The two-part feature “The Journey: From the Third World to Middle America” airs Wednesday and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. during the Noon Newswatch program on KVSC 88.1FM. In the last decade, the Somali population in St. Cloud, Minn. has swelled from just a handful to an estimated six to seven thousand. They come to the United States from their war-torn country in search of a better life, but when they get here they quickly find being a stranger in a new land comes with a whole new basket of challenges.

In this feature, KVSC News Director Chris Duffy explores the struggles Somali refugees face with things like finding jobs and learning English… but also tells stories of Somalis who have found success in America. Duffy is receiving his Master of Science degree in Mass Communications this week and has spent the entire spring semester producing what he considers his "signature peice" from his time as News Director. Listen at 88.1FM or online at kvsc.org, click "Listen Live" at the top of this page.

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