The Minnesota Department of Education said it is considering its next steps after a high-profile activist was invited, then disinvited to join the group. The post After removal of Muslim activist, state agency puts genocide education work group on hold appeared first on Sahan Journal.

Defense attorneys asked a Minnesota Department of Education staffer if she was offended that a lawsuit claimed the department was racist. The post Defense attorneys in Feeding Our Future trial press state official about discrimination claims appeared first on Sahan Journal.

Renters at the Bii Di Gain Dash Anwebi affordable housing complex say their management company is slow to address repairs, and that they often feel unsafe due to nearby violence. The post Indigenous and Somali elders rally for better living conditions at south Minneapolis apartment complex appeared first on Sahan Journal.

Michael Bui and owners of the Asia Mall in Eden Prairie will be opening up a similar concept called Asia Village in a building connected to Blaine’s Northtown Mall. The post Developers of popular Asia Mall are launching a second Asian-themed complex in Blaine appeared first on Sahan Journal.

The Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board is proposing a $19 minimum rate for nursing home workers and higher pay for working 11 federal holidays. The post Minnesota board takes big step toward statewide pay standards for nursing home workers appeared first on Sahan Journal.

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Defense attorneys argue that their clients were working under relaxed governmental standards, and did not make up names in order to receive more federal funds. The post Champagne in the Maldives: Prosecutor says defendants in Feeding Our Future trial misused federal funds appeared first on Sahan Journal.

Defense attorneys argue that their clients were working under relaxed governmental standards, and did not make up names in order to receive more federal funds. The post Champagne in the Maldives: Prosecutor says defendants in Feeding Our Future trial misused federal funds appeared first on Sahan Journal.

The incident followed a disagreement at a legislative committee over how best to commemorate 50 years of Hmong and Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota. The post ‘Disrespectful’: Calls for an apology after Hmong legislators rushed off stage during Asian Pacific Islander Day appeared first on Sahan Journal.

Twin Cities arts events this weekend include a film by a University of Minnesota dance student; a play at Pangea World Theater on domestic abuse; and three exhibits at Soomaal House featuring Somali artists. The post Can you hear your heartbeat? Vietnamese American choreographer debuts film on finding stillness  appeared first on Sahan Journal.

A conservative school board member broke an impasse on Tuesday night when he agreed to decouple DEI initiatives from the district’s 2024-25 budget. The post ‘Our voices were actually heard’: Students celebrate as Anoka-Hennepin school board backs down from budget threats appeared first on Sahan Journal.

About 1,000 prospective jurors were summoned for the high-profile trial that is expected to last six to eight weeks. The post Jury seated for first Feeding Our Future trial; opening statements, testimony begin next week appeared first on Sahan Journal.

The announcement came as a separate group represented by the union, education support professionals, began voting on whether to authorize their own strike. The post Hours after scheduling strike vote, Minneapolis teachers reach tentative deal with district appeared first on Sahan Journal.

Students staged a die-in and rally Wednesday after nine people were arrested the previous day for setting up an encampment on campus. The post University of Minnesota students vow to rally for Palestine until school divests from Israel appeared first on Sahan Journal.