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St. Paul approves early retirement plan to avoid cutting 16 English-language teachers midyear
Facing a $4.9 million English-learner funding shortfall, St. Paul schools will offer early retirements, tap reserves and leave vacancies unfilled. The post St. Paul approves early retirement plan to avoid cutting 16 English-language teachers midyear appeared first on Sahan…
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How to ‘Vote Without Fear’ in Minnesota? Election officials and advocates offer advice for a safe Election Day.
In mid-October, Sahan Journal hosted a panel for a live community conversation in St. Paul. Experts offered guidance on how to report election interference and how to overcome common voting fears this year. The post How to ‘Vote Without Fear’ in Minnesota? Election officials and…
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Somali Museum turns 13 as zombies and a Day of the Dead festival take over the Twin Cities
Spend your weekend with Somali artists in Hopkins, a kung fu zombie play in St. Paul and a Day of the Dead block party in Minneapolis. The post Somali Museum turns 13 as zombies and a Day of the Dead festival take over the Twin Cities appeared first on Sahan Journal .
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Father of Mall of America plot suspect says son had developmental delays as experts assess case
Legal experts say acquittal could be difficult for the teen accused of plotting a Mall of America attack, but his age could support an entrapment defense. The post Father of Mall of America plot suspect says son had developmental delays as experts assess case appeared first on…
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‘Our votes are important’: Minneapolis Native community rallies voters amid immigration enforcement concerns
Community members are mobilizing voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election, driven by concerns about Operation Metro Surge, tribal sovereignty and the future of their communities. The post ‘Our votes are important’: Minneapolis Native community rallies voters amid immigration…
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They rallied young voters for Omar Fateh. Now they’re backing progressives across Minnesota.
Baddies 4 Progress founders Arshia Hussain and Yusra Mohamud mix social media, political events and community outreach to counter voter apathy. The post They rallied young voters for Omar Fateh. Now they’re backing progressives across Minnesota. appeared first on Sahan Journal .
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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her says she will keep clearing homeless encampments
Last week, the St. Paul City Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for 60 days of increased engagement before any future encampment clearings. The post St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her says she will keep clearing homeless encampments appeared first on Sahan Journal .
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Lisa Demuth’s ‘Somali gangs’ campaign ad draws accusations of racism
A Minnesota imam and political scientist condemn the Republican gubernatorial candidate’s ad linking Somalis to crime, saying it exploits racial bias. The post Lisa Demuth’s ‘Somali gangs’ campaign ad draws accusations of racism appeared first on Sahan Journal .
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Residents of St. Paul’s West Side fight for cleaner air, safer streets in industrial neighborhood
Residents live cheek and jowl with heavy industry along the Mississippi River in St. Paul’s Southport neighborhood, and are pushing for better conditions and more awareness. The post Residents of St. Paul’s West Side fight for cleaner air, safer streets in industrial…
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A key race on your ballot you know the least about
Nine candidates, five seats, and a free guide that puts their answers side by side. The post A key race on your ballot you know the least about appeared first on Sahan Journal .