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WEBSahan Journal covers topics such as politics, education, housing, climate, and culture related to Minnesota's immigrants and communities of color. Read about the latest developments on issues such as the measles outbreak, the …
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WEBSahan Journal covers issues affecting Minnesota immigrants and communities of color and how they are changing the state. Learn about their mission, vision, team, funders, and editorial policy.
New Minnesota homeless response puts racial justice at center
WEBJan 22, 2024 · The statewide plan aims to reduce homelessness and racial disparities by 2026 with $2.6 billion in funding and coordinated efforts across agencies. It involves justice consultants who have experienced housing instability or homelessness in …
Protesters demand Walz, Minnesota divest from Israel - Sahan …
WEBAug 14, 2024 · About 200 pro-Palestine protesters packed the Minnesota State Board of Investment meeting on Wednesday, hoping to pressure Governor Tim Walz — now the Democratic nominee for vice president — to divest the state’s assets from Israel and weapons manufacturers. Many protesters wore red …
Rep. Ilhan Omar wins primary against Don Samuels in 5th District
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Rep. Ilhan Omar defeated former Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels by 13 percentage points in the primary for the Fifth Congressional District. Omar will run for reelection in November as the Democratic candidate, while Samuels thanked his supporters and said he is open to running again.
Who’s been charged in the Feeding Our Future fraud investigation?
WEBSep 20, 2022 · Seventy people have been charged in the Feeding Our Future food-fraud scandal, for an array of crimes including conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering, and bribery. The scheme involved defrauding federal child nutrition programs of $250 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WEBAs a nonprofit organization, Sahan Journal relies on the support of readers, businesses, corporations, and foundations to sustain our local journalism. These partners’ support will help us provide reliable and quality news coverage for a diverse generation of readers looking for the kind of content not provided by establishment news organizations. We thank our financial supporters […]
Minneapolis Ward 10 candidates address housing, public safety …
WEBOct 28, 2021 · Aisha Chughtai is a union political organizer and one of the five candidates running to replace Lisa Bender in Minneapolis’ Ward 10. She supports tenant protections, community safety specialists, and economic justice for renters and immigrants.
Why Sahan Journal is reporting on alleged fraud in federal food …
WEBFeb 21, 2022 · Sahan Journal was the first news outlet to report on this dispute. We profiled Shamsia Hopes, a nonprofit that gave free meals to children—mostly kids who are Oromo, Somali, and Hmong. Eight months later, 200 law enforcement personnel raided more than a dozen locations tied to Feeding Our Future and its partners.
Ilhan Omar vs. Don Samuels: 2024 primary rematch in Minnesota’s …
WEBAug 10, 2024 · U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar and former Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels are running for the Fifth Congressional District seat in the Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary on August 13, 2024. Omar is campaigning on her progressive record and policies, while Samuels argues for a …