In St. Paul, the new consulate has a broad range of powers and responsibilities, from granting travel visas and passports to promoting tourism and trade. Dawit Jida, proprietor of the Demera Restaurant on University Avenue, said it was a relief to finally have an Ethiopian consulate in St. Paul. Related Articles Metro Transit light-rail ridership hit new high during NCAA Final Four championshipIn St. Paul, rising Mississippi River expected to again crest Wednesday‘She made us whole. Now we’re broken.’ Family grieves at sentencing of man who murdered St. Paul woman, raped teen. But to Wako, these are better days for Ethiopians in Minnesota, and for their relatives back in his country of origin.

Source: Ethiopian News April 19, 2019 17:37 UTC