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Minnesota nonprofits have already swung into action, educating immigrants about their rights, forming crisis legal teams to halt deportations, helping undocumented immigrants get driver’s licenses, and pushing for state action. by Elza Goffaux and Alfonzo Galvan.
Who’s been charged in the Feeding Our Future fraud investigation?
Sep 20, 2022 · The following individuals are named in the indictment United States v. Aimee Marie Bock, et al. indictment. Aimee Marie Bock, 41, Apple Valley, founder and executive director of Feeding Our Future. Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, 39, Burnsville, employee of Feeding Our Future. Salim Ahmed Said, 33, of Plymouth, owner and operator of Safari Restaurant.
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Oct 17, 2024 · A popular dance, and music scene, unifies Somalis in Minnesota–and beyond. by Amina Isir Musa October 18, 2023.
New book brings Somali music to the classroom
Nov 27, 2023 · In her music classroom, Becca Buck opened a brown paper envelope. “Here we go!” she said. “Our baby!”. Buck and her co-author Qorsho Hassan, who met as teachers at Gideon Pond, were about to hold their new book— The Rhythm of Somalia: A Collection of Songs, Stories, and Traditions— for the first time. “OMG,” Qorsho exclaimed, as ...
Minnesota regulators delay ruling defining what carbon-free means
Sep 26, 2024 · Minnesota regulators punt on carbon-free definition, keeping door open for polluting sources. Industrial groups and state agencies are pushing regulators to allow trash incinerators and wood biomass as carbon-free electricity sources over objections from environmental groups and lawmakers. Regulators opted to delay the decision.
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Cala Farm preserves tradition by growing flowers that honor the …
Oct 13, 2022 · Cala Farm preserves tradition by growing flowers that honor the dead. Rodrigo Cala’s greenhouse at Cala Farm will bloom 1,000 cempasuchil that will adorn altars in homes, businesses, and the state capital on Día de los Muertos. Rodrigo Cala, 47, owner of Cala Farm (upper right), poses with his children Diane Cala (top), 19, Eduardo Cala ...
Rep. Ilhan Omar wins primary against Don Samuels in 5th District
Aug 12, 2024 · Rep. Ilhan Omar defeats Don Samuels in Fifth District primary by wide margin. Omar and Samuels went head-to-head for a second time. Omar narrowly beat Samuels by two percentage points in the 2022 DFL primary. by Joey Peters, Katelyn Vue, Alfonzo Galvan and Cynthia Tu August 12, 2024 Updated August 14, 2024.
Here's what you need to know about voting early in Minnesota
Sep 20, 2024 · To vote early by mail, request an absentee ballot from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office. It’s now possible to get on a list to automatically get an absentee ballot in each election. Some voters who live in mail-only precincts will automatically get a ballot. A person who isn’t registered to vote, a separate application for ...
Free insulin is arriving at Minnesota clinics. Are you eligible?
Sep 25, 2024 · Urgent need program: Individuals in urgent need of insulin can get a one-time 30-day supply for a $35 co-pay, with a valid prescription. Continuing need program: eligible individuals can get up to one year of insulin, for no more than $50 copay for each 90-day supply, with an option to renew annually. More information on the Minnesota Insulin ...