coronavirus Archives — Sahan Journal

Asian American leaders in Minnesota condemn racism related to COVID-19

by Logan Carroll October 16, 2020October 23, 2020

Trump terms like “Wuhan virus” and “kung flu” contribue to an increase in hate crimes, discrimination.

What’s it like to run for city council during the pandemic? An Ethiopian-born candidate is trying to meet voters in Austin, Minnesota—without door-knocking or shaking hands.

by Ibrahim Hirsi October 12, 2020October 12, 2020

Who are the friends and family members we’ve lost to COVID-19 from Minnesota’s immigrant communities? Help us tell their stories.

by Sahan Journal September 22, 2020September 28, 2020

Sunday Mass is on YouTube and COVID-19 testing is free: Minneapolis–St. Paul Catholic archdiocese adapts in an age of pandemic

by Joey Peters August 19, 2020August 30, 2020

Minnesota governor orders people to wear masks in restaurants, stores and most indoor spaces.

by Brian Bakst July 22, 2020July 22, 2020

Somali woman sews face masks for Minnesota health care workers battling coronavirus pandemic

by Abdirahman Mohamed April 3, 2020April 6, 2020

Lawyers and ICE detainees, worried about the spread of COVID-19, sound alarm about conditions inside county jails

by Joey Peters March 27, 2020August 30, 2020

Report from the front lines: A nursing assistant from Liberia describes working during the COVID-19 pandemic

by Joey Peters March 25, 2020August 30, 2020