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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Kaohly Vang Her was elected to be St. Paul's first Hmong and woman mayor. Yesterday afternoon, Sahan Journal spoke with Her to reflect on her journey to the office and her plans. Watch our full interview here! youtu.be/ipRGKDAKXA4?...

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Sahan Journal's full interview with St. Paul Mayor-elect Kaohly Vang Her

YouTube video by Sahan Journal

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Jesus christ, capitalists reinvented busses

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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota staff attorneys share 15 rights that undocumented workers in Minnesota may use to protect themselves in encounters with ICE agents. Written by @wooalberto.bsky.social

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Fifteen rights undocumented workers have in Minnesota

American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota staff attorneys share 15 rights that undocumented workers in Minnesota may use to protect themselves in encounters with ICE agents.

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Today, I hosted a livestream with Advocates for Human Rights to clear up disinformation and common concerns for Minnesotan immigrants and their rights. You can watch the full broadcast (and listen to my dulcet voice) below. I hope to do more of these :)

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Catch up on our Instagram Live with The Advocates for Human Rights

An Instagram livestream hosted by Sahan Journal and The Advocates for Human Rights addressed community questions about immigrant rights in Minnesota.

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Masterful gambit from the Democratic Party, giving the guy who proposed a tiktok ban the opportunity to take responsibility for reversing it.

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

He's not even in office. This is such a lazy move to try and appeal to an administration that hasn't even stepped into power. Don't fall for this shit

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

I've determined my new years resolution: Be fit enough to comfortably be in a Rocky Horror shadow cast. Or try hummus. Whichever comes first

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Anyway, remember to support local and nonprofit journalism

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

From @theodoretollefson.bsky.social Lawyers showed the jury and spectators body cam footage showed the aftermath of a woman who was allegedly run over body without a warning of the graphic nature. The video sparked tense reactions.

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Spectators Barred From Court Room During a Murder Trial's First Day

Stillwater – The Jury Trial for 21-year-old North Branch, Minnesota native Dylan Simmons began on Wednesday morning.

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Hi. Good morning. Anybody around the Twin Cities struggle with their health insurance? I am working on a video story for @sahanjournal.bsky.social about that. We'd love to hear about your experiences.

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

“I have to share that as someone who lives less than half a block from Smith Foundry, I am also frustrated that I was unaware of this information,” Jose Luis Villaseñor, MPCA’s environmental justice advisory group coordinator, wrote.

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MPCA ill-equipped to respond to Smith Foundry, emails show

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) was ill-equipped to respond to community concerns about violations found by the EPA at Minneapolis’ Smith Foundry.

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Alright so. This is just uncomfortable and disgusting. I know I sound like a ludite, but AI podcasts just don't sit right with me. Chat podcasts already feel extremely lazy, but having AI generated voices do it just feels insultingly cheap.

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Wake up, babe, 2024 Spotfy Wrapped just dropped

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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Council members demanded that the University of Minnesota drop its suspension of students arrested after an October takeover of Morrill Hall. One recent graduate also faces assault charges.

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Mpls. City Council wants charges against UMN protesters dropped

Minneapolis City Council members on Tuesday demanded that the University of Minnesota drop its suspension of students arrested after an October takeover of Morrill Hall.

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

“I firmly believe that [calling for a ceasefire and ending U.S. military funding for Israel] will place the university, the county and the city on the right side of history,” said Council Member Robin Wonsley, who introduced the resolution.

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Mpls. City Council wants charges against UMN protesters dropped

Minneapolis City Council members on Tuesday demanded that the University of Minnesota drop its suspension of students arrested after an October takeover of Morrill Hall.

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Oh, you had Thanksgiving drama this year? Well, I got a little tipsy and watched Whiplash with my grandma after dinner, thus avoiding drama.

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Was my train to Milwaukee delayed an hour? Yes. Was the dining car OOS? Yes. But the crew ordered passengers pizza as an apology and I don't think Delta would ever treat me this well.

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Why did I get two Nicole Kidman ads with my movie

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

This #givetothemax day, you can support local journalism and uplift voices like Linda Castillo's by donating to @sahanjournal.bsky.social :) Donate here ➡️ bit.ly/3OfdmHk

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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

¿Podría Trump utilizar los datos de la Licencia de Conducir para Todos para las deportaciones? Los funcionarios de Minnesota dicen que las protecciones están en su lugar, ya que las solicitudes siguen llegando.

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¿Podría Trump usar los datos de Licencia de Conducir para Todos de MN para deportaciones?

La oficina de Servicios de Conductores y Vehículos de Minnesota dice que los datos de Licencia de Conducir para Todos están protegidos contra el uso por ICE y las fuerzas del orden. Los inmigrantes in...

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Besties, i dont know if i can "it is what it is" my way out of Thanksgivings this year

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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Nasrieen Habib started hiking groups for Muslim women and Somali families in Minnesota to enjoy outdoor activities. Written by Atra Mohamed.

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Hiking group for Minnesota Muslim women breaks barriers

Nasrieen Habib started hiking groups for Muslim women and Somali families in Minnesota to enjoy outdoor activities.

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

I've spent the last week trying to explain a bunch of news to family, which is really validating! The nicest thing to come out of the last week is knowing that I'll probably stay employed for at least four years.

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Intros? Okay. Hi. I'm Alberto Villafan, I'm a digital producer for Sahan Journal. My bosses learned I like yapping so they decided to have my post tiktok and host for us :) I also really like Superman and enjoy writing creative nonfiction in my free time :) I also never learned to read correctly

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Alberto Villafan @wooalberto.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

With such a sizeable platform, I think I have a duty to start a podcast with three of my friends where we talk about movies and drink

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