Author: Sahan Journal

Hennepin County pushes Minneapolis to create waste disposal plan before committing to closing the controversial HERC incinerator.

South Asian voters in Minnesota are energized by Kamala Harris’ candidacy due to shared heritage and policy alignment, but divisions remain over immigration and foreign policy.

Minnesota’s lieutenant governor could become the first Native woman to lead the state if her boss, Tim Walz, and presidential running mate Kamala Harris prevail in this fall’s election.

This story comes to you from Sahan Journal, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to covering Minnesota’s immigrants and communities of color. Sign up for their free newsletter to receive stories in your inbox. Minnesota voters of color and immigrant voters say they are cautiously optimistic about the potential Democratic presidential nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris. But they also say they want more details about her policies. When President Joe Biden abruptly ended his campaign Sunday afternoon, he endorsed Harris as the next Democratic nominee. Harris, whose parents immigrated to the U.S. from India and Jamaica, quickly emerged as the front-runner for the Democratic…

Sahan Journal investigates opioid overdose deaths in Minnesota, revealing stark racial disparities, particularly among Native American, Somali, and Latino communities.

Somali Week marks Minnesota’s largest annual celebration of Somali culture, featuring educational events, community engagement, and festive gatherings statewide.

Hadith Ahmed testified that the lawyer for Feeding Our Future’s Executive Director, Aimee Bock, threatened him not to speak with authorities about the alleged theft of federal funds.

Developers behind Eden Prairie’s Asia Mall are expanding their concept to Blaine with the purchase of a 100,000-square-foot building, planning to transform it into Asia Village.

Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt, the first woman and person of color in the role, prioritizes youth engagement and addresses the fentanyl crisis amid staffing challenges.

Keefer Court Bakery’s newest chapter unfolds at Asia Mall, Eden Prairie, where fans and new owner Michael Bui celebrate the legacy and fresh start of this cherished Chinese bakery.