New Americans in Greater Minnesota
Over time, an estimated 4,000 Somali residents have put down roots in Faribault. Some of those families have now lived in the Rice County city for more than two decades.
New Americans
Omar Fateh, a candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives, says with a laugh, “They call me ‘the Somali without the accent.’ ”
Good Jobs
The center is the first-of-its-kind effort, tailored to the plight of East African workers, many of whom don’t understand their workplace rights.
Politics & Policy
There are at least 15 Muslim candidates running for political positions in Minnesota this year. Some, of course, aren’t new to the state’s political scene. But many are.
Good Jobs
Over the last 20 years, American Sign Language interpreters have seen their pay rise by $31 an hour. Over that same period, spoken language interpreters’ wages have gone up $2 per hour.
New Americans
Michelle Rivero took the helm of the one-person office — dedicated to serving immigrant and refugee residents in Minneapolis — last week.
New Americans
To understand the effectiveness of refugee resettlement agencies in America, researchers looked at the history and services of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program.
New Americans
Affluent families may shell out $4,000-$6,000 a year for club fees, a sum out of reach for many.
New Americans
The Learn to Ride program from Cycles for Change helps adults who missed out on learning to ride a bike as children pick up the skill.
New Americans
What you need to know about the origins of the separation policy; what President Trump’s most recent executive order means — and where things go from here.
