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Somali Refugees in Minnesota (1992)

The long-term outcomes of Somali refugees who began arriving in Minnesota in 1992, including their poverty rates, educational attainment, and reliance on public benefits.

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Jan 16, 2026

What measurable long‑term employment and housing outcomes exist for Somali refugees resettled in Minnesota since 1992?

Somali refugees who began arriving in Minnesota in 1992 show mixed long‑term outcomes: official and investigative reports document persistent high poverty, low formal educational attainment, limited E...