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Minneapolis Receives 2025 Vision Zero for Youth U.S. Leadership Award

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Minneapolis has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Vision Zero for Youth U.S. Leadership Award by the National Center for Safe Routes to School, becoming one of only two cities in the nation to receive the honor. This award, now in its eighth year, recognizes cities, counties, and tribal governments committed to eliminating severe injuries and fatalities among children who walk and bike to school.

Prioritizing Youth Transportation Safety

Minneapolis’ recognition is a direct result of its ongoing efforts to prioritize the safety of young pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s approach focuses on strategic policy changes, infrastructure improvements, and cultivating robust partnerships aimed at creating a safer environment for its youngest residents.

“We want our kids to be focused on learning in school, not worrying about whether or not they’ll get there safely,” said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. “This award is a reflection of our commitment to creating safer streets, where everyone—children and adults alike—can walk and bike with confidence.”

Collaborative Efforts for Safer Streets

The Vision Zero for Youth award committee specifically commended the collaborative work between the City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS). Together, they have implemented a series of initiatives under the Vision Zero traffic safety program and Safe Routes to School. These initiatives include:

  • Citywide 20 mph Speed Limit on Neighborhood Streets: Aiming to reduce vehicle speeds in areas where children and families are most likely to be walking or biking.
  • Traffic Safety Enhancements Around Schools: Improved infrastructure, such as better signage, crosswalks, and lighting, near educational institutions.
  • Universal Bicycle Safety Education: All fourth and fifth-grade students in Minneapolis are provided with bike safety education to help them navigate streets safely.
  • Pilot Program for Speed Safety Cameras Near Schools: This program aims to discourage speeding near school zones and increase overall traffic safety.
  • Youth Engagement in Policy and Street Improvement: Students and their families are actively involved in discussions and decisions about local safety changes.

“These efforts are more than just infrastructure updates; they represent a commitment to fostering a culture of safety,” said MPS Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams. “Our student bike education programs, combined with the city’s safety improvements like reduced speed limits, are making a real difference in the lives of our students.”

Vision Zero for Youth Initiative

The Vision Zero for Youth initiative, launched by the National Center for Safe Routes to School in 2016, encourages communities to prioritize safety for children and youth, focusing on efforts to slow traffic in areas where young people travel. This year’s award marks a milestone, as Minneapolis shares the honor with the Pueblo of Jemez, a small community that has also made significant strides in youth traffic safety.

“These communities have intentionally invested in partnerships and infrastructure changes that will benefit children and families for years to come,” said Nancy Pullen-Seufert, Director of the National Center for Safe Routes to School. “Their achievements are examples of the impact that focused efforts can have on creating safer, more sustainable communities.”

A Model for Other Cities

Minneapolis’ recognition places it among a distinguished list of previous awardees, including Arlington, Va.; Los Angeles; New York City; Fremont, Calif.; Lincoln, Neb.; and Seattle. Notably, the Milwaukee Safe Routes to School Program also received an innovation award during the COVID-19 pandemic for its creative solutions in maintaining safe routes for children during the crisis.

About the National Center for Safe Routes to School

Founded in 2006, the National Center for Safe Routes to School plays a crucial role in promoting safe, active travel for children and youth. The organization supports communities with tools, training, and research to improve walking and biking conditions, while also leading the Vision Zero for Youth Initiative. Over the years, it has provided national coordination and technical assistance for U.S. Walk and Roll to School Day and Bike and Roll to School Day.

The National Center, located at the UNC Highway Safety Research Center, is dedicated to helping communities across the U.S. build a safer, healthier environment for students, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to walk or bike to school safely.

Minneapolis’ recognition with the 2025 Vision Zero for Youth U.S. Leadership Award is a testament to the city’s commitment to making streets safer for its youth. By focusing on policy changes, infrastructure enhancements, and community partnerships, Minneapolis is setting an example for other cities across the country. With the continued collaboration between city officials, schools, and families, Minneapolis is ensuring that children can get to school without the added worry of unsafe roads.

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Darawalada Gawaarida Xamuulka Qaada oo tiro ahaan dhan 200,000 ayaa waayaya shatiga ay baabuurta ku wadaan

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200,000 oo kun oo ah Darawalada gawaarida xamuulka qaada ayaa Trump kala kulmaya cadaadis ay ku waayi kara shatiyada ay baabuurta ku wadaan.

Sharci cusub oo dhaqan galaya toddobaadkan ayaa sababaya in laga qaadi karo, oo lagala noqon karo shatiga ilaa 200,000 oo kun darawalada gawaarida xamuulka qaada ee muhaajiriinta ah. Darawaladdan ayaa haysta liisanka darawalnimada ganacsiga, ee loo yaqaano CDL-ka.

Sharcigan cusub ee dhaqan galaya todobaadkan ayaa mamnuucayaan inta badan muhaajiriinta inay haystaan ​​shatiyada. Maamulka Trump ayaa ka reebay dadka shatiga laga qaadayo dadka haysta sharciyadda H-2A (shaqaalaha beeraha ee ku meel gaarka ah), H-2B (shaqaalaha aan beeraha ahayn ee ku meel gaarka ah) ama E-2 (maalgashadayaasha).

Sharcigan dhaqan galaya todobaadkan ayaa waxaa kamid ah dadka shatiga lagla noqonayo ee la mamnuuco dadka magangalyo doonka ah, sidoo kale muhaajiriinta haysta sharciga ku meel-gaarka ah ee loo yaqaano TPS.

Darawaladu waxay waayi doonaan shatiyadooda marka ay ka dhacaan, isla markiiba ma waynayaa shatiga u ogolaanaya in ay baabuurta wadaan, balse marka uu shatigu ka dhaco looma cusbaynaysiinayo. Maamulka Trump ayaa ku qasbaya goboladda Mareykanka in ay hubiyaan darawaladda haysta shatigan ee ka diwaan gashan gobol kasta.

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Walaac ka dhasay maxkamadaha socdaalka Maraykanka oo dedejinaya kiisaska Soomaalida, qaarkoodna si qarsoodi ah loo qabanayo

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MINNEAPOLIS – Qareeno si gaar ah uga shaqeeya sharciyadda la xiriira socdaalka ayaa sheegay in maxkamadaha socdaalka dalka Mareykanka, gaar ahaan kuwa gobolka Minnesota ay si aan horey loo arag u dedejinayaan jadwalka dhageysiyada dacwaddaha la xiriira kiisaska socdaalka ee muwaadiniinta Soomaalida, taasoo dhalisay walaac ku saabsan in si gaar ah loo bartilmaameedsanayo Soomaalida.

Qareen Abdinasir Abdulahi, oo qareen u ah Soomaali badan, ahna qareenka iyo mulkiilaha xafiiska sharciyadda ee AMA Law Group oo ku yaala magaaladda Minneapolis ayaa yiri, “Waxaa muuqata in jirto qorshe lagu dadejinayo dacwadaha magan-gelyadda ee dadka Soomaalida ah”. Qareen Abdinasir ayaa sheegay in laga bilaabo bishii Febraayo uu bilowday olole lagu dadejinayo dacwadaha magan-gelyo doonka ah “asylum” ee Soomaalida.

“Soomaali aad u tiro baddan oo ay ku jiraan macaamiishayda Soomaalida ah ayaa loo balamiyay dhageysiyo cusub oo si degdeg ah loo qorsheeyay” ayuu Tusmo Time u sheegay qareen Abdinasir.

Idaacado baddan oo ku yaala gobolka Minnesota ayaa sheegay dadka Soomaalida ah loo soo hormariyay dhageysiyadooda, loona soo dhejiyay dhagaysiga maxkamadeed hal ama labo bilood gudahood, inkasta oo dalka oo dhan ay jiraan malaayiin kiis oo weli sugaya dhageysi.

Qareenka Abdinasir ayaa Tusmo Times u sheegay, “Waxaa dacwaddaha Soomaalida loo xilsaaray xaakimiin qaabilsan maxkamadha socdaalka oo gobolo kalle jooga in ay dhageystaan dacwadaha. Xaakimiintan ayaa lagu yaqaanaa in ay diidmadoodu aad u sareyso”.

Isaga oo muujinaya arrintan culeyska ay leedahay ayuu qareen Abdinasir wuxuu yiri, “Waa nasiib daro in dad qaxooti ah oo micin iyo magan-galyo halkan u soo raadsaday lagula dhaqmo qaab baal marsan sharciga iyo xuquul insaanka”. Wuxuuna arrintan ku tilmaamay mid jabinaysa dastuurka Mareykanka, maadaama dadkan si gaar ah loo bartilmaameedsado sababta oo ah jinsiyad iyo wadanka ay ka soo jeedaan, waxayna jabinaysaa qodobka ilaalinta sinaanta ee Dastuurka dalka Mareykanka.

Afhayeen ka tirsan hay’adda u xilsaaran maamulka maxkamadaha socdaalka ee DHS ayaa beeniyay in kiisaska qaarkood la dedejinayo, isagoo ku adkeeyay in dhammaan kiisaska lagu qaado si waafaqsan sharciga, islamarkaana waqtiga maxkamadeed ee codsiga magangelyada uu sharcigu u xaddido 180 maalmood.

Haddaba in dadka Soomaalida ah si cad loo beegsado ayaa timid kaddib markii uu Trump Soomaalida ku weeraray hadallo aflagaado ah, islamarkaana uu joojiyay barnaamijka ilaalinta ee Temporary Protected Status ee Soomaaliya, gobolka Minnesota-na uu u soo diray in ka baddan 3,000 oo sarkaal oo ah ciidanka socdaalka ee loo yaqaano ICE.

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Ramsey County offers temporary property tax relief to help people affected by Operation Metro Surge

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Saint Paul (Tuesday, March 10, 2026) – Ramsey County is offering temporary tax relief to help many residents impacted by the federal government’s aggressive immigration enforcement campaign known as Operation Metro Surge. It’s one of many steps the county has taken since the operation began this winter.  

When county commissioners voted on Feb. 3 to condemn the tactics used by federal agents, they also directed County Manager Ling Becker to establish a structured and coordinated response to federal immigration enforcement. Since then, Becker has mobilized county staff to coordinate an array of initiatives to help people in the county impacted by the federal actions.  

“While Operation Metro Surge may be winding down, its impacts have not,” Becker said. “Our most vulnerable residents continue to feel the greatest impact. With direction from the county board, we’ve taken a range of actions to support residents and businesses during this difficult time, and we remain committed to doing what we can to help our community recover.” 

Temporary property tax relief  

Metro Surge contributed to financial hardships by disrupting work and decreasing local business revenue. To address this strain, the county is implementing a temporary two-month property tax payment extension for first half 2026 property tax payments. Eligible property owners can pay their property taxes up to two months past the typical deadline without facing late payment penalties.  

More information is available on the county’s property tax resources webpage.  

Addressing health concerns 

Along with disrupting families, fears of federal agents have heighted anxiety in communities. Parents have withdrawn children from schools and have decreased public activities. The isolation has put people at an increased risk of depression, which is compounded when the affected people are less likely to leave home to seek care.  

Ramsey County already has mental health and crisis service that’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, the county is allocating $75,000 to the Ramsey County Children’s Mental Health Collaborative. This one-time funding will help strengthen access to mental health and basic needs supports during a time of increased referrals, prolonged service waitlists and heightened community stress.  

Other actions 

  • The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, working with local law enforcement, posted online guidance for residents who are witnesses to or victims of criminal conduct by federal law enforcement agents.  
  • Clear protocols are in place for county employees who may need to interact with immigration enforcement agents at county owned or leased sites. Also, a new training was created to help employees understand how to navigate an encounter with immigration enforcement officials while working in the field 
  • A Connect to Services webpage that can be translated into multiple languages is now online to help residents connect with services and resources, such as food and emergency assistance programs. Printed information, also in multiple languages, was distributed through county programs, local food shelves, the city of Saint Paul (libraries and parks), and Saint Paul Public Schools. 
  • Signage has been posted at parks and county facilities clarifying that staging or operations are not permitted without authorization. “Employee only” signage designates non-public areas that cannot be accessed without a valid judicial warrant. 
  • The county expanded support to employees through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), hosted sessions on stress management and psychological safety and launched a new EAP mobile app. Additional expanded supports are in the works. 

Watch the presentation to commissioners at March 10 board meeting.  

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