Myron Medcalf

Amid calls to censure a city council member who praised an Islamophobic rant, the people of this town will be remembered for their response.

Too often, our society looks the other way when the underprivileged are suffering.

The full truth of our state is complex, multicultural and hopeful.

We should not pick which humans to support when hatred looms.

A Twin Cities program connecting business leaders and young Black adults is helping to address the persistent economic equity gap.

No one is spared from the proliferation of gun violence.

She's one of a few Somali American lawyers in the Twin Cities and an important voice for change.

All fathers make mistakes but don't let that stop you from making a fresh start with your children.

What is in store for schools like St. Cloud State University, which is forced to make cuts to deal with a budget shortfall?

"Do something," he says, urging the fight for progress and justice to continue.

Food shelf visits are up, and local charities worry about trial's potential chilling effect on donors.

Marvin Haynes spent 19 years in prison after a wrongful conviction: "Every time I talk about it, I just get emotional."

Empathy for people's struggles should be extended to all.

Anthony Ray Hinton spent nearly 30 years on death row for a murder he didn't commit: "The only way I knew that I could get my joy back is that I had to forgive them."

Ideas must include measures that will not only restore the area but also create an economic boost for the people most impacted by injustice.

Loving a job is one thing — allowing it to become your whole identity is hazardous.

Reports of recent incident deserve scrutiny — not a rush to judgment.

There is hope for the boys who haven't yet become those men, if we can reach them.

Meet the Minneapolis woman who leads a museum shining a spotlight on Black Minnesotans' contributions.

Anthony Ray Hinton, who was wrongly convicted and then freed from death row, shares his story

Throughout history, attacks on Indigenous communities have involved efforts to take their land, erase their traditions and history and remove or ignore symbolism of their names.

It's time to change the language used in conversations about people unhoused in the Twin Cities.

The winter solstice is behind us and the days will get brighter, but it can be challenging to see the light in our own lives.

Marvin Haynes was a teenager when he was sentenced to life in prison. Questions raised recently about his case are troubling.

I'm not convinced my children's generation will see the value of the news the same way I did.

Police chief's response to critics highlights department's refusal to be held accountable.

America hasn't been a theme park for everybody. Children should know that.

No one person can fix a broken system, but Hennepin County Chief Judge Todd Barnette's personal experiences and professional credentials would serve him well in the role.

Waking up earlier gives me a burst of energy, peace the rest of the day

Our children deserve a more holistic approach to their well-being than the one presented in this conversation. Instead of chokeholds and policing, what about relationships and resources?

Limit Netflix viewing, go on reading dates with friends and other advice to get back to reading more.

Aftershocks of pandemic have made a tough job even more challenging for teachers, and it will take all of us to fix it.

If we are to see real progress in addressing gender and racial economic disparities, companies must do more to recognize and reward the impact of women and BIPOC individuals.

Law aims to curb discipline bias in schools, especially during the critical early years.

Why did it take a federal investigation into Minneapolis police conduct to confirm for city leaders what Black Minneapolitans have been saying for years?

Fatherhood is a responsibility and a chance to embrace growth.

The decision follows two recent shootings in six weeks at River Bend Park in Savage. Officials do not shut down baseball diamonds and hockey rinks. But basketball rims are an easy target,

The "Rise and Remember" event to mark the May 25 anniversary of Floyd's murder is a testament to a community's strength and perseverance.

A Minnesota mom who rewarded her son for staying off social media weighs in.

Those who live with the pain of that violence watch headlines about the tragedies disappear in 24 hours.

The loss of BIPOC elders carries impact in their significance to the foundations of the community.

The memoir explores the complex story of the immigrant experience.

Drama aside, tough winters here remind us that we're all in this together

For some, the store's decision to leave is not just an inconvenience — it's a death sentence.

We should not allow ourselves to become desensitized to the ongoing partner violence by men that cost women their lives.

I no longer believe in resolutions, only growth.

I worry these public displays have turned random acts of kindness into an exploitative ambition.

Many men could benefit from mental health treatment, but are reluctant to seek help

Barbara Currin put pencil to paper and found herself.

The 22-year-old started working on his streetwear brand during the pandemic to bring light to those around him.

It will be the first in-person gathering since the Mary Ann Key Book Club began in the wake of George Floyd's murder.

The vice chair of the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents just made the system's institutions less safe for its BIPOC students.

The comments can lead to fruitful dialogue in real life.

Octavia E. Butler's writings — suggesting involving young people and connecting through our shared humanity — are key to curing societal ills.

The toxic dialogue around the Minneapolis teachers' contract ignores the impact teachers of color have on the school district and students who resemble them.

Six wise Minnesota women offer advice to their younger selves about navigating high school.

Altering the perception of masculinity among our young men is key to shepherding them to the future.

Octavia Butler's "The Parable of the Sower" is a dystopian novel that speaks to today's challenges, offers remedy for change

A walk with two outreach workers offered an introduction to those living in tents and on the streets — and to their hopes and dreams

In ways he cannot understand, Michael Rainville has hurt the Somali American community in Minnesota and beyond.

Unplugging from work occasionally is healthy, and a choice we don't make as often as we should.

He has hiked around the world in places accessible to all, but not always viewed as inclusive.

Black comedians in Minnesota talk about their art and the power of laughter

It can be a struggle to find our social stride now that the world has opened up again.

Marlena Myles is among the featured speakers at an upcoming anti-racism book club community discussion

A growing community of sneaker aficionados sees footwear as a mode of self-expression

Upcoming Mary Ann Key Book Club event features former teacher who helped adapt popular book for young people.

Mary Ann Book Club's next selection is "An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States For Young People."

If it happens to me, what happens to us, investigate the investigation.

The pandemic has contributed to an erosion of our collective empathy – a tool that helps unite us.

Let's honor him by studying the full story of his struggle and not just excerpts from his famous speeches.

The late scholar and author birthed a generation of Black women who were empowered by her ideas.

Testimony showed the trauma friends and family have suffered