# green zone (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover green zone. Page: Feed: --- ## [Jam with Sahan Journal at the Minnesota State Fair](https://sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan-journal/minnesota-state-fair-2026-live-music-performance/) _2026-08-21 · Sahan Journal · Sahan Journal_ Join Sahan Journal on Friday, August 28, for a live performance by Brandyn Lee Tulloch and Poetic Roots, bringing reggae and funk to MPR’s stage. The post Jam with Sahan Journal at the Minnesota State Fair appeared first on Sahan Journal . ## [‘A place for sanctuary:’ The first Midwest Black Book Fair comes to North Minneapolis](https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-this-weekend-minneapolis-stpaul-midwest-black-book-fair/) _2026-08-21 · Alberto Villafan and Myah Goff · Sahan Journal_ Looking for something to do this weekend? How about a Somali play reading at Mixed Blood Theatre, an Afro-diasporic art show in St. Paul and Indian dance in Minneapolis? The post ‘A place for sanctuary:’ The first Midwest Black Book Fair comes to North Minneapolis appeared first on Sahan Journal . ## [Alleged gang members agree to skip Minnesota State Fair, question constitutionality of ban on gangs](https://sahanjournal.com/public-safety/gang-ban-minnesota-state-fair-somali-gangs/) _2026-08-19 · Mohamed Ibrahim · Sahan Journal_ Two alleged gang members retained attorneys and pushed back against lawsuits banning alleged gang members from gathering at the fair, calling them broad and a violation of their constitutional rights. The post Alleged gang members agree to skip Minnesota State Fair, question constitutionality of ban on gangs appeared first on Sahan Journal . ## [Residents in Minneapolis ‘green zones’ want more benefits, power as city redraws boundaries](https://sahanjournal.com/climate-environment/green-zones-minneapolis-redrawing-boundaries-how-to-weigh-in/) _2026-08-19 · Andrew Hazzard · Sahan Journal_ Minneapolis established special environmental zones on the city’s north and south sides a decade ago. Now, the boundaries are being redrawn, and the city wants to hear from you. The post Residents in Minneapolis ‘green zones’ want more benefits, power as city redraws boundaries appeared first on Sahan Journal . ## [Anoka County Sheriff’s Office signs Flock contract, sidesteps board approval by lowering cost](https://sahanjournal.com/public-safety/anoka-county-sheriffs-office-brad-wise-flock-cameras-contract/) _2026-08-18 · Katelyn Vue · Sahan Journal_ Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise reduced the cost of the Flock contract, which allowed him to install cameras without seeking approval from the county board of commissioners. The post Anoka County Sheriff’s Office signs Flock contract, sidesteps board approval by lowering cost appeared first on Sahan Journal . ## [Flock cameras are widely used across Minnesota despite backlash, distrust](https://sahanjournal.com/public-safety/flock-cameras-widely-used-in-minnesota-pushback-anoka-county-sheriff/) _2026-08-18 · Katelyn Vue · Sahan Journal_ Fifty-nine law enforcement agencies in the state have recently used or currently use Flock cameras, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The post Flock cameras are widely used across Minnesota despite backlash, distrust appeared first on Sahan Journal . ## [Refugees from Myanmar lose TPS protections, sparking fear in Minnesota’s Karen community](https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/tps-cut-myanmar-minnesota-karen-community-trump-immigration/) _2026-08-18 · Andrew Hazzard · Sahan Journal_ Roughly 1,200 Minnesotans from Myanmar lost temporary protected status in early August, the latest stressor for a community whose homeland remains in turmoil and conflict. The post Refugees from Myanmar lose TPS protections, sparking fear in Minnesota’s Karen community appeared first on Sahan Journal . ## [Native leaders seek Minneapolis police help with drug-related crime, but say long-term plan is missing](https://sahanjournal.com/public-safety/native-community-minneapolis-open-air-drug-use/) _2026-08-17 · Shubhanjana Das · Sahan Journal_ Some in the Native community say they’re reaching a tipping point in their harm reduction efforts and are willing to try a new approach — arrests and citations. The post Native leaders seek Minneapolis police help with drug-related crime, but say long-term plan is missing appeared first on Sahan Journal . ## [From Blueprint to Breakthrough: Investing in Minneapolis to Spur Economic Investment](https://sahanjournal.com/sponsored/from-blueprint-to-breakthrough-investing-in-minneapolis-to-spur-economic-investment/) _2026-08-17 · JPMorganChase · Sahan Journal_ Simpson Housing Services and J.P. Morgan help neighborhoods—and residents—thrive. The post From Blueprint to Breakthrough: Investing in Minneapolis to Spur Economic Investment appeared first on Sahan Journal . ## [Peggy Flanagan eyes Trump, ICE and Indian affairs in race for U.S. Senate](https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/peggy-flanagan-michele-tafoya-us-senate-election-minnesota/) _2026-08-14 · Joey Peters · Sahan Journal_ Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and former TV journalist Michele Tafoya will compete for a U.S. Senate seat in the November general election. Either would make history as Minnesota’s first U.S. senator of color. The post Peggy Flanagan eyes Trump, ICE and Indian affairs in race for U.S. Senate appeared first on Sahan Journal . ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MegMgJM7eoni) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [Singer-songwriter Abigail Walker brings nostalgic alt-rock to Minneapolis’ Uptown Porchfest](https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-things-to-do-2/) _2026-08-14 · Myah Goff · Sahan Journal_ Also this weekend: St. Paul’s IndiaFest, maximalist Mexican art and Hend Al-Mansour’s new installation on Palestinian heritage. The post Singer-songwriter Abigail Walker brings nostalgic alt-rock to Minneapolis’ Uptown Porchfest appeared first on Sahan Journal . ## [St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her proposes 6.8% levy increase to address city’s budget gap](https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/st-paul-mayor-budget-proposal-2027/) _2026-08-13 · Katrina Pross · Sahan Journal_ The mayor rolled out her inaugural budget, which included three layoffs citywide, a decrease in budgeted sworn officers, and a $20,000 pay cut from her own salary. The post St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her proposes 6.8% levy increase to address city’s budget gap appeared first on Sahan Journal .