Minnesota People of Color and Indigenous Caucus

06/14/2026

It's been a year without Melissa, Mark, and Gilbert.
We are forever changed. We miss them every day.
May we all continue to heal, grieve, and celebrate their legacy.

We also hold Senator John Hoffman, Yvette, and Hope in our hearts and rejoice they are still with us today.

06/10/2026

History was made. Thank you, Representative Jay Xiong, State Representative Ethan Cha, Rep Xp Lee - MN House 34B, Representative Liz Lee - 67A, Representative Samantha Vang, and Representative Fue Lee for all your dedication and leadership on getting the SGU veterans bill signed into law.

06/10/2026

06/03/2026

Yesterday, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and I celebrated the opening of the new trail connection at Ole Olson Park. Sen. Bobby Joe Champion and I secured $3 million from the state for this project back in 2020.

This trail connection is not the end, but the start. I’m going to continue working with everyone and fight for state dollars at the Capitol so we can continue our journey of building a better community. I am committed to this work, and I’m so excited for what the future has in store for North Minneapolis.

06/03/2026

Reporting on Operation Metro Surge (OMS) in Minnesota has focused on economic harm to several industries with large immigrant worker populations, including construction, child care, and agriculture. But one industry has appeared particularly hard hit: restaurants. Across the state, reports have desc...

06/01/2026

Happy Pride, Minnesota! We will always stand in solidarity with our 2SLGBTQIA+ siblings and relatives, fighting for an inclusive state where everyone belongs, thrives, and can live authentically.

This month and every month- know that you are sacred and you belong EVERWHERE. In all the forms of q***r, you matter, YOU belong. No politician or legislation will EVER determine our value or worth. Our dignity is intrinsic; it is not granted, and it cannot be taken away.

We will always fight to protect our trans and two-spirit siblings and build a world where trans kids can become trans elders.

Forever here, forever q***r. Stay safe. We love you all! ❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜🖤🤍🤎

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

A heartbreaking update. Another senseless act of violence against our Muslim siblings. No one should lose their life during a sacred time of prayer, especially on the first holy day of Eid al-Adha.

We are wrapping our arms around the victim’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. We stand in solidarity with our communities in demanding justice for Khalid Abdi.

FINAL UPDATE: Mohamed Abdirizak Rage, 28, was booked in Scott County Jail this morning on Murder-1st Degree-Premeditated in relation to the May 27 shooting at Canterbury Park. The Scott County Attorney’s Office will be filing formal charges.
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UPDATE: The victim in the May 27 shooting has been identified as Khalid Ibrahim Abdi, a 26-year-old man from Shakopee. A suspect was taken into custody at approximately 8:35 a.m. Thursday, May 28, and is being held in Scott County Jail pending charges. Our thoughts go out to the victim’s family, friends, and all of those affected by this incident.
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UPDATED: This investigation is now a homicide investigation. We are actively working to identify the involved individuals. Anyone with information should contact Shakopee Police Department at 952-445-1411.
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MEDIA RELEASE: This morning (May 27) at approximately 9:55 a.m. Shakopee Police officers responded to a weapons complaint at Canterbury Park. Officers found a 26-year-old male with multiple gun shot wounds. The victim was transferred to HCMC. He was attending a prayer service at the Expo. We are actively working to identify the involved individuals. Anyone with information should contact Shakopee Police Department at 952-445-1411.

05/27/2026