SOMALI
Wiretaps in Minnesota terror trial renew Somali fears 
The trial of two Minnesota women accused of funneling money to a terror group is being closely watched by members of the state's Somali community, with many saying it is breeding mistrust in an immigrant population already fearful of government.
By Amy Forliti , October 14, 2011
Minnesota women accused of financing terror
One of two Minnesota women accused of funneling money to a terrorist group in Somalia allegedly told potential donors to ignore charities and focus on “the jihad” and helped finance local Somali men’s travel to their war-torn homeland to fight, prosecutors alleged in court filings.
By Amy Forliti , October 03, 2011
Somalis get life in prison for U.S. yacht hijacking
A second Somali man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the hijacking of yacht that left all four Americans on board dead.
By Brock Vergakis , August 22, 2011
ASK YOUR GOVERNMENT: Reader wonders about welfare policies
A Jamestown, N.D., reader wonders what happens to welfare payments when a recipient leaves the state.
By Teri Finneman , April 24, 2011
As Twin Cities Somali gangs evolve, so does law enforcement
A federal indictment has shocked members of Minnesota’s Somali community, the largest in the U.S. And it suggests that Somali gangs known in recent years for armed robberies, burglaries and even killings of fellow East Africans have evolved into more lucrative activity, and are taking their crimes from Minneapolis to other parts of the country.
By Amy Forliti , February 06, 2011
Survey: Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. Somalis live in Minnesota
U.S. Census Bureau: Populations also large in Ohio, Washington and CaliforniaNearly one in three people with Somali ancestry in the United States now live in the Minnesota, which has the largest concentration in the country, according to government data released Tuesday.
By Associated Press , December 14, 2010
Minnesota community adjusts to growing diversity
On a typical weekday morning at the Sabrie household, Lul Omar, 32, scrambles eggs and pours cereal into little plastic bowls. Her three Somali-American daughters — all under the age of 7 — are in the living room watching cartoons. Three older children have already left for high school. As Omar rushes the little ones to the table, a battle over breakfast begins.
By Elizabeth Baier , October 17, 2010
AROUND MINNESOTA: Crash kills woman ... Accident injures trucker ... Home target of attacks ... more
Authorities said Shannon Marie Simonson, 31, was killed in a two-vehicle crash Thursday night near Garfield, Minn. Authorities released the name of the victim Friday.
By Forum Communications/Associated Press , July 10, 2010
AROUND THE REGION: Toyota crash driver seeks new trial ... Muslim group seeks harassment probe ... Baby sitter tips cops to drug items
A St. Paul man who was driving a Toyota in a crash that killed three people petitioned a judge Wednesday for a new trial, saying evidence has surfaced showing the car was prone to defects.
By Associated Press , March 25, 2010
EXHIBITS: "The Disappeared" ... "Ceramic Evolution" ... The Louvre and the Masterpiece"
A list of local and regional art exhibits
December 19, 2009
FBI meets with young Somalis in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — The FBI in Minneapolis is continuing efforts to reach out to the Somali community.
By Associated Press , December 12, 2009
AROUND MINNESOTA: Plea deal in 1985 murder ... Terrorism hearing delayed ... No to tax reciprocity
A man accused of helping in a 1985 murder has pleaded guilty to new charges in an agreement with prosecutors in Winona County. James Raymond Bolstad, 63, entered the pleas to three counts of aiding an offender in the murder of Ada Senenfelder. Bolstad admitted that he lied to police about the murder.
By Associated Press , December 12, 2009
New details emerge in Somali terror probe
A Minnesota man hosted a gathering for several young Somalis days before they left Minneapolis to fight with a terrorist group in their war-torn homeland, according to court documents unsealed Tuesday in a sweeping federal investigation.
By Amy Forliti , November 24, 2009
AROUND THE REGION: Animal terrorism charge ... Pizza garb aids robbery ... Somali recruitment case ... more
A Minneapolis man has been indicted on animal terrorism charges in Iowa, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday. The indictment charges Scott Ryan DeMuth with one count of conspiring to commit animal enterprise terrorism and cause economic damage exceeding $10,000. It said the acts DeMuth is accused of committing occurred between Nov. 9, 2004, and Nov. 20, 2004.
By Forum Communications/Associated Press , November 20, 2009
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