Sahan Journal: Each November, the Hmong American Farmers Association offers artwork people can buy alongside produce grown by Hmong farmers. This year’s art -- candles featuring flowers from a Hmong family’s field -- comes with a good story.
With floral candles, Hmong sisters honor parents' farming legacy
MPR News: Sisters Xee and Pachia Vang didn’t want the unsold flower bouquets at their family’s farm stand to go to waste.
When the sisters were invited to create a piece of art to accompany the Hmong American Farmers Association’s Thanksgiving farm share, they decided to preserve their family’s flowers in candles.
'My voice is needed': How Nadia Mohamed made election history in St. Louis Park
MPR News: When Thom Miller was eyeing retirement from the St. Louis Park City Council, he asked Nadia Mohamed to help him find someone to run for his seat who’d reflect the city’s increasing diversity.
After two weeks of searching, Mohamed decided she wanted it.
'My voice is needed': History made as Nadia Mohamed wins a seat on St. Louis Park City Council
Nadia Mohamed, 23, came to St. Louis Park as a refugee at age 10. Now she’s council member-elect, ready to focus on affordable housing, climate action and racial equity. It’s a whirlwind story.
Minneapolis East African shops boost security after vandalism
MPR News: Some stores are closing earlier at night. Others have installed new lights and cameras. Owners say these costly steps are needed to restore a sense of safety after a vandal smashed windows on Franklin Avenue and told police he hated Somalis.
Minneapolis East African shops boost security after vandalism
Sahan Journal: Some stores are closing earlier at night. Others have installed new lights and cameras. Owners say these costly steps are needed to restore a sense of safety after a vandal smashed windows on Franklin Avenue and told police he hated Somalis.