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Minnesota Muslims 'on edge' after sixth incident of vandalism, now arson at St. Paul mosque

A St. Paul mosque was heavily damaged by fire in a suspected arson Wednesday, in what would be the sixth attack on Muslim houses of worship so far in 2023. The fires are bringing increasing calls for accountability and additional security for mosques.

St. Paul Fire Department officials said Wednesday morning that they suspect an arsonist set fire to the Tawhid Islamic Center of Minnesota near 430 Dale St. N. Law enforcement say the fire started about 8:48 a.m., charring the building's side and melting plaster. The building was heavily damaged but unoccupied, and no injuries were reported.

"We were sorry to hear that the Oromo American Tawhid Islamic Center was on fire this morning. Saint Paul police investigators are working with Saint Paul fire and ATF investigators to determine how the fire started and to find who is responsible," St. Paul Police Department Sgt. Mike Ernster said in a written statement. "We're glad no one was physically hurt, however, we know the importance of this center and we will be investigating this incident to the fullest extent."

https://www.startribune.com/minnesotans-on-edge-after-suspected-arson-burns-st-paul-mosque/600275675/

 

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