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.
Latest from Myron Medcalf
Medcalf: A love letter to Minnesota libraries and the people who work there
Amid funding cuts and rising security concerns, these community pillars need more support.
May 14, 2025
Medcalf: Today’s racism may end in tomorrow’s shame
The response, rather than the public act of racism, is actually the most dangerous element of this story.
May 3, 2025
Medcalf: C’mon, St. Louis Park neighbor, let the kids have their hoop
A fight between neighbors over a basketball hoop reflects society’s failure to support children having fun.
May 2, 2025
Medcalf: Join us for a conversation with Minnesota author Junauda Petrus
She’ll discuss her book about a love often marginalized as part of our ongoing antiracism community book club.
April 22, 2025
Medcalf: Amid challenging economic times, a reminder about what’s really valuable
Relationships and meaningful connections are the real wealth of life.
April 10, 2025
Medcalf: A community pillar in north Minneapolis celebrates 100 years
The Phyllis Wheatley Community Center — which has supported so many for so long — now seeks help amid loss of federal funds.
April 3, 2025
Medcalf: Life Time’s plans to close Minneapolis, Edina courts deserve pushback
Members say the spaces allow people to meet and bond.
March 29, 2025
![Basketball courts at the new Lifetime Fitness at Southdale Center in Edina, Minn., on Monday, December 2, 2019. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER ¥ renee.jones@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/6RAMR36J56VI6UXLMJJHL4FJIU.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Medcalf: St. Paul brewery hosts opportunity to vibe with therapists
Therapy on Tap event aims to smash mental health stigma while helping people find a good fit.
March 22, 2025
Medcalf: Amid challenging economic times, a reminder about what’s really valuable
Relationships and meaningful connections are the real wealth of life.
April 10, 2025
Medcalf: A community pillar in north Minneapolis celebrates 100 years
The Phyllis Wheatley Community Center — which has supported so many for so long — now seeks help amid loss of federal funds.
April 3, 2025
Medcalf: Life Time’s plans to close Minneapolis, Edina courts deserve pushback
Members say the spaces allow people to meet and bond.
March 29, 2025
Medcalf: St. Paul brewery hosts opportunity to vibe with therapists
Therapy on Tap event aims to smash mental health stigma while helping people find a good fit.
March 22, 2025