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
Politics Dec 02 WATCH: Trump says he doesn’t want Somali migrants in the U.S., calls people ‘garbage’ The president’s comment came days after his administration announced they are halting all asylum decisions following the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington. By 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
Nation Aug 06 Minnesota officials visit Islamic center hit with explosive attack The Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center was attacked with an explosive early on Saturday in Bloomington, Minnesota, as people gathered for morning prayers. By Jenna Gray
Nation Oct 15 Kansas ‘Crusaders’ arrested for plot to bomb Somali community Three Kansas men face federal charges after authorities said Friday they uncovered a plot to bomb an apartment complex housing Somali refugees. By Michael D. Regan