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President Trump reacts to the announcement by Gov. Tim Walz to end his re-election campaign

January 5, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Truth SocialWASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — President Donald Trump responded to Gov. Walz’ announcement with a post on Truth Social writing “the corrupt governor will possibly leave office before his time is up.” He went on to say Walz was caught redhanded “along with Ilhan Omar and others of his Somali friends stealing tens of billions of taxpayer dollars”. Trump also…

Fargo Human Rights Commission shares support for Somali community

December 30, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “The Human Rights Commission unequivocally condemns rhetoric and dehumanizing people, criminalizing entire ethnic groups, or encouraging hostility towards immigrants, refugees, Muslims, or any other protected class. Collected punishment is not law. Discrimination is not policy. Dehumanization is not leadership,” said Nancy Boyle, Vice Chair of Fargo Human Rights Commission. The Fargo Human Rights Commission met on…

Moorhead City Council Introducing Resolution To Support Somalis

Moorhead City Council passes resolution supporting immigrant and refugee communities

The possible passage of the resolution comes on the heels of Mayor Shelly Carlson making a public proclamation in support of the immigrant community.

December 8, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Tensions over the mere presence of Somalians in the United States are still elevated following Trump’s lambasting of the group and subsequent measures by ICE to crack down on the population. A Cinnabon employee in Wisconsin was fired after directing a racist rant at a customer they believed to be Somali, while video from the Twin…

Somali Community Of Fargo Moorhead Reacts To Administration's Rhetoric

Fargo-Moorhead Somalis React to Administration’s Apparent Targeting

The government, at present, would have little legal ability to detain or deport those of Somali descent, but locals say hateful rhetoric has still raised tensions.

December 4, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Strong words from President Trump on December 3, alongside his promises to deploy ICE agents specifically to target Somali communities in Minnesota, has left the immigrant community in Moorhead feeling dismayed about the state of political discourse. “People are worried about discrimination. And about being targeted. And how their children will be treated at school,” said…

League of Women Voters offers materials for voters not fluent in English

October 16, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With only three weeks to go before election day, the League of Women Voters is working to make sure that everyone who can vote has the resources they need before they go to the polls. This year along with their election guides in English, they have also published election guides in Somali and Arabic. Board Member…

“Festival of Fire” Held In Downtown Fargo

In an effort to educate and explore different cultures in the community, Broadway square and one local man came together to host the festival of fire.

July 25, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, ND (KVRR) — The Fargo- Moorhead community was invited to learn more about the annual Somali celebration known as Neeroosh, or the festival of fire, which celebrates the beginning of the solar year. The event was held at Broadway Square and also focused on bringing different cultures together as one. “Educational thing we want to educate people we want…

TSA Agents at Hector Working Without Pay are Served Lunch from Somali Community

Many in the Somali community came to Fargo as refugees

January 18, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — TSA agents are working without pay during the government shutdown, but one group decided to serve them through a major act of kindness. The Somali Community Development of North Dakota, along with the Islamic Center of Fargo, teamed up to serve traditional Somali food to TSA agents. Abdiwali Sharif, executive director of the Somali Community Development of North…

No Animals Will Be Sacrificed During “Super Eid” At U.S. Bank Stadium

The Islamic holy day known as the "festival of the sacrifice" celebrates the prophet Abraham

August 21, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Muslims across the Twin Cities are celebrating one of their biggest holidays: the prayer service known as Eid. Dozens of Islamic centers have joined together to hold prayers at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. They are calling it “Super Eid” and more than 20,000 people are expected to attend. The Islamic holy day known as the “festival…

Mapleton Woman Fired After Viral Racist Rant, Community Rally Scheduled in Fargo

Amber Hensley has issued an apology and the three women behind the camera say they hope she changes. KVRR'S TJ Nelson also contributed to this report

July 26, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — A Mapleton woman continues to deal with the consequences of her actions after video of her harassing three Somali women in Fargo went viral. Amber Hensley has issued an apology and the three women behind the camera say they hope she changes. They also want bystanders to speak up when hate crimes happen. KVRR’s Nick Broadway was the…

Minnesota Health Officials Hoping Measles Outbreak is Over

The Somali community has been hardest hit during the outbreak

July 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNESOTA — Minnesota health officials may call an end to the state’s measles outbreak if no new cases arise by the end of the month. The number of cases in the state has held steady at nearly 80 for nearly one month. Health officials must wait until July 29, when two incubation periods pass without any new cases, before…