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St. Cloud appoints first Somali American to city council
St. Cloud has its first Somali American city council member.
On a unanimous vote Monday night, city councilors appointed Hudda Ibrahim to fill a Ward 3 vacancy on the seven-member panel. She replaces Jake Anderson, who was elected St. Cloud mayor last month.
Ibrahim, 39, was born in Somalia and has lived in St. Cloud for nearly two decades. She is an author, educator, business owner and nonprofit leader.
Ibrahim was chosen to fill the vacant seat from among nine applicants. After taking the oath, she thanked the council for their support.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/03/hudda-ibrahim-st-cloud-city-council