Who is an American? In his book "The Thirteen American Arguments," Howard Fineman writes that only a nation of immigrants can argue so earnestly and endlessly about who can become one of its own. Midmorning examines the nature of citizenship, national identity, and what it means to be an American.Midmorning, June 27, 2008
Senators call on U.S. to press Thailand on Hmong refugees Seven U.S. senators, including all four from
Minnesota and Wisconsin, want Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
to look into Thailand's repatriation of more than 800 ethnic Hmong
to Laos.June 26, 2008
Hundreds rally for immigration rights Hundreds of immigrant rights supporters held a rally and march at the Capitol today to mark International Workers' Day, and call for immigration reform.May 1, 2008
Director examines the human side of immigration Film director Tom McCarthy is drawing raves for his new film "The Visitor." The film examines the complicated realities of U.S. immigration policy.April 24, 2008
Case stemming from Willmar immigration arrests gets smaller A federal lawsuit from last year's
immigration raid in Willmar was whittled down when a judge dismissed counts against the U.S. government and authorities acting in their government roles.April 24, 2008
Tibetans hold vigil in St. Paul About 2,000 Tibetans live in the Twin Cities, the largest population in the United States outside New York City.April 10, 2008
Tibetan activists to hold vigil today at state capitol Activists angered over China's crackdown on demonstrators have tried to disrupt the global torch run building up to the Beijing Olympics. Tibetans will hold vigils, protests, and prayers around the world today, including an event at the State Capitol in St. Paul this afternoon.April 10, 2008
Book explores history through the story of one family In a new book Southwest State University historian Joseph Amato traces the story of his family across North America and Europe. In "Jacob's Well: A Case for Rethinking Family History," Amato talks about his ancestors and uses their stories to put a human face on historical events.March 12, 2008
Students march for Minnesota Dream Act Hundreds of teenagers marched to the state Capitol Tuesday morning to show support for what's known as the Minnesota Dream Act. Despite the show of enthusiasm, the legislation has little chance of passing this year.March 4, 2008
Why does this man live in Minnesota? One family in Minnesota can trace its roots to a man who came to the state from Philadelphia in the 19th century, because he was told that the climate could cure tuberculosis.March 4, 2008
Fatal bus crash spurs immigration debate The bus crash that killed four students last week near Cottonwood has sharpened the debate over illegal immigration in some Minnesota communities.February 26, 2008
Author Manil Suri uses fiction to explore India Indian-born author Manil Suri burst onto the literary scene in early 2001 with his novel, "The Death of Vishnu." Now he's completed his second work, "The Age of Shiva."February 21, 2008
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