Sheila Regan, Author at Sahan Journal

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Oromo in Minnesota

Oromia 11 creates new TV network for Oromo community in Minnesota—and beyond.

by Sheila Regan February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

Media startup plans slate of youth-focused talk shows, comedy, and politics—produced from new studios in downtown Minneapolis.

BUSINESS & WORK

Beauty in the time of pandemic: After a year of planning, Ritual Med Spa found itself opening up at a time when ‘people couldn’t pay the rent.’

by Sheila Regan December 10, 2020December 14, 2020

BUSINESS & WORK

African immigrants to the U.S. have a lot in common. National conference organized by St. Paul-based group seeks to pull it all together.

by Sheila Regan December 9, 2020December 17, 2020

Digital Disinformation

Fighting disinformation, Facebook decides it doesn’t ‘like’ Twin Cities companies that support refugees and clean-water projects

by Sheila Regan November 23, 2020November 22, 2020

Arts

An immigrant’s tale of loneliness, some mistakes, and a lot of perseverance

by Sheila Regan October 23, 2020October 23, 2020

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Minnesota retail manager finds fame as “Average Mohamed”: a celebrated citizen diplomat whose animated series aims to counsel Muslim youth.

by Sheila Regan October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

Arts

New exhibit brings Minnesota’s Iraqi Americans to life: A rich portrait of regions, religions, and professions

by Sheila Regan October 9, 2020October 9, 2020

ICE deportation looms for Minnesota Somalis who may be infected with COVID-19.

by Sheila Regan September 15, 2020September 16, 2020

2020 Census outreach

CHANGING MINNESOTA

The census isn’t just about numbers. It’s about school programs, job training, health care, and housing, too.

by Sheila Regan September 11, 2020September 11, 2020

Oromo in Minnesota

U.S. Senators demand legal rights for Oromo men detained in Ethiopia. Family members in Minnesota worry and wait for charges.

by Sheila Regan September 2, 2020September 2, 2020

DEMOCRACY & POLITICS

Is St. Cloud ready for a change? Hassan Yussuf thinks Minnesota city will elect its first Black city council member.

by Sheila Regan August 14, 2020August 14, 2020

The killing of George Floyd

Is Cup Foods reopening too soon after George Floyd’s killing? Or is it time to get back to business?

by Sheila Regan August 4, 2020August 4, 2020

The killing of George Floyd

Owner of Cup Foods condemns police killing of George Floyd

by Sheila Regan May 28, 2020June 4, 2020

Remembering Minnesotans lost to COVID-19

Hassan Nor, Somali elder and artist whose work depicted pre-war Somalia, dies of COVID-19

by Sheila Regan May 26, 2020May 31, 2020

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

by Sheila Regan May 20, 2020May 20, 2020

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

by Sheila Regan May 18, 2020May 18, 2020

Movement grows to provide rent and mortgage relief to Minnesota tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic

by Sheila Regan April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

Arts

Live-streamed concert pays tribute to the music of Mehdi Hassan and raises money for Northeast Minneapolis nonprofit

by Sheila Regan March 30, 2020June 15, 2020

Arts

Strong leads don’t make up for soap opera ending in Guthrie’s ‘Noura’

by Sheila Regan January 23, 2020April 1, 2020