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Minnesotans decry the end of nearly 50 years of abortion rights.
Minnesotans decry the end of nearly 50 years of abortion rights.
Family Tree Clinic has broadened its scope of services and its regional impact by helping transgender people get the hormone care they need
Family Tree Clinic has broadened its scope of services and its regional impact by helping transgender people get the hormone care they need
People of color, LGBTQ birdwatchers find camaraderie at the Urban Bird Collective.
People of color, LGBTQ birdwatchers find camaraderie at the Urban Bird Collective.
Somali music star, Sharma Boy, plans to rock Minneapolis stages and mentor youth.
Somali music star, Sharma Boy, plans to rock Minneapolis stages and mentor youth.
U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, putting people of color at disproportionate risk of harm, experts say.
U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, putting people of color at disproportionate risk of harm, experts say.
Minnesota Muslims hoping to visit Mecca must enter a new lottery system. Saudi Arabia is limiting visitors from certain countries.
Minnesota Muslims hoping to visit Mecca must enter a new lottery system. Saudi Arabia is limiting visitors from certain countries.
Workers’ rights group calls on Twin Cities developers to help stop worker abuse.
Workers’ rights group calls on Twin Cities developers to help stop worker abuse.
The University of Minnesota fails to deliver on making Juneteenth a university holiday.
The University of Minnesota fails to deliver on making Juneteenth a university holiday.
The Senate ethics subcommittee voted unanimously to investigate State Senator Omar Fateh.
The Senate ethics subcommittee voted unanimously to investigate State Senator Omar Fateh.
Know your Operator: Komi Afoutou, South Garage
Know your Operator: Komi Afoutou, South Garage
High temperatures and lower air quality will hit the Twin Cities this week. Learn how to track air quality reports and protect your health.
High temperatures and lower air quality will hit the Twin Cities this week. Learn how to track air quality reports and protect your health.
A summer romance blossoms into marriage, a shared career for Twin Cities filmmakers.
A summer romance blossoms into marriage, a shared career for Twin Cities filmmakers.
Minnesota’s embrace of Afghan refugees has turned into a crisis: many are facing eviction because government rental assistance expires after six months.
Minnesota’s embrace of Afghan refugees has turned into a crisis: many are facing eviction because government rental assistance expires after six months.
You may qualify for health insurance now!
You may qualify for health insurance now!
Deadline is TODAY! Last chance to apply for a small business grant from Comcast RISE.
Deadline is TODAY! Last chance to apply for a small business grant from Comcast RISE.
Minnesota Muslims find a safe place to recover from alcohol addiction: the mosque.
Minnesota Muslims find a safe place to recover from alcohol addiction: the mosque.
Carjackings rattle south Minneapolis mosque. Leaders say many worshipers have stopped coming for nightly prayers.
Carjackings rattle south Minneapolis mosque. Leaders say many worshipers have stopped coming for nightly prayers.
State Senator Omar Fateh defends CashApp payments to media outlet.
State Senator Omar Fateh defends CashApp payments to media outlet.
Apply for a $10,000 small business grant from Comcast RISE!
Apply for a $10,000 small business grant from Comcast RISE!
High school senior Laichia Vang wants to change how English language learners are taught. That starts with listening to students’ stories, which Laichia compiled into a new book.
High school senior Laichia Vang wants to change how English language learners are taught. That starts with listening to students’ stories, which Laichia compiled into a new book.
What could your business do with a $10,000 grant from Comcast RISE? Apply now!
What could your business do with a $10,000 grant from Comcast RISE? Apply now!
Owning a Home: Guidance from Home Lending Advisors
Owning a Home: Guidance from Home Lending Advisors
Is ‘ethnic studies’ an attempt to indoctrinate Minnesota’s schools with anti-American values? We visited a classroom in Rochester to find out.
Is ‘ethnic studies’ an attempt to indoctrinate Minnesota’s schools with anti-American values? We visited a classroom in Rochester to find out.
Stay connected with MNsure for your best health insurance options
Stay connected with MNsure for your best health insurance options
Gardeners are reclaiming vacant lots in north Minneapolis and turning them into bountiful gardens for the community. City policies are encouraging the trend.
Gardeners are reclaiming vacant lots in north Minneapolis and turning them into bountiful gardens for the community. City policies are encouraging the trend.
Muslim workers say they suffered religious discrimination at Worldwide Flight Services. After the employees protested, they say supervisors assigned them extra tasks like cleaning bathrooms.
Muslim workers say they suffered religious discrimination at Worldwide Flight Services. After the employees protested, they say supervisors assigned them extra tasks like cleaning bathrooms.
Minnesota’s Black farmers working to reconnect to land
Minnesota’s Black farmers working to reconnect to land
Concerned about autism and your child? What are the signs and symptoms of autism? Here’s where Somali families can go first for answers and help.
Concerned about autism and your child? What are the signs and symptoms of autism? Here’s where Somali families can go first for answers and help.
As immigrants, John Gebretatose and his mother learned to make french fries with Eritrean dipping sauce. The experience, he recalls, helped him feel like a ‘normal’ American kid.
As immigrants, John Gebretatose and his mother learned to make french fries with Eritrean dipping sauce. The experience, he recalls, helped him feel like a ‘normal’ American kid.
Apply today for a $10,000 grant from The Comcast RISE Investment Fund!
Apply today for a $10,000 grant from The Comcast RISE Investment Fund!
Meet the 2022 Bush Fellows and learn how to apply for 2023 Bush Fellowships
Meet the 2022 Bush Fellows and learn how to apply for 2023 Bush Fellowships
Know Your Metro Transit Bus Operator: Abdulrzaq Ali
Know Your Metro Transit Bus Operator: Abdulrzaq Ali
Rochester confronts its segregated housing history, Mayo founders’ role
Rochester confronts its segregated housing history, Mayo founders’ role
Twigs, plastic, and bamboo: Umar Ahmed’s dental-care evolution led to the creation of an eco-friendly toothbrush line–Twiggy Fresh.
Twigs, plastic, and bamboo: Umar Ahmed’s dental-care evolution led to the creation of an eco-friendly toothbrush line–Twiggy Fresh.
How to buy a bike in Minnesota (or get one for free!)
How to buy a bike in Minnesota (or get one for free!)
Tom Gitaa started a two-page digest of African news a quarter century ago. Today, Mshale is Minnesota’s longest-running newspaper serving African immigrants.
Tom Gitaa started a two-page digest of African news a quarter century ago. Today, Mshale is Minnesota’s longest-running newspaper serving African immigrants.
Federal charges: Abdiaziz Farah bought luxury cars, lakefront property, and a church in Kentucky. He’s charged with passport fraud, but authorities believe he’s linked to the multi-million dollar fraud of a food aid program.
Federal charges: Abdiaziz Farah bought luxury cars, lakefront property, and a church in Kentucky. He’s charged with passport fraud, but authorities believe he’s linked to the multi-million dollar fraud of a food aid program.
Som Boualaphanh came from a refugee camp in Thailand to build a new life in Minnesota. Now, as the cofounder and partner in a full-service engineering firm, he’s helping to build medical centers and industrial facilities.
Som Boualaphanh came from a refugee camp in Thailand to build a new life in Minnesota. Now, as the cofounder and partner in a full-service engineering firm, he’s helping to build medical centers and industrial facilities.
‘We shouldn’t have to separate being Black from our profession’: A Minneapolis teacher weighs the cost of battling the white education hierarchy—and her own union.
‘We shouldn’t have to separate being Black from our profession’: A Minneapolis teacher weighs the cost of battling the white education hierarchy—and her own union.
Need health insurance now? See if you qualify now with MNsure.
Need health insurance now? See if you qualify now with MNsure.
Bush Foundation selects 24 extraordinary leaders for 2022 Fellowships
Bush Foundation selects 24 extraordinary leaders for 2022 Fellowships
Richard Stodieck was lost as a young man. He found hope and a future at an apprenticeship with Full Cycle bike shop in Minneapolis.
Richard Stodieck was lost as a young man. He found hope and a future at an apprenticeship with Full Cycle bike shop in Minneapolis.
A steamy summer looms, especially for Minnesotans who live in urban heat islands with scant shade and spotty air conditioning. Need help in staying cool? Here are some tips.
A steamy summer looms, especially for Minnesotans who live in urban heat islands with scant shade and spotty air conditioning. Need help in staying cool? Here are some tips.
‘Slow-minded’ becomes ‘unique mind’: Somalis in Minnesota create new terms to define autism and build acceptance.
‘Slow-minded’ becomes ‘unique mind’: Somalis in Minnesota create new terms to define autism and build acceptance.
It's Mental Health Awareness Month -- Back to Basics
It's Mental Health Awareness Month -- Back to Basics
We are at our best when Indigenous knowledge leads
We are at our best when Indigenous knowledge leads
Learn more about the METRO Blue Line Extension recommended route and ways to engage.
Learn more about the METRO Blue Line Extension recommended route and ways to engage.
You may qualify for health insurance now!
You may qualify for health insurance now!
Register for our free virtual event: Why is it taking so long to narrow the Digital Divide in Minnesota.
Register for our free virtual event: Why is it taking so long to narrow the Digital Divide in Minnesota.
Register for our virtual event: Why is it taking so long to narrow the Digital Divide in Minnesota?
Register for our virtual event: Why is it taking so long to narrow the Digital Divide in Minnesota?
Talking to trees, the cool April air, and frogs: Michelle Defoe and her three daughters share the ancient Ojibwe tradition of tapping maple trees for syrup.
Talking to trees, the cool April air, and frogs: Michelle Defoe and her three daughters share the ancient Ojibwe tradition of tapping maple trees for syrup.
Join us to discuss how Minnesotans of color can benefit fully from digital learning and technology
Join us to discuss how Minnesotans of color can benefit fully from digital learning and technology
Ramsey County is training Hmong election judges after U.S. Census data showed growth in the voting base. The effort is required by the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Ramsey County is training Hmong election judges after U.S. Census data showed growth in the voting base. The effort is required by the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Activists say Native and lower-income communities are disproportionately harmed by coal and gas power plants. They’re calling on Minnesota Power to adopt more renewable energy and to close some plants.
Activists say Native and lower-income communities are disproportionately harmed by coal and gas power plants. They’re calling on Minnesota Power to adopt more renewable energy and to close some plants.
Black Tech Talent launched two years ago to support Black professionals in Minnesota. The ambitious startup is now looking to expand nationwide.
Black Tech Talent launched two years ago to support Black professionals in Minnesota. The ambitious startup is now looking to expand nationwide.
A cooling housing market drove Florence Karp out of the mortgage business. Launching a Nigerian hot sauce, Afric, put Karp into business for herself.
A cooling housing market drove Florence Karp out of the mortgage business. Launching a Nigerian hot sauce, Afric, put Karp into business for herself.
Minnesota businesses run by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders were hit hard by the pandemic and a rise in hate crimes. An expo will try to help them build back.
Minnesota businesses run by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders were hit hard by the pandemic and a rise in hate crimes. An expo will try to help them build back.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey contends Minneapolis Police Department should obey one—not two—consent decrees to reform the force. State and federal authorities are investigating the police for civil rights abuses.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey contends Minneapolis Police Department should obey one—not two—consent decrees to reform the force. State and federal authorities are investigating the police for civil rights abuses.
State Senator Omar Fateh says he’s ‘troubled’ by the conviction of his brother-in-law and campaign volunteer, Muse Mohamed. Muse lied to a federal grand jury about handling absentee ballots in Omar’s 2020 primary campaign.
State Senator Omar Fateh says he’s ‘troubled’ by the conviction of his brother-in-law and campaign volunteer, Muse Mohamed. Muse lied to a federal grand jury about handling absentee ballots in Omar’s 2020 primary campaign.
High schooler Trinity Hanif: Minnesota lawmakers must pass legislation providing free menstrual products in schools.
High schooler Trinity Hanif: Minnesota lawmakers must pass legislation providing free menstrual products in schools.
Imam Abdirahman Aden Kariye was buckled into his airplane seat Sunday ready to fly home. Then TSA agents ordered him off, causing him to miss Eid at his Bloomington mosque.
Imam Abdirahman Aden Kariye was buckled into his airplane seat Sunday ready to fly home. Then TSA agents ordered him off, causing him to miss Eid at his Bloomington mosque.
You could receive free or discounted Internet at Comcast through the Affordable Connectivity Program.
You could receive free or discounted Internet at Comcast through the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Nexus Community Partners announces sabbatical program for BIPOC leaders
Nexus Community Partners announces sabbatical program for BIPOC leaders
Upcoming federal trial will focus on alleged voting fraud in Minneapolis state Senate primary, court filings say.
Upcoming federal trial will focus on alleged voting fraud in Minneapolis state Senate primary, court filings say.
Research shows that medical caregivers often don’t know what tick bites look like on Black and brown skin. That can mean delayed diagnoses of Lyme disease and other illnesses.
Research shows that medical caregivers often don’t know what tick bites look like on Black and brown skin. That can mean delayed diagnoses of Lyme disease and other illnesses.
Minnesota Human Rights investigation finds pattern of racist law enforcement by Minneapolis Police Department.
Minnesota Human Rights investigation finds pattern of racist law enforcement by Minneapolis Police Department.
Flora Yang is ready to lead. When she becomes student-body president at the University of Minnesota on July 1, she’ll focus on making sure students’ voices are heard in administration offices.
Flora Yang is ready to lead. When she becomes student-body president at the University of Minnesota on July 1, she’ll focus on making sure students’ voices are heard in administration offices.
The Minnesota Department of Education lacked checks and balances to prevent alleged fraud by Feeding Our Future, says Senator Roger Chamberlain.
The Minnesota Department of Education lacked checks and balances to prevent alleged fraud by Feeding Our Future, says Senator Roger Chamberlain.
Committed to Student Success
Committed to Student Success
Comcast is making it easy for you to receive free or discounted Internet through the Affordable Connectivity Program. See if you qualify!
Comcast is making it easy for you to receive free or discounted Internet through the Affordable Connectivity Program. See if you qualify!
What’s a credit score and why is it important?
What’s a credit score and why is it important?
You may qualify for health insurance now!
You may qualify for health insurance now!
Know Your Metro Transit Bus Operator: Malika Kifal
Know Your Metro Transit Bus Operator: Malika Kifal
Find out if you are eligible for discounted or free Internet at Comcast through the Affordable Connectivity Program
Find out if you are eligible for discounted or free Internet at Comcast through the Affordable Connectivity Program
You may qualify for health insurance now!
You may qualify for health insurance now!
Know your Operator: Sophia Ali
Know your Operator: Sophia Ali
A group of Asian American women comedians called the Funny Asian Women Kollective is urging lawmakers to help fund a new performance space dedicated to their community and other people of color.
A group of Asian American women comedians called the Funny Asian Women Kollective is urging lawmakers to help fund a new performance space dedicated to their community and other people of color.
Liz Lee, a daughter of St. Paul’s East Side, vies to become the first woman to represent the area in the Minnesota House.
Liz Lee, a daughter of St. Paul’s East Side, vies to become the first woman to represent the area in the Minnesota House.
Ramadan 2022: A Minnesota community calendar on where to celebrate the holy month.
Ramadan 2022: A Minnesota community calendar on where to celebrate the holy month.
Moob, Hmoob, or Hmong? A word on a rock in a St. Paul peace garden divides a community.
Moob, Hmoob, or Hmong? A word on a rock in a St. Paul peace garden divides a community.
See if you qualify for discounted or free Internet through the Affordable Connectivity Program
See if you qualify for discounted or free Internet through the Affordable Connectivity Program
Sisterhood in the workplace: Supporting Black and Latina women beyond Women’s History Month
Sisterhood in the workplace: Supporting Black and Latina women beyond Women’s History Month
Minnesota’s Somali community is mobilizing to send aid to Somaliland after a massive fire broke out at a well-known market. The fire in Somaliland hit on the eve of Ramadan.
Minnesota’s Somali community is mobilizing to send aid to Somaliland after a massive fire broke out at a well-known market. The fire in Somaliland hit on the eve of Ramadan.
Comcast offering free and discounted Internet through Affordable Connectivity Program
Comcast offering free and discounted Internet through Affordable Connectivity Program
Who are Minnesota's leaders?
Who are Minnesota's leaders?
A friendship, a rivalry, a federal investigation.
A friendship, a rivalry, a federal investigation.
Amane Badhasso: U.S. troops must not engage with Russian military, but Ukrainian refugees need our aid.
Amane Badhasso: U.S. troops must not engage with Russian military, but Ukrainian refugees need our aid.
Alicia D. Smith is the Minneapolis Park Board’s only commissioner of color. The newly elected member vows to include people who’ve been left out.
Alicia D. Smith is the Minneapolis Park Board’s only commissioner of color. The newly elected member vows to include people who’ve been left out.
Ed Graff, superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, announces plan to leave the district in June
Ed Graff, superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, announces plan to leave the district in June
Marvin Roger Anderson was displaced from St. Paul’s historically Black Rondo Neighborhood as a child when Interstate 94 was constructed. Now in his 80s, he sees promise in a plan to reconnect the area.
Marvin Roger Anderson was displaced from St. Paul’s historically Black Rondo Neighborhood as a child when Interstate 94 was constructed. Now in his 80s, he sees promise in a plan to reconnect the area.
Mitchell Hamline School of Law is known as Minnesota’s law school of choice—graduating more of the state’s judges and attorneys than any other law school.
Mitchell Hamline School of Law is known as Minnesota’s law school of choice—graduating more of the state’s judges and attorneys than any other law school.
Metro Transit is hiring bus drivers! There are immediate full-time openings and there is no experience necessary.
Metro Transit is hiring bus drivers! There are immediate full-time openings and there is no experience necessary.
Marcus Owens leads the African American Leadership Forum into a new era for Black opportunity and connectivity
Marcus Owens leads the African American Leadership Forum into a new era for Black opportunity and connectivity
Banzai: Bringing financial education to the classroom
Banzai: Bringing financial education to the classroom
Ever wonder what the comic strip Peanuts would look like if the main characters were Korean American? Brothers Rich and Martin Lee decided to find out.
Ever wonder what the comic strip Peanuts would look like if the main characters were Korean American? Brothers Rich and Martin Lee decided to find out.
Minneapolis City Council members for the first time pass a resolution recognizing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The effort also supports the public playing of the call to prayer year-round.
Minneapolis City Council members for the first time pass a resolution recognizing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The effort also supports the public playing of the call to prayer year-round.
In 164 years of statehood, no Black woman has ever served in the Minnesota Senate. In November, five could be elected.
In 164 years of statehood, no Black woman has ever served in the Minnesota Senate. In November, five could be elected.
Roxxanne O’Brien: Community voices must be included in the redevelopment of the former Northern Metal Recycling site in north Minneapolis.
Roxxanne O’Brien: Community voices must be included in the redevelopment of the former Northern Metal Recycling site in north Minneapolis.
What’s the biggest obstacle to ending the Minneapolis teachers strike? The district says it’s increased spending requests for mental-health services.
What’s the biggest obstacle to ending the Minneapolis teachers strike? The district says it’s increased spending requests for mental-health services.
Dozens of East African delegates signed up to support Amane Badhasso in her congressional challenge against Betty McCollum. Then local DFL volunteers started calling and texting them to question their credentials.
Dozens of East African delegates signed up to support Amane Badhasso in her congressional challenge against Betty McCollum. Then local DFL volunteers started calling and texting them to question their credentials.
Strikeblog Week 3: Minneapolis educators say the district is getting close to an acceptable contract offer. The district says it’s made a final offer to support staff. The Minneapolis teachers strike continues.
Strikeblog Week 3: Minneapolis educators say the district is getting close to an acceptable contract offer. The district says it’s made a final offer to support staff. The Minneapolis teachers strike continues.
NorthPoint’s campus expansion responds to the community’s needs
NorthPoint’s campus expansion responds to the community’s needs
Scams can happen to anyone. Here are the most common ones and how to protect yourself.
Scams can happen to anyone. Here are the most common ones and how to protect yourself.
A tattoo artist from China finds a new home—and opportunity—on St. Paul’s Grand Avenue.
A tattoo artist from China finds a new home—and opportunity—on St. Paul’s Grand Avenue.
An open gym, Legos, a church drop-in center, and a sit-in at district headquarters: how North High students are staying busy during the Minneapolis educator strike
An open gym, Legos, a church drop-in center, and a sit-in at district headquarters: how North High students are staying busy during the Minneapolis educator strike
Kevin Aldwaik learned early that he didn’t fit in the corporate world. He does fit behind the counter of his tidy corner store, serving the Webber-Camden neighborhood of north Minneapolis.
Kevin Aldwaik learned early that he didn’t fit in the corporate world. He does fit behind the counter of his tidy corner store, serving the Webber-Camden neighborhood of north Minneapolis.
Mary Davis uses medical cannabis to help manage chronic pain. But Section 8 rules strictly prohibit her from using the medication in her Minnetonka apartment. Now she vapes in her car—and fears becoming another Black woman criminalized for marijuana.
Mary Davis uses medical cannabis to help manage chronic pain. But Section 8 rules strictly prohibit her from using the medication in her Minnetonka apartment. Now she vapes in her car—and fears becoming another Black woman criminalized for marijuana.
Latina lawmakers and political candidates raise concerns about their place in state politics as redistricting poses new challenges
Latina lawmakers and political candidates raise concerns about their place in state politics as redistricting poses new challenges
Strikeblog Week Two: Striking educators and Minneapolis Public Schools describe progress in contract negotiations.
Strikeblog Week Two: Striking educators and Minneapolis Public Schools describe progress in contract negotiations.
Catalyst Initiative creates sustainable systems change by giving communities what they say they need
Catalyst Initiative creates sustainable systems change by giving communities what they say they need
Minneapolis City Council members will take a do-over vote this week on whether to reconsider the controversial development of a site in the East Phillips neighborhood.
Minneapolis City Council members will take a do-over vote this week on whether to reconsider the controversial development of a site in the East Phillips neighborhood.
Nigerian immigrant Wale Falade thinks Minnesota is ready to see more work by architects of color. His own firm, FIHAN, just won the bid to redesign Minneapolis’ North Commons Park.
Nigerian immigrant Wale Falade thinks Minnesota is ready to see more work by architects of color. His own firm, FIHAN, just won the bid to redesign Minneapolis’ North Commons Park.
Minneapolis and St. Paul educators plan to strike March 8 if no agreements are reached before then. What you need to know.
Minneapolis and St. Paul educators plan to strike March 8 if no agreements are reached before then. What you need to know.
FBI election crimes investigator interviewed Somali American elders in Minneapolis.
FBI election crimes investigator interviewed Somali American elders in Minneapolis.
Midtown Global Market once was a cutting-edge incubator for entrepreneurs of color. But the challenges have piled up, and some vendors are worried about its future.
Midtown Global Market once was a cutting-edge incubator for entrepreneurs of color. But the challenges have piled up, and some vendors are worried about its future.
Tee McClenty fights for climate justice for all as the new executive director of MN350.
Tee McClenty fights for climate justice for all as the new executive director of MN350.
Two men broke into Masjid Al-Ihsan in St. Paul, and walked out with the mosque’s safe. They made off with $4,000 in cash, wallets, and a checkbook.
Two men broke into Masjid Al-Ihsan in St. Paul, and walked out with the mosque’s safe. They made off with $4,000 in cash, wallets, and a checkbook.
Classroom duties are piling up. Mental health needs are skyrocketing. But pay hasn’t budged. Why Minneapolis and St. Paul educational assistants are ready to strike.
Classroom duties are piling up. Mental health needs are skyrocketing. But pay hasn’t budged. Why Minneapolis and St. Paul educational assistants are ready to strike.
Prepare + Prosper: Making Sure Everyone Has Access to Financial Stability
Prepare + Prosper: Making Sure Everyone Has Access to Financial Stability
The Wolakota Project aims to reform the sacred union between buffalo and the Lakota people.
The Wolakota Project aims to reform the sacred union between buffalo and the Lakota people.
Hennepin County is making a plan to get to zero waste. Environmental justice advocates want to make sure it includes shutting down its trash incinerator.
Hennepin County is making a plan to get to zero waste. Environmental justice advocates want to make sure it includes shutting down its trash incinerator.
Hope Community’s innovative path to homeownership creates new opportunities for building wealth and inspires community partners to think big
Hope Community’s innovative path to homeownership creates new opportunities for building wealth and inspires community partners to think big
Senior aide to Minneapolis mayor leaves City Hall amid food fraud allegations.
Senior aide to Minneapolis mayor leaves City Hall amid food fraud allegations.
Redistricting will change political boundaries for thousands of Minnesotans, including communities of color. Here’s what that means for you.
Redistricting will change political boundaries for thousands of Minnesotans, including communities of color. Here’s what that means for you.
Veena Iyer: The death of the Patel family on the frigid U.S.–Canada border demands a response. We must create a more humane immigration system.
Veena Iyer: The death of the Patel family on the frigid U.S.–Canada border demands a response. We must create a more humane immigration system.
Kamal Mohamed wants to serve new, Ethiopian-inspired food at his dining spot, StepChld. He also wants to throw out the old, tyrannical ways of running a restaurant.
Kamal Mohamed wants to serve new, Ethiopian-inspired food at his dining spot, StepChld. He also wants to throw out the old, tyrannical ways of running a restaurant.
As a child in Cameroon, Samuel Ngwa picked coffee beans on his family’s small farm. He never expected he’d start a coffee import business of his own—in Minnesota.
As a child in Cameroon, Samuel Ngwa picked coffee beans on his family’s small farm. He never expected he’d start a coffee import business of his own—in Minnesota.
Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels explores Congressional run against Representative Ilhan Omar.
Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels explores Congressional run against Representative Ilhan Omar.
Mayor Frey addresses questions, critics after Amir Locke killing. “Policy is ever-evolving,” Frey says.
Mayor Frey addresses questions, critics after Amir Locke killing. “Policy is ever-evolving,” Frey says.
People of color are more likely to live in multifamily housing with high heating bills. Modernizing Minnesota’s building codes to improve energy efficiency would save them money—and help the environment.
People of color are more likely to live in multifamily housing with high heating bills. Modernizing Minnesota’s building codes to improve energy efficiency would save them money—and help the environment.
Honoring Black achievement and doubling down on the work to be done during Black History Month and beyond
Honoring Black achievement and doubling down on the work to be done during Black History Month and beyond
The biggest challenges of home health care work: Finding enough people, and enough money to pay them properly.
The biggest challenges of home health care work: Finding enough people, and enough money to pay them properly.
‘A joyful moment’: For the first time, some Minnesota school districts add Eid to the calendar
‘A joyful moment’: For the first time, some Minnesota school districts add Eid to the calendar
The most important thing is that you pursue justice. Flexible enrollment options.
The most important thing is that you pursue justice. Flexible enrollment options.
Lawyers play a crucial role in the fabric of society. Join us.
Lawyers play a crucial role in the fabric of society. Join us.
Mitchell Hamline School of Law Free Online Information Sessions
Mitchell Hamline School of Law Free Online Information Sessions
Something Happened in Our Town
Something Happened in Our Town
Warm Up to Winter - Twin Cities PBS TPT
Warm Up to Winter - Twin Cities PBS TPT
In one of the most diverse corners of Minnesota, immigrants are making their mark in politics.
In one of the most diverse corners of Minnesota, immigrants are making their mark in politics.
As hundreds of Afghan refugees flow into Minnesota, volunteers and aid agencies are stepping up to help. You can too.
As hundreds of Afghan refugees flow into Minnesota, volunteers and aid agencies are stepping up to help. You can too.
With the Omicron variant, teacher absences are way up. But what’s happening with students is… interesting.
With the Omicron variant, teacher absences are way up. But what’s happening with students is… interesting.
As a new senior executive at HealthPartners, Pahoua Yang Hoffman wants to make health care more accessible to Minnesota’s immigrants—starting with her mother.
As a new senior executive at HealthPartners, Pahoua Yang Hoffman wants to make health care more accessible to Minnesota’s immigrants—starting with her mother.
On Twin Cities COVID wards: A younger, whiter wave of patients. And a whole lot of burnout.
On Twin Cities COVID wards: A younger, whiter wave of patients. And a whole lot of burnout.
Feds investigate nonprofit incorporated by Minneapolis City Council Member Jamal Osman in alleged Feeding Our Future food fraud.
Feds investigate nonprofit incorporated by Minneapolis City Council Member Jamal Osman in alleged Feeding Our Future food fraud.
It’s affordable. It’s great exercise. It’s easy on the environment. And best of all, it’s exhilarating. Minnesotans of color share their love of winter biking as well as tips on how to get started and where to find advice and camaraderie.
It’s affordable. It’s great exercise. It’s easy on the environment. And best of all, it’s exhilarating. Minnesotans of color share their love of winter biking as well as tips on how to get started and where to find advice and camaraderie.
Confused about the alleged fraud at Feeding Our Future? Here’s everything you need to know about the FBI raid and investigation so far.
Confused about the alleged fraud at Feeding Our Future? Here’s everything you need to know about the FBI raid and investigation so far.
Men tied to alleged Feeding Our Future fraud donated to reelection campaign of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, records show.
Men tied to alleged Feeding Our Future fraud donated to reelection campaign of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, records show.
Teach in person? COVID causes chaos. Teach remotely? Kids suffer. Minnesota’s teachers of color say that Omicron presents schools with bad options and impossible choices.
Teach in person? COVID causes chaos. Teach remotely? Kids suffer. Minnesota’s teachers of color say that Omicron presents schools with bad options and impossible choices.
During the pandemic, employers asked immigrant workers in Minnesota to risk their health, safety, and status. In a new study, workers say they often got nothing in return.
During the pandemic, employers asked immigrant workers in Minnesota to risk their health, safety, and status. In a new study, workers say they often got nothing in return.
After having a daughter, Remona Htoo couldn’t find children’s books in the Karen language. So she wrote one herself.
After having a daughter, Remona Htoo couldn’t find children’s books in the Karen language. So she wrote one herself.
Omicron will hit Minnesota schools like a ‘viral blizzard.’ We need to prepare for mass absences, building closures, and more.
Omicron will hit Minnesota schools like a ‘viral blizzard.’ We need to prepare for mass absences, building closures, and more.
‘We can’t be a rubber stamp to what the police want’: Ramsey County attorney takes a new approach to criminal justice.
‘We can’t be a rubber stamp to what the police want’: Ramsey County attorney takes a new approach to criminal justice.
Andrea Jenkins will lead the most diverse city council in Minneapolis history. Linea Palmisano, a moderate from southwest Minneapolis, is elected vice president. Jenkins, who often straddles the line between progressive and moderate votes, was chosen unan
Andrea Jenkins will lead the most diverse city council in Minneapolis history. Linea Palmisano, a moderate from southwest Minneapolis, is elected vice president. Jenkins, who often straddles the line between progressive and moderate votes, was chosen unan
Brooklyn Center is changing. Its diverse population is telling the city and developers what they’d like to see.
Brooklyn Center is changing. Its diverse population is telling the city and developers what they’d like to see.
With Omicron surging, these Minnesotans support the Twin Cities’ renewed mask mandate – in principle. In practice? That’s a slightly different matter.
With Omicron surging, these Minnesotans support the Twin Cities’ renewed mask mandate – in principle. In practice? That’s a slightly different matter.
Hamse Warfa is leaving the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for a position in the Biden administration, making him the highest-ranking Somali appointee in Washington.
Hamse Warfa is leaving the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for a position in the Biden administration, making him the highest-ranking Somali appointee in Washington.
Sahan Journal receives $1.2 million grant from American Journalism Project to expand diverse news coverage in Minnesota.
St. Paul Public Schools is one of the most diverse districts in the state. Increasingly, parents prefer segregation.
St. Paul Public Schools is one of the most diverse districts in the state. Increasingly, parents prefer segregation.
Mel Reeves, a stalwart of Minnesota activism and community journalism, dies from complications of COVID-19
Mel Reeves, a stalwart of Minnesota activism and community journalism, dies from complications of COVID-19
As a farm kid in South Dakota, Megan Schnitker learned about Indigenous medicines from her Lakota uncle and great-grandmother. Now she's offering Native plant-based remedies at a new store in Mankato.
As a farm kid in South Dakota, Megan Schnitker learned about Indigenous medicines from her Lakota uncle and great-grandmother. Now she's offering Native plant-based remedies at a new store in Mankato.
Recap 2021: Sahan Journal looks back at the Minnesota climate and environmental justice stories that mattered most
Recap 2021: Sahan Journal looks back at the Minnesota climate and environmental justice stories that mattered most
Recap 2021: The seven most striking multimedia stories Sahan Journal published in 2021.
Recap 2021: The seven most striking multimedia stories Sahan Journal published in 2021.
Recap: Sahan Journal looks back at the Minnesota healthcare stories that mattered most in 2021.
Recap: Sahan Journal looks back at the Minnesota healthcare stories that mattered most in 2021.
Recap: Diversifying Minnesota’s classrooms. Sahan Journal reviews the education stories that mattered most in 2021.
Recap: Diversifying Minnesota’s classrooms. Sahan Journal reviews the education stories that mattered most in 2021.
Recap: Sahan Journal looks back at Minnesota’s biggest immigration stories of 2021
Recap: Sahan Journal looks back at Minnesota’s biggest immigration stories of 2021
Gift cards, flight vouchers, college-scholarship lotteries: Some Black health experts express second thoughts about Minnesota’s vaccine incentives.
Gift cards, flight vouchers, college-scholarship lotteries: Some Black health experts express second thoughts about Minnesota’s vaccine incentives.
Many mobile homes aren’t built for Minnesota winters. Community organizations and utilities are on a mission to make them more comfortable and fuel efficient.
Many mobile homes aren’t built for Minnesota winters. Community organizations and utilities are on a mission to make them more comfortable and fuel efficient.
Nine years ago, Zinet Kemal boarded a flight to Minnesota and a country she’d never seen. Today, she’s a mother of four, an IT professional seeking an advanced degree—and now, a children’s author.
Nine years ago, Zinet Kemal boarded a flight to Minnesota and a country she’d never seen. Today, she’s a mother of four, an IT professional seeking an advanced degree—and now, a children’s author.
Jay Eidsness: The new Minneapolis City Council should vote again on a greener future for East Phillips.
Jay Eidsness: The new Minneapolis City Council should vote again on a greener future for East Phillips.
Hunger on campus isn’t a joke about ramen: How unmet needs keep Minnesota students from enrolling in community college.
Hunger on campus isn’t a joke about ramen: How unmet needs keep Minnesota students from enrolling in community college.
Pinnacle Logistics employees in Eagan walk off the job after alleged anti-Muslim remark from supervisor.
Pinnacle Logistics employees in Eagan walk off the job after alleged anti-Muslim remark from supervisor.
‘We need a fund that doesn’t see funding Black people as risky’: How three Black leaders are working to change Minnesota philanthropy.
‘We need a fund that doesn’t see funding Black people as risky’: How three Black leaders are working to change Minnesota philanthropy.
Bayan Research Center aims to define problems facing Somali Americans, provide data, and recommend solutions.
Bayan Research Center aims to define problems facing Somali Americans, provide data, and recommend solutions.
Rice Street Garden is a gathering place for many east metro immigrants. A potential development project has them on edge.
Rice Street Garden is a gathering place for many east metro immigrants. A potential development project has them on edge.
Mayo clinic study shows people of color are less likely to receive a key treatment for a condition that causes the heart muscle to thicken.
Mayo clinic study shows people of color are less likely to receive a key treatment for a condition that causes the heart muscle to thicken.
Immigration advocates push to eliminate impending deadline for the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness program, a unique path to citizenship.
Immigration advocates push to eliminate impending deadline for the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness program, a unique path to citizenship.
Native American students want the University of Minnesota Morris to search for lost burial sites. It may be even harder to recover generations of missing Indigenous culture and family history.
Native American students want the University of Minnesota Morris to search for lost burial sites. It may be even harder to recover generations of missing Indigenous culture and family history.
St. Paul school board spares three schools from closure after outcry from immigrant families. Six other schools will close in district consolidation plan.
St. Paul school board spares three schools from closure after outcry from immigrant families. Six other schools will close in district consolidation plan.
Community organizer Zaynab Mohamed hopes to make history as first Black woman elected to Minnesota state Senate.
Community organizer Zaynab Mohamed hopes to make history as first Black woman elected to Minnesota state Senate.
Trial begins for ex-cop Kim Potter in killing of Daunte Wright: What happened, what’s being charged, and what might the legal arguments look like.
Trial begins for ex-cop Kim Potter in killing of Daunte Wright: What happened, what’s being charged, and what might the legal arguments look like.
St. Paul has a plan to pursue more equitable education by closing and merging schools. But immigrant parents say it would hurt their communities.
St. Paul has a plan to pursue more equitable education by closing and merging schools. But immigrant parents say it would hurt their communities.
Fights, depression, substance abuse: Mental health of Minnesota students suffers during COVID pandemic.
Fights, depression, substance abuse: Mental health of Minnesota students suffers during COVID pandemic.
The construction of the 35W freeway meant destruction for Black neighborhoods in Minneapolis. A new museum exhibit looks back at the damage.
The construction of the 35W freeway meant destruction for Black neighborhoods in Minneapolis. A new museum exhibit looks back at the damage.
Minneapolis mosque on edge after vandalism of security cameras
Minneapolis mosque on edge after vandalism of security cameras
We asked a Minnesota family physician how to keep our families safe from COVID-19 this holiday season—without retreating into isolation (again).
We asked a Minnesota family physician how to keep our families safe from COVID-19 this holiday season—without retreating into isolation (again).
As rebel forces approach the capital, Ethiopia faces a possible government takeover. Minnesota’s immigrant communities are worried for their relatives back home.
As rebel forces approach the capital, Ethiopia faces a possible government takeover. Minnesota’s immigrant communities are worried for their relatives back home.
Employers are offering raises, bonuses and training. In the midst of a surge in COVID-19 cases, Minnesota still needs tens of thousands more health care workers.
Employers are offering raises, bonuses and training. In the midst of a surge in COVID-19 cases, Minnesota still needs tens of thousands more health care workers.
The Metro Blue Line Extension is finally moving forward. But some fear it will drive up rents and force them to leave.
The Metro Blue Line Extension is finally moving forward. But some fear it will drive up rents and force them to leave.
Three young Democratic Socialists elected to Minneapolis City Council are eager to pass progressive policies to benefit the city’s working class.
Three young Democratic Socialists elected to Minneapolis City Council are eager to pass progressive policies to benefit the city’s working class.
This year, Minnesota school-board meetings endured a backlash against diversity. On Election Day, three suburban districts elected Somali Americans for the first time.
This year, Minnesota school-board meetings endured a backlash against diversity. On Election Day, three suburban districts elected Somali Americans for the first time.
There are plenty of new faces on the Minneapolis Park Board, but just one person of color.
There are plenty of new faces on the Minneapolis Park Board, but just one person of color.
The most diverse city council in Minneapolis history might also be the weakest. We asked new council members how they hope to operate under a strong mayor system
The most diverse city council in Minneapolis history might also be the weakest. We asked new council members how they hope to operate under a strong mayor system
Since we first posted our how-to-help guide in August, more than 250 refugees have gotten a new start in Minnesota.
Since we first posted our how-to-help guide in August, more than 250 refugees have gotten a new start in Minnesota.
‘We have a different story to tell’: As anchors Chenue Her and Gia Vang move up in the television news industry, they bring a new perspective with them.
‘We have a different story to tell’: As anchors Chenue Her and Gia Vang move up in the television news industry, they bring a new perspective with them.
Everything kids and parents need to know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine: a video in Hmong, Spanish, Somali, Oromo, and English.
Everything kids and parents need to know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine: a video in Hmong, Spanish, Somali, Oromo, and English.
Restoring imagination to immigrant communities: Chanida Phaengdara Potter and the Southeast Asian Diaspora Project
Restoring imagination to immigrant communities: Chanida Phaengdara Potter and the Southeast Asian Diaspora Project
Sunisa Lee’s friends and family watched their daughter become the first Hmong American ever to compete and win a gold medal. For many, it was the best morning of their lives.
Sunisa Lee’s friends and family watched their daughter become the first Hmong American ever to compete and win a gold medal. For many, it was the best morning of their lives.
Minnesota Legislature passes small steps in last-minute environmental bills, while climate needs multiply.
Minnesota Legislature passes small steps in last-minute environmental bills, while climate needs multiply.
Too much work or not enough: Latinos in Minnesota describe one pandemic but two very different economies.
Too much work or not enough: Latinos in Minnesota describe one pandemic but two very different economies.
Real estate frenzy in Minnesota poses extra barriers to Muslim homebuyers: Finding no-interest mortgages and down-payment assistance programs.
Real estate frenzy in Minnesota poses extra barriers to Muslim homebuyers: Finding no-interest mortgages and down-payment assistance programs.
‘We’re evidence that the healing is happening’: How five people in Minneapolis experienced the cataclysm of George Floyd’s killing—and what they did next.
‘We’re evidence that the healing is happening’: How five people in Minneapolis experienced the cataclysm of George Floyd’s killing—and what they did next.
No one has more power to change the Minneapolis Police Department than Mayor Jacob Frey. We asked him what he’s accomplished.
No one has more power to change the Minneapolis Police Department than Mayor Jacob Frey. We asked him what he’s accomplished.
Ramadan is a month devoted to prayer, charity, and reflection. This year, Muslims in Minnesota have found another way to practice—protesting.
Ramadan is a month devoted to prayer, charity, and reflection. This year, Muslims in Minnesota have found another way to practice—protesting.
Asian health leaders in Minnesota fill information gap about COVID-19 death rates.
Asian health leaders in Minnesota fill information gap about COVID-19 death rates.
After guilty verdict in George Floyd’s murder, families of Isak Aden and Dolal Idd ask, ‘What about us?’
After guilty verdict in George Floyd’s murder, families of Isak Aden and Dolal Idd ask, ‘What about us?’
Minneapolis will soon have the opportunity–or competing opportunities–to vote on the future of the Minneapolis Police Department. We made this cheat sheet to help.
Minneapolis will soon have the opportunity–or competing opportunities–to vote on the future of the Minneapolis Police Department. We made this cheat sheet to help.
How you can help people in Brooklyn Center right now, in the aftermath of Daunte Wright’s killing
How you can help people in Brooklyn Center right now, in the aftermath of Daunte Wright’s killing
What to know about Brooklyn Center, where police fatally shot Daunte Wright
What to know about Brooklyn Center, where police fatally shot Daunte Wright
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How you can help Afghan refugees in Minnesota, right now
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First Somali student president at University of Minnesota tackles food, health, housing
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Minnesota immigrant farmers are struggling with the effects of climate change in their fields.
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Out of the ashes of the George Floyd protests, an Ethiopian restaurant is reborn in a new neighborhood
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Minnesota’s new ECO Act will help ease the burdens of energy costs on low-income families, including many people of color
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After an anguished wait, Chauvin verdict brings a flood of emotions, pledges to do better
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Commentary: My father is my hero, and he’s afraid for me. But he also embodies the cure for anti-Asian hate. That’s hope.
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