Monthly Archives: October 2024
African Diaspora Coalition raises money for 2024 Minnesota House of Representatives DFL candidates
On Sunday, the African Diaspora Coalition, gathered to give a financial boost to African diaspora candidates on the ballot next week in Minnesota House...
Habib & Co. returns to Twin Cities stage Nov. 13 after a long hiatus
The traveling route from Mali to Côte d’Ivoire to Senegal form an isosceles triangle and would take days if not weeks to travel. The...
Hennepin Healthcare System appoints first Somali American chairman of its Board of Directors
Hennepin Healthcare System has appointed Mohamed Omar as its first Somali Board of Directors chairman since the system began operating as Minneapolis City Hospital...
Brooklyn Park City Council decides to keep Boyd Morson under censure
Brookly Park City Councilmember Boyd Morson censure came up for a six-month review at the October 14 council meeting. He has been censured twice...
Brooklyn Park celebrates Nigerian sister city, honors actor Mofe-Damijo for role in relationship
The city of Brooklyn Park celebrated the second year of its relationship with Udu, a Nigerian urban center that became a sister city in...
Minnesota Somali Community Center honors leaders for spirit of ‘Geesinimo’
The Minnesota Somali Community Center hosted its annual Samafal Gala on Saturday night in Columbia Heights.
Hundreds gathered to honor community healthcare providers and healthcare...
Bona hits a grand slam with the Dakota audience in his Minnesota debut
While Twins fans were watching their team lose to the Marlins a few blocks away, fans of Richard Bona were luxuriating in his winsome...
Somali American Imams and scholars endorse Kamala Harris, urge community to vote
A group of Somali American imams, scholars and other leaders have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president because another Donald Trump presidency would...
U.S. Reps. Lauren Underwood and Ilhan Omar stump for Harris-Walz ticket in Minneapolis
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood visited Minneapolis last week to join U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, who represents the area, to rally supporters for Vice President...
Kenyan Shadrack Kimining and Molly Bookmyer of Ohio win 2024 Twin Cities Marathon
Shadrack Kimining, 28, of Kenya won the 2024 Twin Cities Marathon men’s race Sunday with a time of 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 17...
Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from...
Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for...