Reports, Letters and Presentations

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Here you will find relevant reports and presentations about the importance of immigration to the state of Minnesota. Also, stay informed by signing up to receive news and updates here.

The Geography of Immigrant Skills: Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota

NEW AMERICANS IN MINNESOTA: Issues that Need Immediate Attention

2010 Annual Report for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas: From Brawn to Brains, How Immigration Works for America

Letter to Minnesota Senators and Representatives regarding comprehensive immigration reform

New Age of Immigrants, A Summary of Key Findings by the Wilder Foundation

National Restaurant Association Letter urging comprehensive Immigration Reform

The 2009 Report to the Minnesota Business Immigrant Coalition on The Economic Impact of Immigrants in Minnesota

NEW AMERICANS IN THE NORTH STAR STATE: The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in Minnesota

The Economic Impacts of Immigration on U.S. Dairy Farms

Immigrants: Resource for Minnesota's Economy

View more presentations from Minnesota Agri-Growth Council

Recent News and Media

• Hispanics Transform State Demographics
  The city of Melrose, MN has seen an increase in Hispanic residents. Residents say there isn't a racial tension seen and felt elsewhere and credit that to a welcoming attitude from city and church leaders, as well as efforts helping to integrate immigrants into the community.

• Farmers say that something has to be done with immigration regulations
  AgriNews highlights a Minnesota Business Immigration Meeting held in Fergus Falls.

• Census analysis pierces stereotype: 48% of Twin Cities' immigrants hold white-collar jobs
  Note: This article discusses relevant and important data, however the conclusions reached are not those of the Minnesota Business Immigration Council.

• Article by the Wall Street Journal, Immigrants Make U.S. Workers Richer
  A report published in August asserts new entrants to the nation help make almost everybody wealthier.