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Sahan Journal
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Sahan Journal is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to covering Minnesota immigrants & communities of color. sahanjournal.com
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 22h
If you can’t make it in person, join our livestream on Sahan Journal’s YouTube page. www.youtube.com/live/vzx_2NU...
Is College Still Worth It?
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 22h
HAPPENING TOMORROW: Are you a student struggling to determine what to do after high school graduation? Join @sahanjournal.bsky.social and @mprnews.org as we explore the question, “Is college still worth it?” Learn more and RSVP to this free event below:
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Is college still worth it?
On October 9, join Sahan Journal and MPR News for a community conversation about how the value of college is changing for students of color.
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 2d
As federal guidelines shift, Minnesota has taken steps to preserve vaccine access — and encourage insurers to cover the cost.

Written by Binta Kanteh
Fall COVID season has arrived. Here’s what you need to know.
As fall COVID season arrives in Minnesota, here are answers to your questions, from whether you need the updated vaccine to where to find free shots.
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 3d
St. Paul, we asked your five candidates for mayor to explain where they stand on key issues such as rent control, city services and much more. Take the Meet Your Mayor quiz to find your top match!
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Take the Quiz: Meet Your St. Paul Mayor
Candidates for St. Paul mayor told us where they stand on issues. Which is the top match for you? Find out before heading to the polls.
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 3d
Minneapolis, learn more about where your six candidates for mayor stand on key issues such as immigration, federal funding and much more. Find the top choice for you in the Meet Your Mayor quiz ➡️
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Take the Quiz: Meet Your Minneapolis Mayor
Candidates for Minneapolis mayor told us where they stand on issues. Which is the top match for you? Find out before heading to the polls.
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 3d
Hey Minneapolis and St. Paul! Who will you rank on your ballot for mayor this election? We’ve got quizzes to help you find out which candidates align best with your views. It’s fun, easy and informative.

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Election got you stumped? Take Sahan Journal’s Meet Your Mayor quiz!
Sahan Journal asked the candidates for Minneapolis mayor and St. Paul mayor where they stand on key issues in their city. Take the quiz to find your best match in this election.
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 5d
Register for this free event below: www.eventbrite.com/e/is-college...
Is college still worth it?
On October 9, join Sahan Journal and MPR News for a community conversation about how the value of college is changing for students of color.
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 5d
“Is college still worth it?” Let’s find out. On Thursday, October 9, join @sahanjournal.bsky.social and @mprnews.org for a free community conversation in St. Paul. We’re inviting young people and education professionals to share their advice on what to do after high school.
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 5d
Minnesota Somali community advocate Omar Jamal was released Friday after a month in ICE detention in Albert Lea.

Written by Joey Peters. Photos by Aaron Nesheim
Minnesota Somali activist Omar Jamal released from ICE custody
Minnesota Somali community advocate Omar Jamal was released Friday after a month in ICE detention in Albert Lea.
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 6d
Things to do in the Twin Cities this weekend: Afro-Colombian music at the Cedar; Dakota storytellers celebrate fall in St. Paul; and queer Southeast Asian artists lead creativity workshops at the Making Waves festival.

Written by Myah Goff
Nidia Gongóra fuses Colombian folk, electronic dance music in Cedar show
Things to do in the Twin Cities this weekend: Afro-Colombian music at the Cedar; Dakota storytellers celebrate fall in St. Paul; and queer Southeast Asian artists lead creativity workshops at the Maki...
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 8d
A new lawsuit argues Minnesota’s “sanctuary” policies that limit police cooperation in federal immigration enforcement violates U.S. law and endangers the public.
Justice Department sues Minnesota over sanctuary policies
The lawsuit, filed in federal court Monday, argues Minnesota’s “sanctuary” policies that limit police cooperation in federal immigration enforcement violates U.S. law and endangers the public.
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 9d
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Sahan Instagram Live: What to know about Hmong deportations
What’s next for Hmong Minnesotans facing deportation by ICE under the Trump administration? Join us live on Instagram to hear immigration reporter Katelyn Vue and attorney Mai Neng Moua address your q...
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 9d
HAPPENING TODAY AT NOON: Want to find out how changes to immigration are impacting Hmong Minnesotans? Come hear from Sahan Journal immigration reporter Katelyn Vue and attorney Mai Neng Moua live on Instagram at noon.
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 9d
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Sahan Instagram Live: What to know about Hmong deportations
What’s next for Hmong Minnesotans facing deportation by ICE under the Trump administration? Join us live on Instagram to hear immigration reporter Katelyn Vue and attorney Mai Neng Moua address your q...
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 9d
HAPPENING TOMORROW: Want to find out how changes to immigration are impacting Hmong Minnesotans? Come hear from Sahan Journal immigration reporter Katelyn Vue and attorney Mai Neng Moua live on Instagram at noon.
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 11d
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 11d
Join us live on Instagram at noon on Tuesday, September 30 for a Q&A with attorney Mai Neng Moua and Sahan Journal immigration reporter Katelyn Vue. We’ll answer your questions about immigration enforcement affecting Hmong Minnesotans.
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 12d
The stakes are high for young people leaving the child welfare system; a Minnesota law that went into effect this summer makes sure they have a detailed plan before they turn 18.

By Hana Ikramuddin with @theimprintnews.bsky.social

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Minn. foster youth must have plan before aging out, new law says
The stakes are high for young people leaving the child welfare system; a Minnesota law that went into effect this summer makes sure they have a detailed plan before they turn 18.
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 13d
DFL state Senator Omar Fateh reported that someone wrote a threatening message on his campaign office for Minneapolis mayor.

Written by Abe Asher

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Sen. Omar Fateh reports threatening message on campaign office
DFL state Senator Omar Fateh reported that someone wrote a threatening message on his campaign office for Minneapolis mayor.
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 14d
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association is suing the Minnesota POST for releasing the names of undercover police officers to media outlets, but many have already been publicly identified.

Written by @samstecklow.bsky.social
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 15d
Second-grader Abdinasir Maow Gedi, 7, was taken to a hospital in St. Cloud and then airlifted to HCMC where he died last week. Family members say the incident raises questions about the school’s response.

Written by Katrina Pross, Mohamud Farah and Joey Peters
Death of autistic boy, 7, leaves Somali community seeking answers
Second-grader Abdinasir Maow Gedi, 7, was taken to a hospital in St. Cloud and then airlifted to HCMC where he died last week. Family members say the incident raises questions about the school’s respo...
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 22d
Minneapolis officials cleared a Lake Street homeless encampment on Tuesday following a shooting that injured eight. Landlord Hamoudi Sabri says he will reopen the space to unhoused people, despite fines and a lawsuit.
After shooting, Mpls. landlord says homeless camp will reopen
Minneapolis officials cleared a Lake Street homeless encampment on Tuesday following a shooting that injured eight. Landlord Hamoudi Sabri says he will reopen the space to unhoused people, despite fin...
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · Sep 2
A proposed mine in central Minnesota would extract nickel, vital for clean energy technology, but the industry’s history of water pollution concerns environmentalists and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, who fear damage to natural resources like wild rice.
Mille Lacs Band fears proposed nickel mine will foul waters
A proposed nickel mine in central Minnesota has environmentalists and tribes apprehensive. The mining companies say their concerns will be addressed.
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · Aug 29
Catch @sahanjournal.bsky.social immigration reporter Katelyn Vue on Almanac on Twin Cities PBS at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29.

Katelyn will discuss the surge in of Hmong and Southeast Asian Minnesotans.

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Katelyn Vue is the immigration reporter for Sahan Journal.
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · Aug 27
A shooter opened fire Wednesday morning during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17 before killing himself
Minneapolis Catholic school shooting kills 2, injures 17
The police chief said the shooter was in his early 20s, did not have an extensive known criminal history and is believed to have acted alone
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