The Somali American

Ask a scholar April 2026 AoA Recently in Ramadan , I was searching for people online who needed help paying off loans/buying ration for food or paying rent ( i am using zakat money for this purpose)…

After harrowing immigration revetting interviews, many Minnesota refugees left in limbo Operation PARRIS targeted 5,600 Minnesota refugees on a path to permanent residency for “enhanced screening.”…

Inspired by her autistic siblings, Minneapolis occupational therapist launches sensory-friendly hijab The hijab uses lightweight fabric and padding added around the ears to help ensure that loud…

Immigrants’ pathway to citizenship under Trump is slower, more costly and frustrating The number of Minnesotans becoming U.S. citizens has slowed to a trickle due to several Trump administration…

BlueHorn Tea’s Yubi Hassan brews success selling aromatic Somali tea The young entrepreneur and mentor hopes his small-batch tea catches on with the broader population. by Yvette Higgins Yubi Hassan…

Ask a scholar sept 2025 1. Can a woman in ‘iddah (the waiting period after her husband’s death) leave her home to visit family or friends?

Community education is key in combatting vaping and hookah use among Somali Minnesotans Tobacco educators reach out to families about the dangers of smoking — no matter its delivery system — and…

Court challenges have blocked Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. For now.

Foreign medical school graduates who meet certain requirements would have shorter U.S. residencies in Minnesota under a proposal in the Legislature. Backers say it would help ease physician shortages…

The celebration of Somali independence includes a street festival in Minneapolis, a multiday soccer tournament, a concert at the Ordway, and festivals in Plymouth, Rochester, Owatonna and St. Cloud.