Ilhan Omar U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Ilhan Omar U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Representative Ilhan Omar, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Minnesota's 5th district since 2019, recently shared updates on her activities through a series of tweets. Omar, originally from Mogadishu, Somalia, and now residing in Minneapolis, highlighted various engagements with local leaders and organizations.
On March 22, 2025, Omar tweeted about presenting Hennepin County Commissioner Heather Edelson with a Congressional Record to honor her six years of service in the Minnesota House. This recognition underscores Edelson's contributions to the state legislature.
In another post on the same day, Omar shared details of her meeting with Adair Mosley, CEO of the African American Leadership Forum. The discussion focused on the Northside Forward Plan and its potential impact on residents in North Minneapolis.
Additionally, Representative Omar tweeted about a strategic meeting with Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light. The focus was on defending environmental justice progress achieved both within Minnesota and across the nation.