Things to do in the Twin Cities this weekend: Festival highlights 50 years of Hmong filmmaking; a mural inspired by Indigenous traditions and a concert celebrating Tibetan resistance. By Myah Goff sahanjournal.com/arts-culture...

Her beat incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter and will become the first Hmong woman to lead the city. To those who know her, her persistence in an uphill race comes as no surprise. Watch Sahan Journal's full interview with the next mayor of St. Paul!

Frey led Fateh in first-choice votes Tuesday night, but second-choice votes had to be tabulated Wednesday to determine the winner. Written by Andrew Hazzard

WINNER: Kaohly Vang Her wins the race for St. Paul mayor, defeating incumbent Melvin Carter.

Interactive map: How Minneapolis neighborhoods voted for mayor

Interactive map: How St. Paul neighborhoods voted for mayor

Most of the 13 City Council ward races were determined by first-choice votes, with only one ward requiring tabulation of second-choice votes. View the results: sahanjournal.com/democracy-po...

St. Paul voters approved a levy to raise their property taxes to pay $37.2 million more annually for St. Paul Public Schools.

Incumbent Patrick Hanlon defeated three challengers, including Somali-American filmmaker Abderazak Ali.

From Dymanh Chhoun: Right now, [people] are dancing and enjoying the music at Omar Fateh’s watch party.

Live election results: Frey takes strong lead in Minneapolis mayoral race; no clear winner in first-choice votes

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. View the results: sahanjournal.com/democracy-po...

In the Anoka-Hennepin school district, voters reelected all three incumbents, which means that political gridlock will continue. @sahanjournal.bsky.social sahanjournal.com/democracy-po...

Sahan public safety reporter Mohamed Ibrahim is at @omarfatehmn.com ’s election night party at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in downtown Minneapolis as part of our mayoral race coverage. To stay up to date with the latest, make sure to follow us online

Sahan Journal's immigration reporter Katelyn Vue is at St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s election night watch party. A couple dozen of Carter’s supporters and news reporters are here already at the Black Hart of Saint Paul. For live election results visit us online

Sahan Journal's Health and Housing reporter Katrina Pross is at @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social's watch party as part of our coverage of the St. Paul mayoral race. Follow us as we send out updates here and add to our story online!

Polls have closed in Minnesota. Stay updated with Sahan Journal for live election results and updates from candidate watch parties.

Hopkins mayoral candidate Abderazak Ali hopes his self-funded campaign will appeal to those looking for a fresh face in the suburban race. Written by Atra Mohamed

Minneapolis educators filed their official intent to strike notice Friday afternoon. Educators could strike as soon as Nov. 11 if they have not reached a deal with the district, but they did not set a strike date. By @bzosiad.bsky.social

Meet some of the candidates running for the Minneapolis City Council. All 13 wards are up for election. Three council members aren’t running for reelection. Written by Joey Peters and Cynthia Tu

Election Day is less than a week away! Still trying to decide who you should rank on your ballot to be the next mayor of Minneapolis? Take the same quiz the candidates did and find your closest match.

LISTEN UP: Is college still worth it? On Nov. 3 at 9 a.m. @MPRNews will air a recording of our recent community conversation about how the value of college is changing for students of color. Tune into 91.1 FM in the Twin Cities metro or stream it on mprnews.org.

As Minnesota grants more cannabis licenses, small-scale Black and brown entrepreneurs say the state is not creating an equitable system for legal marijuana sales.

Who should you rank on your ballot to be the next mayor of Minneapolis? Take the same quiz the candidates did and find your closest match.

Minnesota activists mobilize to protest DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s Twin Cities visit.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to visit Twin Cities on heels of immigration operation.

A 3-3 split between liberals and conservatives at the state’s largest school district has led to gridlock over issues including the budget and state social studies standards. Written by @bzosiad.bsky.social

Still trying to decide which candidate is right for you? You can take our Meet Your Mayor quiz right now and see how your opinions and values line up with your mayoral candidates in both Minneapolis and St. Paul!

Former Minnesota Teacher of the Year Abdul Wright sentenced Friday to 14 years for sexually abusing a student at Harvest Best. Written by Katrina Pross

Northern Iron, a metal foundry on St. Paul’s East Side, continues its sprawling legal battle with the state over concerns about excessive pollution and regulatory compliance. Residents say they want clean air.

Meet the candidates running for Minneapolis City Council. By Cynthia Tu and Joey Peters

A Sudanese farm in New Hope, Minnesota, offers a connection point for members of the local community who gather to share a weekly meal. As a bonus, they take home fresh produce. Written by Aaron Nesheim

LIVE NOW: Watch our discussion about how the value of college is changing for students of color. youtube.com/live/vzx_2NU...

In a court filing, Martin Berchie says ICE forged his name on the travel document used to deport him to his native Ghana on Tuesday.

HAPPENING TOMORROW: Are you a student struggling to determine what to do after high school graduation? Join @sahanjournal.bsky.social and @mprnews.org as we explore the question, “Is college still worth it?” Learn more and RSVP to this free event below: www.eventbrite.com/e/is-college...

As federal guidelines shift, Minnesota has taken steps to preserve vaccine access — and encourage insurers to cover the cost. Written by Binta Kanteh

Hey Minneapolis and St. Paul! Who will you rank on your ballot for mayor this election? We’ve got quizzes to help you find out which candidates align best with your views. It’s fun, easy and informative. Learn more and take the quiz: sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan...

“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.

Minnesota Somali community advocate Omar Jamal was released Friday after a month in ICE detention in Albert Lea. Written by Joey Peters. Photos by Aaron Nesheim

Things to do in the Twin Cities this weekend: Afro-Colombian music at the Cedar; Dakota storytellers celebrate fall in St. Paul; and queer Southeast Asian artists lead creativity workshops at the Making Waves festival. Written by Myah Goff

A new lawsuit argues Minnesota’s “sanctuary” policies that limit police cooperation in federal immigration enforcement violates U.S. law and endangers the public.

HAPPENING TODAY AT NOON: 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.

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. sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan...

The stakes are high for young people leaving the child welfare system; a Minnesota law that went into effect this summer makes sure they have a detailed plan before they turn 18. By Hana Ikramuddin with @theimprintnews.bsky.social sahanjournal.com/news-partner...

DFL state Senator Omar Fateh reported that someone wrote a threatening message on his campaign office for Minneapolis mayor. Written by Abe Asher sahanjournal.com/public-safet...

The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association is suing the Minnesota POST for releasing the names of undercover police officers to media outlets, but many have already been publicly identified. Written by @samstecklow.bsky.social

Second-grader Abdinasir Maow Gedi, 7, was taken to a hospital in St. Cloud and then airlifted to HCMC where he died last week. Family members say the incident raises questions about the school’s response. Written by Katrina Pross, Mohamud Farah and Joey Peters

Minneapolis officials cleared a Lake Street homeless encampment on Tuesday following a shooting that injured eight. Landlord Hamoudi Sabri says he will reopen the space to unhoused people, despite fines and a lawsuit.