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Posted inENVIRONMENT The average farmer today is a 58-year-old white man growing commodity crops. The Minnesota farmer of the future may be Latino–and organic. by Andrew Hazzard March 29, 2021October 17, 2024
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK Latina entrepreneurs find a space online to thrive in pandemic. by Kathryn Styer Martinez March 27, 2021April 2, 2021
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY The process of selecting a U.S. attorney is supposed to stay secret. But why? by Hibah Ansari March 26, 2021October 8, 2021
Posted inOPINION Yia Vang: My father is my hero, and he’s afraid for me. But he also embodies the cure for anti-Asian hate. That’s hope. by Yia Vang March 26, 2021March 26, 2021
Posted inRace A surge of hate crimes has left many Asian Americans feeling vulnerable. A new Minnesota safety patrol aims to stop that fear in the streets. by Katelyn Vue March 25, 2021April 9, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Minnesota meatpacking plants have discovered a secret to vaccinating undocumented workers: Don’t ask for IDs and personal information. by Joey Peters March 24, 2021March 24, 2021
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY A quiet storm: Unraveling the kind heart, troubled mind, and sudden death of Dolal Idd. by Hibah Ansari March 22, 2021September 30, 2021
Posted inENVIRONMENT Minnesota’s ‘green’ agencies are very white. Programs like the GreenCorps are helping to change that. by Andrew Hazzard March 21, 2021April 22, 2024
Posted inRace It was just another morning stroll to the school bus stop with his grandson for Tsong Tong Vang. Then the hate speech erupted. by Becky Z. Dernbach March 19, 2021March 19, 2021
Posted inRace ‘People can’t turn their backs anymore’: Asian American women often feel invisible. After Atlanta spa killings, they’re making their pain public by Becky Z. Dernbach March 19, 2021November 17, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus COVID-19 spreads quickly. So does social media information—and misinformation—about vaccine availability. by Joey Peters March 17, 2021March 17, 2021
Posted inENVIRONMENT Rain gardens help Minneapolis’ first ‘eco-mosque’ control flooding by Andrew Hazzard March 16, 2021March 18, 2021
Posted inThe killing of George Floyd Who gets to decide if Derek Chauvin is guilty of murder? And who belongs on a jury of his peers? A community conversation with Sahan Journal. by Hibah Ansari March 16, 2021March 16, 2021
Posted inEDUCATION A senior at Macalester College found a trick to represent the complex identities of other students of color: He asked them to talk about themselves. by Becky Z. Dernbach March 15, 2021March 16, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus When undocumented means unvaccinated: Some COVID-19 vaccine sites demand U.S. government-issued IDs from eligible Minnesota immigrants seeking shots. by Joey Peters March 12, 2021March 19, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus The Wild Goose Chase: How one Latina’s search for a COVID-19 vaccine became a bureaucratic nightmare. by Joey Peters March 12, 2021March 12, 2021
Posted inEDUCATION Musab Hussein needed to rent a laptop to take a University of Minnesota exam. Instead he was told, ‘You do not look like a U of M student.’ And then things got worse. by Becky Z. Dernbach March 11, 2021March 11, 2021
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK, OPINION Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis: There is a rich pipeline of Black talent in the Twin Cities. It still can be hard to find out about events and opportunities. by Jeffrey Bissoy March 11, 2021March 11, 2021
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY Surya Saxena said to be finalist for Minnesota’s next U.S. attorney. by Hibah Ansari and Michael Tortorello March 10, 2021March 15, 2021
Posted inRemembering Minnesotans lost to COVID-19 Roseville father remembered for his generosity, ability to light up a party. by Becca Most March 10, 2021April 6, 2021
Posted inSTORIES FROM THE PANDEMIC Advocating for patients, addressing vaccine disinformation: Meet the Somali American nurse who has become an ‘unsung hero’ of the COVID-19 pandemic by Ibrahim Hirsi March 9, 2021November 17, 2021
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Posted inThe killing of George Floyd What would ‘Justice for George Floyd’ actually look like? A community discussion with Sahan Journal. by Becky Z. Dernbach March 8, 2021March 10, 2023
Posted inHOUSING Somali American renters asked their Minnesota landlord to repair hazardous electrical problems. The property managers commented on the women’s English skills and how many children they had. by Logan Carroll March 8, 2021March 7, 2021
Posted inEDUCATION Why 2021 might be the year Minnesota addresses its teacher of color shortage by Becky Z. Dernbach March 6, 2021March 8, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Minnesota data shows disparities in race and ethnicity of who’s getting COVID-19 vaccine. by Catharine Richert and Dan Kraker March 6, 2021March 6, 2021
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY Ahmed Ismail Yusuf: George Floyd’s death was a wakeup call about the depths of racism in America. In their treatment of Dolal Idd’s family, sheriff’s deputies chose to ignore it. by Ahmed Ismail Yusuf March 5, 2021September 30, 2021
Posted inPOLITICS, PUBLIC SAFETY Andy Luger on short list for Minnesota’s next U.S. attorney, sources say. by Hibah Ansari March 4, 2021March 5, 2021
Posted inWorkers COVID-19 has made a mess of workers’ lives. At a global labor forum in Minnesota, janitors talked about how to clean it up. by Hibah Ansari March 4, 2021March 8, 2021
Posted inOPINION Skin-lightening products cost Black and brown communities our money and our health. by Amira Adawe and Hodan Hassan March 4, 2021March 4, 2021
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK Latino small business stay resilient through a ‘pandemic year.’ by Kathryn Styer Martinez March 3, 2021March 3, 2021
Posted inENVIRONMENT Metro Transit’s big plans for faster bus routes offer a chance to improve both air quality and racial equity by Andrew Hazzard March 3, 2021March 3, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Skipping Walmart and Walgreens, Hmong COVID-19 vaccine drive makes first stop at Hmong Village. by Joey Peters March 2, 2021March 6, 2021
Posted inEDUCATION ‘Almost like getting permission to be a kid’: Even through the pandemic winter, Eden Prairie teacher helps first graders connect with nature by Becky Z. Dernbach March 1, 2021March 1, 2021
Posted inIMMIGRATION As a teenager, Zaynab Abdi got a visa to move to the United States. Her younger sister Sabreen didn’t. The Trump ‘Muslim ban’ has kept them apart for seven years. by Hibah Ansari March 1, 2021April 12, 2023
Posted inENVIRONMENT Xcel’s 15-year energy plan offers opportunities to address environmental racism in Minnesota. Immigrant activists are determined to make it happen. by Andrew Hazzard February 26, 2021February 26, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus For some Latinos, Minnesota’s new COVID-19 vaccine connector is more like a road to nowhere. by Joey Peters February 26, 2021February 26, 2021
Posted inCOVID-19 VACCINE PROJECT COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently asked questions by Sahan Journal February 25, 2021May 20, 2021
Posted inCOVID-19 VACCINE PROJECT Tallaalka COVID-19: Su’aalaha badanaa la isweydiiyo. by Sahan Journal February 25, 2021March 10, 2021
Posted inCOVID-19 VACCINE PROJECT Tshauj COVID-19: Cov lus nquag nug by Sahan Journal February 25, 2021March 10, 2021
Posted inCOVID-19 VACCINE PROJECT COVID-19 Vacuna: Preguntas más frecuentes by Sahan Journal February 25, 2021March 10, 2021
Posted inCOVID-19 VACCINE PROJECT Introducing Sahan Journal’s COVID-19 vaccine video series: All the information you need in Spanish, Somali, Hmong, and English. by Sahan Journal February 25, 2021March 8, 2021
Posted inTechnology Red tape can be daunting for new immigrants seeking services. Asian American group has a map for that. by Katelyn Vue February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
Posted inIMMIGRATION Biden administration cancels Trump’s last-minute changes to U.S. citizenship test by Hibah Ansari February 23, 2021February 23, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus ‘A huge death event in our nation’s history’: COVID-19 drives up mortality rates in Minnesota—especially for people of color. by Joey Peters February 23, 2021February 23, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Letter to the Editor: Vaccinate people of color. by Vijendra Agarwal February 22, 2021February 22, 2021
Posted inENVIRONMENT Electric vehicles have a reputation for appealing to ‘fancy,’ ‘privileged’ drivers. A new program seeks to boost access in diverse neighborhoods. by Andrew Hazzard February 22, 2021February 21, 2021
Posted inHEALTH Everyone agrees people of color aren’t getting the COVID-19 vaccine fast enough. How bad the problem is, and what to do about it are less clear. by Joey Peters February 19, 2021February 24, 2021
Posted inEDUCATION ‘I won’t be the last Black woman to leave the college’: At St. Olaf College, resignations of Black faculty and diverse staff leave students seeking answers by Becky Z. Dernbach and Eli Tan February 18, 2021November 29, 2022
Posted inENVIRONMENT Could Minnesota suffer a Texas-size energy grid failure? by Andrew Hazzard February 18, 2021February 18, 2021
Posted inProfiles Amran Farah is likely the first Somali American to make partner at a high-power Minnesota law firm. Now she’s helping to pick the next U.S. Attorney. by Hibah Ansari February 18, 2021February 18, 2021
Posted inPOLITICS DFL virtual caucus debate raises a thorny issue: How best to include immigrant communities. by Hibah Ansari February 17, 2021February 17, 2021
Posted inENVIRONMENT Out in the cold: Pandemic leaves more people in need of energy assistance, but also harder to reach. by Andrew Hazzard February 16, 2021February 18, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Getting to ‘yes’: Voices from inside immigrant communities are crucial to overcoming misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine. by Joey Peters February 16, 2021February 23, 2021
Posted inEDUCATION Summer school in the park: Walz administration proposes expanded programs and more flexible venues to ready kids for the next academic year. by Becky Z. Dernbach February 15, 2021February 15, 2021
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY After long process of collecting public input, community coalition will gather petition signatures to replace Minneapolis Police Department by Hibah Ansari February 12, 2021September 30, 2021
Posted inCOVID-19 Memorial Project St. Charles father remembered as ‘silent leader,’ dedicated to his high school sweetheart. by Emily Pofahl February 11, 2021February 11, 2021
Posted inSTORIES FROM THE PANDEMIC The pandemic compelled one Somali American educator to become something else: a full-time artist. by Ibrahim Hirsi February 9, 2021February 12, 2021
Posted inFood Chef Soleil Ramirez left Venezuela after an armed militia man broke a chair over her back, and threatened to kill her. She recently launched her own Minneapolis restaurant. by James Norton February 8, 2021February 8, 2021
Posted inEDUCATION As Minneapolis classrooms reopen, white students most likely to return to in-person learning by Becky Z. Dernbach February 5, 2021February 5, 2021
Posted inIMMIGRATION Leaving the Twin Cities rat race, and looking forward to the zoo in Uganda. Somali American says he’s packing up and planning a cheaper, more relaxed life in East Africa. by Hibah Ansari February 5, 2021February 5, 2021
Posted inEDUCATION We toured a Minneapolis school to see new COVID safety measures. Then we asked an expert how well they’d work. Here’s what we found. by Becky Z. Dernbach February 5, 2021February 5, 2021
Posted inIMMIGRATION A glimmer of hope for some Minnesota immigrant families: Biden dramatically raises cap on refugee admissions. by Hibah Ansari February 4, 2021February 4, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Minnesota’s communities of color are suffering the most from COVID-19. Clinics that serve them are trying to get vaccines in arms—fast. by Joey Peters February 4, 2021February 3, 2021
Posted inOromo in Minnesota Oromia 11 creates new TV network for Oromo community in Minnesota—and beyond. by Sheila Regan February 3, 2021February 3, 2021
Posted inArts Marie Myung-Ok Lee’s YA reissue, ‘Finding My Voice,’ finds new teen readers. by Hannah Yang February 2, 2021February 2, 2021
Posted inEDUCATION As Minnesota elementary schools reopen, teachers say they hope to hear students giggle again. They’re also preparing their wills. by Becky Z. Dernbach February 1, 2021February 2, 2021
Posted inIMMIGRATION Liberians in Minnesota have until December to start pursuing permanent U.S. citizenship. Some can’t believe the opportunity is real. by Hibah Ansari January 29, 2021January 30, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus A large COVID outbreak among ICE detainees appears to be over in Kandiyohi County. Advocates say other Minnesota jails are equally vulnerable. by Joey Peters January 29, 2021January 29, 2021
Posted inEDUCATION Everyone wants to close Minnesota’s achievement gap. Students say it starts with hiring more teachers of color. by Becky Z. Dernbach January 27, 2021January 27, 2021
Posted inCOVID-19 Memorial Project SEIU Local 26 member remembered for his humor and hard work by Zach Batia January 26, 2021January 24, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus As a health reporter, I should be able to tell you where and when to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The chaotic vaccine rollout has left everyone confused—including me. by Joey Peters January 25, 2021February 5, 2021
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK, OPINION I got my first job in the U.S. at an Amazon fulfillment center in Minnesota. The work was dehumanizing and awful. by Safiyo Mohamed January 25, 2021November 5, 2021
Posted inINSIDE SAHAN JOURNAL Sahan Journal is hiring an advertising and sponsorship manager to join its staff. by Sahan Journal January 22, 2021July 2, 2021
Posted inPOLITICS In D.C., a mob tried to overturn multiracial democracy. In St. Paul, the most diverse Minnesota legislature ever is just getting started. by Becky Z. Dernbach and Hibah Ansari January 21, 2021January 25, 2021
Posted inEDUCATION A violent white mob and a Black woman vice president: In tumultuous two weeks, Twin Cities educators teach history in real time by Becky Z. Dernbach January 20, 2021January 20, 2021
Posted inPOLITICS ‘I’m looking for unity’: Minnesota immigrants share hopes for new Biden administration on Inauguration Day. by Joey Peters January 20, 2021January 20, 2021
Posted inIMMIGRATION The border wall, DACA, the ‘Muslim ban’ and more: Biden starts to undo the Trump legacy on immigration by Hibah Ansari January 20, 2021April 12, 2023
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK Tentative contract agreement gives Minnesota home care workers a 15 percent raise. by Dan Gunderson January 18, 2021January 18, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus, OPINION Black and brown people have been subject to suffering and neglect at the hands of doctors in the past. It’s still worth getting the COVID-19 vaccine. by Dr. Nathan T. Chomilo January 18, 2021January 19, 2021
Posted inEDUCATION Everything you need to know about whether to send your kids back to the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic. by Becky Z. Dernbach January 18, 2021January 18, 2021
Posted inIMMIGRATION Karen couple get rare, private naturalization ceremony in their St. Paul home. by Megan Burks January 16, 2021January 18, 2021
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK Some Latino businesses in Minnesota call 2020 their worst year ever. by Joey Peters January 15, 2021January 18, 2021
Posted inExtremism In an era of extraordinary tension, another challenge for state legislators of color: Personal security by Logan Carroll January 14, 2021November 17, 2021
Posted inHEALTH The Biden administration is likely to reverse ‘public charge’ restrictions on aid to immigrants. Confusion over the rules will remain. by Joey Peters January 13, 2021January 13, 2021
Posted inSTORIES FROM THE PANDEMIC Minneapolis teacher Mariam Mohamed thinks the emotional health of her students is more important this year than their multiplication tables. by Ibrahim Hirsi January 13, 2021January 13, 2021
Posted inWorkers MSP Airport workers win $15-an-hour wage after four-year organizing fight by Hibah Ansari January 13, 2021January 13, 2021
Posted inFood The perfect COVID-19 restaurant is a tiny Mexican take-out kitchen in Minneapolis that provides real family meals twice a week. by Mecca Bos January 11, 2021January 12, 2021
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY Black protesters in Minneapolis have encountered tear gas, rubber bullets, and batons. White pro-Trump crowds took selfies with U.S. Capitol police. by Jared Goyette, Joey Peters and Becky Z. Dernbach January 7, 2021September 30, 2021
Posted inELECTION 2020 Vilified by Trump, Ilhan Omar turns the tables by filing new articles of impeachment after Trump supporters seize U.S. Capitol. by Hibah Ansari January 7, 2021January 7, 2021
Posted inExtremism, OPINION As a foreign correspondent, I watched Bosnia self-destruct based on toxic propaganda. I saw the same forces at work yesterday in Washington. by Mark Porubcansky January 7, 2021November 17, 2021
Posted inELECTION 2020 ‘I can’t believe this is happening to our country’: Minnesota immigrants watch with alarm as Trump insurrectionists attack U.S. Capitol. by Hibah Ansari and Joey Peters January 6, 2021January 6, 2021
Posted inUproar over Somali flag Minnesota media consultant, right-wing bloggers question Somali flag raising at Dolal Idd protest by Becky Z. Dernbach and Joey Peters January 6, 2021January 6, 2021
Posted inHEALTH Personal care assistants get $14 an hour in Minnesota to help people with disabilities. COVID-19 is making their jobs impossible. by Joey Peters January 6, 2021January 5, 2021
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY ‘Time to uproot systemic racism’: Case of Dolal Idd highlights disparities in fatal police shootings by Habon Abdulle January 5, 2021September 30, 2021
Posted inRemembering Minnesotans lost to COVID-19 Superfan and inventor of “Whacker Clapper” remembered for dedication to family—and sports. by Emily Pofahl January 5, 2021January 22, 2021
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY Police informant and dangerous gun bust led to fatal shooting of Dolal Idd, according to newly released search warrant. by Jared Goyette and Becky Z. Dernbach January 4, 2021September 30, 2021
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY ‘We will not wake up tomorrow and forget about this’: Minneapolis protesters demand answers about police killing of Dolal Idd by Jared Goyette January 3, 2021September 30, 2021
