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Let the children come unto Blair Walsh.

January 15, 2016February 3, 2016 Fred Mackaman

A bunch of first graders at Northpoint Elementary school write and illustrate encouraging messages for Vikings kicker Blair Walsh in order to cheer him after botching that now infamous field goal kick in the playoff game against Seattle.  Oh fer cute. This teachable moment in an elementary school classroom caught the attention of Twin Cities media. […]

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OK, so what if Ahmed’s clock turned out to be a bomb?

September 17, 2015September 17, 2015 Fred Mackaman

Big story yesterday — a 14 year old gets suspended from school as a result of bringing a home-made clock to school. The boy is Muslim, has dark skin, and his name is Ahmed.   Outrage ensues. So what if Ahmed’s clock turned out to be a bomb?  The teacher would be saluted as a hero […]

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