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HAPPENING NOW: Thousands of Minneapolis educators are marching on Lyndale Avenue North to demand smaller class sizes, better mental health support, and higher wages.
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For the first time in the history of Minnesota, the adhan was broadcast over an outdoor speaker placed over the rooftop of Dar Al-Hijrah Mosque in Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.
The adhan will be played five times a day throughout the month of #Ramadan, which begins tonight.
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An Amazon worker at a Maple Grove warehouse accidentally discovered that a touchscreen on a coffee vending machine had taken photos of the breakroom. An Amazon spokesperson said a malfunction caused the camera to take photos.
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Valerie Castile has been advocating for free school meals for six years, in honor of her son Philando. On Friday, she watched as Governor Tim Walz signed a law to provide free breakfast and lunch to every Minnesota schoolchild. sahanjournal.com/education/fâŚ
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BREAKING: Jason Chavez, a Democratic Socialist and the son of immigrants from Mexico, wins an open seat for City Council in the ward where George Floyd was murdered last year.
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University of Minnesota reaches âinitial agreementâ with pro-Palestine student protesters
By: @AnsariHibah
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BREAKING:
For the first time in recorded history, the entire @SahanJournal editorial staff met in-person for their weekly meeting.
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This is the scene at George Floyd Square, where hundreds have now gathered to cheer and celebrate the guilty verdict. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
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BREAKING: Nadia Mohamed makes history by winning a seat on St. Louis Park City Council, becoming the first Muslim and Somali person elected to the cityâs council.
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The Minneapolis City Council says MnDOT plans to reconstruct I-94 between the Twin Citiesâ downtowns canât include expanding the interstate, and should consider removing it. sahanjournal.com/news/minneaâŚ
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Zaynab Mohamed makes history as youngest woman elected to Minnesota Senate.
sahanjournal.com/democracy-p⌠by @AnsariHibah with @Report4America.
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BREAKING: For the first time in history, a majority of Minneapolis city council members will be people of color. Elliott Payne, Robin Wonsley Worlobah, LaTrisha Vetaw, Jeremiah Ellison, Jamal Osman, Andrea Jenkins, Jason Chavez, and Aisha Chughtai all won election.
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For anyone who's wondering how you can help people in Brooklyn Center right now, in the aftermath of Daunte Wrightâs killing, @bzosiad put together a list for you.
Read here: sahanjournal.com/helping-outâŚ
We've also listed everything you need to know in the thread belowđđž
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BREAKING: St. Paul voters approve a rent control measure that will cap yearly increases on all residential rental properties at 3 percent, among other restrictions.
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For the past six years, Valerie Castile has helped raise more than $200,000 to pay off the cafeteria debt of kids who canât afford school lunch.
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Today, Representatives @IlhanMN, @AyannaPressley, @CoriBush, @RashidaTlaib & Minnesota Senator @MaryKunesh9 held a press conference on the banks of the Mississippi River. They spoke against the construction of the Line 3 pipeline nearing completion in northern Minnesota. 1/
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After the latest slur against Rep. Ilhan Omar, Habon Abdulle has a message:
"Muslims belong here. We are emerging as voters, candidates, and legislators. We are a vibrant part of communities across the state and the nation. We are here to stay, forever." sahanjournal.com/community-vâŚ
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BREAKING: Ahmed Hussen makes history by becoming the first Somali to be elected to the Canadian parliament.
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The Derek Chauvin trial. The Daunte Wright killing.
People of color in Minnesota are feeling hopeless, helpless, and permanently exhausted, according to Creative Kuponya, a Black-focused therapy practice.
A thread on personal and community healing đđž
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Police raided the home of an older Somali couple, bound their wrists, and yelled at their small children. Then the police told them their son was shot dead.
sahanjournal.com/police/minn⌠by @mukhtaryare and @JaredGoyette
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BREAKING: Federal prosecutors announce charges against 47 people Tuesday for their roles in the alleged embezzlement of more than $250 million dollars from government programs intended to feed low-income families.
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Somalia-born Mukhtar Ali, 17, signed his first professional contract with Chelsea on Friday. nitter.app/mukza97/status/5281966âŚ
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Don Samuels is conceding in the #MN05 primary race against Ilhan Omar.
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BREAKING: Minneapolis educators will officially strike beginning tomorrow.
Talks continue to avert an educator strike in St. Paul.
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Two years ago, Qorsho Hassan became the first Somali American to win Minnesota Teacher of the Year. In June, Qorsho announced sheâs leaving the classroom. What happened? sahanjournal.com/education/q⌠by @bzosiad with @Report4America
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Today, thousands of students from across the Twin Cities walked out to protest the police killing of Amir Locke.
They marched from St. Paul Central High School, down Lexington Parkway, and onto Summit Avenue, stopping in front of the governor's mansion.
Photos by @benjovland.
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Sahan Journal receives $1.2 million grant from American Journalism Project to expand diverse news coverage in Minnesota.
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BREAKING: Hamse Warfa is leaving the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for a position in the Biden administration, making him the highest-ranking Somali appointee in Washington. sahanjournal.com/democracy-p⌠by @AnsariHibah with @Report4America
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A crowd is gathered outside in Brooklyn Center, the night after 20-year-old Daunte Wright died from a police shooting.
A 7PM curfew is in effect for Ramsey, Hennepin, Dakota and Anoka counties, and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are under states of emergency.
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Activists are calling for Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to come out of his office to meet with elders of the Little Earth housing complex.
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Historic all-female City Council elected in St. Paul after Anika Bowie, Cheniqua Johnson declared winners.
By @katelyn_vue
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At least 1,000 protesters gathered in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon to demand justice for Amir Locke. Locke was shot and killed by a Minneapolis SWAT team during an early morning raid on Wednesday.
Photos by @benjovland.
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Qorsho Hassan wins Minnesota Teacher of the Year award. Sheâs the first Somali American educator to receive the prestigious honor. sahanjournal.com/education/s⌠by @bzosiad with @Report4America
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BREAKING: @CAIRMN files charge of discrimination with Minnesota Department of Human Rights after "ISIS" written on Muslim woman's drink at Target Starbucks in St. Paul. sahanjournal.com/news/a-muslâŚ
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BREAKING: All seven defendants in Feeding Our Future fraud trial arrested after juror was bribed with $120K in cash.
By @JoeyPeters and @katrina_pross
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Senior aide to Minneapolis mayor allegedly bought property with food fraud funds, court filings say. sahanjournal.com/democracy-p⌠by @JoeyPeters
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BREAKING: Senior aide to Minneapolis mayor leaves City Hall amid food fraud allegations.
Abdi Salah allegedly bought apartment building with money tied to Feeding Our Future, court filings say. sahanjournal.com/democracy-p⌠by @JoeyPeters
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Our newsroom is growing!
We are thrilled to announce Chao Xiong (@ChaoStrib) will be joining Sahan Journal as managing editor.
Chao comes to Sahan after nearly 20 years as a reporter at the Star Tribune.
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âI have suffered too longâ: Somali woman breaks the culture of silence on sexual assault to motivate others. sahanjournal.com/rape-sexual⌠by @mukhtaryare.
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BREAKING: Today, a Hennepin County jury finds former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.
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A special Qurâan holds the signature of almost every Minnesota Muslim elected to office. Today, at a historic swearing-in ceremony, three Minneapolis City Council members added their names to the list. sahanjournal.com/democracy-p⌠by @AnsariHibah with @Report4America
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As a child, Abdulaziz Mohamed looked to Barack Obama for proof he could be president. On July 1, he became the first Somali American student body president of the University of Minnesota. sahanjournal.com/education/a⌠by @bzosiad with @Report4America
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BIG NEWS: After several months of hard work (and lots of coffee), we're thrilled to unveil @SahanJournal to the world.
Welcome to sahanjournal.com, a nonprofit newsroom that's dedicated to providing authentic news reporting about Minnesota's new immigrants and refugees.
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Minnesota schools must offer same meals to students, regardless of lunch debt, attorney general Keith Ellison rules.
sahanjournal.com/education/s⌠by @bzosiad with @Report4America
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Sahan Journal wins national award for its reporting on Minnesota's immigrant and refugee communities. sahanjournal.com/inside-sahaâŚ
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In the small, rural town of Olivia, Minnesota, about 50 people are gathered at the spot where Ricardo Torres was killed by a police officer on Sunday.
A makeshift memorial has been set up with candles, American flags, and a sign that reads "Justice will be served!"
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BREAKING: U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's father, Nur Omar Mohamed, has died of complications from COVID-19.
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Since May 2020, community members & activists had kept the streets closed to protest the killing of George Floyd by MPLS police. A collective of neighbors drafted a list of 24 demands for justice that the city would need to meet in exchange for reopening the intersection.
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BREAKING: Federal authorities charged a 49th person on Monday in Feeding Our Future investigation.
Mohamed Noor booked a flight to Istanbul which was scheduled to depart today at 8:00 am. He was arrested in Chicago.
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BREAKING: Anisa Hajimumin, an entrepreneur and activist who has focused on advocating for refugees and immigrants since coming to Minnesota more than two decades ago, has been named assistant commissioner for immigrant and refugee affairs. sahanjournal.com/politics/mi⌠by @AnsariHibah.
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Haji Yussuf (@hajiforhouse): @IlhanMN offers best chance to advance progressive agenda. sahanjournal.com/commentary/âŚ
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Weâve prepared 4 related videosâin Somali, Spanish, Hmong, and Englishâto answer your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Who is eligible to receive a dose right now? Where can you sign up? Will anyone ask about citizenship? How much will it cost? sahanjournal.com/covid-19-vaâŚ
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Mukhtar Ibrahim, founder of Sahan Journal, wins âEmerging Leaderâ award in national nonprofit news competition.
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BREAKING: Minneapolis school board chair Kim Ellison tells @bzosiad she expects a deal with striking educators late tonight or early tomorrow.
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Tear gas at bedtime: Brooklyn Park residents, including kids, suffer from aggressive police tactics to quell Daunte Wright protests. sahanjournal.com/police/broo⌠by @@LoganCCarroll
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Sheila Nezhadâs run for Minneapolis mayor focuses on transforming public safety and making the city more democratic.
sahanjournal.com/democracy-p⌠by @JDugganMN
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Ilhan Omar and immigrant groups call for more green jobs in Minneapolis. Diverse communities want to be part of building a more resilient and environmentally friendly nation. sahanjournal.com/climate/ral⌠by @ATHazzard
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Former public defender Mary Moriarty elected Hennepin County Attorney.
sahanjournal.com/democracy-p⌠by @AnsariHibah.
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We knew our friends at @MNReformer produced a remarkable (and damning) piece of criminal justice reporting with their story "The Bad Cops." Now they're up for a Distinguished Service prize from #ScrippsHowardsAwards. Congrats to @maxnesterak and @webster. minnesotareformer.com/2020/1âŚ
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âYou need to come and visit this space without a camera in your handâ: What the Derek Chauvin trial feels like for the neighbors keeping vigil in George Floyd Square, in their own words.
sahanjournal.com/the-killingâŚ
by @benjovland
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BREAKING: Robin Wonsley Worlobah wins the Ward 2 city council race, edging Yusra Arab by 19 votes in the final round of ranked choice voting. She will become Minneapolisâ first Black Democratic Socialist council member. sahanjournal.com/democracy-pâŚ
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On Saturday, people visited the MN Landscape Arboretum during unseasonably warm temps. Among them were sistersâ(left to right) Ashley Xiongmee Yang, Kalia Diana Yang, and Mai Kong Pheng Yangâwho took advantage of the sunshine to take pictures in their traditional Hmong outfits.
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Local faith leaders have now begun a prayer vigil at George Floyd Square.
đ¸: @benjovland
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Today, attorney Ben Crump and members of George Floydâs family accepted a $27 million dollar settlement offer from the city of Minneapolis. After a press conference downtown, Crump & the family visited 38th St & Chicago Ave to pay their respects at the memorial. đˇ : @benjovland
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BREAKING: Sahan Journal wins 2020 "Local That Works" content for our reporting on Minnesota's immigrant and refugee communities.
The $20,000 grand prize, presented by @currentpubmedia, recognizes innovative and replicable projects in content, engagement, and revenue.
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This year, Minnesota school-board meetings endured a backlash against diversity. On Election Day, three suburban districts elected Somali Americans for the first time. sahanjournal.com/education/t⌠by @bzosiad with @Report4America
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đĽSUNISA LEE WINS GOLD!
Lee's friends and family from St. Paul, Minn., exploded with joy at a morning watch party.
Lee becomes the first ever Hmong American to earn a gold medal at the Olympic Games, claiming the all-around competition in the Tokyo games!
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Floydâs killing last May sparked the largest protest movement in American history.
The guilty verdict stands out as a landmark after a string of Black men died at the hands of Minnesota police, including Jamar Clark, Philando Castile, Isak Aden, Dolal Idd, and Daunte Wright.
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BREAKING: Food service workers at Minneapolis Public Schools have filed a 10-day notice of intent to strike.
Negotiations will continue, but they will strike if they do not reach an agreement before then.
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Erin Maye Quade (@ErinMayeQuade) celebrates her DFL primary win with her newborn, Harriet, and her father.
Photo by @Jaida_GreyEagle.
Full story: sahanjournal.com/democracy-pâŚ
ALT two people smiling, one of them holding a baby.
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A warrant claims Feeding Our Future stole food aid intended for children. Owners and partners of Safari Restaurant allegedly took millions. Six of those men made donations to the reelection campaign of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. sahanjournal.com/business-wo⌠by @ATHazzard & @bzosiad
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Soon after moving to Austin, Minnesota, Oballa Oballa walked into the mayorâs office and asked if there was anything he could do for the city. He just became Austinâs first Black city council member. sahanjournal.com/election-20âŚ
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The future of the Minneapolis Police Department is on the ballot this year. Confused by the endless debate? We wrote this FAQ for you. sahanjournal.com/police/minn⌠by @bzosiad with @Report4America
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A Minneapolis cop told Somali American teens he was proud U.S. troops killed âyou folkâ during Black Hawk Down.
The police union fought to keep his job anyway.
sahanjournal.com/police/minn⌠by @webster.
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Reports indicate the team ate Afro Deli for lunch, and preliminary data shows an overwhelming preference for chicken fantastic, one of the restaurant's signature dishes.
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Hollies Winston elected as Brooklyn Parkâs first Black mayor.
sahanjournal.com/democracy-p⌠by @JDugganMN.
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Starting in the next school year, Eid will be a school holiday in Minneapolis, Hopkins, and Mankato. Muslim students say the change will eliminate the need for them to choose between traditions and schoolwork, and signifies recognition and respect.
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What would justice for George Floyd actually look like? A community discussion with Sahan Journal. sahanjournal.com/the-killing⌠by @bzosiad with @Report4America
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In 1960, more than 80 percent of Minneapolis' Black population lived in the paths of new freeways.
A new Hennepin History Museum exhibit presents pictures and personal histories of what was lost.
sahanjournal.com/culture-comâŚ
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We've updated our story on how you can help people in Brooklyn Center right now, in the aftermath of Daunte Wrightâs killing.
We'll make note of the main updates in the thread below đđž
Read the updated story here: sahanjournal.com/helping-outâŚ
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Young Minnesota Somalis, asserting their blackness, take center stage in George Floyd protests. sahanjournal.com/the-killing⌠by @IHirsi.
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A Muslim woman ordered a drink at Starbucks within the Midway Target in St. Paul on July 1.
When she received it, she found âISISâ written on the cup.
The Minnesota chapter of CAIR is calling for the firing of the Starbucks employee who wrote ISIS on the cup.
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Erin Maye Quade beats Justin Emmerich in DFL state Senate primary. sahanjournal.com/democracy-p⌠by Aarushi Sen.
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Breaking:
Community organizer Zaynab Mohamed hopes to make history as first Black woman elected to Minnesota state Senate.
sahanjournal.com/democracy-p⌠by @AnsariHibah with @Report4America
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âWe're not making any accusations, we're just looking for answers."
@AnsariHibah's latest profile of Dolal Idd provides rare insight into a grieving family that is still searching for answers.
Read the full profile here: sahanjournal.com/killed-by-pâŚ
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BREAKING: Minneapolis Public Schools will temporarily move to distance learning Jan. 14-27, per a spokesperson. In-person learning will resume Jan. 31.
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Jurors are set to announce the verdict for the Derek Chauvin murder trial, and hundreds of community members and media have gathered at the south lawn of the Hennepin County Government Center.
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Dawanna Witt elected Hennepin County sheriff, making history as the first Black woman in the post.
sahanjournal.com/2022-electi⌠by @JoeyPeters.
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BREAKING: Representative Ilhan Omar snagged a decisive victory Tuesday night in the most contentious Democratic primary race in Minnesota: the 5th Congressional District seat. sahanjournal.com/politics/an⌠by @IHirsi.
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âThis is absolutely retaliation,â said City Council Member Robin Wonsley. âThis is grounded in anti-worker sentiment..." Minneapolis employees alleged retaliation from Mayor Jacob Frey. By @abe_asher sahanjournal.com/democracy-pâŚ
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Sahan Journal's @mukhtaryare won first place for Minnesota chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists' "Best Single News Story" for his story: "Monster in our community": East African youth break the silence over addiction.
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Three teenagers and one nine-year-old have now testified in the Derek Chauvin murder trial as witnesses to George Floydâs death.
This type of trauma may live with them for the rest of their lives.
A thread on racial trauma, and personal and community healing:
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BREAKING: Sarah Lancaster, a first-grade teacher at Onamia Elementary School, is the 2022 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. She's the first teacher of Asian Pacific Islander descent to win the prestigious honor.
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Want to see the crowd outside the Hennepin County courthouse hear the Derek Chauvin verdict? Here you go!
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There's a lot of grief, anger, anxiety, and pain in the Twin Cities right now.
Sahan Journal is checking in with local community organizations to get a sense of how people are feeling and coping. And weâre compiling resources that promote healing.
sahanjournal.com/mental-healâŚ
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âWe all knew it wasnât rightâ: The children who saw Derek Chauvin kill George Floyd, in their own words. sahanjournal.com/the-killing⌠by @bzosiad with @Report4America
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Chavez, who works as an aide in the state legislature, campaigned on replacing MPD with a new public safety department and weakening the power of the police union.
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Sahan Journal is excited to announce a new video series to help make COVID-19 vaccine information more accessible for immigrant communities.
Weâve prepared four related videosâin Somali, Spanish, Hmong & Englishâto answer your questions about the vaccine. sahanjournal.com/covid-19-vaâŚ
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