Sahan Journal
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Sahan Journal is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to covering Minnesota immigrants & communities of color.
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WINNER: Kaohly Vang Her wins the race for St. Paul mayor, defeating incumbent Melvin Carter.
November 5, 2025 at 6:12 AM
WINNER: Kaohly Vang Her wins the race for St. Paul mayor, defeating incumbent Melvin Carter.
From Dymanh Chhoun: Right now, [people] are dancing and enjoying the music at Omar Fateh’s watch party.
November 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
From Dymanh Chhoun: Right now, [people] are dancing and enjoying the music at Omar Fateh’s watch party.
Kaohly Her just arrived at her watch party in St. Paul, told reporters that she’s feeling both nervous and excited. “We did everything we could,” she said.
November 5, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Kaohly Her just arrived at her watch party in St. Paul, told reporters that she’s feeling both nervous and excited. “We did everything we could,” she said.
Anoka-Hennepin voters reelected all three incumbents in a politically divided school board Tuesday night, meaning partisan gridlock is likely to continue.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Anoka-Hennepin voters reelected all three incumbents in a politically divided school board Tuesday night, meaning partisan gridlock is likely to continue.
View the results: sahanjournal.com/democracy-po...
View the results: sahanjournal.com/democracy-po...
“Is college still worth it?” Let’s find out. On Thursday, October 9, join @sahanjournal.bsky.social and @mprnews.org for a free community conversation in St. Paul. We’re inviting young people and education professionals to share their advice on what to do after high school.
October 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
“Is college still worth it?” Let’s find out. On Thursday, October 9, join @sahanjournal.bsky.social and @mprnews.org for a free community conversation in St. Paul. We’re inviting young people and education professionals to share their advice on what to do after high school.
HAPPENING TOMORROW: Want to find out how changes to immigration are impacting Hmong Minnesotans? Come hear from Sahan Journal immigration reporter Katelyn Vue and attorney Mai Neng Moua live on Instagram at noon.
September 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
HAPPENING TOMORROW: Want to find out how changes to immigration are impacting Hmong Minnesotans? Come hear from Sahan Journal immigration reporter Katelyn Vue and attorney Mai Neng Moua live on Instagram at noon.
Join us live on Instagram at noon on Tuesday, September 30 for a Q&A with attorney Mai Neng Moua and Sahan Journal immigration reporter Katelyn Vue. We’ll answer your questions about immigration enforcement affecting Hmong Minnesotans.
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September 28, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Join us live on Instagram at noon on Tuesday, September 30 for a Q&A with attorney Mai Neng Moua and Sahan Journal immigration reporter Katelyn Vue. We’ll answer your questions about immigration enforcement affecting Hmong Minnesotans.
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🎙️+ 🎡 Today's the day! Don't miss our show on the @mprnews.org stage at 1:30 p.m. with Obi Original & The Black Atlantics at the Minnesota State Fair!
August 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
🎙️+ 🎡 Today's the day! Don't miss our show on the @mprnews.org stage at 1:30 p.m. with Obi Original & The Black Atlantics at the Minnesota State Fair!
🎙️+ 🎡 Don’t miss the party! Sahan will be at the MPR Stage (near the corner of Judson and Nelson) this Friday for a LIVE concert with Obi Original & The Black Atlantics at the Minnesota State Fair. And, we’re giving away free Sahan swag! Come join us! Learn more: sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan...
August 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
🎙️+ 🎡 Don’t miss the party! Sahan will be at the MPR Stage (near the corner of Judson and Nelson) this Friday for a LIVE concert with Obi Original & The Black Atlantics at the Minnesota State Fair. And, we’re giving away free Sahan swag! Come join us! Learn more: sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan...
🎙️+ 🎡 Do you want to hear the beats of Africa and the Minneapolis Sound at the Minnesota State Fair? Come see Nigerian afro-fusion artist Obi Original & The Black Atlantics take the stage during a LIVE Sahan show this Friday at 1:30 p.m. Join us at @mprnews.org Stage. sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan...
August 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🎙️+ 🎡 Do you want to hear the beats of Africa and the Minneapolis Sound at the Minnesota State Fair? Come see Nigerian afro-fusion artist Obi Original & The Black Atlantics take the stage during a LIVE Sahan show this Friday at 1:30 p.m. Join us at @mprnews.org Stage. sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan...
HAPPENING TODAY: Join us at 4 p.m. on our Instagram @sahanjournal as we unpack the changes to Medicaid and MinnesotaCare with two guests: Ryan Pérez, organizing director of @copalmn.bsky.social and @chomilomd.bsky.social, the medical director for the state's Medicaid & MinnesotaCare programs.
July 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
HAPPENING TODAY: Join us at 4 p.m. on our Instagram @sahanjournal as we unpack the changes to Medicaid and MinnesotaCare with two guests: Ryan Pérez, organizing director of @copalmn.bsky.social and @chomilomd.bsky.social, the medical director for the state's Medicaid & MinnesotaCare programs.
How will changes to health care access impact Minnesota’s immigrant communities? We’ll discuss this with the medical director of the state’s Medicaid/MinnesotaCare programs and an advocate from @copalmn.bsky.social this Wednesday at 4 p.m. on Instagram @sahanjournal. Got questions? Reply or DM us.
July 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
How will changes to health care access impact Minnesota’s immigrant communities? We’ll discuss this with the medical director of the state’s Medicaid/MinnesotaCare programs and an advocate from @copalmn.bsky.social this Wednesday at 4 p.m. on Instagram @sahanjournal. Got questions? Reply or DM us.
Join us live on our Instagram @sahanjournal at 4 p.m. July 23, with panelists Ryan Pérez, organizing director of COPAL MN, and Dr. Nathan Chomilo, the medical director for the State of Minnesota’s Medicaid & MinnesotaCare programs.
July 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Join us live on our Instagram @sahanjournal at 4 p.m. July 23, with panelists Ryan Pérez, organizing director of COPAL MN, and Dr. Nathan Chomilo, the medical director for the State of Minnesota’s Medicaid & MinnesotaCare programs.
Event reminder: The Trump administration’s new travel ban impacts many Minnesota immigrants. Join us on our Instagram @sahanjournal this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. as we discuss the ban. We'll have two guests: Matthew Webster and Jaylani Hussein.
June 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Event reminder: The Trump administration’s new travel ban impacts many Minnesota immigrants. Join us on our Instagram @sahanjournal this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. as we discuss the ban. We'll have two guests: Matthew Webster and Jaylani Hussein.
On Thursday, June 26 at 3:30 p.m., join Sahan Journal live on Instagram as we dissect Trump’s travel ban with Matthew Webster, a senior immigration attorney at Fredrikson & Byron P.A., and Jaylani Hussein, the executive director of CAIR-MN.
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June 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
On Thursday, June 26 at 3:30 p.m., join Sahan Journal live on Instagram as we dissect Trump’s travel ban with Matthew Webster, a senior immigration attorney at Fredrikson & Byron P.A., and Jaylani Hussein, the executive director of CAIR-MN.
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The Trump administration has terminated temporary protected status for Venezuelan and Afghan immigrants in the United States. So, how are these communities preparing for what happens next?
May 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Trump administration has terminated temporary protected status for Venezuelan and Afghan immigrants in the United States. So, how are these communities preparing for what happens next?
TUNE IN: How does a person rebuild their life after incarceration? Tomorrow at 9 a.m. @mprnews.org will air a recording of our recent community conversation with those who have rebuilt their lives. Tune into 91.1 FM in the Twin Cities metro or stream it on mprnews.org.
May 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
TUNE IN: How does a person rebuild their life after incarceration? Tomorrow at 9 a.m. @mprnews.org will air a recording of our recent community conversation with those who have rebuilt their lives. Tune into 91.1 FM in the Twin Cities metro or stream it on mprnews.org.
What’s happening with the legal statuses of international students in Minnesota? Join us on Instagram Live at 1 p.m. tomorrow as we discuss the recent change to the Trump administration’s immigration policy. Tune in and bring your questions!
April 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
What’s happening with the legal statuses of international students in Minnesota? Join us on Instagram Live at 1 p.m. tomorrow as we discuss the recent change to the Trump administration’s immigration policy. Tune in and bring your questions!
We’ll be joined by David Wilson, an attorney for affected international students, and Hannah Ward, a Minnesota Daily reporter covering ICE activity on the University of Minnesota’s campus. Follow us on Instagram to be notified when our event starts: www.instagram.com/sahanjournal...
April 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We’ll be joined by David Wilson, an attorney for affected international students, and Hannah Ward, a Minnesota Daily reporter covering ICE activity on the University of Minnesota’s campus. Follow us on Instagram to be notified when our event starts: www.instagram.com/sahanjournal...
How are immigration policy changes affecting international students in Minnesota? Join Sahan Journal for a live conversation at 1 p.m. Tuesday on Instagram to ask your questions and learn more.
April 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
How are immigration policy changes affecting international students in Minnesota? Join Sahan Journal for a live conversation at 1 p.m. Tuesday on Instagram to ask your questions and learn more.
Join us this Thursday in St. Paul for a community conversation with @mprnews.org. @sahanjournal.bsky.social's digital producer Alberto Villafan and @mprnews.org senior editor Brandt Williams will chat with formerly incarcerated individuals and community advocates.
April 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Join us this Thursday in St. Paul for a community conversation with @mprnews.org. @sahanjournal.bsky.social's digital producer Alberto Villafan and @mprnews.org senior editor Brandt Williams will chat with formerly incarcerated individuals and community advocates.
On Thursday, April 24, join @sahanjournal.bsky.social and @mprnews.org for a free community conversation live in St. Paul. Come hear about the journeys of incarcerated individuals and how they’ve overcome barriers to rebuild their lives.
April 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
On Thursday, April 24, join @sahanjournal.bsky.social and @mprnews.org for a free community conversation live in St. Paul. Come hear about the journeys of incarcerated individuals and how they’ve overcome barriers to rebuild their lives.
Have you recorded your family’s immigrant story? This Thursday, come find out how Minnesotans are preserving their immigrant stories for future generations and why you should, too. Register for the free event:
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February 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Have you recorded your family’s immigrant story? This Thursday, come find out how Minnesotans are preserving their immigrant stories for future generations and why you should, too. Register for the free event:
www.eventbrite.com/e/my-familys...
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What do you want to know about immigration right now? Come ask your questions to immigration experts on Sahan Journal’s Instagram Live from 1-2 p.m. TODAY.
February 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
What do you want to know about immigration right now? Come ask your questions to immigration experts on Sahan Journal’s Instagram Live from 1-2 p.m. TODAY.
What questions do you have about immigration? We’re hosting an Instagram Live on Tuesday with legal and policy experts from The Advocates for Human Rights. Come learn about your rights as an immigrant, how to be prepared, and where to find help.
February 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
What questions do you have about immigration? We’re hosting an Instagram Live on Tuesday with legal and policy experts from The Advocates for Human Rights. Come learn about your rights as an immigrant, how to be prepared, and where to find help.