She is one of the most celebrated elected officials in Minnesota. Amáda Márquez Simula is frequently featured in publications and on the air. Here are just a few of the headlines for articles, videos, pictures, posts, and recordings of Amáda found online.
Liam Ramos’ family plans to appeal asylum denial after ICE detention during Operation Metro Surge
CBS News – March 19, 2026
Fighting for Community Safety | Winter 2026
Local Progress – March 4, 2026
Trump Trained ICE To Violate The Constitution. PLUS ELECTION 2026: Mayor Amada Marquez Simula
AM950 Progressive Radio – February 24, 2026
In wake of Operation Metro Surge, 21 metro cities ask state for aid
Bring Me The News – February 20, 2026
Heights Mayor on world news, grassroots efforts
Northeaster Newspaper – February 18, 2026
Cities for Safe and Stable Communities
TPT Almanac – February 13, 2026
ICE: The Revolt
Radio Télévision Suisse – February 9, 2026
These 13 MN Suburbs Just Formed A Coalition To Push Back On ICE Operations
Patch.com – February 4, 2026
At least 12 Twin Cities suburbs form coalition amid ICE surge
MPR News – February 4, 2026
Twin Cities mayors form coalition for safety and stability
Eden Prairie Local News – February 2, 2026
Columbia Heights and community taking action as federal operations continue
KSTP 5 – February 2, 2026
5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father return to Minnesota Sunday morning
KENS 5 – February 1, 2026
11 suburban mayors call for ICE to respect constitutional rights
Star Tribune – January 22, 2026
Planting Seeds of Change, A Journey from Hobby Farm to Mayor: Meet Amáda Márquez Simula
GlobalMindEd – September 15, 2025
Columbia Heights Joins Twin Cities Leaders in Push for State-Level Gun Reform Amid Ongoing Legal Developments
MinneapoliMedia – September 12, 2025
Twin Cities mayors say cities should be allowed to pass their own gun laws
BringMeTheNews – September 3, 2025
Twin Cities mayors call on state legislature to either ban assault weapons or let cities do it
KARE11 – September 2, 2025
Twin Cities mayors call for changes to state gun laws after Annunciation shooting
CBS News – September 2, 2025
Amáda Márquez Simula – 2025 Bush Fellow
Bush Foundation – June 3, 2025
Columbia Heights Kicks Off Planning For New Soccer Complex At Huset Park
MinneapoliMedia – May 18, 2025
Columbia Heights declares May 3 as ‘Four River Six Ranges Day’ honouring Tibetan resistance and heritage
Phayul – May 5, 2025
America soil, Polish roots
ABC Newspapers – November 6, 2024
Columbia Heights passes resolution for ceasefire in Gaza
ABC Newspapers – May 4, 2024
The Minnesota Mayor Making Space for Monarch Butterflies
Bloomberg News – October 25, 2023
1944 Warsaw US Airlift Memorial
POLAM – Fall 2023
Elected Officials Stand with Workers
CUTL – September 11, 2023
These tenants fought one of America’s largest corporate landlords — and scored some wins
NBC News – July 5, 2023
Somalia’s Galdogob mayor signs twinning agreement with Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Hiiraan Online – July 5, 2023
Tenants of Columbia Heights complex struggle with rent after double-digit hike last year
Sahan Journal – June 26, 2023
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff visits Minnesota businesses
KARE11 – May 3, 2023
Cities need state’s help to prevent senior homelessness
Star Tribune – April 30, 2023
Making Monarch Conservation Accessible in Columbia Heights, MN
National Wildlife Federation – March 31, 2023
‘Put a cap on it’: Area seniors protest rent increases from Dominium
Hometown Source – March 23, 2023
Columbia Heights votes to censure City Council member over racist call
Star Tribune – October 10, 2022
Columbia Heights mayor calls for resignation of city councilmember over racist phone call
KSTP – September 28, 2022
Community Power Minnesota: Transportation and Happiness
The Redford Center – July 22, 2022
Voices of LatinoLEAD featuring Amáda Márquez Simula
LatinoLEAD – June 21, 2022
Columbia Heights is Full of Pride
Lavender Magazine – May 19, 2022
Laying a wreath at the Peace Officer Memorial in memory of CHPD Officer Curt Ramsdell
Columbia Heights PD – May 18, 2022
Earth Watch: No Mow May
Northeaster Newspaper – May 17, 2022
Wonder Woman: Minnesota mayor’s superhero alter ego motivates girl through cancer battle
FOX 9 – July 14, 2021
Columbia Heights celebrates 100th birthday, looks back on history
Hometown Source – June 19, 2021
Columbia Heights celebrates 100 years as a city
Star Tribune – July 16, 2021
Columbia Heights mayor declares July 1 Somali American Day in the city
Hiiraan Online – July 11, 2021
Shadowing the new Heights mayor
Northeaster Newspaper – June 2, 2021
TRAILBLAZERS & CHANGEMAKERS: MAYOR AMÁDA MÁRQUEZ SIMULA
Women Winning – April 22, 2021
Columbia Heights Community Plans Vigil For Daunte Wright
WCCO News – April 16, 2021
Columbia Heights mayor hosts town hall meeting on racism
ABC Newspapers – April 8, 2021
Latina Leaders from the Minnesota State Government
Minnesota Latinos – March 31, 2021
New mayor contributes to increasing diversity in local politics
Heights Herald – February 16, 2021
Champions of Change in Minnesota: Amáda Márquez Simula
Minnesota Monthly – January 11, 2021
Líder Latina: Amáda Márquez Simula se convierte en la primera alcaldesa
La Voz Latina – January 2021
Cafe Libre | Amáda Márquez Simula | Columbia Heights Mayor Elect
Univision – November 28, 2020
Elections reveal few surprises, Simula wins in Heights
Northeaster Newspaper – November 17, 2020
Morning Headlines: Nov. 6, 2020
WCCO 4 – CBS Minnesota · November 6, 2020
Mayor-elect Amáda Márquez Simula hopes to usher in diversity at Columbia Heights City Hall
Star Tribune – November 6, 2020
Community connector. Humanitarian of the year. Now Amáda Márquez Simula will become Minnesota’s second Latina mayor.
Sahan Journal – November 4, 2020
Interview with Amáda Márquez Simula – Running for Mayor of Columbia Heights, MN
Minnesota Latinos – September 27, 2020
Building community connections, one block at a time
H2YOU – November, 2019