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Curious Minnesota: How Did the Twin Cities Become a Hub for Somali Immigrants?

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Friday, June 21, 2019

Star TribuneIn a recent article about the history of Minnesota’s vibrant Somali community, LSS Chief Family Services Officer Maureen Warren discussed the qualities that draw immigrants to Minnesota.

“I think we had a reputation for being a good place to raise a family, a good place to find employment, and a welcoming community, so those were really factors that attracted the families to want to come here,” she said.

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