Republicans once cultivated Somali votes. Now they’re a campaign target.
Ads invoking fraud and gang violence are drawing accusations that Republicans are demonizing an entire community. Some of the criticism is coming from within the GOP.
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Feds raid MN businesses as part of apparent fraud investigation
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JD Vance to make 'War on Fraud' announcement in Minnesota
Vice President JD Vance is now scheduled to visit St. Cloud on Friday to make an announcement about fraud.
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DoorDash offers $17 billion for Instacart in what would be a big consolidation for grocery delivery
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JD Vance heading to St. Cloud for fraud press conference on Friday
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Fatal crash closes intersection in St. Paul's Highland Park neighborhood
St. Paul police are investigating a fatal crash Thursday morning at the intersection of Ford Parkway and Cleveland Avenue, which remains closed until further notice....