Naasir began his journalism career with his own social media news project called The Neighborhood Reporter.
He was born and raised in Saint Paul but spent much of his teenage years studying in India. He earned his first undergraduate degree in Journalism from St. Mary’s College in Hyderabad.
After his time in India, Naasir returned to Minnesota where he earned a second undergraduate degree, this time in history from the University of Minnesota.
He joined KARE 11 in 2022 after working as a digital reporter at the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
Naasir focuses on telling the stories of Minnesota’s many immigrant communities and the state’s rich tapestry of small businesses.
Connect with Naasir on X @NewswithNaasir.
