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Posts by Alberto Villafan

Sahan Journal's full interview with St. Paul Mayor-elect Kaohly Vang Her
Sahan Journal's full interview with St. Paul Mayor-elect Kaohly Vang Her YouTube video by Sahan Journal

Kaohly Vang Her was elected to be St. Paul's first Hmong and woman mayor.

Yesterday afternoon, Sahan Journal spoke with Her to reflect on her journey to the office and her plans. Watch our full interview here!

youtu.be/ipRGKDAKXA4?...

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Nine things to know about the 2025 travel ban in Minnesota What does the new travel ban mean for international students? Dual citizens? Green-card holders?

What does the new travel ban mean for international students? Dual citizens? Green-card holders?

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Jesus christ, capitalists reinvented busses

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If you go to Settings > Appearance, you can change display from dark to light mode. You can also adjust the text size

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Fifteen rights undocumented workers have in Minnesota American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota staff attorneys share 15 rights that undocumented workers in Minnesota may use to protect themselves in encounters with ICE agents.

American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota staff attorneys share 15 rights that undocumented workers in Minnesota may use to protect themselves in encounters with ICE agents.

Written by @wooalberto.bsky.social

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As unlikely as it may be, let’s talk about high-speed rail to Chicago Forward-thinking federal infrastructure policy is in short supply these days, but a Twin Cities-Chicago line would be an economic home run.

I never want to hear O'Hare slander from anyone who hasn't had to fly out of Midway ever again (fund the damn trains so I never have to deal with either)

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Catch up on our Instagram Live with The Advocates for Human Rights An Instagram livestream hosted by Sahan Journal and The Advocates for Human Rights addressed community questions about immigrant rights in Minnesota.

Today, I hosted a livestream with Advocates for Human Rights to clear up disinformation and common concerns for Minnesotan immigrants and their rights.

You can watch the full broadcast (and listen to my dulcet voice) below. I hope to do more of these :)

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Masterful gambit from the Democratic Party, giving the guy who proposed a tiktok ban the opportunity to take responsibility for reversing it.

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He's not even in office. This is such a lazy move to try and appeal to an administration that hasn't even stepped into power.

Don't fall for this shit

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Nono, the hummus is a separate thing.

Imma be fit either way.

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I've determined my new years resolution:

Be fit enough to comfortably be in a Rocky Horror shadow cast.

Or try hummus. Whichever comes first

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Anyway, remember to support local and nonprofit journalism

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Spectators Barred From Court Room During a Murder Trial's First Day Stillwater – The Jury Trial for 21-year-old North Branch, Minnesota native Dylan Simmons began on Wednesday morning.

From @theodoretollefson.bsky.social

Lawyers showed the jury and spectators body cam footage showed the aftermath of a woman who was allegedly run over body without a warning of the graphic nature. The video sparked tense reactions.

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Hi. Good morning.

Anybody around the Twin Cities struggle with their health insurance? I am working on a video story for @sahanjournal.bsky.social about that. We'd love to hear about your experiences.

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MPCA ill-equipped to respond to Smith Foundry, emails show The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) was ill-equipped to respond to community concerns about violations found by the EPA at Minneapolis’ Smith Foundry.

“I have to share that as someone who lives less than half a block from Smith Foundry, I am also frustrated that I was unaware of this information,” Jose Luis Villaseñor, MPCA’s environmental justice advisory group coordinator, wrote.

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‘Frustrating and disappointing’: Internal emails reveal Minnesota Pollution Control scrambled to respond to Smith Foundry pollution, downplayed harm The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) was ill-equipped to respond to community concerns about violations found by the EPA at Minneapolis’ Smith Foundry.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency scrambled to respond when the EPA found pollution violations at Smith Foundry, and had allowed a permit application to languish for years, internal emails show.

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Alright so. This is just uncomfortable and disgusting. I know I sound like a ludite, but AI podcasts just don't sit right with me. Chat podcasts already feel extremely lazy, but having AI generated voices do it just feels insultingly cheap.

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Wake up, babe, 2024 Spotfy Wrapped just dropped

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Mpls. City Council wants charges against UMN protesters dropped Minneapolis City Council members on Tuesday demanded that the University of Minnesota drop its suspension of students arrested after an October takeover of Morrill Hall.

Council members demanded that the University of Minnesota drop its suspension of students arrested after an October takeover of Morrill Hall. One recent graduate also faces assault charges.

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Mpls. City Council wants charges against UMN protesters dropped Minneapolis City Council members on Tuesday demanded that the University of Minnesota drop its suspension of students arrested after an October takeover of Morrill Hall.

“I firmly believe that [calling for a ceasefire and ending U.S. military funding for Israel] will place the university, the county and the city on the right side of history,” said Council Member Robin Wonsley, who introduced the resolution.

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Oh, you had Thanksgiving drama this year?

Well, I got a little tipsy and watched Whiplash with my grandma after dinner, thus avoiding drama.

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My grandmother says "You're wrong" but would like to try

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Was my train to Milwaukee delayed an hour? Yes.

Was the dining car OOS? Yes.

But the crew ordered passengers pizza as an apology and I don't think Delta would ever treat me this well.

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Why did I get two Nicole Kidman ads with my movie

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This #givetothemax day, you can support local journalism and uplift voices like Linda Castillo's by donating to @sahanjournal.bsky.social :)

Donate here ➡️ bit.ly/3OfdmHk

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¿Podría Trump usar los datos de Licencia de Conducir para Todos de MN para deportaciones? La oficina de Servicios de Conductores y Vehículos de Minnesota dice que los datos de Licencia de Conducir para Todos están protegidos contra el uso por ICE y las fuerzas del orden. Los inmigrantes in...

¿Podría Trump utilizar los datos de la Licencia de Conducir para Todos para las deportaciones? Los funcionarios de Minnesota dicen que las protecciones están en su lugar, ya que las solicitudes siguen llegando.

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Ya ever seen Spy Kids 3: Game Over

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Besties, i dont know if i can "it is what it is" my way out of Thanksgivings this year

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I'm a planet fitness person because I have no money. But may move to los campeones depending on where I move next. A bit expensive and fewer locations, but the facilities are A-1 Sauce (plus it feels wayyy less crowded)

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