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Wiretaps in Minn. terror trial renew Somali fears
The trial of two Minnesota women accused of funneling money to a terror group is being closely watched by members of the state's Somali community, with many saying it is breeding mistrust in an immigrant population already fearful of government.October 16, 2011
Founder of migrant farm workers group steps down
After more than a decade as executive director of the migrant farm workers organization Centro Campesino, Victor Contreras is stepping down.July 15, 2011
ICE announces changes to immigration enforcement
Federal immigration authorities said Friday they're changing the way they enforce immigration policies in an effort to focus on the most serious criminals and to give government field attorneys more discretion.June 17, 2011
Obama mocks Republican position on immigration
Delving anew into an explosive issue, President Barack Obama stood near the border with Mexico on Tuesday and declared it more secure than ever, trying to build pressure on Republicans to take on a comprehensive immigration overhaul.May 10, 2011
Fewer children from abroad adopted in Minn.
The number of children Minnesotans are adopting from abroad is declining, reflecting national trends.May 6, 2011
Somali-Americans hail Owatonna school settlement
Parents and Muslim civil rights leaders say a settlement between federal officials and the Owatonna Public School District after a federal civil rights investigation of alleged harassment against Somali students is a victory for all minority students.April 13, 2011
Census: Immigrants contributing to suburban boom
An increase in immigrants and other diverse communities is contributing to population growth in some second and third ring suburbs in the Twin Cities metro.April 7, 2011
More janitors fired in Minn. after immigration audit
Federal immigration authorities have identified a second large janitorial company operating in Minnesota -- Harvard Maintenance -- that has hired workers who don't have proper documentation. The company is dismissing 240 workers, according to their union.March 14, 2011
Even for undocumented workers, it's still tax season
Millions of people nationally and thousands in Minnesota live and work in the country illegally, but nevertheless participate in the nation's annual tax-filing ritual.March 7, 2011
How 'Biutiful' started with a voice in a director's head
Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's film "Biutiful" opens in the Twin Cities this weekend, and is in the running for two top Oscars.February 3, 2011
Novel on English village life amuses while spearing prejudice
After struggling for a while to write a gritty up-to-the-moment novel, Helen Simonson decided to stop beating herself up and write something for herself. Now the resulting book "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand" is a New York Times bestseller.February 2, 2011
New citizens take oath at Mall of America
Shoppers stopped and watched Saturday at the Mall of America as 39 children and 41 adults were sworn in as new citizens of the United States.January 29, 2011
Chipotle exec responds to Minn. immigration audit
When the Chipotle Mexican Grill dismissed hundreds of workers in Minnesota because they failed to produce proper documents allowing them to legally work in the United States, it sparked a backlash from some former employees and labor activists.January 25, 2011
State dept official: Census count of Somalis in MN is too low
A high-ranking State Department official disputes the recently-released Census data on Minnesota's Somali population. Donald Yamamoto, the principal deputy for the State Department's Africa Bureau, says the numbers are too low.December 16, 2010
Is the DREAM Act dead?
Senate Democrats have pulled a measure that would allow young Americans who are in the U.S. illegally to earn legal status through education or military service, but majority leader Harry Reid says he will try again later. Midmorning speaks with supporters and opponents of the DREAM Act.Midmorning, December 10, 2010