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Minneapolis Council member Jamal Osman carjacked just days after re-election victory

by Deena Winter | The Minnesota Star Tribune and Liz Sawyer November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Police confirm two pursuits related to carjackings Monday.

Minneapolis City Council member’s former nonprofit allegedly used in Feeding Our Future fraud

by Joey Peters February 18, 2025February 19, 2025

Minneapolis City Council passes ordinance to collect fees for off-duty police work

by Katrina Pross January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Minneapolis City Council members for the first time pass a resolution recognizing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The effort also supports the public playing of the call to prayer year-round.

by Hibah Ansari March 24, 2022March 24, 2022

BUSINESS & WORK

Feds investigate nonprofit incorporated by Minneapolis City Council Member Jamal Osman in alleged Feeding Our Future food fraud.

by Hibah Ansari, Andrew Hazzard and Becky Z. Dernbach January 24, 2022December 22, 2022

A special Qur’an holds the signature of almost every Minnesota Muslim elected to office. At a historic swearing-in ceremony, three Minneapolis City Council members added their names to the list.

by Hibah Ansari January 3, 2022December 22, 2022

Unsettling messages tarnish final days of campaign in Minneapolis’ Ward 6

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 26, 2021October 29, 2021

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

by Hibah Ansari October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

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

by Ibrahim Hirsi August 30, 2020September 8, 2020

‘You’re not a guest here, and you deserve better’: Jamal Osman’s message to immigrant communities helps capture Minneapolis Ward 6 City Council seat.

by Hibah Ansari August 14, 2020August 16, 2020

Housing advocate Jamal Osman defeats ten candidates in Minneapolis Ward 6 race.

by Hibah Ansari August 14, 2020August 14, 2020