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Fred Friedman: Rachel Robinson, at 104, is a civil rights hero in her own right
Most of Howie’s readers and many of my friends do not know of the oldest and most heroic woman and widow in America. I am looking to change that. Tomorrow is the 104th birthday of the great Rachel Robinson. Nursing professor, civil rights warrior, wife and mother of war
Justice North, Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota merging
"The merger between the northeast and northwest Minnesota legal aid organizations can only provide more resources and help impoverished Minnesotans with serious civil legal problems involving health care, housing, financial and domestic relations." -- Fred Friedman, Justice North board chair
Howie: PAVSA celebrates 50 years of advocacy, prepares for new chapter with rebrand
Howie's column is powered by Lyric Kitchen · Bar For half a century, the Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault has stood as one of the Northland’s most trusted resources for survivors of sexual violence. As the nonprofit marks its 50th anniversary this week, leaders say
Fred Friedman: Support the players and artists who know your name
When you go to a local gym or theater, your friends greet you and you get to support their children. So my counsel is to please consider rooting for the people who are rooting for you and yours. They deserve it.
Howie: Fred Friedman, one of Minnesota's Greatest Giants
I’ve met many people eager to be called heroes. Fred is the opposite. He shrugs away attention. He’d rather talk about his students than himself. But the truth is this: Fred Friedman is the greatest man I’ve ever met in my career — a hero who never wanted the title.
Fred Friedman: A Baseball Lifer’s Betrayal
I’ve put my money where my mouth is. I’ve bought Twins tickets for decades. My taxes also helped pay for Target Field — along with three other Minneapolis stadiums: the Vikings’ U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Center for the Timberwolves, and the University of Minnesota’s football stadium.
Local response to the political violence in the Twin Cities
"Melissa and John are both personal friends. Melissa was the mentor for my freshman class when I was elected to the House. John and I served in the Senate together and quickly became friends." -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert
QUOTE ME, HOWIE: Thomas Pazo, Dan Hartman, Frank Yetka, Paul McDonald, Fred Friedman, etc.
"I’m loving my time in Duluth and getting to work with this fantastic group of young men. We’ve improved tremendously as a team (tactically, technically, physically, and mentally), and we have a lot of room for growth, which is super exciting for the staff and I." -- Thomas Pazo
Quote Me, Howie: On the Gophers snagging Niko Medved as their new men's basketball coach
Justin Wieck – "This is a great hire for the Gophers. There are the obvious ties to Minnesota for him, but what Gopher fans should be most excited about is his track record as a head coach. He has proven time and time again that he is one of the
Fred Friedman: Coyle rhetoric bears no resemblance to fact
"The U of M is an excellent University. You go there to practice law or medicine or veterinary medicine or engineering, or be an outstanding professor. You go to other places to practice in the National Basketball Association."
Quote Me, Howie: On the Vikings' offseason moves and non-moves
"I like a lot of it. I love the Jones resigning, love all the interior offensive line adds and the bulking up of the defensive side with Hargrave and Allen. The cornerback re-signings were good." -- Kelly Grgas Wheeler
Fred Friedman: The worst injustice in Vikings history and it is not even close
"I told (Sid) Hartman that he needed to spend less time fawning over Bobby Knight and George Steinbrenner and more time cashing in favors with his 'close personal friends' and getting (Jim) Marshall inducted. It was rude of me, but I am proud I said it." -- Fred Friedman
Local View: On President Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection
Local reaction to President Joe Biden choosing not to seek reelection and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor: Fred Friedman – "Much of America displayed a lack of enthusiasm for both the President and the former President. Additionally, many voters are displeased at the move to
Quote Me, Howie: On the Harbor Monsters, Timberwolves
Local response to the Duluth Harbors Monsters' 86-34 indoor football exhibition victory over Up 1 Athletic Showcase (Atlanta) on Saturday night at Duluth Arena: Ebony Carter – "It was an amazing game. But it was more than that for me. I watched my son (Terrance Wenzel) and daughter