Sahan Journal

09/18/2025

NOTE: There will be no service on Blue or Green lines between U.S. Bank and Target Field stations during this closure. Replacement bus service is available! Learn more at https://www.metrotransit.org/track-signals

09/18/2025

Community leaders and health organizations are expanding outreach, education and mobile clinics to help diabetes patients navigate a complex health care system.

Written by Caroline Weier.

https://sahanjournal.com/health/somali-minnesotans-challenges-diabetes/

09/17/2025

Five things to know about Hamoudi Sabri, the Minneapolis developer who is in a fight with the city over a homeless encampment on Lake Street.

By Shubhanjana Das

Five things to know about Hamoudi Sabri, the Minneapolis developer who is in a fight with the city over a homeless encampment on Lake Street.

09/17/2025

The women behind Mi’aawaa Bakery and Coffee Cart, Kisma Cafe, and ChaiGirls say more support is needed for young entrepreneurs.

Written by Binta Kanteh

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09/17/2025

The Minnesota House of Representatives is back to an even 67-67 split after Democrat Xp Lee won a special election Tuesday to fill the seat left by slain DFL leader Melissa Hortman.

09/17/2025

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09/17/2025

Mi’aawaa Bakery and Coffee Cart, Kisma Cafe, and ChaiGirls are some of the women-led mobile bakery and beverage carts popping up in the Twin Cities area.

Written by Binta Kanteh

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09/17/2025

Minneapolis officials cleared a Lake Street homeless encampment on Tuesday following a shooting that injured eight. Landlord Hamoudi Sabri says he will reopen the space to unhoused people, despite fines and a lawsuit.

By Shubhanjana Das

Minneapolis officials cleared a Lake Street homeless encampment on Tuesday following a shooting that injured eight. Landlord Hamoudi Sabri says he will reopen the space to unhoused people, despite fines and a lawsuit.

09/16/2025

A day after a shooting in a Lake Street homeless encampment that injured eight people, Minneapolis officials cleared the site. But landlord Hamoudi Sabri says he will reopen the lot to unhoused people, despite facing fines and a lawsuit from the city.

Video by Dymanh Chhoun.

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09/16/2025

A Somali Minnesotan filmmaker is boosting authentic Somali representation by making his first feature film — shot in Djibouti with a cast and crew from around the world.