants in the largest uprising against police brutality in American history has brought criticism from civil liberties groups and criminal legal reform advocates. Many states, the majority of them in the West and South, have adopted gang laws similar to California’s STEP Act, which was enacted in 1988. This law outlawed participation in criminal street gangs and codified hefty sentencing enhancements for gang-related convictions. Mike German, a former FBI agent who spent years infiltrating and investigating White supremacist groups, said there is a push by the Trump administration and Attorney General Bill Barr to frame racial justice protesters and their allies as a domestic terrorism threat while eliding the increasingly lethal activities of the extreme right. “It’s ignoring reality to create a political narrative around the protests to create a particular agenda rather than address the concerns of the protests,” German said. Gang laws, German said, are an effective means for authorities to charge a number of associated people for a single offense, because the statutes function in the same manner as federal and state criminal conspiracy laws. German said that by using gang laws to pursue alleged crimes by protesters, law enforcement authorities can do an end run around First Amendment protections on freedom of association because of the criminal status afforded to the gang. Most alarmingly, the tenor of national media coverage over the George Floyd protests— particularly an adoption of right-wing talking points around anti-fascists—means that arguments by the Trump administration are more likely to find favor in the judiciary. In California, local and state law enforcement have adapted the STEP Act’s investigative lens to examine political groups. In October 2012, the San Francisco Police Department’s gang unit led an investigation into 20 demonstrators arrested during a chaotic anticapitalist protest. The demonstration and subsequent court case came during sustained Bay Area activism as part of the Occupy and Oscar Grant movements. SFPD spokes-

people labeled the arrestees as part of a “criminal street gang” alternatively identified as anarchists or “Black Bloc.” On the state level, California law enforcement have a similar focus on anarchist groups. In 2011, then-California Attorney General Kamala Harris’s office prominently featured “criminal anarchists” in the “domestic terrorism” category of its annual “Organized Crime in California” report. The report classified anarchists along with the farright wing sovereign citizens as the two major variations of “Anti-government Criminal Extremism.” The push to criminalize left-wing protest groups is a bipartisan approach that has garnered support in some progressive communities. In 2017, following repeated clashes in Berkeley, California, between out-of-town far right militants and anti-fascist counter-protesters, Mayor Jesse Arreguín pushed to label the latter group as a street gang. “I think we should classify them as a gang,” said Arreguín at the time. Law enforcement in Washington State also approaches leftwing activists through the prism of gang policing and investigations. King County Jail documents show the agency classified “anarchists,” the “Animal Liberation Front,” the “Earth Liberation Front,” “Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice (SHARPS),” and “Hardline Straight Edgers” as “Predominantly Caucasian Biker, Street, and Prison Gangs” in the same category as the Aryan Brotherhood, the Peckerwoods and the Ku Klux Klan. Ample evidence also shows that the federal government has several ongoing investigations into left-wing political groups around the United States. A March 2018 FBI internal communication lists an active “Type 3 assessment” of “Anarchist Extremism” out of the Los Angeles field office under the 266H assignment code, which the FBI uses for cases they consider to be anarchist-aligned domestic terrorism. An “assessment” is an intelligence-gathering mission that does not rise to the level of a full investigation, but under the FBI’s Domestic Investigations and Operations Guide, permits the bureau to proactively scrutinize people or groups who may pose a threat to public safety without evidence of criminality. In August, the FBI arrested Queens resident Samuel Resto and later charged him with firebombing an unoccupied NYPD patrol car during a nighttime protest in July. Ac-

cording to the government’s detention memorandum for Resto, the NYPD was surveilling him when he left his apartment before the demonstration where the police car was torched. The FBI agent who swore out the affidavit for his arrest, is assigned to the New York City Joint Terrorism Task Force. Earlier this summer, FBI agents from the Joint Terrorism Task Force questioned people arrested during New York City’s George Floyd demonstrations about their ties to anti-fascist and anarchist groups. Although NYPD is under a decades-old consent decree that restricts the department’s ability to monitor political organizing, in recent years it has fixated on anarchist groups and events as a persistent threat, sometimes to a risible degree. New York City’s efforts against left-wing groups was part of a push by FBI Director Christopher Wray a week after the George Floyd demonstrations began instructing all 200 Joint Terrorism Task Forces across the country “to assist local law enforcement with apprehending and charging violent agitators who are hijacking peaceful protest.” President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr have spent much of the summer railing against “Antifa” and “anarchists” in Portland that have faced off against local, state, and federal law enforcement in a series of clashes that drew international attention. Josmar Trujillo, a New York City activist who studies gang statutes and policing tactics, views the application of laws usually reserved for innercity youth of color to political activists and organizers as a targeted attempt to suppress police accountability protests. “They can just keep you off of the streets, keep you tied up in court spending thousands of dollars keeping yourself out of jail. That not only guarantees that you’ll be out of protests, but your circles will be out of protest, your networks will be out of protests, and people who hear about what happened to you will be dissuaded from joining.”

“[W]e currently have an inferno of political violence to which the president of the United States adds fuel,” Jennifer Rubin thunders from her bully pulpit at the Washington Post. “[I]t is time for bipartisan voices, local and state leaders, police and other first responders, civic and religious leaders, and all responsible media outlets to try to quench the flames of violence.” Rubin is no lone voice in the wilderness. As America’s latest long hot summer drags into autumn, politicians and pundits are getting louder and more shrill in their denunciations of political violence. Considering the sources, those denunciations smack of hypocrisy. In another Post column published the very same day as her rant against political violence, Rubin tells us U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) should be “revered and thanked for her courage and service to the country.” Duckworth lost her legs co-piloting a helicopter during the U.S. occupation of Iraq. That is, engaging in unambiguously political violence on behalf of the U.S. government. Rubin denounces political violence out of one side of her

demand—a speed limit, a tax code, a drug prohibition, what have you—stand men and women with guns, waiting to cage or kill you for noncompliance or defiance. As for democracy, as currently practiced it’s merely a contest to see who gives armed enforcers their marching orders. America’s two “major” political parties don’t want to end political violence; they merely want control of those they deem its “legitimate” combatants. The present conflagration—marches in the streets, clashes between protesters and police, cities on fire— shouldn’t surprise us. Sometimes the state’s victims fight back. And then the state pours on even more force, because that’s its nature. It’s a cycle that can only be broken by abolishing the state itself, which means that only anarchists enjoy moral standing to denounce political violence. Thomas L. Knapp (Twitter: @ thomaslknapp) is director and senior news analyst at the William Lloyd Garrison Center for Libertarian Advocacy Journalism.

No mystery about why Trump’s base is so loyal By Sonali Kolhatkar

The last four years have been deeply traumatizing to millions of Americans. But it is worth examining the relationship that President Donald Trump has with his voters in order to understand why he won the 2016 election and why he continues to command such fervent loyalty a few months ahead of the next election. Willing to overlook his lies, improprieties, and corruption, Trump’s voters have a transactional relationship with the president that is practical, powerful, and surprisingly instructional to the rest of us. While a majority of Americans might be stunned and horrified by Trump’s casual racism, unscientific claims, sexist attacks and more, his rambling rhetoric matters little to his base, and perhaps Trump voters don’t even bother trying to make sense of his words. To them, it matters what he does and how loyal he is to them. Trump’s reelection campaign website is literally called “Promises Kept.” Although several of his claims of promises are not true, the point is that he touts decisive action and convinces his supporters that he has fulfilled his pledges to them. He works for them and they know it. They are willing to overlook the ugliness that accompanies his rule. It is a practical and effective approach to transforming America into the country they want. Trump’s presidency has meant very clear-cut things to specific (but overlapping) communities, movements, and demographics. He offers his antiabortion supporters a radical transformation of the judiciary from lifetime federal judgeships to Supreme Court seats. Ali Winston covers law enTo his anti-immigrant base, he forcement, criminal justice and has shown he is willing to go to surveillance for the Appeal. any lengths to keep out migrants and refugees, going as far as separating children from parents and even deporting them into the hands of their abusers. To racist suburban White people, he is making good on a promise to keep Black and Brown people out of their neighborhoods. To law enforcement, their families, and supporters, he

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mouth while lionizing it out of the other. Politics as we know it today is entirely based on violence and the threat of violence. That’s most obvious in the case of war, in which governments settle their political conflicts by sending forth their armed servants in large numbers to murder one another (and anyone else with the bad luck to get in the way), but don’t be fooled: Every government edict, at home and abroad, is backed by the credible threat of violence. According to the Declaration of Independence, government exists to protect our rights. It may only legitimately use force to do so, and to bring to justice those who violate those rights. If government accomplished that mission and went no further, it might be an acceptable, even worthwhile institution. But it doesn’t accomplish that mission very well, and it inevitably turns the inch it’s given into miles. Why? Because the problem with power, as Lord Acton noted, is that it corrupts. Governments, and those who run and rely on them, always turn from the task of protecting our rights to increasing their power. At the far, not always visible, end of every government

has promised to uphold police autonomy and immunity from prosecution. And on and on. Trump has shown his base that he is willing to go as far as it takes to please them, including violating norms, pushing the boundaries of laws, and even breaking them. Such fealty is rare in a politician, let alone in a president. Trump has shown Americans who were disillusioned by political leadership that it was possible to get very close to all the things they wanted if they had a president willing to fight tooth and nail for them. Trump offers his base clearcut policies while his campaign hopes that voters look past his character flaws. In contrast, the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden offers his voters few specific policies or sweeping changes, and his campaign hopes the Democratic Party base focuses mostly on his character, personality, and words and connects with him on a personal level. The Washington Post summarized that the Democratic National Convention (DNC)’s “big message,” is that, “Biden is a good guy”—not that Biden made specific bold promises to the party’s base to fundamentally transform America. Even if Congress has not capitulated to many of Trump’s wildest demands, he has often found ways to achieve success. For example, on the issue of immigration, Trump backed a bill in the early part of his presidency to dramatically cut family-based migration and some employment visas. Although it went nowhere in Congress, when the coronavirus pandemic hit this year, the Trump administration saw an opportunity and pushed through many aspects of that bill via executive order. Even if the restrictions are temporary, it is an achievement he can tout to his anti-immigrant base. Similarly, on the judiciary, many who back Trump do so because the stakes are so high they are willing to overlook everything else. Former Bush-era lawyer John Yoo was quoted as saying that he knew Republicans “who would normally be utterly turned off by a guy like

Trump,” and yet they backed him “because of [the] appointment to Justice [Antonin] Scalia’s vacancy.” Their loyalty to Trump was rewarded with the appointment of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, a man who one right-wing newspaper said has, “exceeded… conservatives’ expectations.” This strongly transactional relationship between Trump and his voters works both ways. The president’s base does not care that his motivations are based in self-dealing and that he will do what it takes to preserve political and personal power, or that he is busy enriching himself and his friends in the process. They don’t care if he lies, vilifies the media, and attacks women and people of color on Twitter. Those are details that matter little in their day-to-day lives. All that matters is that Trump has made promises in line with their desires and will go to any lengths to fulfill them. Trump’s racism, sexism, deception, and corruption are part of his charm to some segments of his base, they are simply not deal breakers. They may weigh the good against the bad and decide it is worth it to have a president whose persona and rhetoric are embarrassing but who delivers the goods. A new poll found that “90% of Republicans approve of the job he’s doing and 91% say they would choose him over Biden.” Meanwhile, what does the Democratic Party say to its supporters? Postpone your demands for Medicare for All, for defunding the police, and for a Green New Deal until after this election. Left-leaning voters are given such lectures every four years, as if their hopes for sweeping policy changes are a mirage of water on a hot and dusty road. The farther the thirsty masses walk toward the water, the farther away it moves, and so it remains persistently out of reach. It’s no wonder Biden struggles with an “enthusiasm gap.” Sonali Kolhatkar is a veteran commentary writer.

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MinuteMan Continued from page 1 history during job interviews and on job applications], and we were able to get that passed at the state level. I also worked with a local organization and helped to lead a 300-person rally at Target Headquarters, which was very peaceful. “People know me in the community and know the work I’ve done. It’s helped to grow my business.” As one of few Black franchise owners in the state of Minnesota, Brown, who purchased the Uptown location in 2015, makes it clear that his business is distinct from other Minuteman Press locations based on his values. These include a commitment to unions, livable wages, and second-chance opportunities for individuals who may have had issues with the law. His desire to run an ethical business is based on lived experience working in printing shops across the Twin Cities, where he witnessed inequity firsthand.

Big ten Continued from page 1 statements whether they voted or not, leaving him holding the proverbial bag. “We didn’t vote per se,” University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel said initially. She later backtracked and admitted, “I joined Big Ten presidents in voting to postpone college football and all other fall sports.” Ten elected officials from six Big Ten states, including Minnesota, last week sent a letter to Warren demanding he reverse his decision. This came after the White House called on him to do the same. This came after scores of players’ parents virtually stormed the Big Ten offices in suburban Chicago last month demanding that Warren let their

Frank Brown “Years ago, I worked for a printing company in Shakopee, and it was one of the largest companies in the world,” recalled Brown. “I met this woman who had been there 20 to 25 years, and she was training all these men how to run presses. Problem was, they were paying the men more than they were paying her, and that didn’t sit right with me. So, when I purchased my shop I wanted to treat people fairly.

“Before I purchased the shop it was not a union shop, and soon we made it into a union shop. We were also able to raise wages from where they were before. I try to run my business ethically.” Although the pandemic of COVID-19 has brought a level of uncertainty to most businesses, Minuteman Press, while encountering its share of setbacks, has been able to sustain itself due to its essential function to the com-

campuses The coronavirus has taken an average of a thousand lives a day in this country. Many college campuses of late have been virus hotspots for COVID positive cases—over 81,000 cases at colleges since late July, and more than 61,000 cases since late August. It could be higher since there is no national tracking system, and some schools are slow or not reporting positive cases. USA Today reported four counties with ACC teams and five with Big 12 teams had double-digit increases in COVID cases last week. Thirty-eight Louisiana Tech football players have tested positive, which forced postponement of their scheduled game last weekend. Seven bigtime football schools are located in counties in which new cases increased 143% (Florida State,

gan in August. Minnesota is the lowest with 12 positive cases (minus 20%).

“You have to understand the importance of football, how football drives everything.” man-children football players play, virus be damned. Reportedly over 280,000 folk signed a petition by Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields in support of playing football, and his coach, Ryan Day, started a Twitter campaign with the hashtag #FIGHT to play on Saturdays this fall. Certain key facts, however, have been largely ignored and underreported by PWM (primarily White media). COVID spreading on

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Leon County) and 59% (Clemson, Pickens-Anderson County) last week. The four largest percentage increases in infection rates last week were in counties with Big Ten schools—Michigan State, Wisconsin, Illinois and Penn State—with Champaign County (Ill.) the highest (217% or nearly 80 cases per 100,000 residents). County health officials last week strongly warned that all Michigan State students self-quarantine for 14 days after nearly 350 reported cases since classes be-

Other conferences acted first Four college conferences, including the Ivy League in July, either announced cancellation or postponement of fall sports because of COVID at least a month before the Big Ten acted similarly. The Pac-12 also postponed fall sports, but the other three Power 5 leagues—the ACC, SEC and Big 12—did not. Heart disease a threat Among his reasons for postponing fall sports, Warren cited concern over myocarditis, a heart inflammation disease usually caused by a viral infection such as COVID-19. There has been a spike in positive cases and subsequent deaths among several Big Ten states. Student health a priority Since taking over, Warren has stressed student-athletes’ health, wellness and safety as his top priority. In December 2019 he established the Big Ten Mental Health and Wellness Cabinet made up of representatives from all 14 conference schools. Warren’s priority is clearly the safety and welfare of the student athletes, a perspective one would think would garner praise rather than a hailstorm of criticism and second guessing. Amidst all this is a racial undertone for the outrage directed toward Warren, the first Black commissioner of a Power 5 conference in his first

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munity. “First of all, we’re an essential business, so we were able to stay open,” said Brown. “But during the first two months of COVID, sales were down significantly and we were also down to three employees. Then in May, June, July and August, things picked up and we were able do more business than we did this time last year, especially June through August. “Still, this was supposed to be our banner year because it’s election season. With this, we’ve gotten many requests for yard signs and other printed election material.” Like most businesses that were in proximity to the protests and uprisings following the murder of George Floyd, Minuteman Press did what it could to protect itself during the height of unrest while still demonstrating support of the movement. “When everything was going down, we heard on the news that people were busting up the Walgreens up the street,” recalled Brown. “My employees did not feel safe as all of this was going

year on the job after nearly 15 years with the Minnesota Vikings, where he was the COO, the league’s highest ranking Black executive. He succeeded Jim Delany, who retired after 30 years. Delany during his reign was a powerful voice in college sport, recalled former University of Minnesota athletic administrator Karen Weaver. “Jim Delany ran that office and that conference,” she pointed out. “Presidents trusted him [and] developed enough confidence in him over many decades.” It’s a safe bet that if Delany said no football, everyone would be in lock step behind him. But Warren, as a novice in college sport, doesn’t thus far have the same cache as his predecessor. “The Big Ten is a mecca for football,” said retired Fritz Pollard Alliance chair John Wooten in a 2019 article for The Undefeated. “You have to understand the importance of football, how football drives everything, and what it means now that this will be Kevin’s new job.” “He’s great at building coalitions, but when you build coalitions, it takes time,” added Weaver, now an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania graduate school. The MSR reached out again to the Big Ten for comment from Warren after a spokesperson last month “respectfully declined” an earlier request. This time we received a

on, so I sent them home. “Other businesses around me began putting up boards on their windows. I wasn’t set up to do this, so instead I put signs on my windows that let people know

this was a Black-owned business that was in support of justice for George Floyd. Plus, we had members of the community that were looking out for us, which gave another layer of protection.” Support for Black-owned businesses have increased in recent months, with Minuteman Press being no exception. Brown, who is grateful for the support, hopes that this trend will result in more people realizing the impact that Black-owned businesses have in the community. “Recently, we’ve had a lot of people purchasing Black Lives Matter signs and masks, and I think people want to go to a

joint statement by Gabel and Gopher AD Mark Coyle, first released on August 11: “The medical evidence and expert perspectives presented to us as conference leaders raise serious concerns about the safety of playing fall sports.” The pressure to play unfortunately has become political. Some foolishly suggest that playing football provides an invisible shield for the players while their respective campuses are afire with an undefeated virus. “People are so anxious” for football, said Weaver of the pressure. She supports Warren and the Big Ten presidents’ decision. The Big Ten medical subcommittee reportedly met last weekend with conference leaders, and the school presidents and chancellors could meet as soon as this week to re-vote on the return fall sports. If fall sports do return, it won’t happen earlier than late October.

Marquis Taylor welcomes reader responses to mtaylor@spokesmanrecorder.com.

Historians perhaps may look back and see that Warren, a Black man, was right as Big Ten leader to postpone fall sports until it was safe, standing up for young people at a time of uncertainty, and recognize his decision as bold and necessary. Right now, however, he’s catching all the heat while school presidents hide in the shadowy shade. Charles Hallman welcomes reader responses to challman@ spokesman-recorder.com.

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Business

The shop’s flavors are as unforgettable as its name The Donut Trap by SSdude-Nutz

Black Business SPOTLIGHT

sota, where he obtained a degree. Taylor spent time exploring and searching for the best doughnuts throughout the Twin Cities. As a result, he felt compelled to create his own. At first he made them for himself. But after creating the perfect recipe, he started to sell the flavorful, aesthetically pleasing and plush doughnuts to

By Ashley Lauren Contributing writer Bradley Taylor’s The Donut Trap By SSdude-Nutz is known for its signature square-shaped doughnuts. Taylor currently sells them with his team via a food truck throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs. The doughnuts are as colorful as the business’ unique name. Taylor explained that “The Donut Trap” signifies customers being trapped by their delectable doughnuts. It also exemplifies Taylor’s ambition and humble hustle of “making it out of my apartment—slanging doughnuts out of my apartment,” said Taylor. As a youth, Taylor had difficulty pronouncing doughnuts. He explained, “SSdude-Nutz came from my inability to speak because I had a retainer in my mouth and it came out slurred. Owner Bradley Taylor with his signature square doughnuts People made fun of me and I Submitted photo rolled with it,” said Taylor. He customers. Taylor said he drew inspiration for his square doughnuts from Wendy’s fast-food restaurant’s square patties. He followed suit and developed his trademark doughnuts. Also, “With a embraced who he was and to the Twin Cities in 2011 in an square doughnut, you actually effort to further his education. get more doughnut,” said Taylor. stayed focused. The dream came into fruition Taylor’s journey began in Upon his arrival, he began atCompton, California. He moved tending the University of Minne- during 2015 when Taylor first

“I want people to know there’s a Black dude out here getting it and making it in a legal way.”

decided to open an SSdude-Nutz shop in Dinkytown. The business created a lot of buzz on the U of M campus. Taylor gave away complimentary samples to college students, which proved to be a clever marketing strategy. He developed a loyal customer base. Later on, in 2016 Taylor’s business was acknowledged by “Thrillist” as one of the “Best Donut Shops in the Twin Cities.” Although business was a major success, Taylor chose to close the shop in 2017 and launch the Donut Trap by SSdude-Nutz Food Truck. It proved to be a good business move. He was able to expand the company’s reach and spread more positive vibes throughout Minnesota. Two years later, in 2019 Taylor was featured on the Cooking Channel’s “Food Truck Nation.” “It was very eye opening,” said Taylor, “I loved it.” The television debut was an enlightening experience for Taylor and also strengthened his brand. The Donut Trap offers tasty doughnuts with unique names and alluring flavors. Customers especially love the raised doughnuts made with a layer of buttercream frosting and coated in Fruity Pebbles. More fan favorites include “No Flex Zone,” which is created with a smooth buttercream frosting and embellished with a layer of crumbled Oreos. Taylor also noted that “50 Tyson” was a hot seller. It’s a Reese's Peanut Butter donut, adorned with sweet chocolate. Customers can also pair their doughnuts with refreshing cold pressed coffee. “Cold press actually came from naturally pairing brews with doughnuts,” said Taylor. It’s a perfect marriage of

flavors. Due to COVID-19 pandemic concerns, Taylor took a break from February to June of 2020, and over the last few months his business has been significantly impacted. “We were already booked up. Just to see it all go away is disheartening at first,” said Taylor. “You got to evolve with the times. Pivot with farmer’s markets.” In an effort to overcome the disruption in business, he decided to shift to catering and working out of the food truck. He said, “I’m honing in on farmers

others through his entrepreneurial success. “I want people to know there’s a Black dude out here getting it and making it in a legal way,” he said. Taylor advised young people that they “kind of have to be fearless. Don’t be afraid to take an L [a loss]. The thing that holds them back is criticism. You really gonna let that stop you from doing something awesome? Don’t be scared.” The Donut Trap By SSdudeNutz Food Truck can be found at various farmers markets. Hours vary

The Donut Trap at a Hopkins farmers market Photo by Ashley Lauren markets.” Now, customers can find the Donut Trap By SSdudeNutz Food Truck at various farmers markets on Saturdays. Be advised, however, that the doughnuts sell out quickly, so it’s beneficial to arrive early. “Making an impact” is the most rewarding aspect of the job, said Taylor. He aspires to inspire

so check www.thedonuttrap.com and the company’s Instagram at www. instagram.com/thedonuttrappage for the latest information or call 612915-0010. Ashley Lauren welcomes readers’ responses to alauren@spokesmanrecorder.com.

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Walter Chancellor’s sax appeal:

Minneapolis icon reflects on life and legacy

By Tiffany Johnson Contributing writer Walter Chancellor is truly a troubadour of the times. With an impressive musical career as a professional saxophonist, educator, and producer, through his music, Chancellor has both navigated and narrated the social discourse of our world. From the Civil Rights Movement to current-day calls for social justice, Chancellor has remained an active participant in creating incredible music and advancing activism, marking a

musical career of more than 25 years. While Chancellor is perhaps most well-known for his participation in Prince’s double platinum album "Emancipation," his personal story bellows deep and wide. Chancellor’s relationship with music and Minnesota began long before today. Born in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb just north of Chicago, and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Chancellor remembers when his interest in the saxophone first began at a very young age—at a Christmas program, at that. “His name was Bobby Staton. I really looked up to that

dude. He had this funny laugh, it was like a honk,” he recalled. “I saw him walking up towards the front with this case…it was a saxophone! He played ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.’ Blew. My. Mind.” Chancellor would go home to beg for a saxophone that evening; from that point on, his pursuit of the saxophone has not waned. He won many first-place musical awards in recitals and formed and joined multiple bands like The Cold Sweats, a group he joined at age 13 and was managed by one of the bandmate’s fathers. It would not be until around 1977 that

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Chancellor found his way to the Mini Apple. Between his early band days and creating his legacy in Minnesota, Chancellor and his saxophone weathered a lot. In the '70s, he would join the service. Shortly after returning home, he would go on tour once again, in Florida. It was at this time that Chancellor would suffer one of the greatest tragedies in his life, losing a close friend and bandmate due to a homicide that he witnessed. “The saxophone player killed the guitar player, one of my best friends.” he said. “I became clinically depressed… I was on the brink of suicide. I couldn’t do that to my momma, so I knew I had to do something else,” he said. Chancellor moved back home to Iowa, sought medical help, and per his doctor’s recommendation, began to practice transcendental meditation which he says was very instrumental in getting him out of depression. By the late '70s, Chancellor had returned working and would make his way into a new chapter of his life and legacy right here in Minnesota. “I was inspired to come here because of Prince," he said. Upon coming to Minnesota, Chancellor was quickly introduced to the late legend by Kirk Johnson and would go on to work on one of the most invigorating albums of the time, "Emancipation." “We started recording the ‘Emancipation’ record, which was a big deal at the time be-

Chancellor in action

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cause [Prince] had just left Warner Brothers. It was like one of the biggest albums that was ever made. It was stellar because, you know, [Prince] did something that no other artist would do…just leave a record company. But he did it.” Walter can be heard on the first track of the record "Jam of the Year" and also the song "Style." This project would become a catalyst for much of Chancellor's career. Other names that Chancellor has played with include Chaka Khan, Cameo and Musiq Soulchild, amongst many others. As an educator, producer and multi-instrumentalist

(who most recently picked up the clarinet at age 60), Chancellor continues to forge ahead with no end in sight. You can find Chancellor’s latest Billboard-charting single "Stepping Out" now on all streaming platforms. For more info, visit https://www.walterchancellorjr. com. Tiffany Johnson welcomes readers’ responses to tjohnson@spokesman-recorder.com.

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State of Minnesota Ramsey County

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Christopher Michael Means Notice of Issuance of Emergency (Ex Parte) Order for Protection by Publication (Minn. Stat. § 518B.01, subd. 8) In the Matter of Gretta Rose Koestler vs Christopher Michael Means To Respondent: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Ex Parte Order for Protection has been issued in this case. You may request a hearing if you contact the court administrator's office within 12 days of the date of publication of this notice. You may obtain a copy of the Ex Parte Order for Protection and the form to request a hearing from the court administrator's office at the following address: Ramsey County District Court 25 West Seventh Street St Paul MN 55102 Failure to request a hearing or to obtain a copy of the Ex Parte Order will not be a defense to prosecution for violation of the Court's order. Dated: September 9, 2020

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY Theresa Rowley, vs. John Washington,

PERSONAL INJURY DISTRICT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Plaintiff, SUMMONS Defendant.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: DEFENDANT JOHN WASHINGTON 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 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must 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 who signed this summons located at: Swor & Gatto, P.A. 1177 West Seventh Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 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 Plaintiff 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 20 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. I hereby acknowledge that sanctions may be awarded pursuant to Minn. Stat. §549.211. Dated: June 3, 2020

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State of Minnesota Hennepin County

Judicial District: Fourth Court File Number: 27-PA-PR-20-965 Filed: August 31, 2020 Probate/Mental Health

Mary Louise Hoeschen Deceased

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has been filed with the Registrar herein, and the application has been granted informally probating such will. Any objections may be filed in the above, and the same will be heard by the Court upon notice of hearing fixed for such purpose. Notice is hereby further given that informal appointment of Rachael L. Hoeschen whose address is 5243 180th Street West Farmington, MN 55024 as personal representative of the Estate of the above-named decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative and the personal representative are empowered to fully administer the estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders. Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Probate Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.

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Notice is hereby further given that informal appointment of Nathan Anderson, whose address is 2123 S. Norton Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, as personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative and the personal representative are empowered to fully administer the estate including, after 28 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders.

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Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Probate Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.

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Fitz Continued from page 12 feet down, but after review it was ruled a touchdown. Can you say, “That's all, folks”? The Vikings could not get pressure on Rodgers, and the Packers kept moving the chains. Green Bay did not punt until midway in the third quarter. Defensively it was a horrendous performance. The Vikings had no sacks. It’s an understatement to say the Vikings missed their best player, Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter and his 14½ sacks and leadership. Hunter is on injured reserve for three weeks with a neck injury. Yannick Ngakoue, the new defensive star traded for from Jacksonville two weeks ago, had no impact. He looked out of shape and helpless. Mike Zimmer has a big problem: He's 2-5 vs NFC Central teams the last two years. He's now 0-3 vs. Matt LaFleur and 0-2 at U.S Bank against the second-year head coach of the Packers, who's 15-4 now.

Zimmer is supposed to be a defensive coach, a fixer. He has a lot work ahead this week. Next week the Vikings travel to Indianapolis to play Phillip Rivers and the Colts. That was one of the worst defensive performances I've seen by a Vikings defense. Maybe it was no fans and the players adjusting. Or was it first game jitters? We'll see. Teams that win NFL kickoff weekend have a 52% chance of making the playoffs. Right now the Division is in the hands of Green Bay. Larry Fitzgerald is a longstanding contributing columnist at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder. He can be heard weekday mornings on KMOJ Radio 89.9 FM at 8:25 am, on WDGY-AM 740 Monday and Friday at 9:10 am, and at www.Gamedaygold. com. He also commentates on sports 7-8 pm on “Almanac” (TPT channel 2). Follow him on Twitter at FitzBeatSr. Larry welcomes reader responses to info@ larry-fitzgerald.com, or visit www.Larry-Fitzgerald.com.

General Mills Continued from page 1 Jesse Ross, a local diversity and inclusion consultant, concurred that although some corporate leaders are well intentioned, “I also continue to see people who really want to throw money at the problem [and] put out a statement. “I know tons of Black, Brown and White professionals who are trying,” continued Ross. “There has to be that intentionality. Sometimes there are companies out here for show.” “What is equity?” Schroedi asked. “It has to go beyond a multicultural brochure with multicultural cute kids. People need to come together more, but it has to be authentic and it cannot be

members are Black. They have pledged to increase People of Color representation to 25% and double the company’s spending with POC-owned suppliers. Momon strongly urged the community to hold him, his company and the corporate community to task. “We make public statements, and I expect the community to hold us accountable and to be a check on the statements that we make. We’ve done a lot of talking, but talk has diminishing returns. “I think accountability is important,” he explained. “It starts with folk inside these corporations holding our leaders accountable for progress. Folk like

me and other leaders of color need to be the voice who advocates on behalf of our communities and our people. “I do think the corporate community in the Twin Cities has a responsibility to step up to the plate,” Momon concluded, “and use both our resources, our voice, our influence to really drive change on the folk who do make policy and set legislation.” Charles Hallman welcomes reader responses to challman@spokesman-recorder.com.

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always centered on White voices and needs.” Advised Momon, “We got to push our White colleagues to have these conversations among themselves and their families. It’s not bringing the Black friend to dinner.” “We can be emotional at this moment, but we have to have a plan,” said Ross. “I think we should raise hell in all aspects. It’s not just Black women, Black men, young Black men.” General Mills since Floyd’s death has pledged to double the number of its Black managers. Currently 6% of company officers, 15% of senior leadership members, and 17% of board

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Packers stick it to Vikings again!

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wise man once said, "It's not how you start, it's how you finish." On that note, hang in there, Vikings fans. On a Sunday in an empty U.S. Bank Stadium, a day the Vikings celebrated as the beginning of their 60th NFL season, the Vikings honored the family of George Floyd with a ceremony on the field before kickoff. Floyd was murdered on 38th and Chicago by four Minneapolis police on Memorial Day. The Vikings made a huge mistake, however. Outside U.S Bank Stadium (remember, no fans allowed) the two entrances were manned by the Minneapolis Police Department. That had to be humiliating for the Floyd family while entering U.S Bank Stadium, and maybe it was an omen for what was to come later. The Sounds of Blackness sung the national anthem, and the Vikings stood arm in arm except for one Vikings players who may have been the first in franchise history to take a knee. The Packers chose to stay in the locker room. After years of opposing players protesting police brutal-

ity, the NFL has embraced the movement. Players wore shirts and masks bearing racial justice slogans, and several teams stayed in their locker rooms for the national anthem. It was the first time in this border battle rivalry that Green Bay opened the season in Minnesota. Call it a wasted opportunity. The Packers humbled the Vikings 43-34. It was the most points ever allowed by the Vikings on NFL kickoff weekend. As I left U.S. Bank Stadium I glanced at a portrait of the Purple People Eaters—Alan Page, Carl Eller, Jim Marshall and Gary Larsen. I could almost see tears in their eyes. Green Bay had 522 yards total offense and 31 first downs. They scored more than a point a minute, and they had the ball for 41 minutes 16 seconds. Aaron Rodgers threw for 364 yards and four touchdowns. Receiver Davante Adams’ 14 catches for 156 yards torched the Vikings secondary. The Vikings actually led 7-3 and made a gutsy goal line stand. Yes, they actually stopped the Packers at the one-yard line. Unfortunately, two plays later quarterback Kirk Cousins was sacked on a blitz for a safety. With Vikings 7 and Packers 5, after the punt Green Bay added a field goal: 8-7 Packers. In the next series, Cousins throws an interception and Rodgers quickly hit Adams for a touchdown: 15-7 Packers. It appeared that Adams did not get both ■ See Fitz on page 11

W starts history’s first ‘Wubble’ post-season As of this edition, it’s been 187 14-year veteran earlier this seadays since Breonna Taylor was son told the MSR, when asked shot and killed by police in her about her legacy that includes own apartment, and no one yet four championships, “I just has been arrested. This has been put the body of work together the WNBA players’ season-long whether it’s on the court or off the court. I think everyone else [who] decides your legacy is based on their idea or whatever.” The New York Liberty only won two games this season as one of the WNBA’s youngest clubs. Former Gopher and Liberty center Amanda Zahui B

Sports world ‘chock full’ of racial inequities

Third in a series George Floyd's death sparked an unprecedented racial awakening in this country as the half-year global pandemic still rages all around us. Day and night, demands to finally address racial inequalities and social justice issues took over U.S. cities and towns for several weeks. What was then out front and under the spotlight seems now to have returned to the shadows. The MSR sat in on numerous virtual discussions during the summer of 2020 where the panelists talked race unfiltered, uninhibited and reflective, looking at current events as well as toward the future. This multi-part series will examine some of the topics discussed on these Zoom sessions. This week: Myth busters

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e too often hear the notion that sports provide a level playing field for Blacks and other POC. But in actuality, sports is no different than any other aspect of American society—it’s chock full of racial inequities as well. I just finished Howard Bryant’s “Full Dissidence,” one of several books read during the no-sports lockdown period this year. He devotes a chapter to what he calls “The Assumption of Competence.” “White men afford themselves the assumption of com-

6’-5” veteran, who also worried about her parents, separated due to the virus but later reunited. “My parents are doing well,” said Zahui B to the MSR during a Zoom conference last week. “I’m going home [to Sweden] and spend some time with my family” after the season, she added. “Then I’m going to Russia [for her off-season play] hopefully, but it is still up in the air because of COVID.” Her former Gopher team-

had a career year in 2020, setting mate, Lynx guard Rachel Bancareer highs in points, rebounds, ham, last Saturday had her best assists, made threes—first night as a pro with a 29-point

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Amanda Zahui B (left) among centers and forwards in threes—and three-point shooting percentage. She finished third in rebounds and set a single-game defensive rebound record (21) this year as well. It was a trying season for the

petence,” wrote the ESPN.com senior writer. “As smug in the press box as they are in the front office, the classroom, and the boardroom, they assume their collective competence while assuming the incompetence of the Black and the female, spending ample time undermining the credentials and professionalism of both.

Photo by Liz Linder unlike his average White counterpart.” To borrow from a Ray Parker, Jr. song, “Who you gonna call? Myth busters!” Bryant’s book is one of them. NPR’s “Only A Game,” which ends production at the end of the month after 27 years, devoted a show in June and a follow-up live event on You

“The average Black coach has virtually no chance to be hired in the NBA, unlike his average White counterpart.” “The racial hierarchy of sports has gone largely unchanged for a century: White owners. White coaches. White media. White season-ticket buyers. Black players,” he continues. “In baseball, no Black manager has been hired who was not a former player at the big league level. “In the NFL, two-thirds of the Black coaches who have been hired have never received a second opportunity. The average Black coach has virtually no chance to be hired in the NBA,

Tube in August to how sports “actually perpetuate racial inequities in the U.S.” This columnist is a longtime faithful listener since KNOW-FM started carrying the one-hour radio show years ago. If I miss it on Saturday nights at 9 pm, I catch it on Sirius XM on Sunday nights, or of late, listen to its podcast. The June 27 program, “Sports, Racism and The Myth of Meritocracy,” explored five main subjects. These included a March Madness study that looked at a

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Three whose careers are on the upswing

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focus as they advocate for systemic change in this country. The first “Wubble” postseason in WNBA history begins this week in Florida. Minnesota finished fourth and is scheduled to play Thursday (opponent TBD) in one of two secondround elimination games. Rather than the typical playoff preview that might be found in PWM (primarily White media run by White males), we instead look back at some of the accomplishments of the Wubble summer of 2020: The Lynx’s Sylvia Fowles, before she got hurt and missed 13 games with a calf injury, became the league’s all-time rebounder. Former teammate Seimone Augustus, now with Los Angeles, became the 10th player in W history to score 6,000 points. The

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decade of broadcasts and found racial bias on the part of broadcasters, and Whites using several sports to remain ahead. It seems that middle class and more affluent Whites are using sports traditionally not diverse, such as lacrosse, golf and tennis, to succeed at the youth levels and get partial or full college scholarships. We later contacted and interviewed Dr. Rashawn Ray and Dr. Steven Foy on their March Madness study, and Dr. Kirsten Hextrum, who studies race and college sports on her ‘affirmative action for rich White students’ study. All three will be featured in future View columns. The second program featured Penn State Professor Amira Rose Davis, Princeton track alumnus Russell Dinkins, and Derrick Z. Jackson, a regular contributor to ESPN’s “The Undefeated,” who along with host and executive producer Karen Given continued the discussion on racial inequity in sports. OAG was the type of show we loved, gender-balanced, traditional and non-traditional, human interest and socially relevant stories in a narrative, long-form style that set it apart from the typical male babbling sports shows. However, Boston’s WBUR, which produces it, announced in June that it would drop the show due to lost revenue during the pandemic. Its last original program aired August 29, and running “Best Of” shows the rest of its run. It sadly leaves another void in my sports listening menu. “The fact that we survived

Photos courtesy of Twitter effort in a win over Indiana, her first start in two years and first in a Minnesota uniform. “I knew I was feeling pretty good ■ See SOE on page10

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Tara Starks, Lu’Cye Patterson and Kendall Brown have taken important steps in furthering their careers and futures. Let’s take a look at what has happened to them in recent months.

and seven state championships. One of the state’s top AAU coaches, Starks starred as a player at Minneapolis North during the early 1990s and later became an assistant coach to Faith Johnson-Patterson. She served as North’s head coach for one year after JohnsonPatterson left to lead DeLaSalle. Her daughter TT Starks starred as a seventh grader on that team before moving on to an outstanding career at Hopkins. Starks also served as coach and mentor to UCONN’s Paige Bueckers, the nation’s numberone-ranked high school player in the class of 2020.

offers from Vanderbilt and Idaho State. Patterson burst onto the scene as a sophomore in 2018 when he led Brooklyn Center to the Class 2A state tournament two years ago. He left Brooklyn Center after that season and spent the next two years at Minneapolisbased Minnesota Prep Academy, where he averaged 21.2 points, 7.2 assists and 6.7 boards per game during a 25-9 run in the Grind Circuit basketball league.

Kendall Brown Brown, a 6’-7” guard and former East Ridge boys’ basketball star who now plays at Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Tara Starks Kansas, recently committed verStarks was named the new Lu’Cye Patterson Patterson, a 6’-2” guard from bally to play at Baylor University head girls’ basketball coach at Hopkins High School last month. Minneapolis, will attend Mis- over numerous Division I offers. The senior guard played at Starks replaces Brian Cosgriff, souri State University next year who led the Royals for 21 seasons on a basketball scholarship over ■ See Prep on page 10