SOMEBODY SET UP US THE BOMB: Somali pirate from Minnesota sentenced for holding US journalist hostage.

In a press release on Tuesday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Abdi Yusuf Hassan, of Minneapolis, and Mohamed Tahlil Mohamed, of Somalia, received a 30-year prison sentence for hostage taking, terrorism and firearm offenses related to the 977-day captivity of American freelance journalist Michael Scott Moore.

Officials said Hassan and Mohamed played “significant roles in Moore’s captivity” and abused their positions within the Somali government. Hassan served as the Minister of Interior Galmudug providence in Somalia, where he was responsible for police and security forces.

Meanwhile, Mohamed was a serving officer in the Somali army.

Tim Walz could not be reached for comment. As for myself, I hate Illinois Nazis — and I can’t say I’m too thrilled about Minnesota Somali pirates, either.