Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

Reporter
Minneapolis City Government
A Somali native who resettled to Minnesota in 2005, Ibrahim earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota and a master's degree in investigative and data journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. In 2016, he was awarded a leadership fellowship from the St. Paul-based Bush Foundation. Ibrahim was a 2018 recipient of Above the Fold award, which honors alumni of the University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication under the age of 40 who have made exceptional contributions to their fields.

Contact

EMAIL
mibrahim@startribune.com
PHONE
612-673-4689

Latest from Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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Thor Cos.'s financial problems delay council vote on Minneapolis riverfront project

City to seek details on how effort to revitalize area could be affected.
January 24, 2019
The Upper Harbor Terminal in north Minneapolis, seen in January 2018. The city's latest vision for the site includes nearly 20 acres of park space, housing, offices, retail, an outdoor live music venue and a hotel.

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Minneapolis will offer free rides to court for those charged with low-level offenses

The program is expected to launch in February.
January 17, 2019
Minneapolis City Attorney Susan Segal argues against a temporary restraining order.

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In Minneapolis, pizza and tea buys a connection with Somali youth 'crying for help'

December 30, 2018
Abdirahman Mukhtar spoke with a man as he and Abdullahi Farah, left, gave out pizza and tea to young people from a stand Friday in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com A group of Somali volunteers including Abdirahman Mukhtar, Abdullahi Farah, and Mahdi Abdi gave out pizza and tea to young people from a stand Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis. The men hope by connecting with youth and engaging them in

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Mohamed Mohamud, up-and-coming St. Paul man, dies at 22

December 26, 2018
Mohamed Mohamud, of St. Paul, seen in his Minnesota Army National Guard uniform.

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In first year leading Minneapolis City Council, Lisa Bender navigates a path to change

She presses agenda with collaboration, confrontation.
December 15, 2018
City Council president Lisa Bender, center, and other council members speak about the 2040 Comprehensive Plan before voting.

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Minneapolis approves city IDs for residents, regardless of immigration status

The municipal ID would allow residents with no official documents to interact the the police, open bank accounts and buy medications.
December 8, 2018

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Minneapolis City Council passes Mayor Jacob Frey's $1.55 billion budget

The budget, which includes a boost for affordable housing, passed after three hours of contentious public comments over reallocating police money.
December 6, 2018
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo stood beside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as Frey addressed the media Thursday about police-community relations at North Market.

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Days before final vote, group sues Minneapolis over 2040 plan

The suit claims the city's long-range plan will "adversely impact the environment."
December 4, 2018
Minneapolis skyline

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Popular electric scooters ride out of town, just like summer

Thousands enjoyed the new popular form of transport in the Twin Cities.
December 1, 2018
Three Bird scooters were on the sidewalk at 9th and Hennepin in downtown Minneapolis. ] GLEN STUBBE ï glen.stubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Minneapolis council takes up regulation of scooters, on the same morning Bird strategically placed the scooters around downtown. What do people think of the newest ride share? (intern Chris Bowling, 513-907-3988) What's Happening at this time: Please download the Bird app. Search for Bird scooter and it's a black and white logo. When you do

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Riverfront parks in Minneapolis aided by $16 million in fundraising

Parks and trails downtown and on the North Side will reconnect residents and visitors to the Mississippi River.
November 29, 2018
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded the Minneapolis Parks Foundation a $1 million Anchor grant for its RiverFirst Capital Campaign to redevelop the the Upper Mississippi Riverfront with parks and cultural spaces Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis. Rendering of part of the project. Credit: Minneapolis Park Board

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Mpls. considers issuing municipal ID card to help undocumented residents

Full council hearing on ordinance set for Dec. 7.
November 27, 2018
Sheriff elect Dave "Hutch" Hutchinson, who pulled one of the biggest upsets of election night by narrowly defeating Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek, stood with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey during a victory press conference Wednesday. At the time of the press conference Stanek had yet to officially concede. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@startribune.com Sheriff elect Dave "Hutch" Hutchinson, who pulled one of the biggest upsets of election night by narrowly defeating Hennepin County

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A letter. A $100 bill. And a meeting that changed the lives of two young refugees

The brief encounter on a flight to the Twin Cities changed the lives of two sisters, former Yugoslavian refugees.
November 23, 2018
The May 31, 1999 note from generous strangers
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