Posts Tagged ‘Linda Higgins’
Star Tribune story: Gang feud that killed Nizzel grew for months. Someone knew this and still did nothing?
"Really, in North Minneapolis?" I’m going to take this opportunity to say something is wrong in a system that observes destructive behavior and sits back and does nothing. This “feud” as fantasized by the Star Tribune is just another example of “Someone’s sleeping at the wheel for Black youth.” Here’s one for you, rather than a [...]
Johnson Campaign takes-off with a Sweep | Operation D2 Clean Street
It's been a long time since there's been some "smart politics" in Minneapolis. Senator Linda Higgins presents an antiquated career political platform that helped bypass the people of Minnesota in the case of the Minnesota Vikings stadium; Ward 5 Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels presents the attitude that he really cares about the residents [...]
State Representative Bobby Joe Champion sells out his community (Black and White) for a Vikings Stadium
"More importantly, the community that Rep. Champion serves has once again be FAILED by another DFL political plantation zealot." by Donald W.R. Allen, II – Editor in Chief/The Independent Business News Network Minneapolis, MN (IBNN/Vikings Stadium, Politics/May 8, 2012)…First of all, let’s not be too upset with the rookie state [...]
Senate 58 debate unfair and bias with more Northside Politricks
Before this debate, State Representative Bobby “Target Center Funding” Joe Champion told community members and organizers that he didn’t want to debate Troy Parker because he didn’t think Parker was a leader. That brings up the question, “Who are the political leaders in the Black community and why haven’t they addressed the needs of [...]
A word to supporters of the DFL: To thy own self be YOU – Don’t be a Political Chump
Editors Note: I want to make it very clear that President Obama is the only choice for November 2012 and Hillary Clinton in 2016. With that said, I would like Black voters to reconsider their mindless voting for local Democrats who have not “cut the government cheese” for people of color. Maybe it’s time to choose other like-minded [...]
State Representative (candidate) Bobby Joe Champion “dodging” scheduled debate
It’s only fair that the DFL delegates get to ask questions of those candidates vying for the Senate District 58 seat being vacated by the honorable Linda Higgins. On Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Folwell Park, 1615 Dowling Avenue North (Map) at 7 p.m. - a debate has been scheduled to hear the positions of candidate Troy Parker and Bobby Joe [...]
Sen. Linda Higgins retires, State Rep. Bobby Joe Champion (58B) Out!
North Minneapolis resident Troy Parker has announced his intent to run for Senator Higgins seat (58). Also, in breaking news, sources tell IBNN another north side stakeholder, Tonia Johnson has her eyes set on the 58B seat that will opened by current state representative Bobby Joe Champion attempting to become a state senator. One thing we have to [...]
Senator Linda Higgins (DFL-58) and political flunkies out of control
The video below will show John Hoff and Megan Goodmunson running away from the secretly video taped and recorded meeting. John was extremely angry when he arrived and might have been under the influence of alcohol. (Note the beer bottle in his hand as IBNN caught him coming out of the bar. He was the only one that was drinking who needed to sober [...]
Higgins and Samuels Distancing From Hoff and Goodmundson
Editors note: The Jordan Hawkman is the new and greatest edition to news and information in north Minneapolis. He/She (Identity Unknown), has uncovered the slime that creeps in the night to attack anyone that doesn't agree with the current Ward 5 City Councilman Don Samuels or Senator Linda Higgins. Article originally posted on The Jordan [...]
Close Wally’s? Close 200 Non-Profit Agencies in North Minneapolis too!
IBNN Editors notes: The corner of Penn Avenue and Golden Valley Road in north Minneapolis has been a long-time spot of drug deals, prostitution and crime. Recently, an employee of a local re-entry program (that actually is working) was caught in the crossfire and now lives with a bullet lodged in her chin. Those in the community who want to evoke [...]
