Dec 03 5 things to know about the Somali community in Minnesota after Trump's attacks By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Dec 02 Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says By Mike Balsamo, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 05 Jacob Frey fends off democratic socialist's challenge to win 3rd term as Minneapolis mayor By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 03 What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day By Leah Askarinam, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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
Aug 28 Watch 7:12 Minneapolis mourns 2 children killed in Catholic school shooting By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Maea Lenei Buhre, Simeon Lancaster Minneapolis is beginning the long healing process in the wake of the country's latest school shooting. Mourners gathered outside the Catholic school where two students were killed on Wednesday. Special Correspondent Fred De Sam Lazaro reports. Continue watching