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The farm bill is not just for farmers

Walking in two different worlds By Stephenetta Harmon MSR Editor-in-Chief

First of a two-part story Behind the newsroom scene with Hall-of-Fame inductee Robyne Robinson

R A lot is also at stake for city residents NEWS ANALYSIS By I. Angela Rae Contributing Writer The U.S. farm bill is set for renewal this year, and while it has the potential to impact millions, most of us seem to know little about it – or why we should even care. The bill renews every five or so years, and it covers more than just farms and farmers; it impacts jobs, nutrition (including food stamps), research and energy. It also enables Americans – from producers to consumers – to enjoy a variety of food at reasonable prices at the grocery store, and it determines what can be on the menu in our communities’ schools. This year’s $430 billion proposed bill includes changes to the work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

(SNAP) recipients. Currently, SNAP recipients, ages 18-49, are required to work or participate in job training programs for 20 hours per week. The proposed bill would raise the age limit to 18-59. According to the Congressional Budget Office, 1.2 million people would lose SNAP benefits by 2028 based on these new work requirements. And, with inner city communities bearing the weight of food-related illnesses like obesity, diabetes and heart disease, you can bet the stakes are high for African Americans. Small and Black farmers disenfranchised Today, we rely on a relatively small number of people to produce what most of us eat. In fact, 2.1 million farmers feed 327 million people. Unfortunately, a large part of the farm

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obyne Robinson has long been a pioneer in Twin Cities’ media. Apart from scoring exclusive interviews with the likes of such legends as the late Prince, she also made history in her own right as the first Black woman to anchor a local primetime newscast. Now she’s making history again as the first person of color to be inducted into the MN Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Robinson was inducted into the Hall of Fame Class of 2018 on September 22, honoring her 25+ years of broadcast experience, including 20 years as a reporter and then anchor at KMSP/Fox 9. Robinson went on to run for Lt. Gov. in 2010, launch her own handmade fine jewelry line and upped her championship of the arts as art director at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. She’s now running her own consulting firm

Robyne Robinson Credit: Tracy Walsh Photography / Art by Drew Peterson focused on celebrating the rich arts culture in Twin Cities. We asked the Emmy Award-winning broadcaster to reflect on her experiences during her broadcast days and her commitment to community.

MSR: What were your first thoughts when you learned that you would be inducted? I was really kind of stunned. I asked who else has gotten this. Has anybody else that

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Children’s book series Celebrates spirit of rondo By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer The spirit of Rondo is sustained for youngsters with the launch of a new book series celebrating St. Paul’s historic African American community. Dr. Artika Tyner’s Joey and Grandpa Johnson’s Day in Rondo and Ericka Dennis’ Mr. Rondo’s Spirit: A Story of a Man & His Community are the first offerings of an eight-part children’s literature series from publisher In Black Ink committed to celebrating Rondo and preserving culture. The Rondo Book Children’s Book Series is the result of a partnership between In Black Ink, Rondo Avenue Inc. and the Minnesota Humanities Center with funding from the Minnesota Historical Society. At our request, In Black Ink Executive Director Rekhet Si-Asar reflected on what inspired the partners to produce the series. “Kimberley Nightingale from the

Saint Paul Almanac introduced me to [Rondo Avenue Inc. and Rondo Days Parade co-founder] Marvin R. Anderson,” said Si-Asar, who is also co-owner of Papyrus Publishing, Inc. “Elder Marvin shared that he felt there was a

edge about the historical events and the community prior to recent years,” she continued. “[He asked] us to help identify writers and artists from the community to make this vision possible.” She added, “The publication fea-

experience growing up in the Rondo community. The construction of Interstate-94 may have destroyed the economic engine of Rondo entrepreneurship and small businesses, but the book series

“It empowers them to see themselves as the architects of our community by building business enterprises and investing in the community.”

void in the information that was available for youth about the Rondo community and the experience during and after the installation of I-94. “He felt youth knew about the Rondo Days celebration and even participate in it, but had very little knowl-

tures two local writers and artists, all from the Rondo community. The editors, layout folks, proof readers are all of African descent.” Its concepts came from Anderson’s “eight core values of Rondo,” which he developed based on his and others’

shows it did not destroy such values as economic independence, education and hope. The value of entrepreneurship is explored in Joey and Grandpa Johnson’s Day in Rondo. The story follows Joey as he grows up in a thriving 1940s Ron-

do community, the African American neighborhood booming with doctors, lawyers, dentists, restaurants and retail shops. During his weekly Saturday adventures with his grandfather, Joey learns about the rich cultural heritage of his community and the power of entrepreneurship. An excerpt reads, “It means creating business opportunities in your community. I want to be an entrepreneur one day just like you, Grandpa. I will open my own restaurant and bookstore. I can create jobs in the community and help others learn.” The author, Dr. Tyner, shares, “My books focus on inspiring young people to become change makers and leaders. This book provides inspiration for young people to explore entrepreneurship. It empowers them to see themselves as the architects of our community by building business enterprises and investing in the community.”

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Runway Africa

Black Fashion Week MN Fall 2018 hosted an evening of fashion on Saturday, Sept. 22 celebrating African designers in the Twin Cities. Featured designers included Jummy’s Corner, Ruva Africa, Te La Vie Kollection and Thea Couture. See more images from the runway online at msrnewsonline.com. Photos by Stephenetta Harmon

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Much-maligned immigrants help America live up to its promise Our attitude towards immigration reflects our faith in the American ideal. We have always believed it possible for men and women who start at the bottom to rise as far as their talent and energy allow. Neither race nor place of birth should affect their chances. —Robert F. Kennedy You, who are so-called illegal aliens, must know that no human being is illegal. That is a contradiction in terms. Human beings can be beautiful or more beautiful, they can be fat or skinny, they can be right or wrong, but illegal? How can a human being be illegal? —Elie Wiesel We share [Dr. King’s] dream that all people — regardless of their race, gender, or immigration or economic status — be treated equally, fairly, and humanely... that all people have equal access to justice, education, government resources and economic opportunities, and are able to achieve their full potential as human beings. —Marielena Hincapié This past January, set against the celebration of Dr. King’s 89th birthday, the most prominent story in the news centered on what would happen to the nation’s “dreamers” – the 800,000 or so “alien” minors protected under DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). Tensions surrounding this debate were exacerbated by profane and abhorrent language from the White House, which specifically disparaged nations such as Haiti and Nigeria. A few months later, we learned that at least 2,500 immigrant children from Latin America had been detained and separated from their parents at the U.S. Border, and then sent to detention centers as far away as Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle. As a number of other stories are dominating the news cycle today, we aren’t hearing as much about the fate of Amer-

ica’s immigrants. Still, we do know there are as many as 500 children who are currently separated from their parents (and may never be reunited). Moreover, as Newsweek reported earlier this month, there are nearly 13,000 immigrant children currently being held in U.S. detention facilities, which is an alltime record. And finally, the long-term fate of America’s dreamers is still up in the air. It is critical to keep these issues front and center. And, it is equally important that we understand the indelible impact of immigrants on our history and culture. The debate over immigration in America, “illegal” or otherwise, is as old as the republic itself. The likes of Thomas Paine, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson addressed the virtues of immigration in the late 18th century, as would many who followed in their footsteps. And, as President Barack Obama noted during a July 2012 naturalization ceremony, “The lesson of these last 236 years is clear – immigration makes America stronger. Immigration makes us more prosperous. And, immigration positions America to lead in the 21st century.”

The Fiscal Policy Institute reports that immigrant-owned small businesses employ approximately five million people and contribute upwards of $800 billion to America’s economy. Additional data illustrates that immigrants are more likely to be homeowners, their children are more likely to attend college, and they are less likely to be involved in the criminal justice system. According to the latest statistics, Latin American immigrants alone add four

Whether we are the descendants of slaves, indigenous tribes, immigrants or refugees, people from every corner of this earth have contributed to this nation. Research reflects this sentiment and reveals the extraordinary contributions that immigrants have made and continue to make in this country today. For example, the Small Business Administration finds that immigrants are significantly more likely to start their own businesses and create jobs for themselves and others.

to five percent to the U.S. labor force and make enormous contributions to agriculture, the building trades, and other fields. And, while we are at it, let’s look at some of the nations that were so blatantly disrespected by the wretched discourse from the White House as well as many pundits and sycophants across America,

starting with Haiti. All the way back in 1988, a New York Times editorial by historian Alfred Hunt highlighted “Haiti’s unrequited gifts to U.S. history and culture.” Haiti, its people and its resources, were essential to America’s Revolutionary War effort. Today, Haitian immigrants in places such as Brooklyn and Miami include doctors, lawyers, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and other hard-working citizens. Now let’s consider immigrants from the many nations of Africa, which were also disparaged. Census data shows that African immigrants have the most education of any immigrant group – nearly 44 percent have a college diploma. This is even higher than the achievement rate of native-born Americans, 39 percent of whom have earned at least a two-year degree. There is also the fact that during the 19th century, when millions of European immigrants from lands such as Ireland, Italy and Poland arrived in this country with nothing but the clothes on their bac, they were pestered, persecuted, and generally considered less than human. And finally, let us never forget that America was built largely on the vio-

lent appropriation of land from its native populations (including land that once belonged to Mexico) and 246 years of slave labor from the hands of African men, women and children. Whether we are the descendants of slaves, indigenous tribes, immigrants or refugees, people from every corner of this earth have contributed to this nation. So it shouldn’t matter if one is from Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe or elsewhere. Nor should it matter what one has when they arrive. For it is those who came to this land with nothing that made it into what it is today. They have had the imagination to make America live out its original promise in the Declaration of Independence. 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 Graphic credit:Pixabay

Stillwater prison conditions are perpetuating pain

A monthly column in which various contributors from both sides of prison walls explore common ground for effecting change. By Vina Kay Contributing Writer This column is usually one I share with Kevin Reese, who is incarcerated at the state prison in Faribault. I am writing it alone this time, because as of this writing, the Faribault prison is on lockdown following a physical attack on a corrections officer by a person incarcerated there. Officially, the lockdown at the state prison in Stillwater ended on August 21. All state pris-

ons were put on lockdown after the July 18 attack and killing of a corrections officer by a man incarcerated at the Stillwater prison. Other prisons had lockdowns lifted by August 7. Lockdown is a difficult situation for people incarcerated. They are restricted to their cells during this time, with access to showers only every three days, meals taken inside cells rather than the common dining space, no phone calls or visits, and no education programming. It is a version of solitary confinement, for the stated purpose of prison safety. But prolonged solitary confinement has been shown to have detrimental effects on people incarcerated that last far beyond the actual isolation. It has been called a form of psychological torture. Although the Department of Corrections has said it has returned to “modified operations” at the Stillwater prison, family

of their colleague. People incarcerated are shaken by that, as well. Healing needs to happen among all people who are part

Prolonged punishment of all the men in the Stillwater prison, who were not part of the incident, does not promote a settling and peace within that community.

Vina Kay members report hearing from their incarcerated family of still very restricted activity and limited access to nutrition, rehabilitative programs, and the social

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“Law enforcement professionals also have their own forms of dirty pain. Typically, they involve a reflexive distrust

interaction that promotes overall wellbeing. Here’s some of what we are learning from men incarcerated nearly a month after the official lockdown ended: • Nutrition is compromised, with meals served on small trays in the cells. For example, they receive a small “meat block” along with a small portion of vegetables and potatoes, rotated with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, served with carrots and pretzels. Portions are small with reduced calories and men report being hungry. • People incarcerated are allowed to leave their cells for three hours every other day. During this time, they can take showers, do laundry, make phone calls, and maybe play a game of cards or dominoes. • No educational programming is available. • Many have lost their prison jobs. • No time outside in the yard or in the gym. • Art supplies like paint brushes and other items that the prison has decided could be weapons have been removed. Corrections officers are understandably shaken by the loss

of that system. But prolonged punishment of all the men in the Stillwater prison, who were not part of the incident, does not promote a settling and peace within that community. Local therapist and writer Resmaa Menakem has shared how trauma can impact every aspect of our lives – for generations. “Unhealed trauma acts like a rock thrown into a pond; it causes ripples that move outward, affecting many other bodies over time,” he writes in his book My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. He goes on to say, “Trauma hurts. It can fill us with reflexive fear, anxiety, depression, and shame. It can cause us to fly off the handle; to reflexively retreat and disappear; to do things that don’t make sense, even to ourselves; or, sometimes, to harm others or ourselves.” Healing through that trauma, Menakem explains, requires metabolizing the pain in our bodies. “Healing trauma involves recognizing, accepting, and moving through pain – clean pain.” The healing must happen in our bodies, not just our heads. So it is necessary for our bodies to stay grounded and move through the difficult experience of pain. Our prison system is full of the opposite. Dirty pain is a different way of responding to trauma and results in perpetuating pain and inflicting it on other people. Menakem describes a form of dirty pain unique to law enforcement:

of authority; suspicion of anyone or anything that looks abnormal; extreme reactivity under stress; and a deep conflict between the desire to protect people and the urge to harm real and potential troublemakers. It often involves silence and inaction in the face of wrongdoings by fellow officers.” The continued restrictions at the Stillwater prison are a manifestation of dirty pain. Rather than work through the real pain experienced by the loss of a colleague through violence, the prison system is inflicting further pain on those who are contained in that system. In doing this, all the bodies within that system, both incarcerated people and staff people, are preventing healing from the multiple traumas they are experiencing. These include immediate loss, dominance inflicted and experienced, and, of course, generations of institutional and structural oppression. The healing work is overwhelmingly large, but it must begin. Vina Kay is executive director of Voices for Racial Justice and a participant in its “BRIDGE Partnership.” Vina and Kevin Reese expect to resume their monthly dialogue, 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. Photo courtesy of Vina Kay.

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Diverticulitis: challenging but manageable a fever. Diverticulosis can also produce red blood in the stool. Diverticulitis can present as a few isolated attacks, or be longstanding and chronic, without ever becoming entirely free of inflammation. With chronic diverticulitis, a blockage of the intestines can occur. When this happens, stools can become

connection to that area. Most commonly, the connection can occur with the bladder, and when that happens, the kidneys can get infected. Other less common areas of fistula formation include connections to the vagina and the skin.

thin, one can experience constipation or diarrhea, and stomach cramping and bloating. With extreme cases of intestinal blockage, one may also experience excruciating abdominal pain and nausea and vomiting. Without treatment, diverticulitis can cause pockets of infection that can rupture into the abdomen and require immediate surgery, scarring that can lead to intestinal blockage, severe bleeding (that may require a blood transfusion), and a strange condition called a fistula. A fistula occurs when an inflamed portion of the intestine (diverticulitis) touches a neighboring organ and actually forms a

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By Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD Dear Doctor: A friend recently told me he was feeling under the weather due to a flare of his diverticulitis. What is diverticulitis?

iverticulitis is the process of inflammation of small areas in the intestines. Occasionally, our intestines can develop small out-pouches along the length. If one or more of the pouches become inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. Diverticulosis can occur anywhere along the length of the intestines, but it is most commonly observed in the intestines that reside in the left side of the abdomen. There are several reasons for diverticulosis and, without any additional complications, the condition is considered benign. The inflammation can be relatively mild, involving only one or two areas, to the involvement of extensive areas that can lead to abscesses and breakdown and rupture of the intestines, a life-threatening emergency. Most people with diverticulosis are unaware of it. Diverticulitis, on the other hand, can have very pronounced symptoms. In some cases, diverticulosis may cause leftsided abdominal pain and cramping that is relieved with passing gas or moving one’s bowels. The abdominal cramping pain can be extreme and severe. Also, one may experience flu-like symptoms and can even run

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Diagnosis It is essential to make sure the diagnosis is correct before embarking on a treatment plan. Many conditions can cause abdominal pain. Acute appendicitis, fibroids, other intestinal infections, and cancers of the abdomen (colon and ovarian) are good examples of conditions that need to be ruled out. If a patient has a well-documented history of diverticulosis, the diagnosis of diverticulitis may be more straightforward. Imaging studies can be quite helpful. The imaging study of choice is a CT scan. If the patient is pregnant, a CT scan is not appropriate due to the radiation exposure, so an MRI is an acceptable alternative. Colonoscopy can also aid in the diagnosis of diverticulosis, but in an acute flare of diverticulitis, colonoscopy should not be used because the inflamed tissue can easily damage the scope as it travels along the intestines. Colonoscopy should be done six weeks or longer after the flare of diverticulitis has subsided. Rarely, exploratory surgery may be needed to make the correct diagnosis of diverticulitis.

Treatment The treatment of diverticulitis will depend on the severity of the flare-up. For mild flare-ups, the treatment may be as simple as staying at home for a while with bed rest, antibiotics by mouth to address any infection, a liquid diet while inflammation and healing occur, and a mild over-thecounter pain reliever, if needed. If the flare-up of diverticulitis is severe, the affected person may have to be hospitalized. At that time, IV antibiotics may be administered with stronger, prescription pain control medications. If there is an infected pocket, such as an abscess, it may have to be surgically drained. If there is a consideration of a perforation of the bowel contents into the abdomen (peritonitis) or fistula formation, or even a blockage of the bowels, surgery will be required. In some cases, the diseased portion of the intestines can be removed and the intestines can be re-joined without the bad segment. This rejoining of the sections will allow patients to have regular bowel movements. In another case, if there are large areas of involvement, the intestines may be re-routed to empty outside of the body through a colostomy, and intestinal waste drains into a bag next to the stomach. In some of these cases, if the inflammation subsides, the colostomy can be reversed, and the normal intestinal function can be restored. If one does have diverticulitis, several lifestyle modifications can be made to minimize episodes. These include: • Exercise regularly • Maintain a healthy weight • Minimize red meat consumption • Eat plenty of high-fiber fruits and vegetables • Drink plenty of water • Minimize saturated fat intake • Minimize steroid and NSAID use Diverticulitis can be a challenging disease. Fortunately, it can be managed. If you have diverticulitis, talk to your doctor about a regular visit schedule, what to do with episodes of exacerbation, and ask for advice on minimizing flare-ups. 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 an active member of both the American and National Medical Associations, and president of the Minnesota Association of Black Physicians.

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Make (or break) these habits for better credit By Nickie Robinson Contributing Writer

veryone wants to know how to fix their credit. We need good credit for everything from buying a house or getting a loan to getting a credit card or renting an apartment. And, while building better credit isn’t an overnight journey, you can get there with good financial habits. This begins with knowing how your financial decisions can affect your credit. Here are five habits that you should be making (or breaking) to improve your credit score.

items. Send a certified letter — do not dispute the item online — to each credit bureau where the delinquency or error is memorialized requesting it be removed. Once received, the credit bureau has 30 days to verify the claim. If the credit card agency or bank fails to verify the items in 30 days, by law, the item must be deleted. (I suggest sending these letters during the holiday season when many are on vacation).

Stop applying for credit cards Chances are if you’re working on fixing your credit, you are not going to qualify for a card right now. Plus, every time you apply for a credit card, you take approximately 17 points off of your credit score. Now is the time to work on reducing your current debt and paying bills on time.

Negotiate overdue balances If some of your accounts are already in collections, work on making deals with your creditors. Save at least one-third of the total amount due on an account, then call the collection agency and negotiate. I recommend offering this “saved amount” in exchange for the collection agency to delete the item off of your credit report. If they agree, you must get it in writing before you submit the payment. Once a signed agreement is obtained, mail a check with the language, “paid in full” in the memo of the check or money order. You must get a copy of the cleared check and mail it along with the settlement letter to each credit bureau by certified mail. If you pay by check by phone or Western Quickpay, include a copy of the receipt in your settlement letter.

Request credit bureaus remove old negative items Once you know what’s on your report, identify and remove errors and old negative

Reduce your debt-to-credit ratio to 20 percent Your debt-to-credit ratio plays a major factor in your credit. Work on paying down

Know what’s on your credit Before you can improve your credit score, you need to know what’s on it. You can request a copy of your credit report for free if you’ve been recently denied by a credit bureau. You can also get a free copy every 12 months from all three major companies by visiting www. annualcreditreport.com.

Credit: iStock your current credit card balances and old debts. Starting with the card with the highest interest rate or smallest debt, pay off more than the minimum amount until you get your balance down to 20 percent of limit or less. Once there, start the process on your next card. Don’t close credit cards Do not zero out or close out unused credit card accounts. Yes, debt may be depressing, but do not pay the entire balance. Closing a credit account will not only raise your debtto-credit ratio, but it will also reduce your credit history length. Remember, the pur-

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Officials can’t target Nike just because they don’t like Kaepernick By Emerson Sykes Guest Commentator In response to the Nike ad campaign featuring former-NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick, some state and local government officials in Mississippi, Rhode Island and Louisiana have sought to discourage or prohibit the purchase of Nike products in various ways. While everyone is entitled to have their own opinion about the ads – including public officials – government efforts to boycott a company based on hostility to its political expression violate the First Amendment. That’s because one of the most fundamental precepts of the First Amendment is that the government can’t act to suppress one side of a public debate. In 2016, Kaepernick famously kneeled during the national anthem to protest police violence against minority communities, provoking vigorous debate about the relationship between protest and patriotism, the place of politics in sports, and free speech in the workplace. In the new ads, Nike asks people to “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything.” Kaepernick has indeed sacrificed enormously for his beliefs, as his protests effectively brought an end to his NFL career. Although Kaepernick and

backed down, saying that he would withdraw the resolution in response to the negative feedback he had received. On Sept. 14, in Mississippi, the head of the state police said that his department would no longer purchase Nike products, saying that he “will not support vendors who do not support law enforcement and the military.” The ACLU of Mississippi criticized the move, explaining, “Whatever you may think about Nike or Colin Kaepernick, political protests are a legitimate form of non-violent speech, and are protected by the First Amendment. When Kaepernick took a knee, it was not in opposition to law enforcement or the military nor was it disrespectful to this country. It was in protest of the pervasive racial injustice that still remains in our country.” Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, however, supported his Department of Public Safety (DPS) commissioner, saying, “He has a right to determine what vendors DPS does business with, and it’s not going to be with a company that pays an individual who has slandered our fine men and women in law enforcement.” Actually, the government does not have the right to retaliate against a government contractor based solely on hostility to the contractor’s political speech. In both of these cases, the government was

“One of the most fundamental precepts of the First Amendment is that the government can’t act to suppress one side of a public debate.” his allies have repeatedly made it clear that their grievances are directed at systemic racism, some politicians – including President Trump – have insisted that the protest is disrespectful to police and military personnel. Regardless of what officials may think about the protests, the First Amendment prohibits the government from discriminating against individuals and organizations based on the content of their speech and the viewpoints they express. The government official attempts to punish Nike violate the spirit of the First Amendment, although the specifics of each situation are different. Last week, in Rhode Island, the North Smithfield Town Council passed a resolution “Requesting the School Committee and all Municipal Departments to Refrain from Purchasing Nike Products.” Town Council President John Beauregard, a former state trooper, stated that he introduced it because of the “disrespect” and “negative comments that Colin Kaepernick has shown toward police officers.” The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Rhode Island sent a letter to the council warning that if “municipal agencies decide to take action consistent with the resolution, the Town and its taxpayers will face both legal and financial liability for violating the First Amendment.” Beauregard

wrong to impose ideological litmus tests on its contractors and vendors. In Louisiana, Kenner Mayor E. “Ben” Zahn III issued a policy prohibiting private booster clubs using city facilities from buying or using Nike products. The ACLU of Louisiana warned Zahn in a letter that his actions violated the First Amendment and advised him to rescind the policy immediately, which he did. This situation is somewhat different than the first two because it also affects private booster clubs. The government cannot stop individuals or groups from patronizing a certain business simply because officials don’t like that company’s political views. The officials in Louisiana and Rhode Island did the right thing and Mississippi should follow suit. The ACLU will continue monitoring the situation to see if the First Amendment is violated. In the meantime, we encourage other local government officials contemplating similar bans to take heed of the First Amendment before trying to use their offices to impose their views on others. Emerson Sykes is a staff attorney with the ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project at the American Civil Liberties Union where he focuses on First Amendment free speech protections.

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The Minneapolis Story Continues

Injustice for African Americans: ‘business as usual’ By Ron Edwards Contributing Commentator A question arises in my mind every time I’m in Hennepin County courts: why is it seemingly 80 percent of defendants are African American, especially when, according to the 2010 census, only 8.4 percent of people in Minneapolis are non-Hispanic Blacks, a ratio difference of 10:1? Why is our constitutional guarantee of “checks and balances,” i.e. fairness also for the accused, too often absent in the county courthouses and city offices? This 10:1 figure is but one example of why our justice system needs checks and balances. As I noted, nearly four years ago, Blacks in Minneapolis were 11 times more likely than Whites to be arrested for marijuana possession, despite similar usage rates by Whites. African Americans are stopped for any number of blatant profiling “reasons”: driving while Black, walking downtown at night while Black, approaching White people while Black, etc. As studies have shown, there is an upside for city and county coffers: those stopped can be fined so that moneys are added to the city or county budget. Some municipalities even do this especially to poorer people who are unable to afford attorneys. We see the same imbalance in arrests, sentencing and imprisonment. When politicians of the left

or right go too far, the other side needs to be able to reel them back to center to seek the unity of Abraham Lincoln’s “united we stand, divided we fall” and Dr. Martin Luther King’s approach of “nonviolence.” Recall the drug sting operation in downtown Minneapolis in June 2018 in which the Hennepin County District Court and Hennepin County Attorney office wanted us to believe that there was no justice imbalance. Yet, 46 of the 47 arrested for selling one to two grams of marijuana were Black (see my June 21, 2018 column). Even Hennepin County Public Defender Mary Moriarty reached out to the courts, the county attorney and the mayor of Minneapolis, regarding this prejudicial injustice and denial of fairness. Former State Supreme Court Justice Alan Page once warned of the dangers of a Minnesota imbalance regarding the lack of justice for African Americans and others of color in the Minnesota courts. When former Democratic Governor Rudy Perpich attempted to jump-start opportunities to seek equal justice for the sons and daughters of the African, neither the state nor the city supported him on this. Many thought when he appointed judges Michael Davis, LaJune Lang and Pam Alexander to the Minnesota State Court, we would be taking another step forward in achieving justice under the color of law. In-

stead, in contemporary terms, justice too often remains a two-tiered system, one for Blacks, one for Whites. Twenty-five years ago, I already had a long record as a civil rights activist and supporter of fairness under the color of law, which is why I was encouraged to give testimony before sitting judges. I gave testimony to the State Supreme Court Special Commission before a distinguished panel in the Hennepin County Government Center chaired by then-Minnesota Chief Justice Robert J. Sheran. Saddened by the continued “business as usual,” I testified about this dangerous pattern and practice of denying Black Minnesotans protection under the law. Many White judges sitting on the Hennepin County District Court bench pretend to not see the pattern of disproportionate practices resulting in injustice and unfairness for African American males and females who enter their courts hoping for equal justice in the courtroom. And, despite all of our civil rights advocacy for courtroom justice, White and Black leadership alike remain partners in being silent today regarding this “business-as-usual” practice. I, however, stand at the ready again. Stay tuned. Ron Edwards is an author and hosts radio and TV show.

Does Sesame Street need to come out of the closet? By Rev. Irene Monroe Guest Commentator Sesame Street’s most famous duo Bert and Ernie first appeared in 1969, the same year as the Stonewall Riots, which to the nation’s surprise catapulted the LGBTQ Liberation Movement. Yet at that time, the idea of partnering these two lovable striped-sweater-wearing puppets as gay was as inconceivable as the idea of legalized same-sex marriage.

ducer will.i.am performed ”What I Am?,” a song about self-acceptance, which created an online kerfuffle about its underlying message. Is it now time for Sesame Street’s under-the-radar winks and nods to the LGBTQ community be replaced with a full-throated statement of support? Sesame Street has always moved and grooved with the times. Its concept of ”Muppet diplomacy,” a term coined to depict Sesame Street’s efforts

they are lesbians. Instead, they have publicly stated they are each other’s BFF, just two sistah-girls being sisterfriends. After 30 years of fourtimes-a-day phone calls, and frequent sightings of “where you see Oprah, you also see Gayle,” the public continues to question Oprah and Gayle about their relationship. ”No, I’m not a lesbian; I’m not even kind of a lesbian,” Oprah stated on A Barbara Walters Special: Oprah, The

Why can Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog get married, but Bert and Ernie can’t? Four-plus decades later, Bert and Ernie’s relationship has outlived many heterosexual living arrangements ― roommates or married ― and mirrors the subtle ways in which LGBTQ couples discreetly went about their lives back in the day. Not only is the question of whether the guys are gay apropos, so, too, is the question of their nuptials. This assertion came from former Sesame Street writer Mark Saltzman, who revealed in an interview that he wrote them as a ”loving couple” based on his own relationship with his partner. ”They are not gay, they are not straight, they are puppets,” said Gary Knell, president/CEO of Sesame Workshop. ”They don’t exist below the waist.” The funny thing about the dominance of heteronormativity in society, I’ve learned as a lesbian, is that it is always assumed – whether it’s above or below the waists of people or puppets. And, oddly, heteronormativity is also assumed without questions, expected without exception, and explained even in its silence. But, Knell is not entirely truthful in his reply that the puppets are neither gay nor straight. Take, for example, my favorite Jim Henson muppet: the over-the-top heterosexual prima donna, femme fatale and sex-siren Miss Piggy. She was quite straight when the love of her life, Kermit the Frog, unwittingly marries her in The Muppets Take Manhattan. Is it possible that my ”gaydar” is off about Sesame Street? Perhaps. But hasn’t Sesame Street over the years, in a tongue-in-cheek fashion, winked and nodded to the LGBTQ community? For example, was it mere coincidence that African American lesbian comedian Wanda Sykes appeared on the show during ”Coming Out Month” in October 2010? And, Sykes is not the only openly LGBTQ-friendly person who appeared on the show. Openly gay guest star Neil Patrick Harris played a shoe fairy, while Black Eyed Peas singer/pro-

to educate children around the world, has tackled tough social issues like HIV/AIDS, child obesity, 9/11 and military deployment, to name a few, and has danced and sung with mega rock stars and artists like Bono, Beyoncé and Justin Bieber. Sesame Street also has a long history of teaching children about diversity and acceptance, so, why should the issues impacting our LGBTQ children be excluded? Moreover, many of the children watching the show are LGBTQ, and so, too, are their parents and households. In other words, could it be that Sesame Street needs to come out of the closet? In many ways, their famous duo has. Bert and Ernie have not only been roommates, they have also been sleep-mates, sleeping next to each other like any long-term committed couple. I realize, however, in a culture that constantly sexualizes the coupling of same-gender relationships as gay, we ignore our friendships with our ”best friends forever” (BFF) – which is what Sesame Street’s producers are stating about Bert and Ernie. For example, for over two decades Oprah and her gal pal, Gayle King, editor-atlarge for O, The Oprah Magazine, have denied rumors

Next Chapter. ”The reason why it irritates me is because it means that somebody must think I’m lying. That’s number one,” Winfrey told Walters. ”Number two...why would you want to hide it? That is not the way I run my life.” I also realize that constantly labeling same-gender relationships as gay, it diminishes and distorts the romantic relationships we LGBTQ people have with our significant others. This constant mislabeling not only wrongly assumes that the only reason for two people of the same gender to get together is for sex, but it also keeps in place the myth of the hypersexual and predatory LGBTQ person. However, Sesame Street is an open classroom for our kids, reflecting the times. Same-sex marriage is one of the social issues of the day. How will Sesame Street explain to children in samegender families and households why Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog can marry, but Bert and Ernie can’t? Rev. Irene Monroe is an African American lesbian feminist public theologian, sought-after speaker, and preacher.

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Flint, an understated but effective retelling of a real-life crisis HIDDEN GEMS In this space, columnists will review noteworthy movies, books or TV shows that may have missed your radar but are worthy of consideration. By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Flint (Storyline Entertainment/Sony), a modest, nonetheless fine, film, dramatizes the tragic scandal of politicians unwittingly poisoning a populace’s water then deliberately dodging the consequence, mainly in order to save money. The fact-based script by Barbara Stepansky is adapted from the Time magazine article on the water crisis by Josh Sanburn, of course, national headline after headline long decrying the situation. Beyond that, this story is well told.

Queen Latifah stars in and serves as executive producer of Flint. vincing depictions of people who lived through the water crisis, coming out worse for the wear but, in the end, winning. In 2014, sink taps start-

out in a seizure — causing folks to wonder what was threatening families in Flint, Mi. An epidemic of health problems surfaced, caused by drinking, cooking with

The film does admirable justice to the extraordinary courage of ordinary citizens, working class, and poor folk fighting city hall in a small town. Bruce Beresford deftly directed a skilled cast starring Betsy Brandt,featuring Jill Scott, Queen Latifah and Lyndie Greenwood, in con-

ed to stink, showers sprayed something close to sewage, and nausea, skin rashes, and worse ailments ensued — including one woman falling

and bathing in carcinogens. When residents found out the cause, distress evolved into outrage, and protests grew into an all-out revolt.

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The film does admirable justice to the extraordinary courage of ordinary citizens, working class, and poor folk fighting city hall in a small town. It also documents that even though residents prevailed and were able to reconnect to Detroit’s safe water supply, by the time those responsible ran out of protocol to hide behind, the damage done was grave. The movie also notes that this is far from an anomaly and thousands of U.S. water systems across the country endanger millions of unsuspecting American. The bureaucrats escaped consequence except for public disgrace. MDEQ officials faced involuntary manslaughter charges due to the spread of Legionnaires’ disease, and Emergency Manager Jerry Ambrose was among those charged with misconduct in office, but no one was put in prison. Ultimately, Flint is wellcrafted food for thought with Latifah winning an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special, and Scott receiving a nomination. Flint was an original Lifetime movie that aired October of 2017. It can be viewed on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies & TV and Youtube Movies. Dwight Hobbes welcomes readers responses at dhobbes@ spokesman-recorder.com.

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Friday, October 5 Coffee + Conversation with Authors Dr. Artika Tyner and Jacklyn Milton 10-11:30am @ Maxfield Elementary School Library, 380 N. Victoria St., St. Paul. Free Join Justice Makes Difference co-authors Dr. Artika Tyner and Jacklyn Milton for a talk on how they are using children’s literature to promote literacy, cultural awareness and leadership development. RSVP via email to events@wilder.org by October 1. Info: wilder.org

Saturday, September 30 The Black Love Effect Project: Daytime Party 3-7pm @ Wilson’s Image Barbers & Stylists, 2124 W Broadway Ave., Mpls. $10 A mixer in a Black space celebrating Black self-love through discussion and networking. This month’s theme: ”Getting Real: Black Intimacy and Healthy Love Explored.” Info: bit.ly/2xP3psu Black-Lines-Matter | Where Black Writers Meet 6-8pm @ Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. Free Bi-weekly writing classroom focused on celebrating and developing Black/POC writers. All ages. Open to the public. Info: blacktablearts.com

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was African American got this? I think they were a little embarrassed. I think I’m the first! MSR: Did you think you’d be here making history again? I honestly thought that Lou Harvin, who used to be with Channel 5, would have been there first, or Yusef Mgeni with the Urban Coalition. I don’t remember which station he was on, but he was on years ago. So, I would have thought those two brothers would have at least been in the mix. And, I hope that Roxanne [Battle] is next.

your daily activities, like how much fruit you ate today, is a good place to start. Since a small number of legislators in Congress decide how to spend the $100 billion annually, it won’t be that difficult to find out who your House and Senate Agriculture Committee members are and let them know you are concerned about the farm bill. If you want more affordable organic food near you or are concerned about how they impact food benefits, then let them know that. If you like farmers’ markets, tell them you want support efforts to keep African Ameri- for new farmers, small farmcans from prospering in agri- ers. Emphasize that diversity in culture not only cheated African American families of their equity and legacy, but it also has stunted the development of this country and the progress of global food solutions jeopardized by our apathy and neglect of this very critical industry. The narratives and history of farmers are great to know, but we need to focus beyond rebuilding the remnants of this historically significant era. We need to be creating a new era of 21st Century agriculturalists and farmers who are smart enough to learn lessons from the past, and are courageous enough to till fertile ground for a more productive future. The farm bill can be a great starting point for us to see more balance in the agricultural sector.

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Less money is then reserved for the small and midsized family farms that represent the backbone of local economies. These are the farms that operate on much smaller profit margins and have to compete against the heavily subsidized corporate farms for customers. Organic farming, which is the fastest growing and most preferred food choice of most customers, represents an even smaller percentage of farm bill allocations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the primary agency that distributes farm funding around the country. In a 1999 class action lawsuit against the agency, it was proven that the agency systemically denied credit and benefits to Black farmers and gave preferential treatment to White farmers. This essentially forced Black farmers out of agriculture for Starting today Awareness is key on this over several decades. In 1920, subject — just realizing how Black farmers represented one

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Dr. Tyner, native to the Rondo community, is also author of Making A Difference: The Story of Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire. In addition to being an award-winning author, she is a successful civil rights attorney, a sought-after speaker, and an advocate for justice. Her’s is an impassioned commitment to helping children discover their leadership potential and aspire to become agents of change. The book’s illustrator, Broderick Poole, owns Vintage Pooleboy Art and Apparel. He also mentors emerging Rondo business owners and teaches visual arts to children.

agriculture should be a priority because it is good for the economy, good for society, and better for the land. It is also important to shop local, shop organic and put your money where your values are. Minnesota has a rich agricultural history, and it has an even richer future with our involvement. Here’s to a greener future. I. Angela Rae is a thirdgeneration organic farmer and health writer. She welcomes reader responses to writer@spiritscripps. com. Read her blog at www. spiritscripps.com. Photo Credit: fotokostic

Daily activity on Rae’s Minnesota farm Photo courtesy of I. Angela Rae

The series’ second book, Mr. Rondo’s Spirit: A Story about a Man and his Community, connects readers to the family behind the community. It follows Paul Rondo, a Pullman Porter, who lived in the Rondo neighborhood before the freeway was built in the 1960s. Illustrated by Mychal Batson, Mr. Rondo depicts the changing community, and how, through sheer will and faith, Mr. Rondo and his family find a way to keep the spirit and legacy of Rondo alive. “It was an absolute pleasure illustrating Mr. Rondo’s Spirit,” said Batson. “Not only did I get to envision [and] catalog the history of my hometown – a place that played a substantial role in making me who I am today – I also got to collaborate with the remarkable Ericka Dennis, who was a teaching artist in my theater class at Central High School. Her words

and talent have always inspired me, so it was an incredible honor to be able to work with her so closely on this project.” This mark’s Dennis’ first children’s book. She is also an actor, director and playwright, who has worked with Rondo youth for the past 20 years. The Rondo Children’s Book Series launch and book signing take place October 4, 6 to 8 pm, at the Minnesota Humanities Center, located at 987 Ivy Avenue East in St. Paul. Community members will be able to meet and greet the authors and illustrators. For more information, email MNInBlackInk@gmail.com or call 612-4811552. Book covers and author photos courtesy of In Black Ink.

MSR: What does it mean to you in terms of the goals you have set for yourself? I say this and it sounds very, very Hollywood script-like, but I did come here on a Greyhound bus with no job, and to accumulate the love [from] the entire community — that means the world to me. It means that a community watched me grow up on the air [and] allowed me to be me when the industry was changing. It’s a difficult thing to be in an industry where people are calling for your head a lot of the time because you’re trying to tell the truth, but you’re also working within a corporate construct that really has a complex agenda… Sometimes I would just kind of say, “You know what? If they fire me, they fire me, but I have to be ut what’s really going on and making sure that folks have a chance to be heard. MSR: How did that impact your work? All you can really do is try to make sure that you keep your foot wedged in the door so that another generation can go forward. And, that’s really how I always tried to live my life so that, no matter how it is criticized, no matter how it can be at odds with our community, that there is somebody there that was keeping the light on for us that will allow another generation to go forward and tell a bigger story about our role in the diaspora. MSR: What was the biggest challenge? Ooh, girl, every day, every day you walk in you kind of realized who you were in that role because you were reminded — whether it’s in the community or…you’re in the newsroom. You learned to pick and choose your battles and when to go full throttle and when to try to back up. Those are the things that you learn in a newsroom every day. You had really high points when you like the story that you’re doing or the anchoring that you’re doing. And then you had those day-to-day battles where you had to really recognize that if you don’t say anything, no one’s going to say anything. Or if you don’t say anything, the story is going to be wrong. Or if you don’t say anything, who are you as a Black woman in the community? So, you have those things every day that you go through.

“If they fire me, they fire me, but I have to be real about what’s really going on.” MSR: What has changed in terms of how our stories are being told from when you started to now? From Tycel Nelson to Philando Castile, that’s 28 years and not much has changed, and that’s sad. But, what has changed is there is a generation of young people that are shutting down 35W because they are done, they are not having it, and that’s what’s righteous… Now it’s more dire than ever that we remain resilient to the struggle. MSR: What was the pressure like fighting those battles? I think there’s a lot that we hide because we don’t want people to think that we need to “get tough.” But, you’re tough is not somebody else’s tough. There’s an excellent book, I don’t think it’s in print anymore, but it’s called A Foot in Each World, and it’s by this sister Leanita McClain. She was the first Black columnist at Chicago Tribune and she committed suicide. She wrote her story about this alienation that you face and gain [as] part of this construct of media. There’s definitely a part of your community that doesn’t see you in a favorable light and you’re alienated from your people from that, but then, alienated from the White folks that you work with every day, too. And so, you walk in the two different worlds and you’re never really completely accepted by either, and you fight this internal struggle, and so you kind of hide that. And, there were many years that we’d be invited as media to things that were happening in the Black community and they’d stand up and say, “Get out!” And there’s people cheering, “Get out, media, get out, we hate you!” I would just be like, “I’m not going.” And [Rev.} Jerry McAfee would come over and say, “Sister…” and [I’d say], “I’m not leaving. I’m a Black woman in this community. I’m not going to let you put me out like that because basically you’re saying I’m a tool of this machine.” There were many times it was really difficult. MSR: What one thing do you want us to take away from you getting this award? I could go into this whole Evita “Don’t Cry for me, Argentina” kind of thing, but I love this community. I don’t ever want them to forget that I would do anything for this community to know how much I love and respect them. All I’ve ever tried to do is reflect it the best I possibly could with what I had to work with. I might not be perfect, but I want to thank this community for letting me grow and evolve and become myself here and just really know how much I love this community. Next week: Robinson reflects on what lies ahead in her career Stephenetta Harmon welcomes reader responses to sharmon@ spokesman-recorder.com.

Dr. Artika Tyner

Ericka Dennis

September 27 — October 3, 2018

Legals State of Minnesota County of Dakota Without Real Estate In Re the Marriage of: Amalie Theodora Goetz, Petitioner and Thomas Michael Goetz, Respondent

Case Type: Dissolution With Children District Court First Judicial Court Court File No. 19WS-FA-18-1019 SUMMONS WITH REAL ESTATE ORDER FOR SERVICE BY ALTERNATIVE MEANS

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. There should also be a copy of the Petitioner’s Financial Affidavit attached. 2. You must serve upon Petitioner and file with the Court a written Answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and your Financial Affidavit. You must pay the required filing fee. Answer forms and the Financial Affidavit form are available from the court administrator’s office. You must serve your Answer and your Financial Affidavit 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 and your Financial Affidavit, the Court may give your spouse everything he or she is asking for in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. 3. This proceeding involves, affects, or brings into question the real property located at the following address: 545 11th Ave N., South St. Paul, MN 55075 in Dakota County with the following legal description: Lot 18,Block 12, South park division no. 10, Dakota County, Minnesota 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. NOTICE OF PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Under Minnesota Statutes, Section 518.157, in a contested proceeding involving custody or parenting time of a minor child, the parties must begin participation in a parent education program that meets minimum standards promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court within 30 days after the first filing with the court. In some districts, parenting education may be required in all custody or parenting proceedings. You may contact the District Court Administrator for additional information regarding this requirement and the availability of parent education programs. Date: 08/13/2018

Signed: Amalie Goetz

Minnesota Spokesman Recorder September 20 & 27, October 4, 2018

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. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418; (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: 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

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE SEPARATE JUVENILE COURT DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA DOCKET JV 18-669 In the Interest of Shylo Krause, a Juvenile. In the State of Nebrask to Steven Krause, father of Shylo Krause, and all persons interested in said juvenile was fund at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Notice is hereby given that a proceeding under Section 43-247(3a) and/or 43-291 to 43-295 R.S. Nebr, 1943 as amended concerning the above described juvenile is pending in the Separate Juvenile Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, and tht an order making a finding will be entered therein. Said proceeding will come on for hearing in this Court on the 5th day of November, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. Dated this 5th day of September, 2018 BY THE COURT signed: Judge Chad M. Brown MN Spokesman-Recorder, September 13,20 & 27

State of Minnesota County of Hennepin In Re the Custody of: LaJavion T. Richmond Born: 1/25/2002 James Junior Richmond, Petitioner and Latoya Renee Harris, Respondent

District Court Fourth Judicial Court Court File No 27-FA-18-5504 SUMMONS TO ESTABLISH CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME ORDER FOR SERVICE BY ALTERNATIVE MEANS

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: THIS SUMMONS IS AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS. A copy of the paperwork regarding the lawsuit is served on you with this summons. Read this summons and attached petition carefully. If you do not understand it, contact an attorney for legal advice. 1.The Petitioner has filed a lawsuit asking the court to decide custody and parenting time of the minor child(ren) listed above in the caption. Petitioner is requesting the court to establish child support 2. You must serve upon Petitioner and file with the court a written Answer to the Petition. If Petitioner is requesting child support, you must file a Financial Affidavit along with your Answer. You must pay the required filing fee. If you cannot afford to pay the filing fee, you may qualify to have the filing fee waived by the court. You must file an In Forma Pauperis application with the court and a judge will decide whether you must pay the fee. All court forms are available from the Court Administrator’s office and on the Court’s website at www.mncourts. gov/forms. You must serve your Answer and Financial Affidavit upon Petitioner within twenty (20) 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 and Financial Affidavit, the court may grant Petitioner everything he or she is asking for in the attached Petition. NOTICE OF PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Parenting education may be required in all custody or parenting proceedings. You may contact court administration for additional information regarding this requirement and the availability of parent education programs. Date: 08-15-2018

Signed: James Richmond

Minnesota Spokesman Recorder September 20, 27 & October 4, 2018

Continued from page 10 always want sports to be part of my life, whether I’m a player or I’m working behind the scenes.” The senior this past spring interned with the Minneapolis Final Four

Organizing Committee. “You see so many grueling hours go into it… It made me so much more appreciative of what goes on” in the planning of the annual championship event that will be in downtown Minneapolis next March. “Every day was not the same, which

Stephani Maari Booker Misha Oneby 714 Newton Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55411 USA

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I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. SIGNED BY: Stephani Maari Booker, owner EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: rbooker@hotmail.com DATED: 9/17/2018 11:59 PM Minnesota Spokesman Recorder September 27 & October 4, 2018

Employment U.S. Probation Officer The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office, District of MN, is accepting applications for a full-time U.S. Probation Officer for Bemidji, Minnesota. Salary range is $42,150 – $95,388. For a complete job description visit our website, http://www.mnp.uscourts.gov , Career Opportunities. An Equal Opportunity Employer

Court Reporter The U.S. District Court, District of MN is accepting applications for a full-time Court Reporter for the Honorable Nancy E. Brasel in Saint Paul, MN. Salary range is $83,674 - $96,226. For more information visit the court’s website, www.mnd.uscourts.gov, Employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer

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 Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, September 20,27 & October 4,11,18 & 25, 2018

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State of Minnesota Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 ASSUMED NAME: Athena Persephoni PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 714 Newton Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55411 USA

was good.” As a four-year veteran, Buford hopes to do what previous four-year players did for her – be an encouraging source for her teammates. “Something someone told me is not to take this opportunity for granted, which is so true,” she advised. Yes, practices are

tedious and repetitious, “but I have people here that care about you both as a person and a player." Charles Hallman welcomes reader responses to challman@ spokesman-recorder.com.

Operations Generalist The U.S. District Court, District of MN is accepting applications for a full-time Operations Generalist in Saint Paul, MN. Salary range is $43,270 - $70,362. For more information visit the court’s website, www.mnd.uscourts.gov, Employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer

Housing Vista Village 422 Concord Street St Paul, MN 55107 651-221-0384 NOTICE: OPENING THE 1 BEDROOM WAIT LIST Project-Based Section 8, rent based on income for qualified applicants. Applications may be downloaded at www.commonbond.org from 9am October 3, 2018 until 4pm October 10, 2018. Completed applications must be received by mail only, on or before October 24, 2018. All qualified Applicants will be placed on the Waiting List in the order they are received. CommonBond Communities Equal Housing Opportunity

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but “it’s getting better.” Along with the higher level of competition, the expectations of a college player have required an adjustment as well: “Your teammates expect more of you,” Ward said. Ward as yet hasn’t selected a major. “I have a lot of ideas,” she noted. “Right now I’m planning on majoring in kinesiology and maybe one day being a physical therapist. I’m also looking at minoring in journalism and psychology. I’m not really sure yet.” Her official visit sold her on attending Minnesota. “The first time I came here I felt welcomed,” Ward recalled. “That really solidified [the decision] for me. I really like the vibe here and the people. Everything feels like home.” Minnesota wraps up September looking to im-

prove on its 3-4-0 home mark with two home games: Maryland on the 27th at 6 pm and Rutgers on the 30th at 1 pm at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on the U of M’s St. Paul campus. “It hasn’t been bad at all,” Ward said of her adjustment period. Furthermore… Outside hitter Adanna Rollins is one of two freshmen who has started in all 10 matches for the Gopher volleyball team. She is third on the team in kills this season. “She is playing good volleyball,” Minnesota Coach Hugh McCutcheon said last week of the sixfoot player. Rollins will be featured in a future Gopher 100 column. Charles Hallman welcomes reader responses to challman@spokesmanrecorder.com.

September 27 — October 3, 2018

Gopher student-athletes test their limits, find their niches There are approximately 100 African American and other student-athletes of color this school year at the University of Minnesota. In an occasional series throughout the 2018-19 school and sports year, the MSR will highlight many of these players. This week we profile two players at opposite ends of the collegiate-play spectrum: Gopher senior volleyball player Kayla Buford, and Gopher freshman soccer player Patricia Ward.

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Adjustments required for college soccer newcomer By Charles Hallman Contributing Writer It couldn’t have been scripted any better: Patricia Ward in her first college soccer game scored her team’s first goal of the 2018 season. The same thing also occurred in her first collegiate start. “It was really exciting,” Ward said of her double firsts that took place in Minnesota’s August 17 season opener at Utah. “It was probably my biggest moment yet.” The first-year player is among three Gopher newcomers who all have netted their first collegiate goals as gamewinners this season – Ward’s came with 11 seconds left in the contest. The soccer net — 16.5 to 21 feet wide between the posts and 6.5 and 7 feet tall from a layman’s point of view, looks like a scorer’s dream and a goalkeeper’s nightmare. But at an earlier home match this season, Ward misfired on what looked like a surething scoring chance, but the ball instead hit the crossbar. “It’s not as easy as it looks,” Ward pointed out. “It was real disappointing. I really wanted [the goal].” Ward this season has played in every game thus far and has a .400 shots-ongoal percentage. A threetime all-conference player and National Honor Society member, the Newport News, Va. native admitted, “I didn’t know I was going to play as much,” especially after she was switched to defense

Kayla Buford thus far has appeared in 10 matches in her Gopher volleyball career. She recorded her first collegiate kill last fall, and earlier this month made her first career start, playing all three sets in a 3-0 win over Georgia Southern and recording six kills. Whenever a player achieves success, especially as a prep, one naturally expects that to continue in college as well. Although Buford, the squad’s only Black four-year player, doesn’t see much court time, she does nevertheless have consecutive Final Four runs and a Big Ten championship on her resume. According to Coach Hugh McCutcheon, Buford’s conPatricia Ward in action tributions as a role model as Photo by Christopher Mitchell, Minnesota Athletics well as her overall experience can’t be understated or overlooked. “You don’t have to be the fiercest player on the court, but you have to be consistent in action relative to the value on this team,” McCutcheon said of the 6’-2”

soon after arriving in Minnesota. “I had played forward my entire life, but when I came to Minnesota in the spring that changed [with her switch to

endar year on the Twin Cities campus, the team’s only Black player said she hasn’t experienced homesickness as most out-state freshmen typically face, but she wasn’t

Kayla Buford in action

Courtesy of U of M Athletics junior Taylor Morgan is 10th in the nation in blocks per set, averaging 1.52 per set. Freshman Adanna Rollins had her first career double-double in last Wednesday’s straight-set win over Penn State in front of a sold-out crowd at Maturi Pavilion. “Everyone comes in with the same goal and same mindset — we all just try to be better,” Buford observed. “There is so much more for us to achieve, so much we can be. We are a good group of girls and a good group of players. I want to see good things for us.”

Kayla Buford

Photo by Charles Hallman “I really like the learned her starting assignvibe here and ment just prior to the match. “It was fun,” she notthe people. ed. The middle blocker addEverything ed that for the most part, she “We are a good group of girls and a good group feels like of players. I want to see good things for us.” home.”

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defense],” Ward recalled. She enrolled at the school last winter and participated in spring practices. “But I got moved back up in the preseason this summer” to her natural forward position. After nearly a half-cal-

able to avoid the usual firstyear athletic adjustments from high school to college ball. “The soccer is crazy different from playing in high school. A big surprise,” she quickly learned. “The physicality of college soccer, the speed of playing and everything” has required some adjustments, ■ See SOE on page 9

middle blocker. “Although she is not out there on every play,” Buford is “a selfless teammate,” he stressed. Buford, a Canton, Mich. native, was the Gopher gameday program cover story for the annual preseason classic Minnesota hosts on Labor Day weekend, the same time she earned her first start. When asked if she knew beforehand, the senior said she

kept her emotions in check: “You train so hard and work so hard…[to not be] nervous and [over]confident.” She is part of Minnesota’s “deep” 18-player roster, six of whom are Black. Soph Stephanie Samedy leads the Gophers with 114 kills, including a game-high 13 kills in last Saturday’s 3-0 home win over Maryland to improve to 2-0 in Big Ten play. Redshirt

Buford originally planned to study fashion merchandising but soon learned that her business courses and her volleyball obligations might conflict. Eventually, she switched her focus to sports management and marketing as her major. “As I went through college, I realized that I love sports, and no matter what, I ■ See ViEw on page 9

Tiger Woods is back — wins Tour Championship Only two players in golf history have won 80 or more tournaments on the PGA Tour. Sam Snead won 82, most of all-time; but now Woods is back. “I looked around and the tournament was over because I’d already put the bunker shot on the green, and I’d won 80,” said Woods. “Eighty is a big number. I’ve been sitting on 79 for about five years now, and to get 80 is a pretty good feeling.” Woods has come a long way from personal tragedy, divorce, scandal, and four back surgeries. After five years and 1,876 days, this is one of the greatest

achievements in sports history. The great Ben Hogan came back from a serious auto accident many years ago to win again on the PGA tour. However, this is different. A year ago, after his back had been fused, Woods said he did not know what the future would be. He worked his way back, went through chipping and pitching woes. However, for the first time, he was painfree. In February of this year, my son Larry Jr. and I spent some time with Woods in Jupiter, Florida at the Medalist Golf Club. Woods and Larry are Nike athletes. Woods shot 65-68-65-71 to win by two shots over Billy Horschel. Woods finished second in the FedEx Cup. He was very close to winning for the third time. Justin Rose, the new world number-one player, won the $10

million Fed-Ex Cup. He beat Woods by 41 points. Once I saw Woods play nine holes with my own eyes, I believed he would win again. He started the year ranked 1,166th in the world. Today, after his third career Tour Championship win to beat the top 30 players on the PGA Tour, Woods is now 13th in the world. He got a check for $1,620,000.00, plus nearly $4 million for runner-up in the FED-Ex Cup playoffs. Woods winning again is a huge boon for golf. He has won 14 Major Championships and is listed as the favorite to win the Masters in April. He’s the second-highest-paid athlete in career earnings all-time at $1.7 billion. It’s been a remarkable year for Woods. He finished second in the PGA Championship, sixth in the British Open, second in the FED-EX Cup play-

offs, and won the Tour Championship. The record crowds at the Tour Championship in Atlanta were so supportive, cheering and rooting for Woods. The TV ratings were the best in 15 years at the Tour Championship. Somebody said nobody could move the meter like Tiger Woods. NBC course analyst Roger Maltbie said, “Woods is the meter.” This week, he leads the American team to France for battle vs. Europe for the Ryder Cup.

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“Fab Four” prep photos of the week PreP Scene Dr. Mitchell PalMer McDonalD

This week’s “Fab Four” photos feature St. Paul Central’s 32-14 Twin City Maroon District football victory over archrival St. Paul Highland Park. The victory propelled the Minutemen to a 3-1 record. The game was played at James S. Griffin Stadium. Check out the pics and captions! Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald welcomes reader responses to mcdeezy05@ gmail.com.

St. Paul Highland Park running back Cain Russell returns a kickoff in the first quarter. St. Paul Central quarterback Trenton Funches passed for two touchdowns while leading a balanced attack.

St. Paul Central linebacker Benjamin Yang (1) gets a hold of St. Paul Highland Park running back Ashlin Schultz-Perry with teammates Latrell Littles (23) and Joseph Edwards (55) closing in.

St. Paul Central receiver Deavonte Davis, also one of the top basketball players in the metro area, scored twice for the victorious Minutemen. Photos by Dr. Mitchell Palmer