Myron Medcalf
Columnist
News & PoliticsMyron Medcalf is currently a senior college basketball reporter and nationally syndicated radio host with ESPN. He's a former Minnesota Star Tribune news and sports reporter.
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Minneapolis![Marvin Haynes embraces his neices Destiny Coleman and Grace Coleman after being released from prison on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minn. After serving 20 years in prison from the age 16, Marvin Haynes was exonerated from a murder conviction and released on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER • renee.jones@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/UTZI62TP3WTDKRV6UFMJVHTU2Q.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Medcalf: Exonerated of murder, he's asking for nearly $2M. He deserves so much more.
Marvin Haynes has suffered enough and Minnesota should help him move forward, without financial worries.
November 16, 2024
Culture
Medcalf: Celebrity status should not excuse chef Justin Sutherland’s behavior
Famous men often get a pass when accused of harming women.
October 26, 2024
Culture
Medcalf: Bloomington offers hopeful model for reducing police clashes with people in mental distress
Giving people access quickly to counselors and therapists could be a game changer.
October 23, 2024
Culture
Medcalf: What’s the best way to give to Minnesotans asking for help?
St. Paul’s anti-panhandling signs may inadvertently dehumanize those experiencing homelessness.
October 15, 2024
Culture
Medcalf: We owe our most high-risk youth more than we’ve given them
Our Minnesota community is facing a crisis, and it’s our collective responsibility to address it.
October 9, 2024
Culture
Medcalf: Debate over banning smartphones in Minnesota classrooms needs measured approach
Cellphones can be both a distraction to learning and a powerful tool to enhance education.
October 5, 2024
Travel
Medcalf: Let’s bask in this moment of pride for our Minnesota airport
Of all the brag-worthy things in this state, MSP’s #1 ranking means the most to this frequent flyer.
September 21, 2024
Food & Culture
Medcalf: Review of ex-Ramsey County medical examiner’s decisions casts larger doubt on justice system oversight
Probe should go beyond individuals to restore credibility.
September 19, 2024
Culture
Medcalf: We owe our most high-risk youth more than we’ve given them
Our Minnesota community is facing a crisis, and it’s our collective responsibility to address it.
October 9, 2024
Culture
Medcalf: Debate over banning smartphones in Minnesota classrooms needs measured approach
Cellphones can be both a distraction to learning and a powerful tool to enhance education.
October 5, 2024
Travel
Medcalf: Let’s bask in this moment of pride for our Minnesota airport
Of all the brag-worthy things in this state, MSP’s #1 ranking means the most to this frequent flyer.
September 21, 2024
Food & Culture
Medcalf: Review of ex-Ramsey County medical examiner’s decisions casts larger doubt on justice system oversight
Probe should go beyond individuals to restore credibility.
September 19, 2024