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Sahan Journal receives three top awards from Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists
Sahan housing reporter Katelyn Vue shared the award for Young Journalist of the Year; education reporter Becky Dernbach was recognized for beat reporting; and Sahan’s website was recognized. The post Sahan Journal receives three top awards from Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Textile waste is a growing concern. One way to prevent it? Mend what you own.
Fast fashion is driving growth in textile waste. Minnesota is trying to understand the extent of the issue, and is encouraging people to fix what they own before buying new. The post Textile waste is a growing concern. One way to prevent it? Mend what you own. appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Former NBA star Devean George breaks ground on modular building facility in north Minneapolis
The goal of George Modular Solutions is to speed up the development of new housing and boost the community’s job base. The post Former NBA star Devean George breaks ground on modular building facility in north Minneapolis appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Local movement pushing for temporary protected status for Ecuadorians gains momentum
Three cities — St. Paul, Minneapolis and Columbia Heights — have passed resolutions calling on the U.S. government to approve the designation. The post Local movement pushing for temporary protected status for Ecuadorians gains momentum appeared first on Sahan Journal.
After boy’s drowning in Minnehaha Creek, Somali family works to prevent similar deaths
Tears flowed at the makeshift memorial along Minnehaha Creek where a 4-year-old boy with autism drowned last week, but talk among mourners at the site near his mother’s home in Hopkins also turned to what might be done to prevent similar tragedies in the future. Local groups dedicated to...
When a patient at M Health Fairview can’t afford food, Mang Vang can help
In her new position as a “food navigator,” Mang Vang works with the hospital system’s neediest patients across five clinics in the east metro, connecting them to external resources such as food shelves and government benefits. She can also give out vouchers for Cub Foods and a “mobile market” that makes stops outside the clinic. The post When a patient at M Health Fairview can’t afford food, Mang Vang can help appeared first on Sahan Journal.
‘Big dreams’: Roosevelt High School graduates who started high school remotely prepare to take on the world
Yamilet Arroyo and her Roosevelt High School classmates started their high school careers at home, staring at their computer screens, connecting with students and teachers remotely in the fall of 2020. But they ended their high school journey with a traditional in-person ceremony, throwing their maroon mortarboard caps in the...
The Bridge for Youth begins $700K renovation of Minneapolis shelter spaces
The multiyear project invited shelter residents into the design process and was a “full circle” moment for an architecture student who had a family member who had stayed at the shelter. The post The Bridge for Youth begins $700K renovation of Minneapolis shelter spaces appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Five takeaways from a report on the state’s oversight of Feeding Our Future
Here’s what you need to know about a 120-page report on the Minnesota Department of Education’s oversight of Feeding Our Future. The post Five takeaways from a report on the state’s oversight of Feeding Our Future appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Maria Isa, BdotCroc among headliners at St. Paul Pride Festival this weekend
The festival lineup features Black, Hmong and Latina performers. Other arts events this weekend include Katha Dance Theatre’s premiere of a river odyssey and a dance exploration of the African American family unit at the Southern Theater. The post Maria Isa, BdotCroc among headliners at St. Paul Pride Festival this weekend appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Report: Minnesota Department of Education was ‘ill-prepared,’ created opportunities for fraud in Feeding Our Future case
The education department received 10 complaints between June 2018 and December 2019 about Feeding Our Future’s executive director, its recruitment practices and alleged kickbacks. Fraud began in 2020. The post Report: Minnesota Department of Education was ‘ill-prepared,’ created opportunities for fraud in Feeding Our Future case appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Minnesota Department of Education was ‘ill prepared,’ created opportunities for fraud in Feeding Our Future case, audit finds
The Minnesota Department of Education’s oversight of Feeding Our Future was inadequate and created opportunities for fraud, according to a report released Thursday. The education department failed to act on early warning signs and did not properly use its authority to halt rampant fraud of federal child nutrition programs, according to a report by the Office of the Legislative Auditor.
Hmong-led movie starring St. Paul actor Wa Yang debuts at Tribeca Festival
The Minnesota-based producers of “Bitterroot” relied on an apprenticeship model to get Hmong talent involved in all aspects of the filmmaking process. The post Hmong-led movie starring St. Paul actor Wa Yang debuts at Tribeca Festival appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Israeli scholar says University of Minnesota rescinded Holocaust Center job offer on ‘purely political grounds’
The move came after two board members of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies resigned in protest over the offer and a local Jewish advocacy group sent out an action alert. The post Israeli scholar says University of Minnesota rescinded Holocaust Center job offer on ‘purely political grounds’ appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Report will examine Minnesota Department of Education’s oversight of money in Feeding Our Future case
The Legislative Auditor plans to release a report Thursday looking at how the Minnesota Department of Education monitored Feeding Our Future’s participation in a federal program designed to feed underserved children. The post Report will examine Minnesota Department of Education’s oversight of money in Feeding Our Future case appeared first on Sahan Journal.
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