Why Was Ilhan Omar Raided? Plus, Gas Prices From Behind the Counter

Federal agents raided Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, D.C., home over the weekend, and President Trump urged non-Somali Minnesotans to "fight back" against Somali Minnesotans just a few days earlier. Mosques and some Somali-owned businesses are ⁠beefing up security measures⁠ and some neighbors are ⁠rebooting patrols⁠ that started during Operation Metro Surge. Also, gas prices are up – so we interviewed Lonnie McQuirter of ⁠36 Lyn Refuel Station⁠ on what that's like for a local gas station operator. And we released a new Neighborhood Session today! Tune in to see Society of Chemists play some ripping jazz fusion at Indeed Brewing's distribution warehouse in Northeast Minneapolis.

Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:

⁠Society of Chemists Live at Indeed Brewing | Full Neighborhood Session⁠ (City Cast Twin Cities)⁠Your City Could Be Better⁠ (City Cast)

⁠Lonnie McQuirter of 36 Lyn Refuel Station is the new 2026-2027 NACS Chairman⁠ (CSP Daily News)

⁠Gas prices in Minnesota spike overnight as oil prices climb⁠ (Star Tribune)

⁠Federal raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home raises plenty of questions⁠ (MinnPost)

⁠Trump urges Minnesotans to ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants⁠ (NBC News)

Learn more about the sponsors of this October 14th episode:

⁠Explore Minnesota⁠

⁠Minneapolis Regional Chamber⁠

⁠The Cedar Cultural Center⁠

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