Monthly Archives: June 2012
Somali Basketball tournament to promote education, health and unity
Tournament begins Monday, June 25
Somali National Week in Minnesota will this year be marked with a competitive basketball tournament dubbed “Hoop 4 Hope” with...
‘Low-cost’ airfares coming to Africa this summer
FastJet, the pan-African low-cost carrier planned by EasyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, expects to launch operations in three to four months, chief executive-designate Ed Winter...
Summer sports activities: How to keep the kids injury free
Summer vacation gives children a break from schoolwork, but for many, their participation in sports will continue in warm weather months. Parents, coaches and...
Fela! a production like no other
One thing I know for certain, I want to sit in that audience again and lose myself in the world of Fela Kuti, to...
Getting married this summer? Take steps to avoid identity theft
After the "I do's" are said, will you change your last name? Brides consider a host of factors when answering that question - everything...
What do you know about Hepatitis?
Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are silent infections that can cause serious liver disease. Many Minnesotans are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C...
Supreme Court: Immigrants can’t use parents to avoid deportation
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that immigrants can't avoid deportation for criminal activities based on how long their parents have been in the...
Morton Memo: Valid Reprieve from Removal or Hollow Policy?
To date, fewer than 3,000 immigration court cases nationwide have been closed under the Morton Memo. Issued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director (ICE)...