Ask a scholar April 2026

Ask a scholar April 2026   AoA Recently in Ramadan , I was searching for people online who needed help paying off loans/buying ration for…

After harrowing immigration revetting interviews, many Minnesota refugees left in limbo

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…

Inspired by her autistic siblings, Minneapolis occupational therapist launches sensory-friendly hijab

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

Immigrants’ pathway to citizenship under Trump is slower, more costly and frustrating

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

BlueHorn Tea’s Yubi Hassan brews success selling aromatic Somali tea

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…

Community education is key in combatting vaping and hookah use among Somali Minnesotans

Community education is key in combatting vaping and hookah use among Somali Minnesotans   Tobacco educators reach out to families about the dangers of smoking…