Education and the ability to speak English are key factors in landing a good job, and data show that these are potentially key reasons why Somalis in Minnesota have lower incomes.

By Jim Foster

January 28, 2016 at 3:38PM

(Jim Foster/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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