ILHAN OMAR

Congress members detained during abortion rights protest in Washington

Minnesota

Ilhan Omar arrested during civil disobedience abortion action outside Supreme Court

The event was intended as an action in peaceful civil disobedience, and Omar’s office announced shortly ahead of the event that “these types of protests have led to arrests of lawmakers in the past.”

Minnesota

Former basketball player Royce White seeks to challenge Ilhan Omar for Congress as a Republican

First rising to national prominence as an outspoken mental health advocate during his basketball career, White's activism has ranged from leading protests against police brutality to taking up anti-vaccination and other conservative causes.

February 22, 2022 03:59 PM

Minnesota

Prince up for top congressional medal, Minnesota officials lead the push

Minnesota's congressional delegation submitted the resolution to honor the singer posthumously with the Congressional Gold Medal, touting his 'legacy of musical achievement and… indelible mark on Minnesota and American culture.'

October 24, 2021 11:07 PM

Minnesota

Rep. Ilhan Omar brings 'The Squad' to protest Line 3; Rep. Pete Stauber fights back

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is making her final pitch to President Joe Biden to revoke the permits for Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline replacement project, set to begin moving oil as soon as this year.

September 03, 2021 05:43 PM

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Minnesota

Omar, McCollum, others request Biden's 'urgent intervention' in Line 3

In their letter to President Joe Biden, 63 lawmakers cite concerns with Minnesota tribes' treaty rights and government-to-government consultation, as well as climate change.

August 30, 2021 05:21 PM

By Sarah Mearhoff

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Minnesota

Here's what Minnesota's congressional delegates are saying about the situation in Afghanistan

Democrats and Republicans split on the Biden Administration's response and called for help to safely evacuate U.S. citizens and allies.

August 16, 2021 04:00 PM

By Dana Ferguson

Arts and Entertainment

Indigenous artist Brian Dow finds success ‘painting for the people’

Brian Dow, a visual artist based in Bemidji who paints primarily Anishinaabe-inspired designs, recently began selling his original designs on face masks, one of which ended up on the face of U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar in Congress.

February 20, 2021 06:30 AM

By Hannah Olson

Minnesota

Indigenous voices express opposition to Line 3 during Congresswoman Ilhan Omar visit to Bemidji

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., visited Park Rapids and Bemidji on Jan. 30 to speak with people fighting against the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline replacement project.

February 01, 2021 04:35 PM

By Hannah Olson

News

'On the Issues': A side-by-side comparison of Minnesota District 5 candidates Ilhan Omar and Lacy Johnson

Republican Lacy Johnson is seeking to unseat DFL incumbent Ilhan Omar in the Minnesota District 5 U.S. House campaign. Here's where the two candidates stand on the issues.

October 07, 2020 06:34 AM

News

Project Veritas video alleges widespread voter fraud in Minn. with U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at head

MINNEAPOLIS —A report by a nonprofit, conservative website on alleged mishandling of absentee ballots in Minnesota’s Somali community has Republicans calling for an investigation.

September 28, 2020 06:32 PM

By Deanna Weniger / St. Paul Pioneer Press

News

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar wins Democratic primary easily despite well-funded moderate challenger

ST. PAUL -- Minneapolis's U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar was declared victor of the Democratic Party's Congressional District 5 primary on Tuesday, Aug. 11, prevailing over a well-funded, moderate opponent who garnered national attention.

August 11, 2020 08:36 PM

By Sarah Mearhoff

News

Rep. Omar faces well-funded, moderate challengers in heated District 5 Democratic primary

ST. PAUL — Minneapolis' U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar made history in 2018 when she became the first Somali-American to win a seat in U.S. Congress, representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. And though she will never lose that place in history, her seat may be in jeopardy to a well-funded, more moderate Democrat vying for her seat.

August 08, 2020 01:30 PM

By Sarah Mearhoff

News

Rep. Ilhan Omar jabbed by DFL challengers in pre-primary debate

The discussion came more than a week before voters are set to weigh in in the 5th Congressional District primary.

July 31, 2020 03:52 PM

By Dana Ferguson