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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.

3 of 9 Twin Cities men sentenced in ISIS conspiracy trial

3 of 9 Twin Cities men sentenced in ISIS conspiracy trial

U.S. District Judge Michael Davis has sentenced three of nine Twin Cities men who were convicted or pleaded guilty for their roles in the nation's largest ISIS conspiracy case.
by Laura Yuen

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ISIS case defendants face sentencing this week

ISIS case defendants face sentencing this week

The federal government is calling for sentences ranging from three to 40 years, while their lawyers and family are asking for lighter time and rehabilitation.
by Laura Yuen

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Somali-American community members to address terror

Somali-American community members to address terror

The father of a young Twin Cities man who admitted planning to join the terrorist group ISIS will address Somali-American community members Thursday at a forum that's the brainchild of a man who fights radicalization through cartoons.
by Laura Yuen

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Charges: Mpls. man took 35W settlement, left country to join ISIS

Federal prosecutors say Mohamed Amiin Ali Roble of Minneapolis left the country shortly after he turned 18 and collected more than $91,000 as part of a settlement for injuries he received in the bridge collapse.
by Laura Yuen

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Most Islamic State-related defendants get maximum sentence

Most Islamic State-related defendants get maximum sentence

Federal prosecutors say the majority of terrorism defendants in the U.S. who have been sentenced in cases related to the Islamic State group have received the maximum 15 years in prison.
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2 guilty in Minnesota ISIS trial denied de-radicalization review

2 guilty in Minnesota ISIS trial denied de-radicalization review

A federal judge has denied a motion by two Minnesota men convicted of plotting to join the ISIS terror group to be assessed by a German de-radicalization expert prior to sentencing.
by MPR News Staff

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2 men convicted on ISIS-related charges ask for rehabilitation

2 men convicted on ISIS-related charges ask for rehabilitation

Abdirahman Daud and Guled Omar want an option that's been offered to their friends who've pled guilty: They want to be considered for possible rehabilitation.
by Laura Yuen

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Luger: Terror recruitment in Minnesota is real, must be checked

Luger: Terror recruitment in Minnesota is real, must be checked

Some Twin Cities Somalis are "in denial" about the threat of radicalization, U.S. Attorney Andy Luger said Tuesday in his first interview since three men were convicted for ISIS-related crimes.
by Laura Yuen and Tom Weber

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Somalis hope compassion guides judge in ISIS sentencing

Somalis hope compassion guides judge in ISIS sentencing

Observers say the judge has a tough task ahead in deciding the fate of nine young Somali-American Minnesotans who've either pleaded guilty or been convicted of crimes tied to trying to join the ISIS terror group.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Somali-American reporter let facts, not pressure, drive ISIS coverage

Somali-American reporter let facts, not pressure, drive ISIS coverage

MPR News' Mukhtar Ibrahim was the only Somali-American reporter to cover the FBI's pursuit of Minnesota men trying to join ISIS. He faced scrutiny like no other journalist. For the first time, he tells his story.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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