Her parents didn't receive schooling — but she just graduated college years early
It's the time of year when students get a break. WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield met one recent graduate who has only just begun.
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It's the time of year when students get a break. WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield met one recent graduate who has only just begun.
Twin Cities Pride and Somali Independence Day are bringing an air of celebration to the city.
Among the nations on the travel ban list are Somalia and Laos, two countries responsible for some of Minnesota's largest immigrant populations. WCCO spoke with two Americans with Somali and Hmong heritage to get their perspectives.
The White House's new travel ban takes effect on June 9. The 19 countries listed as a security concern by President Trump also include some of Minnesota's largest immigrant communities.
Michael Scott Moore was kidnapped in Somalia in 2012 and held hostage for nearly three years.
A spokesperson says Jacob Frey and Brian O'Hara would still like to visit Somalia, but the trip hasn't been rescheduled.
It was supposed to be a push to improve public safety and build community connections by traveling halfway around the world. WCCO's David Schuman explains what Minneapolis leaders hoped to gain from an international trip that ultimately fell apart.
Monday morning, members of Minnesota's Somali community shared concerns over the recent catastrophic flooding in Somalia.
St. Paul Public Schools to open a new East African elementary magnet school in September 2023.
The war in Ukraine and a fight against domestic terrorists have worsened the nightmare in the east African nation, and the "crisis is far from over."
There's a dire situation on the other side of the world that's having a big impact on a community of Minnesotans. A drought is causing havoc in Somalia, the country of origin for about 70,000 Minnesotans.
It was the country's deadliest attack since a truck bombing at the same spot five years ago killed more than 500.
