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Somalia
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Somali Heritage Celebration Brings African Culture to Downtown Fargo

Somalians make up a significant portion of the immigrant population in Fargo-Moorhead.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People of all nationalities gathered in Broadway Square this Saturday to celebrate Somalian culture. Folkways partnered with the Immigrant Development Center, amongst other organizations, to host the Somali Heritage Celebration, which took place on July 5 from 5 to 8 P.M. According to the organizers, Somalians first started arriving in the Fargo-Moorhead area in the 90s…

Idc
Business, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Immigrant Development Center Holds First-Ever Fundraiser

The organization has plans to launch a "cultural mall" in Moorhead sometime in the next few years.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Fowzia Adde started the Immigrant Development Center, or IDC, in 2003. And after two decades at the helm, she’s doing the exact opposite of slowing down. “We want to make our area a destination,” she explained. “Rather than driving four hours to Minneapolis to see something good, we will see it here.” That destination she has in…

Pangea
Minnesota News

Pangea celebration highlights a diversity of cultures

Alex Bertsch,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – At the Hjemkomst Center the people of Fargo-Moorhead got together to experience and learn about the cultures that make up this city of immigrants. “Everybody is just really mingling together. This is what Pangea is all about.” Pangea: Cultivate our Cultures has been bringing together the Fargo-Moorhead community to share their traditions for 30 years. “To…

Action
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United Way Day of Action Brings Surge in Volunteerism in the Metro

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Continuing to make a difference in the community, United Way of Cass Clay holds its second annual Day of Action. United Way helped work on much-needed volunteer projects throughout the community and brought awareness to issues that they say affect us all. More than 400 volunteers fanned out to more than 30 locations. They worked with…

Msum
Local News, Minnesota News

MSUM hosts event for immigrant and refugee students

Alex Bertsch,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — MSUM held their first Pathways to MSUM event on Saturday to help immigrant and refugee families learn about their options for education at the school. The event was held in partnership with the Immigrant Development Center, and aimed to help students learn about their options at MSUM. According to the IDC many of students from immigrant…

Potluck
Local News, Morning - In The Studio

LIVE: Highlighting immigrant entrepreneurs at the F/M International Potluck

Share some food and some culture while learning about dozens of new Americans who have made an impact and started businesses here in the Metro
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  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Share some food and some culture while learning about dozens of new Americans who have made an impact and started businesses here in the Metro. Singer Emma Gaye gave us a sneak peek of her singing on the KVRR morning show. She’ll be performing at Thursday’s Fargo/Moorhead International Potluck. You’ll also get to learn more…
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Immigrant Development Center Helps New Americans Start Their Own Businesses

The center helps with everything from business plans to getting loans
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FARGO, N.D. — The pursuit of the American dream is alive and well in Fargo–Moorhead. One organization called the Immigrant Development Center helps new Americans gain their economic footing. Its executive director, Fowzia Adde, came to the U.S. as a refugee in 1997. “I was happy. I was dancing happy. I was too excited. I love this country before I came to…