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Immigration

A casi un año de su aprobación, los inmigrantes de Minnesota adoptan la ley de Licencia de Conducir para todos

A casi un año de su aprobación, los inmigrantes de Minnesota adoptan la ley de Licencia de Conducir para todos

La ley de Licencia de Conducir para Todos aprobada hace casi un año eliminó la necesidad de mostrar evidencia de presencia legal en los Estados Unidos para obtener una licencia de conducir estándar de Minnesota.
by Sarah Thamer

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Nearly one year after its passage, Minnesota immigrants embracing Driver’s License for All

Nearly one year after its passage, Minnesota immigrants embracing Driver’s License for All

The Driver’s License for All law passed nearly one year ago, eliminating the need to show proof of legal presence in the U.S. to get a standard Minnesota driver’s license. 
by Sarah Thamer

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Rural Voice: How rural communities thrive as immigrants put down roots

Rural Voice: How rural communities thrive as immigrants put down roots

The final Rural Voice of the 2024 season was in Worthington on Thursday, Sept. 19 to talk about how rural communities can incorporate immigrants in a way that enables everyone to thrive.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Immigrant entrepreneurs share journeys and advice at resource fair

Immigrant entrepreneurs share journeys and advice at resource fair

The International Institute of Minnesota hosted the resource fair for immigrant entrepreneurs who are just starting out or already running a business.
by Sarah Thamer

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How a Guatemalan immigrant and a 4th-generation farmer see immigration issues in Worthington

As passions flare over the topic of immigration in national debates, residents of Worthington engaged in a much more nuanced conversation on the topic, sharing stories of how their families settled in the town in search of common ground.
by Catharine Richert

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How Springfield, Ohio, took center stage in the election immigration debate

How Springfield, Ohio, took center stage in the election immigration debate

Springfield, Ohio's migrant surge sparks heated debate. Critics, including Trump's VP pick JD Vance, see the city as a cautionary tale of unchecked immigration. Supporters argue for economic benefits.
by Jasmine Garsd

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Local groups mobilize to support immigrant access to the polls  

Local groups mobilize to support immigrant access to the polls  

Local organizations are working to ensure voters in Latino, Somali, African diaspora and Hmong communities have the information and support they need to register to vote in the upcoming primary election.
by Sarah Thamer

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How to thrive as a business in Minnesota

How to thrive as a business in Minnesota

Join us for a discussion hosted by our colleagues at Sahan Journal — a nonprofit dedicated to reporting for immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota — about how to thrive as a business in Minnesota.
by Angela Davis and Cari Spencer

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