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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.

Avatar photo by Hibah Ansari February 18, 2021February 18, 2021

Co-founder of the Somali American Bar Association. President of the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers. Amran has used her professional success to create opportunities for other Somali attorneys—and the people they serve.

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Hamse Warfa has lived the immigrant experience. Now in charge of Minnesota’s employment and training programs, he’s intent on building bridges for those left behind.

Avatar photo by Hibah Ansari December 7, 2020December 7, 2020
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‘So many stories I didn’t know’: Kao Kalia Yang started out writing her family’s refugee memoir. Now she’s sharing the journeys of others.

by Elizabeth Foy Larsen October 19, 2020October 19, 2020
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The cost of practicing journalism for an Ethiopian reporter? A jail cell, a caravan across the Sahara, a raft on the Mediterranean — and exile in Minnesota.

Avatar photo by Ibrahim Hirsi July 14, 2020July 15, 2020
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For Timberwolves’ Gersson Rosas, immigrant experience fueled rise to a top NBA job

by Britt Robson June 9, 2020June 12, 2020
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John Keller, Minnesota’s chief deputy attorney general, continues to fight for the rights of new Americans

by Elizabeth Foy Larsen April 14, 2020April 14, 2020
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Injuries. Trolls. Her own nerves. Gymnast Sunisa Lee battles them all in Olympic quest

Avatar photo by NANCY YANG March 20, 2020April 3, 2020
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Using long-held techniques from his native Mexico, local Latino man treats the aches and pains of his customers

by Joey Peters March 18, 2020December 8, 2020
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In a split vote, one Minnesota county says ‘yes’ to more refugees

Avatar photo by Riham Feshir December 3, 2019April 1, 2020

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