Edina’s mayor warns against blaming Somali American neighbors for recent gun violence

Podcast: Minnesota Today · Minnesota Public Radio

Opublikowano: 2026-10-06

Edina’s mayor is warning against blaming Somali American neighbors for recent gun violence. At a community meeting Monday, Mayor Jim Hovland said some residents are beginning to associate Somali identity with the shootings. He said Somali families are worried their children will be stereotyped or targeted. National Republicans are weighing how much they can boost Minnesota U.S. Senate nominee Michele Tafoya in the closing month of the campaign. Senate Majority Leader John Thune of neighboring South Dakota made a stop in Minnesota. A prescribed burn on Duluth's Minnesota Point is set fo...