Minnesota has not prosecuted any cases of FGM, even with a felony law in place.
In the U.S., over 500,000 women and girls bear the physical and psychological impacts of female genital mutilation (FGM). Minnesota, with its substantial Somali population, shows alarming statistics, as around 98% of its women have undergone the procedure, according to United Nations figures. Despite a law classifying FGM as a felony in Minnesota, there have […]
Werder Bremen cancels Minnesota visit due to ICE unrest and political issues, according to a report
Werder Bremen Cancels Minnesota Trip Due to ICE Actions German soccer team Werder Bremen has called off its planned trip to Minnesota, mainly due to the turmoil caused by recent actions from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as reported. According to the BBC, the Bundesliga club had arrangements to hold exhibition matches in Minnesota […]
Minnesota Democrat Leigh Finke claims that ‘queer’ youth should have access to pornography for ‘educational’ purposes.
Online Outcry Over Transgender Lawmaker’s Comments on Porn Access A Minnesota lawmaker has caused quite a stir online with her unusual views regarding age restrictions on adult websites. She argues that “queer” children should have access to such content for “educational” reasons. Rep. Lee Finke, a Democrat who identifies as female and has served two […]
Minnesota fights against ‘ghost students’ draining tax money from financial aid programs
A situation involving “ghost students” is escalating into a significant scholarship fraud crisis within the Minnesota State University system and beyond. These so-called ghost students are accused of using stolen personal data to register for classes online and seek taxpayer-funded financial assistance. In a recent report, the Minnesota system, which comprises 33 colleges and universities, […]
Minnesota Democrats Advocate for a Ban on Owning or Transferring AR-15s
Minnesota Democrats Propose AR-15 Ban Democrats in the Minnesota House are advancing a bill aimed at banning the ownership and transfer of AR-15s along with various other semi-automatic rifles. The legislation, known as HF 3433, also makes it illegal to simply possess the Colt AR-15 and a minimum of 25 additional semi-automatic rifles and pistols. […]
ICE Detains Liberian Undocumented Immigrant Employed as a Minnesota Corrections Officer
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently revealed the arrest of a Liberian individual residing in the U.S. without legal status who was working as a corrections officer in Minnesota. According to a DHS press release, 45-year-old Morris Brown was taken into custody on January 15. This action took place through a “joint effort” involving […]
Minnesota pastor describes anti-ICE church invasion as ‘malicious darkness’
Church Service Disrupted by Protesters in Minnesota The lead pastor of a Minnesota church has described the disturbing incident when anti-ICE activists disrupted a Sunday service. He referred to the invasion as a manifestation of “evil darkness” that sought to intimidate families. In January, a group of demonstrators stormed a church service in St. Paul, […]
Don Lemon brings up race to explain the invasion of a church in Minnesota
Don Lemon speculated about why a churchgoer in Minnesota seemed confused about why he wasn’t protesting against a group of anti-ICE activists that disrupted a Sunday service. This incident has led to criminal charges against him. The CNN anchor, who has faced his share of job losses, seemed ready to call the St. Paul’s Cities […]
Minnesota prison officer taken into custody for immigration fraud
A man from Liberia, residing in Minnesota, attempted numerous ways to stay in the United States but found himself working as a correctional officer when he was apprehended by authorities in January. Morris Brown, 45, was taken into custody on January 15 for several immigration violations, such as overstaying his student visa and falsely identifying […]
Minnesota Medicaid evaluation discovers $1 billion in possible savings
Minnesota Medicaid Program Study Reveals Financial Vulnerabilities A recent study commissioned by the state of Minnesota has uncovered significant financial weaknesses within the state’s Medicaid program. Conducted by Optum State Government Solutions, the assessment analyzed nearly four years of insurance claims data and identified vulnerabilities in 14 high-risk service areas. It suggested that implementing clearer […]