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Called to Fight

Violent extremists are again recruiting young Muslims in Minnesota. The call to terror continues to trouble federal investigators, Muslim faith leaders, and the nation’s largest Somali-American community.

Called to fight: Minnesota's ISIS recruits

Called to fight: Minnesota's ISIS recruits

Roughly 15 young people have left Minnesota to join the militant group ISIS in Syria. Their stories follow similar patterns: The suburban drifter or unassuming student becomes rapidly (and often quietly) radicalized and leaves Minnesota to join the ISIS extremists.
by Sasha Aslanian, Laura Yuen and Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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'State Of Terror': Where ISIS came from and how to fight it

'State Of Terror': Where ISIS came from and how to fight it

Two experts on terrorism explain the rise of ISIS and what it will take to defeat the group in their new book "ISIS: The State Of Terror."

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In Minnesota, Somalis don't want al-Shabab to define them

In Minnesota, Somalis don't want al-Shabab to define them

After a purported al-Shabab video encouraged attacks against the Mall of America, Somali-Americans wondered how to respond. Some went to the mall. Others fear a backlash against their community.
by Laura Yuen

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Minnesota's anti-terror efforts draw White House interest

Minnesota's anti-terror efforts draw White House interest

Minnesota's approach to keeping young people from joining terrorist groups got a high-profile audience Wednesday in the nation's capital.
by Brett Neely

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U.S. communities called on to prevent homegrown terrorism

President Obama will address the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism Wednesday afternoon.
by Scott Horsley

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Anti-terror efforts divide Twin Cities Muslims

Anti-terror efforts divide Twin Cities Muslims

A pilot program to support Muslim communities is facing a backlash from some Muslim leaders. Some say U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger should leave the social work and fundraising to others.
by Laura Yuen

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Twin Cities leaders take anti-extremism efforts to White House

Twin Cities leaders take anti-extremism efforts to White House

Community leaders from the Twin Cities, Boston and Los Angeles will meet at a White House conference to discuss new ideas to prevent Americans from enlisting with ISIS and other organizations.
by Laura Yuen

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Key question in MN terror case: Can the radicalized be rehabilitated?

Key question in MN terror case: Can the radicalized be rehabilitated?

A Twin Cities judge has sent a terror suspect to a halfway house and counseling, not jail, pending trial. Counterterrorism experts are watching the experiment closely.
by Laura Yuen

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