Minnesota State Wire

Representative Ilhan Omar, serving as a U.S. Congress member for Minnesota’s 5th district since 2019, shared insights through her recent activities in a series of tweets. Omar, born in Mogadishu, Somalia, and currently residing in Minneapolis, covers a range of issues vital both to her constituency and her service in Congress.

On April 22, 2025, Omar announced her meeting with Rebecca Cunningham, the President of the University of Minnesota, focusing on the university's contributions through federal funding. She emphasized, "I met with Rebecca Cunningham, President of the University of Minnesota, to discuss the positive impacts the U makes across the state and country. The federal funding they receive has helped develop new alternatives to rare earth metals, new sustainable fuels, and new". Omar highlighted the significance of these advancements in sustainable technologies.

In a subsequent post dated April 23, 2025, Omar addressed a local initiative through her legislative lunch. She tweeted, "I hosted my annual legislative lunch with leaders from around CD5 to ensure we’re doing everything we can, from the state level to federal, to protect Minnesotans from Donald Trump’s attempts to gut Social Security, cut children with disabilities’ access to education, and strip". The meeting emphasized safeguarding local interests against perceived federal threats.

Continuing to underscore her commitment to social security, Omar shared, "Over 1.1 million Minnesotans rely on Social Security benefits to put food on the table, keep a roof over their heads, and afford life-saving medication – the same critical benefits Trump and his cronies want to slash. I’m joining Minnesota seniors in raising the alarm on exactly". Her tweet on April 23, 2025, showcases her advocacy for sustaining essential social services for the elderly and vulnerable.

These tweets reflect Omar’s broader political journey, which began in the Minnesota House of Representatives before transitioning to her current congressional role in 2019, succeeding Keith Ellison. With a background rooted in public service and equipped with a North Dakota State University degree earned in 2011, Omar continues to be a vocal advocate for her district.