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‘No more sambusa diplomacy’: Muslim political organizers want real political participation—not just friendly mosque visits with the old political establishment.

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‘Power is the number of voters you have’: Minnesota’s growing Muslim population expands political reach through organizing, activism—and winning.

How did an August primary election in Minneapolis turn into a national right-wing disinformation campaign against absentee ballots?

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

Young, educated and Black: Here’s how Minnesota’s politicians with African roots are reshaping the state’s politics.

Another win for the Squad: Progressive champion Ilhan Omar beats well-funded challenger Antone Melton-Meaux.

Ilhan Omar wants to rewrite U.S. immigration policy—if she can win the DFL primary first.

A Somali health advocate’s crusade against skin lightening, a vestige of colonialism, becomes a federal public health issue

In their own words: Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District voters have opinions about the race between Ilhan Omar and Antone Melton-Meaux

Minnesota’s Oromo community demands justice after musician and activist Hachalu Hundessa is killed in Ethiopia

‘He was loved by everyone’: Somali community remembers Nur Omar Mohamed, who died of COVID-19

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s father, Nur Omar Mohamed, dies of COVID-19 complications

Community activist Haji Yussuf steps up to challenge Rep. Ilhan Omar for 5th District seat