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‘Untapped market’: Rapidly growing Yemeni coffee chains set sights on Twin Cities
Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co., and a second chain opening this fall, fill a need for after-hours social spaces for young Muslims — and also draw coffee connoisseurs. The post ‘Untapped market’: Rapidly growing Yemeni coffee chains set sights on Twin Cities appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Minneapolis officer Jamal Mitchell awarded Medal of Honor, Purple Heart
Friends and coworkers remembered Mitchell at a memorial service as a loyal friend and hero who was committed to serving others. The post Minneapolis officer Jamal Mitchell awarded Medal of Honor, Purple Heart appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Workers at a dozen Twin Cities nursing homes struck in March. One is still waiting for a contract.
A week after St. Therese announced it was selling its flagship New Hope care facility, workers say they’ll launch a five-day strike to lock in pay promises. The post Workers at a dozen Twin Cities nursing homes struck in March. One is still waiting for a contract. appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Heat pumps are ‘cheapest, healthiest’ way to meet Minnesota’s climate goals, local coalition says
Billions of dollars in investment will be needed to help the state hit net-zero emissions. A report by Clean Heat Minnesota has found that the best way to do that is through mass electrification of buildings. The post Heat pumps are ‘cheapest, healthiest’ way to meet Minnesota’s climate goals, local coalition says appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Five defendants convicted, two acquitted in Feeding Our Future fraud trial
The verdicts come in the seventh week of trial, and after rare allegations of jury tampering led to the dismissal of two jurors. The post Five defendants convicted, two acquitted in Feeding Our Future fraud trial appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Eat, dance, sing and paint your way across the Twin Cities cultural scene this weekend
An Asian street festival, an Afrobeat rave, a “Reservation Dogs” watch party, a concert by Native composers, and a community mural project are just some of this weekend's arts events in the Twin Cities. The post Eat, dance, sing and paint your way across the Twin Cities cultural scene this weekend appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Latest challenge to Indian Child Welfare Act struck down in Minnesota appeals court
This story is being co-published with The Imprint, a national nonprofit news outlet covering child welfare and youth justice. In a case challenging the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act, a Minnesota appeals court has allowed white foster parents to continue seeking custody of two Red Lake Nation children, while striking down the couple’s claim that they were discriminated against because of their race.
Small in numbers, Cameroonian community is beginning to make a mark on Minnesota
Cameroonian immigrants and their children are starting new businesses and launching events like African Fashion Week, coming this fall. The post Small in numbers, Cameroonian community is beginning to make a mark on Minnesota appeared first on Sahan Journal.
‘Meet the boss’: Minnesota Black entrepreneurs discuss access to funding, tips for success
A panel event hosted by Sahan Journal examined the challenges and successes faced by Black and immigrant African entrepreneurs in Minnesota. The post ‘Meet the boss’: Minnesota Black entrepreneurs discuss access to funding, tips for success appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Minneapolis foundry accused of Clean Air Act violations will pay fine, end casting operations
Smith Foundry in the East Phillips neighborhood will pay an $80,000 fine and will transition to a metal finishing business in the next 12 months. The post Minneapolis foundry accused of Clean Air Act violations will pay fine, end casting operations appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Family members mourn fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell
Jamal Mitchell's mother said her son had a “heart for people” and always tried to lend a helping hand to those around him. The post Family members mourn fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell appeared first on Sahan Journal.
All seven defendants in Feeding Our Future fraud trial arrested after juror was bribed with $120K in cash
A search warrant affidavit says a woman tried to bribe a juror with a bag containing $120,000, and promised more cash if the juror acquitted the defendants at trial. The post All seven defendants in Feeding Our Future fraud trial arrested after juror was bribed with $120K in cash appeared first on Sahan Journal.
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