Immigrants

Minneapolis mayoral candidate Betsy Hodges asks Minneapolis Somalis for support, votes

By Ibrahim Hirsi, TC Daily Planet

Betsy Hodges, Minneapolis mayoral candidate speaks with Somali community May 1 at Safari Restaurant and Banquet Hall in Minneapolis. (Photo by Ibrahim Hirsi)

With a red scarf wrapped around her head and reading a few sentences in Somali from note cards, Minneapolis mayoral candidate Betsy Hodges asked dozens of Somali-Americans for two things: their support and vote.

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Volunteer lawyers make personal connection with Minnesota immigrant students

By Erin Collins, TC Daily Planet

Navigate and ILCM organized a series of events to give information about DACA to young Minnesota immigrants. (Photo courtesy of ILCM)

“You might not believe this about lawyers, but we do appreciate when we can help individuals,” said Ed Wegerson, a volunteer attorney who has participated in the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota's

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PHOTOS | St. Paul's Festival of Nations kicks off with a "World Class Bash"

By Ryan Cutler, TC Daily Planet

Photos by Ryan Cutler

On May 3, the 2013 Festival of Nations—Minnesota's largest multicultural celebration—began at the RiverCentre with a party aptly advertised as a "World Class Bash."

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It's going to be an "African Summer" at the Cedar Cultural Center

By Jay Gabler, Front Row Seat

Amadou & Mariam perform at the Cedar in 2012. Photo by Jon Behm for Reviler.

The Cedar Cultural Center has just announced the lineup for its "African Summer" series: six concerts featuring performers representing the power and diversity of African music today.

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Dia de los Ninos: Little children, big dreams

By Allison Herrera, The Uptake

More than one hundred children pointed and screamed with delight Tuesday as the Nickelodeon character Sponge Bob Square Pants squeezed his way through a wall of Latino families and children in the Mercado Central on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

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Prospects of state aid for undocumented immigrant students 'looking really, really good'

By Cynthia Boyd, MinnPost

Rally-goers marching to the Minnesota State Capitol following passage by the Senate Wednesday afternoon of the "Path to Prosperity Act." (Photo by Juve Meza)

Wednesday was the third time over the years that the Minnesota Senate has passed a bill that would allow Minnesota’s undocumented college students to pay in-state tuition. Before, similar measures have died for lack of support outside that body.

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Curran's Family Restaurant: Home of the $1.99 Early Riser Special

By Jeremy Iggers, Iggers Digest

I drive by Curran's Family Restaurant at 42nd and Nicollet frequently, but I can't remember the last time I set foot inside the place. I'm much more likely to eat at one of the many immigrant family-owned ethnic restaurants a little further north on the Eat Street stretch of Nicollet. But what finally lured me in was the big banner outside the restaurant advertising their Early Riser breakfast special: two eggs, potatoes and toast or a pancake for $1.99, available from 6 to 8:30 a.m. daily.

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OUR STORIES | Young Ethiopian American founds soccer org, gives back to Ethiopia

By Lolla Mohammed Nur, TC Daily Planet

Mikyas Woldemichael is a 22-year-old Ethiopian American who isn’t afraid to follow his dreams.

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Mujeres en Accion group meets the Mayor

By Staff, Corcoran News

On March 27, Mujeres en Accion group leader, Silvia Perez, along with other leaders in the Mujeres en Accion group met with Mayor Rybak to be honored for their commitment to the neighborhood and engagement with the city. Additionally, they were presented with a proclamation declaring March 27, 2013, to be Mujeres en Accion y Poder Day.

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A Thank You from the Lao Community

By Sunny Chanthanouvong, Sunny's Side of Life

Sabaidee Pi Mai Lao 2013! Happy Lao New Year!

On behalf the Lao New Year Planning Committee of 2013, our community members, and volunteers, I would like to express our thanks to you for your wonderful support of our New Year Celebration.

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