Immigration

For some Minnesota Latinos, the future is filled with cautious hope
Latino voters were wildly misunderstood in the 2020 presidential election. Pollsters and pundits who spoke of a Latino “bloc” that would vote reflexively for Democrats came to discover it did not exist. We asked Minnesota Latinos what motivated their 2020 vote for president, and how hopeful they were feeling about the coming year. 
Joe Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants
President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status
In inaugural address, Biden will appeal to national unity
President-elect Joe Biden will deliver an appeal to national unity when he is sworn in Wednesday and plans immediate moves to combat the coronavirus pandemic and undo some of President Donald Trump’s most controversial policies, his incoming chief of staff said Sunday.
‘A moment that almost didn’t happen’: St. Paul man with cancer becomes citizen at home
With the country still reeling from an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and on edge ahead of a precarious transition of power, many are reflecting on what it means to be American. Against that backdrop, many immigrants and refugees remain clear-eyed about the country's promise, including a St. Paul couple who became citizens Friday, under unusual circumstances.
‘Sí se puede’: Minnesota’s fast-growing Latino community is layered and complex
Latinos in Minnesota are a diverse and growing community. Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau shows the community is about 300,000 — more than six times the size just three decades ago.
'Trusted messengers, trusted messages': How to overcome vaccine hesitancy
As the first COVID-19 vaccines begin to be rolled out across the U.S., community leaders in diverse groups already are working hard to dispel misinformation and reach skeptics with the truth.
A Mpls. cop told Somali American teens he was proud U.S. troops killed ‘you folk’. Union fought to keep his job.
The officer’s words — described as volatile, prejudiced and horrific — remained a secret for five years. They highlight the Minneapolis Police Department’s troubled relationship with people of color and especially the Somali community.
Experts look to overcome immigrant skepticism of COVID vaccine
Many immigrants and refugees are likely to be skeptical. Experts say listening closely, relying on community leaders, and maybe incentives will help.