Top Stories + Minnesota Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 19, 2009

New Report Shines Light on Detainee Rights Violations in Minnesota

November 10, 2009

One of the largest immigration crackdowns under the Obama administration to date took place in the Twin Cities last month, when 1,200 undocumented janitors were ‘quietly’ fired from their jobs

September 3, 2008

Daddy Yankee drew hundreds of fans and some RNC delegates to a concert at Myth nightclub. – (sounds like a small crowd)

January 8, 2008

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is renewing his call to crack down on illegal immigration in Minnesota. The governor’s plan includes some initiatives that don’t need legislative approval and some that do. – (yet another state)

December 12, 2007

Worthington still smarting one year after Swift raid – Minnesota

November 29, 2007

Illegal immigration emerges as key issue in First District race – At the behest of an advocacy group, Republican candidate Dick Day went to the U.S.-Mexican border, and others may follow. – Minnesota

July 24, 2007

The Spanish voice of Minnesota sports – Twins, Wolves and Vikings announcer Alfonso Fernandez taps a new audience.

May 1, 2007

Minneapolis restaurant agrees to pay to settle discrimination claim

December 21, 2006

Immigrants turn Minnesota into a melting pot

December 20, 2006

English language learners succeed in St. Paul, Minnesota – Collaboration between classroom teachers and ELL experts has corresponded with rising test scores for nonnative speakers.

December 17, 2006

Raid rattles workers and life along Hwy. 60 -The sweep last week shook immigrants here illegally and legally. As many residents leave, towns and schools feel the effects. – Minnesota

December 14, 2006

No slowdown in illegal document trade (after raid) – Minnesota

December 13, 2006

Interactive Map of ICE Raids on Swift & Company Meat Packing Plants in Six States

December 6, 2006

State policy must be more welcoming to immigrants if Iowa and two other Midwest states are to thrive economically – Nebraska y Minnesota