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Rep. Omar Calls Findings of Department of Justice Report 'Shocking, but Sadly, not Surprising'

By Minneapolis Review Report | Jun 17, 2023

This is a dark day for our city. Nearly three years after we—and the world—watched in horror for 8 minutes and 46 seconds as George Floyd was murdered, we now have overwhelming evidence from the nation’s Department of Justice that ‘the MPD and the City engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the Constitution and federal law,’ including excessive force, unlawful discrimination against black and Native American people, first amendment violations, violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, lack of supervision and accountability and much more.

Readout of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Meeting with Yemeni Ambassador to the United States

By Minneapolis Review Report | Jun 15, 2023

Congresswoman Omar met with His Excellency Mohammed Al-Hadhramy, Yemen’s Ambassador to the United States. They discussed the ongoing peace negotiations and humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

Support for a healthy home

By Minneapolis Review Report | Jun 12, 2023

During National Healthy Homes Month, know how to keep your home healthy.

NRP Policy Board election - updated

By Minneapolis Review Report | Jun 11, 2023

The Community Connections Conference June 10 will kick off the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) Policy Board election process.

Mayor Frey Announces recommendations from Vibrant Downtown Storefronts Workgroup  

By Minneapolis Review Report | Jun 10, 2023

On June 6,Mayor Jacob Frey revealed recommendations from his Vibrant Downtown Storefronts Workgroup.

Booker, Omar, Schakowsky Reintroduce Combating Global Islamophobia Bill

By Minneapolis Review Report | Jun 9, 2023

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) reintroduced the Combating International Islamophobia Act, legislation to address the staggering rise in incidents of Islamophobia worldwide. The bill requires the State Department to create a Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia. It will also establish a comprehensive strategy for establishing U.S. leadership in combatting Islamophobia worldwide.

Open Streets East Lake Street set for June 10

By Minneapolis Review Report | Jun 9, 2023

The 2023 Open Streets season kicks off this Saturday, June 10, with Open Streets East Lake Street.

Rep. Omar Statement on U.S. Army Corps Revoking Permit for NorthMet Mine

By Minneapolis Review Report | Jun 8, 2023

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement after the U.S. Army Corps revoked their permit for NorthMet mine.

Clear The Shelter weekend set for pet adoptions

By Minneapolis Review Report | Jun 8, 2023

Beginning Friday, June 9, Minneapolis Animal Care & Control is hosting a Clear The Shelter weekend where they are hoping that all adoptable animals in their care will find their forever homes.

Rep. Omar New Vice Ranking Member of House Budget Committee

By Minneapolis Review Report | Jun 7, 2023

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) was named Vice Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee. This committee is responsible for setting overall spending levels.

Readout of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Meeting with Member of the German Bundestag Sevim Dağdelen

By Minneapolis Review Report | Jun 6, 2023

Congresswoman Omar met with Sevim Dağdelen, a Member of the German Bundestag and the Deputy Leader of the Left Party. They discussed the Julian Assange case, and the threat his prosecution poses to press freedom.

NRP Policy Board election

By Minneapolis Review Report | Jun 6, 2023

The Community Connections Conference June 10 will kick off the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) Policy Board election process.

Minimum wage increases July 1 in Minneapolis for small businesses

By Minneapolis Review Report | Jun 5, 2023

On July 1, 2023, the small business minimum wage in Minneapolis is going up to $14.50. The minimum wage for large businesses already increased in January and is currently $15.19.

Rep. Ilhan Omar Statement on Vote to Avoid Default

By Minneapolis Review Report | Jun 1, 2023

We cannot default on our debt. We cannot, for the first time in history, send millions of people into poverty, plunge Minnesota and the world into a recession, and risk basic necessities for the people we represent.

A block of First Avenue North closing to traffic for weekends this summer

By Minneapolis Review Report | May 29, 2023

Weekend closures involving a block of First Avenue North begin this Friday and will last through October.

Rep. Omar Statement on Elections in Puntland, Somalia

By Minneapolis Review Report | May 26, 2023

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement regarding the elections taking place in Puntland, Somalia today.“I want to congratulate the people of Puntland and Somalia on their historic elections this week.

Readout of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s Meeting with Tunisia’s Ambassador to the United States

By Minneapolis Review Report | May 25, 2023

Congresswoman Omar met with H.E. Hanène Tajouri Bessassi, Tunisia’s Ambassador to the United States. The Congresswoman and Ambassador held a frank discussion on the difficulties facing Tunisia’s democracy.

Mayor Frey highlights report showcasing historic progress on affordable housing

By Minneapolis Review Report | May 25, 2023

Last week, Mayor Jacob Frey’s administration revealed an updated report on affordable housing performance in Minneapolis.

Readout of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s Meeting with Canadian MP Matthew Green

By Minneapolis Review Report | May 24, 2023

Congresswoman Omar, a Member of the U.S.-Canada Interparliamentary Group met today with MP Matthew Green, a Member of the Canadian Parliament representing Hamilton Centre.

City partnering on pilot project to reduce litter in Lake Hiawatha