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Activists call on Don Samuels to take down ‘anti-woman’ ad featuring Ilhan Omar
Samuels is facing off against Omar in the Fifth Congressional District primary for the second time in two years. The post Activists call on Don Samuels to take down ‘anti-woman’ ad featuring Ilhan Omar appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Leech Lake band celebrates the transfer of 11,000 acres that represent what was illegally taken
This story comes to you from MPR News through a partnership with Sahan Journal. The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe celebrated the transfer of more than 11,000 acres to the tribe this week. Federal officials at the celebration acknowledged they represent the nation who took the land away and who have now helped enable the return.
Outdoors with a beat: Rondo Days returns with Rakim, MC Lyte; DJ Queen Duin rocks Cedar, nature fest
Mexican-American DJ Queen Duin will perform at The Cedar and a Latino Nature Fest this weekend, while St. Paul’s Rondo Days festival returns after five years with hip-hop pioneers and a celebration of local talent. The post Outdoors with a beat: Rondo Days returns with Rakim, MC Lyte; DJ Queen Duin rocks Cedar, nature fest appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Vandals hit future site of St. Anthony Islamic youth center multiple times
In late May, vandals broke into a building in St. Anthony that is slated to become a new Islamic-focused youth center and used fire extinguishers to spray the inside of the building and steal computers and other items. They have come back to the Tibyan Center several times since, including...
After missing purchase deadline, Roof Depot advocates say they have plan to raise $5.7M
State legislators failed to deliver additional money for the Roof Depot project causing organizers to miss a purchase deadline with the city of Minneapolis, but the community group remains optimistic that it can buy the site. The post After missing purchase deadline, Roof Depot advocates say they have plan to raise $5.7M appeared first on Sahan Journal.
‘Spike Moss Way’: Minneapolis names section of Plymouth Avenue after civil rights champion
This story comes to you from MPR News through a partnership with Sahan Journal. Community activist Harry “Spike” Moss, 78, and Plymouth Avenue North share a historic connection in the struggle for civil rights of African Americans in Minneapolis. When Plymouth Avenue erupted in turmoil in the late...
Muslim spiritual care offers comfort — and improves patient outcomes — at HCMC
The providers, who serve Hennepin Healthcare’s growing Muslim patient population, help ease anxiety and reduce the stigma around mental health and other medical issues. The post Muslim spiritual care offers comfort — and improves patient outcomes — at HCMC appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Minnesota works to define new law protecting vulnerable communities from pollution
The state’s cumulative impact law will go into effect in 2026. Regulators are trying to establish rules, and weighing what factors should be considered when analyzing existing pollution conditions. The post Minnesota works to define new law protecting vulnerable communities from pollution appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Sahan Journal names Vanan Murugesan as next executive director
Vanan was previously head of transformation at Pillsbury United Communities and brings extensive experience in social entrepreneurship, creative fundraising, and organizational change. At Sahan Journal, he will lead a Minnesota newsroom with 23 employees, supporting its nonprofit mission to serve immigrants and people of color. The post Sahan Journal names Vanan Murugesan as next executive director appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Some Somali voters say economy, social issues are driving them to vote for Trump
Economic issues and LGBTQ issues in local schools are prompting more Somali voters to choose Republican candidates, say several Somali community members. The post Some Somali voters say economy, social issues are driving them to vote for Trump appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Judge allows Northern Iron to resume normal foundry operations on St. Paul’s East Side over state’s objections
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ordered Northern Iron in April to limit its operations to reduce pollution. A judge is allowing the company to resume normal hours and production levels as it installs new pollution control equipment. The post Judge allows Northern Iron to resume normal foundry operations on St. Paul’s East Side over state’s objections appeared first on Sahan Journal.
$25K payments to Nolosha paid CEO’s salary, won’t guarantee homes in proposed Lakeville development
Nolosha has been collecting $25,000 “pre-reservation agreements” from Somali families that want to live in a proposed suburban community. But the money only gives them “the opportunity to accept a future opportunity,” and doesn’t guarantee them a spot or home, says Nolosha’s CEO. The post $25K payments to Nolosha paid CEO’s salary, won’t guarantee homes in proposed Lakeville development appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Yuen: St. Paul columnist Rubén Rosario told stories with conviction and empathy
When a legend falls in the journalism world, you can be sure of one thing: The stories will flow. Longtime St. Paul Pioneer Press metro columnist Rubén Rosario had stories in spades. He covered crack dens in New York, exposed police scandals in the Twin Cities, and interviewed everyone from prostituted women to families of murder victims.
Revamped Minneapolis American Indian Center cafe expands Native foods mission
By using Native-grown and gathered ingredients, Vernon DeFoe and his team are reintroducing healthy Indigenous dishes to their community. The post Revamped Minneapolis American Indian Center cafe expands Native foods mission appeared first on Sahan Journal.
‘Block parties with purpose’: Our Streets launches series to link neighborhoods divided by highways
The nonprofit’s first “Imagine” event will bring together Frogtown and Rondo neighbors this weekend. Also on tap: an outdoor Somali poetry series and a Latin diasporic show at the Minnesota Museum of American Art. The post ‘Block parties with purpose’: Our Streets launches series to link neighborhoods divided by highways appeared first on Sahan Journal.
After walking picket lines, shaping legislation, Abdirahman Muse takes Biden administration post
The founding director of the Awood Center steps into a bigger role in his new job with the U.S. Department of Labor. The post After walking picket lines, shaping legislation, Abdirahman Muse takes Biden administration post appeared first on Sahan Journal.
‘The first step’: Advocates celebrate Minnesota’s groundbreaking child welfare law
This story is being co-published with The Imprint, a national nonprofit news outlet covering child welfare and youth justice. At a ceremonial signing today in the governor’s chambers, Minnesota child welfare advocates, lawmakers and officials heralded passage of a new law that better protects families disproportionately represented in the foster care system.
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