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Intern Reflections Spring 2026

Jun 01, 2026

Our Spring 2026 interns shared with us what their internship experience at the Institute meant to them and what they learned. Also, learn more about future internship opportunities at the Institute.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Sue McMahon

Jun 01, 2026

For our Volunteer Spotlight, meet Sue McMahon! Sue volunteers in our English classes, helping students of different English-speaking levels practice their English and conversation skills. Learn more in this question-and-answer series about what inspires and motivates Sue McMahon.

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MPR: Fear of deportation and delays discourage some immigrants from seeking citizenship

May 20, 2026

MPR News | Immigration advocates say that fear, combined with policy changes and processing delays — is discouraging some eligible immigrants from applying for citizenship at all.

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May 2026

May 15, 2026
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about:

Another successful fundraising event

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a client success story

Spring program graduates

Volunteer opportunities

Breakfast Circle June 12
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Program Graduations

May 14, 2026

We want to congratulate all of our 2026 Spring Program graduates! We are proud of all our students and are excited to see how far they will go! Take a look at photos of all of our Spring 2026 graduating classes and testimony from some of our students.

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April 2026

Apr 27, 2026
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about:

Volunteer Appreciation Month

Success story of our College Readiness Academy graduate Claudia

Citizenship services

Supporting our student businesses

New Americans New Beginnings fundraising gala
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Sahan Journal: Immigrants’ pathway to citizenship under Trump is slower, more costly and frustrating

Apr 16, 2026

Sahan Journal | The number of Minnesotans becoming U.S. citizens has slowed to a trickle due to several Trump administration policies, including a pause on naturalization interviews and oath ceremonies.

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Entrepreneurship Student Businesses

Apr 06, 2026

Since the launch of the Institute’s Entrepreneurship Training nearly three years ago, our innovative graduates have used what they learned in the class to start businesses of their own. Browse our students’ businesses and find out how to support them!

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March 2026

Mar 16, 2026
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about:

2025 Annual Report

Thank you to small businesses and organizations

Fight ignorance, not immigrants lawn signs

3rd annual New Americans New Beginnings fundraising event

January and February graduates

Volunteer attorneys needed

Volunteer spotlight
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