Sahan Journal

How Minnesota became the center of the Somali diaspora

Somalia’s location on the Horn of Africa made it a strategic ground for empires throughout history. In the 19th century, ...

How Minnesota became a hub for Somali immigrants in the U.S.

Minnesota boasts the largest population of Somalis in the U.S. — a community that's recently faced attacks from President ...

Minnesota Somalis look to bust stereotypes with social media video

A new video features Somali doctors, nurses and attorneys showcasing their professions and humanity, letting Minnesotans know ...

Scorned by the president, Somalis in Minnesota are embraced by the state that took them in

The wave of vitriol against Minnesota’s Somali community during the Trump administration’s continued nationwide immigration crackdown has been met with an opposing wave of solidarity.

‘ICE stopped my son!’: Ilhan Omar slams Minnesota immigration crackdown as Trump targets Somalis

Tensions are rising in Minnesota after Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar claimed her son was pulled over by federal ...

Somali fraud probe in Minnesota underscores growing warnings on cash reaching extremists

Minnesota Somali fraud scandal totals millions but investigation also reveals chilling possible links to terrorism financing ...

Twin Cities Latino, Somali businesses struggling amid ICE's Operation Metro Surge: "What did we do?"

Some members of the Twin Cities' immigrant community say Operation Metro Surge is now only striking fear in the Latino and Somali communities, but it's also harming their small businesses.