Nov 4, 2024 · “Thank you, CD5,” she wrote. “Our hard work was worth it. We knocked on 117,716 doors. We made 108,226 calls. And we sent 147,323 texts. This is a victory for ALL of us who believe that a better future is possible.

Jan 6, 2025 · Concordia College in Moorhead debuted a master’s degree program that allows heritage language teachers to obtain a license. A cohort of Hmong teachers graduated this spring, and Concordia now has its first candidates for Somali and Karen licensure. And the University of Minnesota has a master’s in teaching program that can help working professionals gain a world language license ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Brasel ultimately sentenced him to 17-and-a-half years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Last June, Mukhtar Shariff, 34, was convicted at trial alongside four others for taking part in what prosecutors have called the “largest Covid-19 fraud scheme in the United States.” He was part of the first group of defendants in the case to stand trial.

Jan 15, 2025 · Amid a particularly bad flu season, where respiratory infection cases like coronavirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are surging in Minnesota, another virus is also making the rounds.. Norovirus, also known colloquially as stomach flu or food poisoning, is seeing some of the highest outbreaks in recent years, spiking to …

Dec 29, 2024 · 4. Minnesota State Fair’s culturally diverse foods Baba’s serves up Palestinian treats near Machinery Hill at the Minnesota State Fair. Credit: Aaron Nesheim | Sahan Journal Each year, the Minnesota State Fair brings together one of the most eclectic menus in the state, creating a delicious assignment as our staff members work to review all the ethnic food vendors with new offerings.

Dec 31, 2024 · Sahan Journal’s top 10 most read stories of 2024 included coverage of Feeding Our Future, Minneapolis homeless encampments and LGBTQ books in schools.

Jan 20, 2025 · As we look back on 2024, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible partnerships and collaborative efforts that have defined our journey. Guided by our mission to invest, partner, and advocate for communities creating authentic change to heal racial and health inequities, we have worked closely with our community partners to find community-led solutions. This year has been a testament to ...

Dec 3, 2024 · ST. CLOUD – She’s an author, a small-business owner and a nonprofit director. And after a successful interview on Monday, Hudda Ibrahim holds another prominent role as the first Somali American member of the St. Cloud City Council.

Dec 23, 2024 · Several of those journalists, including Mahad, are worried about their future following Donald Trump’s election to a second term. Trump has threatened mass deportations, and U.S. asylum claims have a yearslong backlog.. Robin Carr, an immigration attorney based in Minneapolis, represents at least two Somali journalists with pending asylum cases.

Jul 17, 2024 · Tracking impact. The most profound impact has been in the psychiatry department. Health care providers found that patients who identify as Muslim were more likely to be rehospitalized within 30 days of being discharged, according to Dr. Stamatis Zeris, a psychiatrist at HCMC and psychiatry residency program director.