Minnesota's Somali community: 30 years of growth
The Somali community in Minnesota has a rich history, shaped by migration and integration over the past 30 years.
The Somali community in Minnesota has a rich history, shaped by migration and integration over the past 30 years.
Somali community in Minnesota: History examined
The Somali community has been in Minnesota for decades, with many starting families and becoming naturalized citizens. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the details on the local history.
The Somali community has been in Minnesota for decades, with many starting families and becoming naturalized citizens. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the details on the local history.
Protests against deportation flights gather at MSP
Demonstrators gathered to stand speak out against deportation flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest from protestors and their message to the federal government.
Demonstrators gathered to stand speak out against deportation flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest from protestors and their message to the federal government.
Minneapolis prohibits ICE from city parking lots
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey issued an executive order that prohibits federal immigration agents from using city parking areas as staging zones for enforcement operations. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest report.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey issued an executive order that prohibits federal immigration agents from using city parking areas as staging zones for enforcement operations. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest report.
Somali-American community, allies on targeted ICE enforcement
The Somali-American community and allies spoke about the recent comments made by President Donald Trump targeting the Somali community in ICE operations.
The Somali-American community and allies spoke about the recent comments made by President Donald Trump targeting the Somali community in ICE operations.
The history of the Somali community in MN
FOX 9's Corin Hoggard breaks down the history of the Somali community in Minnesota.
FOX 9's Corin Hoggard breaks down the history of the Somali community in Minnesota.
Calls to end deportation flights from Twin Cities
A rally at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is calling for the airport commission to stop allowing deportation flights from the airport. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
A rally at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is calling for the airport commission to stop allowing deportation flights from the airport. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
Mpls order prevents ICE from using city-owned parking areas
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an Executive Order that would prevent federal immigration enforcement from using city-owned parking areas. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an Executive Order that would prevent federal immigration enforcement from using city-owned parking areas. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
ICE reportedly targeting Somalis: What communities should know about immigration rights and resources
Reports of ICE activity involving Somali residents in Minnesota have raised concerns within the community. Although 58% of Somalis in Minnesota are U.S.-born and 87% of foreign-born Somalis are naturalized citizens, questions about immigration rights remain. Marc Prokosch, Managing Attorney at Prokosch Law, provides guidance on understanding immigration rights.
Reports of ICE activity involving Somali residents in Minnesota have raised concerns within the community. Although 58% of Somalis in Minnesota are U.S.-born and 87% of foreign-born Somalis are naturalized citizens, questions about immigration rights remain. Marc Prokosch, Managing Attorney at Prokosch Law, provides guidance on understanding immigration rights.
Pres. Trump rails against Somalis: 'They've destroyed Minnesota'
As a targeted immigration enforcement operation is underway in the Twin Cities, President Trump again took a swing at Minnesota's Somali community during a press event in the Oval Office.
As a targeted immigration enforcement operation is underway in the Twin Cities, President Trump again took a swing at Minnesota's Somali community during a press event in the Oval Office.
ICE restricted from Minneapolis-owned parking areas, Mayor Frey orders
Minneapolis Mayor Frey signed an executive order that prevents city-owned parking lots, ramps, garages and vacant lots from being used in civil immigration enforcement operations.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey signed an executive order that prevents city-owned parking lots, ramps, garages and vacant lots from being used in civil immigration enforcement operations.
Pres. Trump rails against Minnesota, Somalis
Speaking in the Oval Office, President Trump called Mayor Jacob Frey "a fool" for being proud of having the largest Somali population in the United States. He also claims Somalis have destroyed Minnesota, which the president says is a "hellhole."
Speaking in the Oval Office, President Trump called Mayor Jacob Frey "a fool" for being proud of having the largest Somali population in the United States. He also claims Somalis have destroyed Minnesota, which the president says is a "hellhole."
Man rammed ICE vehicle during arrest that sparked St. Paul protest: Indictment
A man accused of ramming an ICE agent's vehicle during an immigration arrest that sparked a large protest last week in St. Paul has now been indicted.
A man accused of ramming an ICE agent's vehicle during an immigration arrest that sparked a large protest last week in St. Paul has now been indicted.
Deportation flights protest held by union workers outside of MSP Airport
Rallying outside of Signature Aviation near MSP’s Terminal 2, dozens of people demanded a “stop to deportation flights taking place from the Signature Airlines Terminal."
Rallying outside of Signature Aviation near MSP’s Terminal 2, dozens of people demanded a “stop to deportation flights taking place from the Signature Airlines Terminal."
Trump targeting Somali community: How many Somalis live in Minneapolis?
Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the country but what percentage of the city's population do Somalis represent?
Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the country but what percentage of the city's population do Somalis represent?
ICE operations reported at south Minneapolis restaurant
A manager at a south Minneapolis restaurant tells FOX 9 that ICE was there Tuesday and Wednesday, but staff stood up to the federal agents, and they left without detaining anyone.
A manager at a south Minneapolis restaurant tells FOX 9 that ICE was there Tuesday and Wednesday, but staff stood up to the federal agents, and they left without detaining anyone.
Trump's remarks, threats spark fear in Minnesota’s Somali community
Minneapolis leaders say they are getting credible reports that the community is on edge after as many as 100 federal agents will be deployed to the Twin Cities this week to target the community over allegations of potentially fraudulent activity.
Minneapolis leaders say they are getting credible reports that the community is on edge after as many as 100 federal agents will be deployed to the Twin Cities this week to target the community over allegations of potentially fraudulent activity.
Trump administration halts immigration applications for 19 countries on travel ban list
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."
Trump, ICE targeting Somalis in Minneapolis: The latest
Immigration officials are ramping up operations in the Twin Cities as the Trump Administration continues to target Somalis in Minnesota. Here's the latest on ICE operations in Minnesota.
Immigration officials are ramping up operations in the Twin Cities as the Trump Administration continues to target Somalis in Minnesota. Here's the latest on ICE operations in Minnesota.
ICE ramping up enforcement in Twin Cities
ICE is planning on bringing more immigration enforce to the Twin Cities following President Donald Trump's comment on not wanting Somalis in the United States. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest.
ICE is planning on bringing more immigration enforce to the Twin Cities following President Donald Trump's comment on not wanting Somalis in the United States. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest.