The post How Twin Cities homebuyers can save on a down payment appeared first on Sahan Journal.| Sahan Journal
The top three non-English languages, Spanish, Somali and Hmong, are no surprise. But the state’s language communities range from Pashto to Fulani. The post Minnesota’s language diversity offers a snapshot of a changing state appeared first on Sahan Journal.| Sahan Journal
Some attendees at Sunday’s Festival Independencia de México were concerned that private security at the event could have been federal immigration officers due to their attire. The post Concerns over immigration enforcement impact attendance at Mexican Independence fest in Minneapolis appeared first on Sahan Journal.| Sahan Journal
For many people who have bought recreational cannabis in other states, the change feels long overdue. The post Customers flock to dispensaries as recreational cannabis sales start in Twin Cities appeared first on Sahan Journal.| Sahan Journal
Events on St. Paul’s West Side and Lake Street in Minneapolis drew dancers, wrestlers, paradegoers and more. The post Parades, lucha libre, dance kick off month of celebrations of Latino culture in Minnesota appeared first on Sahan Journal.| Sahan Journal
Also this weekend: 13 Latinx bands rock St. Paul’s Taco and Tequila Fest, dancers explore liberation for women of color at St. Catherine University, and Hmong and Latinx plays debut at Open Eye Theatre. The post From Gaza to Sudan, Mizna’s Arab Film Festival brings a shared world to the Twin Cities appeared first on Sahan Journal.| Sahan Journal
Community leaders and health organizations are expanding outreach, education and mobile clinics to help diabetes patients navigate a complex health care system. The post For Somali Minnesotans, managing diabetes comes with unique challenges appeared first on Sahan Journal.| Sahan Journal
Lee will succeed DFL leader Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated in her Brooklyn Park home along with her husband, Mark, in June. The post Xp Lee wins House District 34B special election, pledges to uphold Hortman’s legacy appeared first on Sahan Journal.| Sahan Journal
The Palestinian American developer says he won’t back down from his fight with the city until local and state officials come up with a long-term solution for homelessness. The post Five things to know about Hamoudi Sabri, who is tussling with Minneapolis over a homeless camp appeared first on Sahan Journal.| Sahan Journal
Mi’aawaa Bakery and Coffee Cart, Kisma Cafe, and ChaiGirls are some of the women-led mobile bakery and beverage carts popping up in the Twin Cities area.| Sahan Journal
Since 1935, Social Security has helped older Americans live and retire with dignity, supported people with disabilities, and provided vital income to families after the loss of a loved one. It’s a promise earned through a lifetime of hard work—and it has stood the test of time, weathering economic downturns, political shifts, and demographic change.| Sahan Journal
A fast-growing fraud industry steals billions of dollars from U.S. consumers every year, with older adults often being hit the hardest. In the first three quarters of 2024, the Federal Trade Commission received more than 22,000 fraud reports from Minnesota consumers, with losses totaling nearly $103 million.| Sahan Journal
A fast-growing fraud industry is stealing billions of dollars from U.S. consumers every year. The impact is profound, particularly when victims are older adults who are at a time in their lives when they are least able to recover financially.| Sahan Journal
Minnesotans who have been defrauded now have a stronger path to financial recovery, thanks to a groundbreaking bipartisan law championed by AARP Minnesota. In 2025, the state enacted the Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund, the first of its kind in the nation, with overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle.| Sahan Journal
Things to do in the Twin Cities this weekend: Open Streets Cedar Fest celebrates hip-hop, Afrobeat and more; Nur-D headlines On the One Music Festival; dance groups perform at St. Paul’s India Fest; and the Japanese Obon Festival returns with a lantern ceremony.| Sahan Journal
Protests and calls for peace are growing as Iranian Americans in Minnesota say Israeli attacks and foreign interference can bring only harm to their homeland.| Sahan Journal
Minnesota Representative Kaohly Vang Her announces her run for St. Paul mayor against Melvin Carter.| Sahan Journal
The debate over developing George Floyd Square centers around whether it should be turned into a pedestrian plaza or whether cars should be allowed through.| Sahan Journal
Jacob Frey and Omar Fateh are competing for the Somali vote in the Minneapolis mayoral election.| Sahan Journal
The Watt Munisotaram plans to unveil its $1 million gate in August, at a ceremony including 100 monks from all over the world.| Sahan Journal
New Native Theatre’s annual two-spirit powwow moved to a bigger stage with a celebration this year at the Minneapolis American Indian Center.| Sahan Journal
Things to do in the Twin Cities: a new MIA exhibit, a dance show at Southern Theater, Rondo Days, and the Dances at the Lake Festival.| Sahan Journal
The Palestine Festival of Literature will come to Minneapolis for the first time on Dec. 9. The event will feature Palestinian writers Mosab Abu Toha, Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, and Sarah Aziza.| Sahan Journal
For sisters Leila and Noelle Awadallah, their Body Watani dance project has become a way to reclaim a Palestinian identity and to process the ongoing devastation of their ancestral homeland.| Sahan Journal
Criminal justice advocates say Minnesota officials are moving too slow in implementing the Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act to release people from prison earlier.| Sahan Journal
Former Empire Cuisine owner Abdiaziz Farah, who faces decades in prison for his role in the Feeding Our Future fraud, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to attempting to bribe a juror.| Sahan Journal
Jurors convicted Derrick Thompson Friday of murder for a high-speed car crash in Minneapolis in 2023 that killed 5 Somali women.| Sahan Journal
Two siblings of the five women killed in a crash in Minneapolis in 2023 testified at Derrick Thompson’s murder trial about the “nightmare” day they found out their sisters were killed.| Sahan Journal
Police video played in court Monday showed Derrick Thompson complaining about missing his Friday night after he allegedly killed 5 Somali American women in a car crash.| Sahan Journal
A 12-year-old boy reported Excell Academy basketball coach Aaron Hjermstad for sexual abuse in 2015, but he kept teaching and abusing kids.| Sahan Journal
Upcoming events include a mall at the Capri Theatre on Saturday and an East African Business Resource Fair at the Brian Coyle Center on Monday.| Sahan Journal
Things to do in the Twin Cities this weekend: Pillsbury House and Theatre opens new community arts campus; young Black artists featured in a St. Paul exhibit; West African drumming and dance in Minneapolis; and Nature Fest returns with Latin art and outdoor activities.| Sahan Journal
Derrick Thompson was sentenced Thursday to 58 years in prison for killing five Somali American women in a 2023 car crash in Minneapolis.| Sahan Journal
A budget bottleneck came unclogged as the Minnesota Legislature bolted through bill after bill to finish a $66 billion two-year spending plan.| Sahan Journal
President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” could cost residents, health care providers and the state millions of dollars annually, state officials say.| Sahan Journal
Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota lawmakers are ending undocumented immigrant adults’ access to state health insurance, MinnesotaCare, after this year.| Sahan Journal
Minnesota experts say Canadian wildfires will lead to more poor air quality days across Minnesota this summer, and into the future as temperatures and drought increase.| Sahan Journal
“We Are Still Queer,” a show featuring 11 artists at the Minneapolis American Indian Center aims to open conversations in the Native community.| Sahan Journal
Jacob Frey is challenging the DFL endorsement of Omar Fateh in the election for Minneapolis mayor.| Sahan Journal
Many urban school districts like Minneapolis Public Schools welcomed immigrant students with open arms during the Biden administration. But Trump’s promise of mass deportations has left those students facing an uncertain future.| Sahan Journal
Join Sahan Journal to discuss the recent cuts to health care coverage for immigrants in Minnesota.| Sahan Journal
Six candidates running for Minneapolis mayor, including Jacob Frey, share their views on immigration, homelessness and policing.| Sahan Journal
Sahan Journal is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to reporting for immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota.| Sahan Journal
What does the new travel ban mean for international students? Dual citizens? Green-card holders?| Sahan Journal
