WCCO (August 31, 2016) It is the first week back to school in Minneapolis, and there is a buzz about North High School that’s all good. The school had just 62 students enrolled five years ago, and there was talk of shutting it down — but the community fought back. More than 400 students are enrolled at…
Star Tribune (July 26, 2016) The colors for Minneapolis North High School are blue and white, same as the Israeli flag. This is not a coincidence, says Jane Barrash, who has taught the school’s state championship basketball team meditation, relaxation techniques and positive thinking for three years. The Polars basketball team also plays in Jacobi…
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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,…
Sports Blog (May 31, 2016) Basketball coaching legends Larry McKenzie (left) and Ray Scott will break down the NBA playoffs on tonight’s African-American Athlete talk show on Talk2MeSports Radio. MORE…
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,…
KMSP (April 10, 2016) They built a basketball legacy in the 1990s, but low enrollment and the near closure of North High School in 2010 took a toll on the program. But after nabbing a state championship title last month, many say the school is on the rise again. “For us to end the season…
Insight News (March 22, 2016) A school that was on the chopping blocks four years ago can now again call itself a champion. The Polars of North Community High School are state champions in Class 1A boys basketball following a 68 – 45 win in the title game over Goodhue, March 12 at the Target…
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…