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Immigration agent Christian Castro pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges alleging that he lied to investigators about the events that led to the January shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in north Minneapolis.
ICE agent pleads not guilty in federal court for north Minneapolis shooting, alleged lies
ICE agent Christian Castro pleaded not guilty Friday in federal court for shooting a man in north Minneapolis and lying about what happened.
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How are you dealing with the rising cost of housing? If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. And we want to help you get a better understanding of the current housing situation in Minnesota and what you can do.
Mayor Kaohly Her issued a written statement saying she was “too informal in my communications and crossed lines.” Written by Katrina Pross
Investigation: Mayor Her was ‘inappropriate,’ but no sexual harassment found
An investigation found that St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her was inappropriate and offensive, but did not commit sexual harassment against police Chief Axel Henry.
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Prosecutors say that Christian Castro made 394 calls while in a Texas jail to a person in Mexico, and expressed interest in buying a house and residing in Mexico. Written by Mohamed Ibrahim
ICE agent charged in Minneapolis shooting allegedly plotted escape to Mexico
ICE Christian Castro makes his first court appearance in Hennepin County for lying about a north Minneapolis shooting.
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The man who sprayed vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall has been sentenced to 14 months in prison.
Man who sprayed Minnesota Rep. Omar sentenced to 14 months
The man who sprayed vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall has been sentenced to 14 months in prison.
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The Trump administration has slashed federal funding aimed at helping farmers of color access land. A partnership between a solar garden and a nonprofit supporting immigrant farmers is moving forward in Minnesota. By Andrew Hazzard
Big Lake agrivoltaics project shows promise of mixing farming, solar power
The Trump administration has slashed federal funding aimed at helping farmers of color access land. A partnership between a Big Lake solar garden and a nonprofit supporting immigrant farmers is moving...
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The Bureau of Indian Affairs has taken over control of the Red Lake Nation’s child and family services, just days after the FBI executed a search warrant on the reservation. By Nancy Marie Spears with @theimprintnews.bsky.social
Federal government now runs the Red Lake Nation’s Children and Family Services
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has taken over control of the Red Lake Nation’s child and family services, just days after the FBI executed a search warrant on the reservation.
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As rent and other living expenses rise, Minnesotans are facing affordability challenges. But you don’t have to work through these problems alone. On Sept. 24, join us at Mixed Blood Theatre to hear insights from housing advocates and what resources are available. sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan...
Christina Toro faced the possibility of losing her housing while caring for her infant grandson. Free legal help from Children’s Minnesota gave the family more stability. By Katrina Pross
How legal aid helps Children’s Minnesota patients beyond the hospital
Christina Toro faced the possibility of losing her housing while caring for her infant grandson. Free legal help from Children’s Minnesota gave the family more stability.
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Travis Benoit and Steven Legatt allegedly sold homes at inflated rates in the Twin Cities and St. Cloud areas. By Joey Peters
Twin Cities, St. Cloud homesellers allegedly preyed on Muslim buyers
Travis Benoit and Steven Legatt were sued by the Minnesota attorney general for selling homes at inflated prices to Muslim homebuyers.
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St. Paul’s Benjamin E. Mays School opened its doors this fall with a new focus as an Afrocentric magnet — a longtime dream of community members in the African-American Rondo neighborhood. Written by @bzosiad.bsky.social
Rooted in culture: St. Paul launches Afrocentric magnet school
St. Paul’s Benjamin E. Mays School opened its doors this fall with a new focus as an Afrocentric magnet — a longtime dream of community members in the African-American Rondo neighborhood.
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The Wakpa Triennial Art Festival will include art, music and poetry along the Mississippi River in St. Paul this weekend. Written by Myah Goff
Wakpa Triennial Art Festival focuses on Mississippi River
The Wakpa Triennial Art Festival will include art, music and poetry along the Mississippi River in St. Paul this weekend.
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An ICE is officer charged with lying to investigators about the events leading up to the shooting of a Venezuelan man during Metro Surge
ICE officer charged with lying about shooting turns himself in
An ICE is officer charged with lying to investigators about the events leading up to the shooting of a Venezuelan man during Metro Surge
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As rescue efforts continue in remote parts of the region, Minnesotans are looking for ways to support friends and family members — and learn the full scope of the disaster. Written by Shubhanjana Das
Minnesota Nepalis, Tibetans hold vigil for victims of deadly floods
As rescue efforts continue following deadly floods in Nepal and Tibet, Minnesotans are looking for ways to support friends and family members — and learn the full scope of the disaster.
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I sent more than 40 data requests and called more people than I could keep count of to figure out what Operation Metro Surge did to Minnesota school enrollment and what happened to the kids who disappeared. Our story is out today — please give it a read.
Sahan Journal@sahanjournal.bsky.social · 4w agoA Sahan Journal data analysis shows student enrollment declined in Minnesota school districts with the highest percentage of English learners after the federal immigration operation. For some, the loss will have long-term impacts. By @bzosiad.bsky.social and Cynthia Tu
Even though federal authorities declined to indict Agent Christian Castro, he’s still facing state-level assault charges that Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty brought in May.
Feds decline to charge ICE agent in Minneapolis shooting
Even though federal authorities declined to indict Agent Christian Castro, he’s still facing state-level assault charges that Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty brought in May.
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A Sahan Journal data analysis shows student enrollment declined in Minnesota school districts with the highest percentage of English learners after the federal immigration operation. For some, the loss will have long-term impacts. By @bzosiad.bsky.social and Cynthia Tu
Minnesota schools lost at least 1,700 students after ICE operation
A Sahan Journal data analysis shows student enrollment declined in Minnesota school districts with the highest percentage of English learners after the federal immigration operation. For some, the los...
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Rebel Loons, ICE resistance and immigrant neighbors are recurring themes of this year’s crop art competition, which attracted a record number of entries. By Aaron Nesheim
Operation Metro Surge threads through Minn. State Fair crop art
Rebel Loons, ICE resistance and immigrant neighbors are recurring themes of this year’s Minnesota State Fair crop art, which attracted a record number of entries.
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The Lake Street Council launched a series of cash mobs this winter to bring new customers to immigrant owned businesses hard-hit by Operation Metro Surge. They held the final event at Karmel Mall on Wednesday. Written by Ella Stern
Lake Street cash mobs wrap up with Karmel Mall stop
The Lake Street Council launched a series of cash mobs this winter to bring new customers to immigrant owned businesses hard-hit by Operation Metro Surge. They held the final event at Karmel Mall on W...
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Sahan Journal staff are eating their way through the best new ethnic foods at the Great Minnesota Get-Together! Follow along for our reviews of EVERY new diverse dish!
Minnesota State Fair food review: From Hmong corndogs to cheese curd lumpia
Sahan Journal staff ate their way through the best new ethnic foods at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, which starts today.
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A law passed in May requires K-12 school districts to ensure that priority enrollment is given to foster youth applying for before- and after-school programs. By Hana Ikramuddin with @theimprintnews.bsky.social
Minnesota prioritizes foster youth for before- and after-school programming
A law passed in May requires K-12 school districts to ensure that priority enrollment is given to foster youth applying for before- and after-school programs.
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The Sioux Chef’s growing Indigenous food network includes a new barbecue joint, Native meals for schools and community organizations, and plans to expand nationally. Written by Shubhanjana Das
Inside Sean Sherman’s growing Indigenous food network
Chef Sean Sherman’s new restaurant at the Guthrie Theater fuels a larger mission: making Indigenous food more accessible across Minnesota and beyond.
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Karen teens learn traditional weaving in St. Paul, helping preserve a cultural practice passed down through generations in Southeast Asia. By Shubhanjana Das
From refugee camps to Minnesota, Karen weavers pass on their craft
At a St. Paul youth camp, teens in Minnesota’s Karen community learn the patience and persistence of traditional weaving from three master weavers.
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Come jam with Sahan Journal at the Minnesota State Fair! 🎡+🎶 We’re bringing the rhythms and grooves of reggae and funk with Brandyn Lee Tulloch and Poetic Roots. You won’t want to miss our LIVE show next Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the MPR stage. sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan...
Two alleged gang members retained attorneys and pushed back against lawsuits banning alleged gang members from gathering at the fair, calling them broad and a violation of their constitutional rights. Written by Mohamed Ibrahim
Alleged gang members agree to skip Minnesota State Fair
Several alleged Somali gang members agreed to skip the Minnesota State Fair, but some question the constitutionality of a ban on gangs.
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Some in the Native community say they’re reaching a tipping point in their harm reduction efforts and are willing to try a new approach — arrests and citations. Written by Shubhanjana Das
Native leaders, Minneapolis officials address open-air drug use
As open-air drug use in the Native American cultural corridor of Minneapolis heightens safety concerns, Native community members hope assistance from the city will offer some relief.
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Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and former TV journalist Michele Tafoya will compete for a U.S. Senate seat in the November general election. Either would make history as Minnesota’s first U.S. senator of color. Written by Joey Peters
Peggy Flanagan eyes Trump, Indian affairs in race for U.S. Senate
Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya will make history when Minnesota elects its first U.S. senator of color in November.
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Curators hope to inspire visitors with the story gardens, which include plants cultivated in Nigeria, along the Missouri River floodplain and in the Great Lakes region. Written by Sara Hussein
Arboretum’s Igbo, Ojibwe and Hidatsa gardens tell story through plants
The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum has three story gardens this summer telling the stories of Igbo, Ojibwe and Hidatsa cultures through plants.
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Singer-songwriter Abigail Walker brings nostalgic alt-rock to Minneapolis’ Uptown Porchfest. Also this weekend: St. Paul’s IndiaFest, maximalist Mexican art and Hend Al-Mansour’s new installation on Palestinian heritage. Here's your weekend arts guide by Myah Goff:
Abigail Walker brings nostalgic alt-rock to Minneapolis’ Uptown Porchfest
Things to do in the Twin Cities this weekend: Bands rock porches across Uptown; IndiaFest celebrates at the Capitol; maximalist Mexican art and Hend Al-Mansour’s new installation on Palestinian herita...
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