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RACE

White man in Minneapolis accused of racially profiling a group of Somali entrepreneurs inside a gym

A group of Somali entrepreneurs in Minneapolis say they are being racially profiled at a private gym in a video that has gone viral.

by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Not in His Front Yard: Falcon Heights tells would-be vegetable gardener to hold the lettuce, hold the tomato, while it studies the menu

Quentin Nguyen wanted to rip out half an acre of sod and grow produce for his family and neighborhood. For now, it’s just piles of mulch and soil.

by Joey Peters

HEALTH

In healthcare work, African immigrants feel brunt of COVID-19

On the front lines in senior centers, nurses often feel pressure to earn money and invisible if they get sick

by Joey Peters

In disappearance of Ridwan Dahir, Somali community looks to bring a mother closure

Minneapolis Police describe investigation into missing 25-year-old as “open and active.”

by Abdirahman Mohamed

Minnesota Muslims get creative to celebrate Eid while keeping social distance

Pandemic means no gatherings at mosques and other large venues: ‘Nobody thought this could happen in our lifetime.’

by Ibrahim Hirsi

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Hassan Nor, Somali elder and artist whose work depicted pre-war Somalia, dies of COVID

Late in life, artist was ‘living his dream’ as work was shown at prominent Twin Cities venues.

by Sheila Regan

Walz says houses of worship can open at 25% occupancy

Governor continues to urge caution, follow public health guidelines; no change for restaurants and bars.

by MPR News Staff

Minnesota Muslims: How are you celebrating Eid holiday in the midst of COVID-19?

Send us pictures, videos, audio and stories about how you celebrated Eid al-Fitr.

by Sahan Journal

‘I didn’t want him to feel alone’: A daughter’s complicated goodbye to her father

A civil war scattered Mohamed Omer’s family more than 30 years ago. He spent his life trying to unscatter them. But in his death, his daughter said, the separation was even worse: The family couldn’t even gather for a traditional Muslim funeral.

by John Enger

St. Paul City Council approves measure declaring Indian government Islamophobic

Two abstain, but majority says it’s important to speak up for religious rights

by Joey Peters

Unemployment claims up — way up — among Asian Minnesotans

Business districts, including St. Paul’s Little Mekong, hit especially hard.

by Riham Feshir

Minneapolis tenants take one big step toward creating a cooperative and buying their buildings

Bank buys buildings and will rehab them while members of Sky Without Limits Community work on an ownership model.

by Sheila Regan

How to be an ally for Asian Americans facing racism amid COVID-19

by MPR News Staff

Despite the risks, essential retail workers often have little option but going to work

Dangers for people of color and immigrants in the workforce may increase as Gov. Walz eases stay-at-home order.

by Sheila Regan

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by MPR News Staff