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Make big moves to shop or dine small on Saturday, November 25
Saturdays are a cherished day. Many spend their Saturdays running errands – whether that be to get a haircut, visit a gift shop, or...
Liberian President George Weah loses reelection bid and has conceded
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Liberian President George Weah conceded defeat late Friday after provisional results from this week’s runoff vote showed challenger Joseph Boakai...
Minneapolis mayor confident city will enact wage ordinance acceptable to rideshare companies, drivers, and...
The city of Minneapolis is committed to finding a lasting solution that both rideshare companies and their drivers can agree on, according to Mayor...
‘Mayor for a Day’ essay contest accepting submissions
The League of Minnesota Cities is back this year with its annual “Mayor for a Day” essay contest for Fourth, fifth and sixth graders...
Don Samuels announces second bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar
Don Samuels, a former Minneapolis City Council member who lost a 2022 bid for Congress by two percentage points, and blamed the loss on...
Rwandan ambassador promotes country as investment destination
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - Rwanda’s ambassador to the United States was in Minnesota yesterday to promote her country as an ideal investment destination.
Brought to Minnesota...
Nadia Mohamed becomes first Somali elected mayor of U.S. city
In 2019, 23-year-old Nadia Mohamed made history when she became the youngest person elected to the city council in the city of St. Louis...
Ethiopians and Kenyans dominate 2023 New York City Marathon
NEW YORK (AP) — Tamirat Tola wasn’t thinking about breaking the New York City Marathon course record as he was running by himself in...
Fantastic Negrito debuts ‘White Jesus Black Problems’ during memorable Minneapolis show
Fantastic Negrito shocked us at Mshale with the revelation that he was not the son of a Somali immigrant. He shocked himself when, during...
Minnesota names Lillian Otieno as first director of Emerging Farmers Office
A key member of the African brain trust in Minnesota, Lillian Otieno, has been named the state’s first director of its Emerging Farmers Office,...
Huldah Hiltsley announces bid for MN House of Representatives seat
For some people, running for office and not winning could mark the end their political ambitions. Not Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley. After an unsuccessful attempt...