Cynthia Tu

As Minneapolis school district looks for cuts, homeless students, families feel impact. by @bzosiad and @CynthiaTu2 sahanjournal.com/education/minn…

Separated by war and politics, Somali family reunites in Minneapolis as President Trump strands refugees across the world. By @katelyn_vue with @Report4America Read the full story here: sahanjournal.com/immigration/mi…

One in five Minneapolis elementary classrooms over class size limit, data show. From me and @CynthiaTu2 sahanjournal.com/education/minn…

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency scrambled to respond when the EPA found pollution violations at Smith Foundry, and had allowed a permit application to languish for years, internal emails show. sahanjournal.com/climate-enviro…

For almost ten years, the MOMS program has helped dozens of women and their partners to rebuild their lives, stay sober and thrive as parents. Experts say its lessons could help other communities struggling with opioid abuse. sahanjournal.com/health/opioid-…

‘We were already struggling’: Several Somali mothers say they were duped into paying for poor tutoring services. By @JoeyPeters sahanjournal.com/news/minnesota…

Minnesota officials say data from the state's Driver's License for All program is protected against immigration enforcement as Trump promises mass deportations. sahanjournal.com/immigration/dr…

An interactive map sizing up Minnesota’s red shift in the 2024 presidential election. By @CynthiaTu2 sahanjournal.com/democracy-poli…

Wondering where to watch the election tonight? Sahan Journal will cover Minnesota races throughout the day PLUS, you can watch results trickling in live starting at 8 p.m. sahanjournal.com/election-2024/

I’m visiting different polling places around the metro for @SahanJournal talking to folks. Currently I’m in Eden Prairie where I was greeted by a flock of turkeys in the parking lot? It’s drizzling and chilly but still a lot of people coming in and out.

Follow our election coverage here: sahanjournal.com/election-2024/

We are covering top and down-ballot races in Minnesota. Follow @SahanJournal for voter guides, candidate interviews, updates from watch parties, and live election results as they come in tonight. Remember that polls close at 8 pm. Go vote🗳️!

Minnesota allows same-day voter registration. Most polls in the state open at 7 a.m. Here’s everything you need to know about voting on Election Day. By @JoeyPeters sahanjournal.com/democracy-poli…

As Minneapolis Schools struggle with enrollment, Richfield turns students away. by @bzosiad sahanjournal.com/education/rich…

Minnesota’s Lebanese community on edge as Israel-Hezbollah conflict drives loved ones into the mountains seeking refuge. By @katelyn_vue with @Report4America Read the full story here: sahanjournal.com/immigration/le…

New charts (by me!) just dropped📊

Join us tonight! Before the show begins at 6:30 p.m., come meet @ChenueHer, @ZaynabMMohamed and @Remonahtoo2 at a meet-and-greet with speakers starting at 6 p.m. During the show, comedian @aben_waq will perform standup. Plus, we'll have food from @AfroDeli, @KeeferCourt and Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. Minnesota. Don't miss this free event. RSVP now: eventbrite.com/e/be-the-first…

New school board voter guide just dropped!

Registration is now open for #NICAR25! New this year: IRE has special rates for early-career journalists, and professional members who work as full-time freelancers or are currently unemployed. See you March 6-9, 2025 in Minneapolis🍒ire.org/nicar25-regist…

@Mohamed1brah1m @SahanJournal Welcome!!

As for what’s next, I’ll be joining @SahanJournal as a reporter covering health. I’ll be taking some time off before reporting for duty on the 14th, but I can’t wait to get started and am excited to dive into a new beat!

Some professional news: today is my last day at @MinnPost. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to have worked with such wonderful colleagues, and look forward to continue reading their work from afar.