Northsiders resist surge in gun violence

MSR News Online (June 6, 2016) After several shootings in North Minneapolis during the month of April of this year, crime statistics show that violent crime has increased by 11 percent over last year at this time. If you think the residents of North Minneapolis are accepting this violence, then guess again. Saturday, June 4,…

Minneapolis North fulfills expectations

Minnesota Spokesman Reader (April 14, 2016) Three years ago, Tyler Johnson, Isaac Johnson, O’ Dell Wilson IV and Jamil Jackson Jr. were the foursome that was going to lead Minneapolis North back to the Promised Land. They were going to restore the memories of dominance in the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s. Their coach, Larry McKenzie,…

Minneapolis North Takes State

MSR News (March 16, 2016) For Minneapolis North and head coach Larry McKenzie, the third time was the charm. During his post game conference, McKenzie – who led Minneapolis Patrick Henry to four Class AAA titles from 2000-2003 – made it clear that while he was happy to get title number five, it wasn’t just about…