G. Kent Gardner, longtime Star Tribune city editor, dies at 80 He was as pure a newspaper guy for spot news as you will ever see. May 7, 2021 10:29am Text size Copy shortlink:
Like any tough-minded editor, Kent Gardner expected the reporters he supervised at the Star Tribune to produce stories. If they came back empty-handed, it could be an uncomfortable conversation.
Dick Meryhew, who was covering St. Paul, recalls returning to the newsroom around 5 p.m. one day to tell Gardner he couldn t get anyone to talk about a story. That s OK, Mr. Meryhew, I ll read it tomorrow morning in the Pioneer Press, Gardner drolly replied.
stalled car. this is inevitable because a lot of cars have been overheating simply because they ve had to be sitting in three-hour traffic. so a mess right now. westbound 80, treasure island, your commute coming away from the maze into san francisco. you re looking at top 40 minutes in some pars. if you want to take this one instead, the richmond/san rafael, that s looking better. once past the tolls you re at top speeds. the golden gate bridge is looking fantastic at this hour. let s go outside right now and take a peek at this. walnut creek drive 680 southbound side, you can see how traffic is building up out there. it s at least a 15-minute commute. kristen, eric? leyla, thank you. today negotiations between b.a.r.t. and the unions are set to resume at 1:00 p.m. after a late-night session that ended just before 3:00 in the morning. abc7 news reporter amy hollyfield continues our live team coverage from oakland at the lake merritt park station. amy? reporter: i know thi