Warsame makes history on Minneapolis City Council

Abdi Warsame
Somali American Abdi Warsame has won election to the Minneapolis City Council.
MPR Photo/Jennifer Simonson

Abdi Warsame made history when he was elected Tuesday to the Minneapolis City Council. Upon taking office, Warsame will be the highest elected Somali official in the United States. We look at the significance of his election victory.

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