FARGO, ND — Lutheran Social Services showcased more than ten restaurants in the area owned by refugees. People could try anything from Greek to Somali food. There was also a silent art auction and a Bhutanese dance performance. As an organization that provides immigrant and relocation services for refugees, Lutheran Social Services says they wanted to remind people that we get…
Adam Domitz with Lutheran Social Services joined Emily Welker to talk about the “A Taste of the World” event. LSS is bringing together local restaurants to serve a wide variety of unique cuisines from around the world. There will also be art from around the world available in a silent auction, and international entertainment. A restaurant featured at the…
FARGO, ND — The Supreme Court has reinstated part of President Trump’s travel ban. People from six Muslim majority countries with no strong ties to the U.S. will not be allowed to enter. Refugee resettlement has been a topic of conversation in the Fargo-Moorhead area for years. Local groups are speaking up after the president is calling the court’s decision…
FARGO, N.D. — Refugee high school students told their stories at the launch of a locally produced book. Several refugee students from Fargo South High School wrote about their lives in Green Card Youth Voice, a compilation book. It was part of the Building Bridges event at the Fargo Holiday Inn. Lutheran Social Services officials say many of these young…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn isn’t bothered by a group calling for his recall over of his stance on refugee resettlement. Appearing on KFGO’s News & Views, Piepkorn accused Lutheran Social Services of being behind the recall effort. A member of the recall sponsoring committee says that is untrue. Piepkorn has complained that the local government…
A bill being proposed in the North Dakota House of Representatives could give the state power to temporarily ban refugees. Refugee resettlement is generally under the jurisdiction of the federal government and Lutheran Social Services (LSS). LSS said they have concerns. The organization resettled 558 refugees in North Dakota last year. The number is determined by LSS and the federal government…
