St. Louis Park Makes Nadia Mohamed Nation's First Somali American Mayor

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — Nadia Mohamed made history Tuesday night.

The 27-year-old St. Louis Park City Councilmember defeated retired banker Dale A. Anderson to become the nation's first Somali American mayor.

Mohamed was surrounded by dozens of her supporters at the Westwood Hills Nature Center when the announcement was made.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we just did that," Mohamed said before a cheering crowd.

Mohamed is no stranger to making history after St. Louis Park elected her the first Somali Muslim woman to their city council.

"I am deeply honored and humbled by your support and the faith that you have placed in me," Mohamed said Tuesday. "This election is, of course, a momentous one as we already know, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to lead our great city."

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SOURCE: KARE