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In the past decade, Minnesota’s Somali community has become a political force. Somali Minnesotans are politically active and increasingly present in local and national politics, but there's a lot more to the community.

, and the community has grown to be the biggest in the United States. 

Somali Minnesotans are business owners, famous for an entrepreneurial spirit that's responsible for many of the Twin Cities' cafes and restaurants. They're also opening Somali charter schools, hosting community radio shows and a lot more.

Three Somali Minnesotans joined MPR News host Angela Davis to talk about the community’s past, present and future.

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Three Somali Minnesotans joined MPR News host Angela Davis to talk about the community’s accomplishments and challenges.

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MPR News with Angela Davis - Somali Minnesotans share perspectives on the community's past, present and future

Qorsho Hassan puts a poster on the wall of her new fourth grade classroom.

Somali Minnesotans share perspectives on the community's past, present and future

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