Financial trouble forces Hispanic resource center to close its doors - The south Minneapolis center was founded 25 years ago to help Hispanic Minnesotans.

“After 10 years spent helping Latino workers navigate the Twin Cities economy, Teresa Ortiz spent time Friday in an informational meeting about her own job training and unemployment benefits. Her employer, the Resource Center of the Americas, announced Thursday it was closing because of financial woes.

After a weekend review of the organizations finances, the board of directors voted Thursday to close shop at its south Minneapolis headquarters, effective immediately.”

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