Faiza Mahamud
Reporter
MinneapolisBefore joining the Star Tribune, Mahamud was a reporter and editor at Mshale, the largest African community newspaper in Minnesota. She has a bachelor's degree from Augsburg University and a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
Latest from Faiza Mahamud
Bipartisan bill proposes student teacher stipends to combat teacher shortage in Minnesota
The 12-week pilot program is slated to start in the 2024-25 school year in collaboration with colleges in Duluth, St. Cloud and elsewhere in Greater Minnesota.
April 30, 2024
Opioid epidemic hits hardest among Minnesotans of color
In response to the disparities, which are particularly stark for American Indian and Black Minnesotans, officials are investing millions of dollars from the opioid settlement in culturally specific treatment programs.
April 5, 2024
Stretch of 1st Avenue N. in Mpls. will get $30M upgrade for safety
Planning is in early phases; construction work on the iconic corridor is expected to start in 2028.
April 4, 2024
Plan to transform Olson Hwy. in north Mpls. gains federal backing
The effort aims to restore a more community-oriented feel to a stretch of the former 6th Avenue N.
March 23, 2024
Fact check: What Rep. Ilhan Omar actually said in viral speech
Republican leaders are calling for an investigation over a disputed translation of the congresswoman’s comments.
January 31, 2024
Hmong American activist Tou Ger Xiong’s funeral service to be held this month
The Xiong family announced on Facebook that services will be held Jan. 27-29 in St. Paul.
January 11, 2024
No stranger to hardship, Fartun Weli uses nonprofit Isuroon to help East African families
The 13-year-old organization has a staff of 38 and provides a wide range of services to Somali and East African women and their families.
January 2, 2024
Twin Cities break century-old record with Christmas Day high of 54
Travelers in west-central Minnesota were urged to be careful while driving.
December 26, 2023
Man, dog killed while crossing St. Paul street on Christmas Eve
The circumstances of crash are under investigation.
December 26, 2023
Minneapolis teachers say resolution on Israel-Hamas conflict harmed families, divided their union
At a Wednesday meeting, the union approved a new resolution that aims to refocus the federation's priorities and unify its members.
November 30, 2023
Minnesota's Somali community rallying to support its flood-devastated homeland
The heavy rains and floods have killed nearly 100 people, displaced hundreds of thousands and ravaged several regions in Somalia.
November 29, 2023
Mpls. teachers' union statement on Israel-Hamas conflict sparking controversy
While the resolution has garnered support from some in the school community, others are calling on MFT to take down the resolution and say it threatens the safety of Jewish students and teachers.
November 21, 2023
