Nation Dec 05 Fraud scandals and Trump’s rhetoric escalate fears in Minnesota’s Somali community By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Simeon Lancaster
Nation Dec 03 5 things to know about the Somali community in Minnesota after Trump’s attacks Almost 58% of the Somalis in Minnesota were born in the U.S. Of the foreign-born Somalis in Minnesota, an overwhelming majority –- 87% — are naturalized U.S. citizens. Of the foreign-born population, almost half entered the U.S. in 2010 or… By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press
Nation Dec 02 Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says Minnesota has the largest Somali community in the nation. Many fled the civil war in Somalia and were drawn to the state's welcoming programs. By Mike Balsamo, Associated Press
Politics Nov 05 Jacob Frey fends off democratic socialist’s challenge to win 3rd term as Minneapolis mayor In neighboring St. Paul, Democratic state Rep. Kaohly Her defeated incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter, and will become the first woman and Hmong American mayor of the city. By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press
Politics Nov 03 What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day The two-term mayor of Minneapolis who led the city during the murder of George Floyd is seeking reelection Tuesday against more than a dozen challengers. By Leah Askarinam, Associated Press
Sep 29 Minnesota man pleads guilty to attempting to join Islamic State group By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press A Minnesota man accused of trying to join the Islamic State group pleaded guilty Monday to attempting to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization. Continue reading
Sep 26 Political divide stalls Minnesota gun control efforts a month after deadly church shooting By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press As Minnesota mourned a mass shooting at a church that left two schoolchildren dead and 21 people injured, Gov. Tim Walz promised to call a special session for the Legislature to pass solutions to gun violence and school safety. But a month later, talks… Continue reading
Sep 16 Tim Walz says he’ll seek a third term as Minnesota’s governor By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll seek reelection to a third term in the 2026 elections. Continue reading
Sep 03 WATCH: Vance speaks after meeting with families affected by Minneapolis shooting By Steve Karnowski, Mark Vancleave, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday met with families and victims of a shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis that killed two schoolchildren and injured 21 people. The visit comes one week after an attacker opened fire during the first Mass… Continue reading
Sep 02 Minnesota Gov. Walz to call special session on gun laws after school shooting By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Gov. Tim Walz plans to call a special session of the Minnesota Legislature to consider tougher gun laws after last week's shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Continue reading