Injunctions banning Somali gangs from State Fair receives support from community members
Some Somali community members say violence at large events is becoming too common.
South St. Paul teen balances graduation, new responsibilities after dad’s deportation to Laos
Yaay Aden Yang was looking forward to graduating high school in June when his father was deported to Laos. Now, the 17-year-old is taking on more responsibility at home as he prepares for college this fall.
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ENVIRONMENT
Northern Iron to close East Side foundry after battle with regulators, neighbors
Northern Iron and Machine will close its foundry Phalen Boulevard by the end of 2026. The company has been fighting with state regulators in court since April 2024, when the MPCA ordered it to reduce operational hours.
Minnesota DNR opens comment period on controversial nickel mine near pristine waters. Here’s how to weigh in.
The state is accepting public comments on the proposed Tamarack nickel mine until Sept. 14. The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe opposes the project.
North Minneapolis residents’ complaints about smelly shingle factory lead to inspection, federal air pollution violations
The EPA found Clean Air Act violations at Owens Corning, a factory that produces roof shingles in north Minneapolis. Officials say neighborhood odor complaints prompted inspections.
Environmentalists sue Hennepin County over ash from HERC trash incinerator
An environmental law firm says Hennepin County is failing to follow a state law requiring plans to make ash from its garbage incinerator less toxic. The suit comes on the heels of a hunger strike against the HERC incinerator.
BUSINESS & WORK
Kenyan sisters who farm in Medina dream big, despite federal cuts for local food
The sisters, who grew up in a farming family, sell their produce at the Kingfield Farmers Market and at food hubs like Second Harvest. But cuts to local food aid are forcing them, and other small farmers to scale back.
Want to own part of a north Minneapolis mall? A developer is asking neighbors to buy in
Chicago Trend is buying Hawthorn Crossings and is asking nearby residents to invest $1,000 to own part of the mall, a model it has used in other cities.
Immigrant Kitchen relaunches dinner-and-storytelling events after pause during ICE crackdown
The first of several free dinners features Ukrainian chef Viktoriia Panova, the second will be led by LaToya Mbayu, highlighting her Cameroonian heritage.
Twin Cities Somali businesses face long, slow recovery after Operation Metro Surge
Customer traffic and spending remain down, so many Somali-owned shops have had to lay off workers and are hard-put to pay rent.
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