Called to Fight

Violent extremists are again recruiting young Muslims in Minnesota. The call to terror continues to trouble federal investigators, Muslim faith leaders, and the nation’s largest Somali-American community.

June 9, 2015 11:56 AM

Judge OKs home release for MN man convicted of threatening FBI agents

A judge's decision to release Mohamed Ali Omar as he awaits sentencing was a partial victory for a family with two other sons accused of trying to join terrorist groups overseas.

by Laura Yuen and Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 22, 2015 5:31 PM

Minnesota terror suspect deemed flight risk, held for trial

Abdirahman Daud is accused of trying to fight for ISIS in Syria. His lawyer talked in court about the long history of Americans going overseas to fight for causes.

by Laura Yuen

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 19, 2015 12:47 PM

Seven Minnesotans indicted for planning to join ISIS

The grand jury indictments were unsealed Tuesday, revealing new charges of college financial aid fraud against two of the men.

by Laura Yuen and Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 15, 2015 6:22 AM

Somali-American task force seeks to build support for anti-terror program

Many Somali Minnesotans remain mistrustful of the pilot program spearheaded by U.S. Attorney Andy Luger.

by Laura Yuen

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 12, 2015 11:35 AM

Judge keeps terror suspects in jail but says he's open to ideas

A Minneapolis judge offered a flicker of hope Tuesday to the families of five young men accused of trying to join the ISIS terror group.

by Laura Yuen and Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 10, 2015 9:30 AM

U.S. Attorney greeted with skepticism at Somali forum

In the first meeting between U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger and Somali-Americans since six men were indicted on charges of trying to join ISIS, Luger received a polite but testy reception.

by Martin Moylan

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 8, 2015 4:19 PM

U.S. attorney, FBI to answer Somali community questions

Mistrust is running high because the government used a paid informant in an anti-terror probe.

by Laura Yuen

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 5, 2015 11:27 AM

A first: John Kerry's unannounced visit to Somalia

Kerry became the first U.S. secretary of state to visit Somalia. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called the visit 'a great moment' for his country.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 4, 2015 6:33 PM

Somali militant from Minneapolis urged Texas attack in advance

An al-Shabab fighter who left Minnesota in 2008 called for an attack in response to the Muhammad cartoon contest in Texas. Ten days later, an attack happened.

by Laura Yuen and Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 1, 2015 3:45 PM

Man detained by FBI in East Africa seeks ability to sue

Amir Meshal, 32, of Eden Prairie, studied Islam in Somalia, where FBI agents interrogated him for two months. His lawyers told a federal appeals court panel that agents violated his rights.

by Brett Neely

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.