Early voting is underway in Minnesota, where Amy Klobuchar faces Lisa Demuth for governor and Peggy Flanagan takes on Michele Tafoya for U.S. Senate. Learn who’s on the ballot and how to vote before or on Nov. 3. The post Who’s on the ballot in Minnesota? A guide to governor, Senate and other st
Sheriff Fletcher was right to raise the issue of delinquent youth, and Somali Americans must act to stop a cycle of gang involvement and violence, writes former caseworker Mahdi Warsama. The post Opinion: Minnesota Somali Americans must confront problems of youth delinquency,violence appeared first
Northern Iron and Machine, a foundry on St. Paul’s East Side, is closing after a yearslong battle with pollution regulators. Neighbors want to make sure no new polluter comes in and to share success across the city The post St. Paul neighbors celebrate as Northern Iron ends production — and push
Multiple immigration detainees in Minnesota have been ordered released by federal judges only for them to be immediately re-detained by immigration officers at the doors of the Whipple Federal building. The post Catch, release, catch: Inside ICE’s new ‘farce’ tactic appeared first
The deportations came after a monthslong ordeal, where many of the men were shuffled between detention facilities in different states, before their time at the U.S. military prison. The post Three Minnesotans deported to Somalia after a month at Guantánamo Bay appeared first on Sahan Journal .
Spend your weekend exploring tarot, sculptures and Nigerian fashion in Minneapolis, or head to St. Paul for the debut Midway Music & Arts Fest in St. Paul. The post Grover Hogan explores Black, Mexican and nonbinary identity in debut exhibit ‘True Stories’ appeared first on Sahan Journal .
North Side parents, staff tell Minneapolis Public Schools leaders that they want district plans to prioritize opportunity and stability for their children. The post ‘What will students actually gain?’ North Minneapolis parents slam proposed school closures appeared first on Sahan Journal .
Wife and brother of Minneapolis woman killed in immigration crackdown allege wrongful death The family of Renee Good, the woman killed by immigration agents in January in Minneapolis, filed two federal lawsuits against the agent who shot her and several top officials in the Trump administration on T
The suit against the federal government and a second lawsuit filed Thursday allege federal agents violated Good’s constitutional rights and DHS policies, and conspired to deny equal protection to Somali and Hispanic people. The post Lawsuit over Renee Good’s killing names ICE officer, Stephen Mi
Good was fatally shot in January while observing federal immigration enforcement activity in south Minneapolis. The post BREAKING: Renee Good’s family sues federal government, immigration agents over fatal shooting appeared first on Sahan Journal .
Minneapolis has backlog of 700 students waiting to enroll — even as district debates closing schools
Some parents, teachers and advocates worry the backlog will turn families away at a time when the district is battling long-term enrollment declines. The post Minneapolis has backlog of 700 students waiting to enroll — even as district debates closing schools appeared first on Sahan Journal .
Plus: spend your weekend with papa mbye’s experimental sounds at Icehouse, Indigenous artists at the Weisman Art Museum and jazz musicians at the Dakota. The post Looking forward, looking back: Mizna’s Arab Film Fest digs into cultural archives appeared first on Sahan Journal .