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The Integral Role of the Somali Community
Minneapolis proudly hosts the largest Somali community in the United States, with estimates exceeding 80,000 residents. For decades, this community has contributed significantly to the city’s cultural fabric and economic resilience. Somali entrepreneurs, leaders, and families have helped shape Minneapolis into a diverse and thriving metropolis.
"The Somali community has added greatly to our city," the statement reads. "Their hard work, leadership, and resilience have enriched Minneapolis in countless ways." The community's presence is celebrated as an asset, not a target.