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Marcus Chen
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Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

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Three Black greats join college basketball Hall of Fame — Minnetonka Sports news

Three of the six members of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 are Black: Glen Rice, Tubby Smith and the late Walt Hazzard. Sports columnist Charles Hallman was the only Minnesota media outlet at the Kansas City induction. The post Three Black greats join college basketball Hall of Fame appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.

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