‘Cover Stories’ Archives
AIM and Traditional Peacemaking are Still Here
“We are still here.” “American Indian Vietnam vets were moving to the cities after their military service to find jobs to support their families. In Minnesota, thousands left the reservations and moved to the cities to go to the schools and find jobs. At the same time, negative attitudes toward Indians were widespread among the white police force, and nothing seemed to stop them from injuring people caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.” “ Even with Federal Funding coming into Minneapolis for jobs training, there was not enough to keep up with the numbers of Indians who were moving into Minneapolis”™ major cities.  The police, first enforcers of the law and, to an extent, of the mores of the majority population, came into contact with Indian people in a very ugly way.”  Franklin Front Yard Signs thanking American Indian Movement Patrol and Black Lives Matter and Rest in Peace Tributes to [...]
Compassionate Duo Artfully Planting and Giving for Tomorrow: Pastors Luisa and Patrick Retire
By CHRISTINE LEEHEY, BART BUCH, SANDY SPIELER, SUE HUNTER WEIR Pastors Luisa and Patrick Cabello Hansel. Photo: Lowell Hanson, 2014 Poetic Art & Artful PoetryBy CHRISTINE LEEHEY“Pastors Patrick and Luisa Cabello Hansel have served St Paul”™s Lutheran Faith Community for 15 years. Their art and poetry talents were gifts, to us and the community.” Pastors Patrick and Luisa Cabello Hansel have been serving the Faith Community at St Paul”™s Lutheran Church (2742 15th Ave.) in Phillips for 15 years. Their talents in art and poetry have been tremendous gifts, not only to us but to the community as well. Pastor Patrick”™s skilled verse has meant that our members have benefited from a personal, relevant and meaningful sermon every Sunday for 15 years. Pastora Luisa”™s mosaic artistry adorns the Sanctuary and the 28th Ave Peace Garden. In addition, they have helped St Paul”™s transform into a diverse [...]
“CLASS of 2020: You Carry the Legacy of Resilience. We Know You Will Deliver!”
South High School 2020 Graduate Lawn signs designed by the Graduate Recognition Committee, purchased by South High Foundation, and delivered to graduate”™s homes by teacher and staff volunteers following strict distancing protocol. March 16 was the final day of classes, after schools were ordered closed; and May 13 was the first day signs were distributed. Commencement was virtually streamed online, and broadcast on MPS Ch. 15, June 1, 8 p.m. Photo: SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL FACEBOOK To the South High Class of 2020: Even before the circumstances of the present day, you carry the legacy of resilience. You were all born shortly before or shortly after the events of 9-11-2001. You have experienced two recessions, three presidential elections of astounding historical significance, the emergence of social media, and as South High scholars, you have always been at the fore of social awareness. Your class has further raised the social consciousness of climate change and social [...]
