‘Little Mogadishu’ in the limelight

THERE’S an obvious reason why Minnesota is called the land of 10,000 lakes.

One of the coldest parts of the United States is also home to the great outdoors – numerous lakes, ponds, streams and a myriad of wildlife, flora and fauna. Tourists to this northern part of the United States are always charmed by the friendly and resilient attitude of its people. And they are often surprised to learn that the largest Somalian diaspora in the United States resides in Minnesota and its largest city, Minneapolis, specifically.