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.

The head of the FBI said Minnesota is not the focus of anti-terror recruitment efforts, but counter terrorism remains the bureau's top priority.
Long road ends: 3 Minnesotans guilty of plotting to join ISIS
The trial of three Somali-American men drew worldwide interest and opened a window onto ISIS' sophisticated propaganda and recruiting techniques. One long, painful journey ended Friday with their convictions. Another is set to begin.
Latest: ISIS trial in Minnesota
MPR News reporters are writing on scene at the trial of three Twin Cities men accused of trying to join the ISIS terror group. Read their most recent dispatches.
Trial draws 'Average Mohamed,' others to courthouse
The trial of three men on ISIS-related charges is generating interest from around the world, and around the corner. Here are several conversations with people who've been drawn to the courthouse drama.
FBI head: Islamic State brand losing power in U.S.
Fewer Americans are traveling to fight alongside the Islamic State and the power of the extremist group's brand has significantly diminished in the United States, FBI Director James Comey said Wednesday.
ISIS trial may offer a window into how the extremist group recruits
Three Somali-American men are on trial in Minneapolis for allegedly plotting to join the Islamic State. They are part of a larger case that involves six more young Muslims who already pleaded guilty.
To stop kids from radicalizing, moms in Denmark call other moms
The story of a young Danish Muslim woman who was lured by a radical Islamist shows how a grassroots program is fighting the influence of ISIS recruiters. The key: harnessing mothers' intuition.
ISIS trial in Minnesota: What you need to know
Three of the nine Twin Cities men accused of trying to join the ISIS terror group in Syria go on trial Monday in a case that will be closely watched around the world. Here's your guide.