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- ‘This one belongs to the whole community’: Chonburi Lee’s Maplewood win marks a milestone
- Mastermind of immigration crackdown Stephen Miller named Trump chief of staff
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Friday he will elevate Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff, the first shake-up of his administration officials since Democrats trounced Republicans in the midterms. Former Chief of Staff Susie Wiles will move to the “Trump…
- Minnesota sues Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements, again
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with attorneys general from Washington, New Mexico and Oregon, is suing the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements passed in H.R. 1., the 2025 tax and spending law also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The…
- Commentary: Bigotry against Somali Minnesota voters was a losing strategy
President Donald Trump has called Somali Americans “garbage.” He’s said they are “low IQ” but somehow also the “number one buyers of Mercedes-Benz and BMWs.” This was not surprising, if you know Trump’s history. The Nixon administration successfully sued Trump and his father —…
- A first for St. Cloud as Somali-American man elected to Legislature
Democrat Abdi Daisane was born in Somalia before moving to St. Cloud more than a decade ago. It’s a milestone for a city not always seen as welcoming to outsiders. The post A first for St. Cloud as Somali-American man elected to Legislature appeared first on Sahan Journal .
- Commentary: Tom Emmer sold himself as the 6th District’s seat at the table. The restaurant’s been shuttered.
For four years, Rep. Tom Emmer’s pitch to Minnesota’s 6th District has been access. He is the current House majority whip, the No. 3 Republican in the chamber and the only Minnesotan in House leadership. “We continue delivering for Minnesota,” he told St. Cloud LIVE in August…
- Democrats romped in state elections. What will they do with their newfound power?
The blue wave that swept across Tuesday’s midterm election will deliver Democrats new power over state government, giving them the opportunity to advance long-sought policy changes. Democrats flipped hundreds of seats, won control of several GOP-held chambers, broke veto-proof…
- From Kao Kalia Yang to Queer & Funny Improv: Three Twin Cities arts events to explore this weekend
Plus Minnesota History Center’s portrait show, “See and Be Seen,” features work by Seitu K. Jones and Leslie Barlow. The post From Kao Kalia Yang to Queer & Funny Improv: Three Twin Cities arts events to explore this weekend appeared first on Sahan Journal .
- Minnesota PUC approves pipeline reroute near Pipestone National Monument over tribal opposition
Regulators voted 4-1 to approve the project despite tribal concerns about cultural surveys, consultation and risks to sacred land. The post Minnesota PUC approves pipeline reroute near Pipestone National Monument over tribal opposition appeared first on Sahan Journal .
- Trump’s gerrymandering push flops as Democrats win redrawn seats
Alabama Republicans had hoped Rep. Shomari Figures would deliver a concession speech on Tuesday night after the state legislature redrew his district to be more GOP-friendly. Instead, the Democrat declared victory — winning nearly 54% of the vote. “We know what happened with…
- Every Minnesota House district shifted left in 2026
The national wave of anti-Trump fervor that swept the country Tuesday seems to have permeated every geographic region of Minnesota: Every Minnesota House district shifted leftward in 2026 compared to 2024, with several districts moving left by over 15 percentage points. In 10…
- 3M settles chemical contamination claims for $7.35 billion, while admitting no guilt
3M, which is responsible for widespread groundwater contamination from so-called forever chemicals in the eastern Twin Cities metro, will pay $7.35 billion to settle the vast majority of outstanding personal injury claims against it. The Minnesota corporate behemoth and a group…
- An upscale Somali restaurant at Lake and Nicollet? Owner of Martiya is undaunted and filling tables
Abdirahman Kahin, founder of Afro Deli, is selling out many nights, even before his grand opening. The post An upscale Somali restaurant at Lake and Nicollet? Owner of Martiya is undaunted and filling tables appeared first on Sahan Journal .
- In blue wave, Democrats flipped legislatures, won trifectas and toppled GOP supermajorities
Democrats seized more power over state governments than the party has had in years after the party swept races up and down the ballot in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Republicans have held a majority of state legislatures and governorships since 2010. But that reign appears over…
- Following midterm landslide, Democrats pressed by supporters to deliver on promises
WASHINGTON — As the monumental midterm victories set in, Democrats began to talk strategy Wednesday on how to deliver what voters want: lower prices, attainable health care and an end to a stagnant and expensive conflict in the Middle East. Starting in January, the party will…
- Democrats won Congress. Now they have to figure out how to deal with Trump.
WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders in Congress have just a couple months to decide how they want to balance investigations into President Donald Trump and his administration with securing his signature on major bills to address the cost of living, a top concern for voters. While…
- Midterm winners include several who made history
WASHINGTON — Winners of more than a dozen congressional and gubernatorial races have broken longstanding barriers of race, gender and sexuality. The results set records for the most Black governors and most women governors, and the first Black woman governor, Georgia’s Keisha…
- Who is Hakeem Jeffries? Meet the likely first Black speaker of the US House.
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries got one step closer to becoming the next speaker after Democrats delivered a sweeping victory in the midterm elections. If elected by a majority of House members, Jeffries would make history as the first Black person to…
- Vance and Trump blame midterm GOP elections loss on their war in Iran
The fingerpointing is coming from inside the house. Vice President JD Vance said in a lengthy social media post Wednesday that Republicans’ shellacking in the midterm elections the night before was mainly due to the administration’s war in Iran. Though Vance sought to soften the…
- Governor-elect Klobuchar promises to transform state government, grow economy
Amy Klobuchar held her first press conference as Minnesota’s governor-elect Wednesday to outline her vision for the state, which includes auditing state government to eliminate the defrauding of government programs, and growing the state’s workforce and economy. Klobuchar, who…
- Opinion: Minnesota GOP shut out Sahan Journal. Voters deserve transparency.
Political campaigns can legally exclude journalists from private events. But welcoming scrutiny strengthens transparency and helps voters understand those seeking power, a University of Minnesota media ethics professor argues. The post Opinion: Minnesota GOP shut out Sahan…
- Peggy Flanagan’s Senate priorities: ICE accountability, health care and new leadership
Flanagan outlined plans to restore Medicaid and food assistance funding, end insurance prior authorization and pursue ICE accountability after defeating Michele Tafoya by 10 points. The post Peggy Flanagan’s Senate priorities: ICE accountability, health care and new leadership…
- Senator-elect Peggy Flanagan calls for new leadership of Senate Democrats
Peggy Flanagan, in her first news conference since being elected to the U.S. Senate, hailed the new voices headed to Congress after Democrats won landslide victories across the country in Tuesday’s midterms. Voters elected at least 10 new Democratic senators, already the largest…
- Minnesota Democrats secure majorities in state House and Senate
The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party will take control of both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature after riding a national wave of anti-Trump fervor that swept the country Tuesday. With Democrat Amy Klobuchar’s victory in the governor’s race, Minnesota will again have a DFL…
- Democrats set to win majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years
Democrats are poised to control the majority of governor’s offices for the first time in 16 years after the GOP racked up major losses across the country. Democrats flipped governorships in Iowa, Ohio, Georgia and Texas and defended competitive races in Maine and Wisconsin…
- Jake Johnson declares victory in potentially huge upset in MN’s 1st Congressional District
Jake Johnson, a former high school math teacher who campaigned on lowering costs and working-class concerns, held a razor-thin lead in unofficial results early Wednesday against Republican U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad, in what would be a major upset in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional…
- The blue tsunami sweeps the US, as Democrats land huge gains in Congress
Voters across the country administered a sharp reprimand to President Donald Trump and Republicans who hold majorities in Congress, with Democrats gaining comfortable majorities in the Senate and the House. Several U.S. Senate and House races remained uncalled by The Associated…
- Progressive Democrat Matt Little wins U.S. House seat in south suburban district
Matt Little won the election to represent Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House, defeating state Sen. Eric Pratt, R-Prior Lake, leading by a wide margin, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s unofficial results Tuesday evening. Little, a 41-year-old…
- Democrats score control of US Senate in stunning midterm victory
WASHINGTON — In a stunning upset, Democrats ousted Republicans and flipped control of the U.S. Senate Tuesday night, effectively establishing a barricade for President Donald Trump’s agenda for the last two years of his term. Democrats will now have the power to block many of…
- Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota U.S. Senate seat in historic victory
Minnesota Democrat Peggy Flanagan made history Tuesday as the first Native American woman elected to the U.S. Senate, a distinction she may share with Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola if she wins her race. The two-term lieutenant governor beat out Republican Michele Tafoya, a former…
