Monthly Archives: November 2021
Nigerian-born Margaret-Mary Wilson is UnitedHealth Group’s next chief medical officer
Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson, an executive at America’s largest health insurer UnitedHealth, has been elevated to that company’s chief medical officer to lead its clinical...
Sec. Blinken presents Muna Mohamed the 2021 U.S. State Department Foreign Service National of...
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken presented this year's U.S. State Department Foreign Service National of the Year award to Muna Mohamed who works...
What is this new COVID variant in South Africa?
South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in...
U.S.-Africa relations: An opportunity lost or found
This article was originally published in the American Ambassadors Review. Mshale has republished it with their permission.
On the same day President Joseph Biden laid...
Minnesota to open COVID-19 booster shots to all adults
In response to surging coronavirus cases even among the fully vaccinated due to waning immunity, Minnesota health officials were set to recommend all adults...
Kenyan university signs agreement to expand partnership with Minnesota institution
The largest university in southwestern Kenya has signed a partnership agreement that will strengthen its relationship with yet another Minnesotan institution.
Representatives from Kisii University...
Kisii University Vice Chancellor meets with Books for Africa leadership
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Kisii University Vice Chancellor John Akama and the director of research and outreach at the university Dr. Anakalo Shitandi met...
Commerce Commissioner Arnold says Minnesota has $106 million to assist with energy bills, urges...
The Minnesota Department of Commerce on Wednesday announced that Minnesotans can access greater financial assistance and newly expanded protections to keep their lights on...
Brainerd facility to serve as alternative care site as COVID-19 cases rise in Minnesota
Governor Walz on Wednesday announced a second skilled-nursing facility, Good Samaritan Society – Bethany in Brainerd, would act an alternative care site as part...
Philando Castile Relief Foundation donates $50,000 to clear school lunch debt
A nonprofit founded in memory of Philando Castile has donated $50,000 to settle debt families still owe to the school lunch program of the...
Green Cards for Liberians: U.S. Immigration coming to Brooklyn Park on Sunday
The December 20, 2021 deadline for Liberians living in the US who qualify for permanent residency to apply for a green card under the...