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For Somali and other immigrant drivers, the debate is closely tied to jobs and income. A statewide study found 61% of Minnesota rideshare drivers are foreign-born and about 60% are Black.

Mayor Jacob Frey says he plans to veto the ordinance.

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Driverless cars are coming to Minneapolis. The City Council just added a major condition.

The City Council approved the ordinance 7-6, putting jobs, technology, and the future of rideshare work at the center of a growing debate.

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Minneapolis is getting an upscale Somali restaurant.

Abdirahman Kahin built Afro Deli into a Twin Cities staple. Now he's opening Martiya, a fine dining restaurant rooted in Somali flavors and traditions.

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