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Spokesman Recorder: How Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” affects SNAP
Aug 19, 2026
Spokesman Recorder | President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” or H.R. 1, made several consequential changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), through which low-income people can access food support.
Kevin Harding and Anita Terry are a dynamic husband and wife duo who are regular volunteers at the Institute. They volunteer in several programs and classes, including refugee services, citizenship, entrepreneurship, employment assistance, and more. Learn more in this question-and-answer series about what inspires and motivates Kevin and Anita.
Thomas McCartney | After nearly four decades at the International Institute of Minnesota, Jane Graupman has seen refugees rebuild their lives, sustain essential institutions, and endure policies that treat their humanity as expendable.
MPR News: Minnesota refugee arrivals fall to record lows, reshaping decades-old resettlement system
Aug 10, 2026
MPR News | For more than four decades, Minnesota has been one of the country’s leading refugee resettlement states for people fleeing war, persecution and humanitarian crises. On average, about 2,000 to 3,000 refugees arrived in the state each year over the previous 45 years. That system has changed dramatically over the past year.
Join us for our third annual Immigrant Small Business Resource Fair to connect to resources, network with other entrepreneurs, and hear inspiring stories.
Minnesota Women’s Press: Explainer: How the Federal Government Is Restricting Access to Legal Immigration
Jul 27, 2026
MN Women’s Press | The U.S. Supreme Court ruled June 30 that the Constitution guarantees automatic citizenship to virtually all children born on American soil, striking down President Trump’s executive order that sought to deny birthright citizenship to babies born to parents who are undocumented or in the country temporarily.
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to advance, the Career and Training Fair will connect you with people and programs to build a rewarding future.
Wednesday, July 29 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. At the International Institute of Minnesota: Hall of Nations
