Ian Oundo, seen here speaking at an event on June 5, 2025, has launched his campaign to be the next state Senator for District 35 which includes the Twin Cities suburbs of Coon Rapids and Anoka. Mshale Staff Photo by Richard OogaWith Democrats enjoying a one seat majority in the Minnesota Senate, a former DFL […] The post Former DFL staffer launches bid for Minnesota Senate appeared first on Mshale.| Mshale
Zar Electrik, a Franco-Moroccan trio, will make their Minnesota debut at the Cedar in Minneapolis on Sept. 24, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of Zar ElectrikZār Electrik will climb The Cedar Cultural Center’s stage steps September 24th and give their Minneapolis audience something new, something different, and something very needed—a musical respite from the political and cultural […] The post Zār Electrik will make Minnesota debut at the Cedar this fall appeared first on Mshale.| Mshale
Minnesota Senator Omar Fateh speaks during a press conference on July 10, 2025 at the Sabathani food shelf in his district opposing President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” The state Democratic Party on Aug. 21, 2025 revoked the party’s endorsement of his mayoral candidacy following a successful challenge from Mayor Jacob Frey. Mshale Staff Photo by […] The post ‘Fateh is getting screwed’: Leaders react angrily as state Democrats revoke endorsement appeared first on Mshale.| Mshale
Jeff Johnson, executive director of Can Do Canines, testifies with Tucker, a 3-year-old service dog in training, during the House Housing Finance and Policy Committee Feb. 26. Johnson testified in support of a bill sponsored by Rep. Cedrick Frazier, seated right, that would modify service dog accommodations in housing such as rentals. Photo: Andrew Von […] The post State lawmaker launches bid for Hennepin County Attorney appeared first on Mshale.| Mshale
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar joined state and local leaders at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for new affordable housing for homeless U.S. Military veterans in Robbinsdale, Minnesota on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Mshale Staff Photo by Tom GitaaU.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and local officials on Thursday celebrated the successful completion of a $2 million project to convert […] The post Officials cut the ribbon on veteran housing in Robbinsdale appeared first on Mshale.| Mshale
Bernard Omari Ayako of Spring Park, Minnesota died at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 5, 2025.It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bernard Omari Ayako, age 47, on August 5, 2025. Bernard was born on December 31, 1977, in Nyacheki Ward, Riomoro Sub-location, Kisii County, Kenya, to […] The post Death announcement of Bernard Omari Ayako appeared first on Mshale.| Mshale
Former Brooklyn Park City Council member Xp Lee has won the Democratic primary to fill the seat formerly held by the late Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.| Mshale
Members of the Minnesota chapter of Kenyan Women in the United States (KWITU) dance to “Ekio Nkiekio” by Mcubamba Robbah as they welcome guests during the final day of the national organization’s annual reunion and 10-year celebration at the InterContinental Riverfront Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Mshale Staff Photo by […] The post Glamorous gala marks conclusion of KWITU’s 10th annual reunion appeared first on Mshale.| Mshale
On the first full day of the Kenyan Women in the United States (KWITU) annual reunion and 10-year celebration in St. Paul, Minnesota on Friday, the women came decked in their finest African attire like these two KWITU members from New York. Mshale Staff Photo by Cynthia SimbaThe largest organization of Kenyan women in North […] The post KWITU kicks off 3-day convention in Minnesota to celebrate 10th anniversary appeared first on Mshale.| Mshale
Afrocontigbo, a Little Africa festival mainstay, perform at this year’s edition on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025 in St. Paul, Minn. Mshale Staff Photo by Cynthia SimbaThe Little Africa festival returned to St. Paul for the 11th year, as members from African communities came to showcase their cultures and support their businesses. “It means a lot […] The post Little Africa festival still going strong after 11 years appeared first on Mshale.| Mshale
Kenyan presidential candidate Dr. Fred Matiang'i brought his diaspora campaign roadshow to Minnesota when he addressed over 1,000 Kenyans on Sunday.| Mshale
